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'The Amazing Race' Season 33 Finale: Kim and Penn make history, dubbed 'best winners ever'

Kim and Penn made history after winning 'The Amazing Race' Season 33 as they became the oldest couple to win the grand prize

After traveling seven countries and 17 different cities, ‘The Amazing Race’ has finally crowned the winners of Season 3 and it was Kim, 45, and Penn, 47, who won Season 33 of ‘The Amazing Race’. The first leg of the finale saw Arun and Natalia getting eliminated, giving us the Top 3 teams of the ongoing season. For their last set of tasks, the teams reached Los Angeles and traveled through the city to win the grand prize of $1 million.

Having traveled across the globe, the Internet sensations won the very last task of the reality competition and won. Kim-Penn was undoubtedly the most consistent team in the competition and the only pair to have reached the pit stops in the first place for four consecutive weeks. Meanwhile, it was Raquel and Cayla who finished second. Ryan and Dusty finished third.

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Kim and Penn were really happy after the win and said that they did it for their kids. They wanted them to be proud of their parents and hoped that they have achieved what they wanted to. Kim and Penn are the “oldest couple” to win the reality competition.

Meanwhile, Raquel and Cayla got really emotional after finishing the second and revealed that they were more than happy with their performance in the competition. Ryan and Dusty, who finished third, were a bit frustrated with themselves that they could not finish first. But they were really excited to reach the finals and Top 3.

Social media exploded after the announcement of winners and fans were really happy to see the most deserving team winning the CBS show. One of the fans wrote, “Loved how they worked as a team the entire race. Congratulations Kim and Penn!!!!” Another fan wrote, “Congratulations to Kim and Penn, the relationship goal couple. They run a beautiful race. It was an amazing race under the circumstances.”

Meanwhile, another social media user wrote, “Kim and Penn win! CONGRATS TO THE MILLIONAIRES!” Another one wrote, “So so happy for Kim and Penn! Best winners ever!!! Showed you don’t have to be cheating weasels to win!”

“I have watched #TheAmazingRace for years, but I have never been brought to tears of happiness the way I was tonight when Kim and Penn won tonight. Such an awesome duo, well deserved!!” said another user.

“AHHH I’m so happy! I haven’t been this excited for a win in a long time. Strong competitors, always encouraging and supportive of each other, positive attitudes the entire time, loving, smart, and funny!!” wrote another user.

On the other hand, many users congratulated the teams for giving such an amazing season. One fan wrote, “Congrats to all 3 final teams for running this entire race, it’s been so entertaining! Can’t wait to see another season of #AmazingRace in the future.” Another fan wrote, “Well, I wanted Raquel & Cayla to win but second place is great! The Holderness family deserved it”

“Been cheering for Kim & Penn all along, but Raquel's face was heartbreaking. Powerhouses, Ladies. Powerhouses,” another fan wrote.

Kim and Penn took home the grand prize of $1 million.