Louie and Michael
Amazing Race Season 16
Detectives
Michael Naylor
Age: 45
Hometown: Providence, R.I.
Connection to your teammate: Friends/Detectives
Current Occupation: Undercover Detective
Pet peeve about your teammate: He loves everyone
Favorite hobbies: Working out, running and lifting weights
Achievements: Numerous awards in the field of narcotics enforcement
Lifelong to do list: Raise my children to be honorable, productive, loving and happy people. I would also like to write a book
If I could switch places with someone: Nobody, I am very happy with my life
Role Model/Hero: A father who stays with his family and teaches their kids to be happy, well accomplished people
What are you passionate about: Coaching Little League, New England Patriot football and Red Sox baseball
What would you do if you won the million dollars: Work less, spend more time with family and put my kids through college
People would be surprised to learn: That I will enjoy the Race whether I win or lose
Favorite place you have ever visited: Southern California
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: None
What did you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other than winning one million bucks): Completing the Race no matter what place we come in
Louie Stravato
Age: 47
Hometown: Providence, R.I.
Connection to your teammate: Friends/Detectives
Current Occupation: Undercover Detective
Pet peeve about your teammate: He's a control freak
Favorite hobbies: Competing in power lifting competitions and Mixed Martial Arts
Achievements: The birth of my two sons, numerous awards for being a police officer and setting records as a power lifter
Lifelong to do list: To retire healthy, comfortable, and preferably wealthy
If I could switch places with someone: My dad
Role Model/Hero: My Dad. He has accomplished so much in life and is loved by his family, friends and peers. Though he lives in a lot of physical pain, he's always there to do whatever he can regardless of his condition
What are you passionate about? Life and living it to the fullest and teaching my children to do the same
What would you do if you won the million dollars? I would live comfortably and do a lot of traveling
People would be surprised to learn: My life is pretty much an open book, so I'm not sure I could surprise anybody
Favorite place you have ever visited: Germany and Singapore
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: Keeping up with each other
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other than winning one million bucks)? To show my children that anything is possible as long as you put your heart and soul into it
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Amazing Race Detectives on Why They Wanted Carol and Brandy Out
2010-05-06 / People Magazine
... season on The Amazing Race . They spoke with PEOPLE about how close fourth really was to third, why ...neck with the brothers for most of this leg. Just how close was it? Michael: It was very close. They had about a 10-...Louie: You have to be aware of your surroundings. And when it came down to searching for stuff, we ...have thanked us for showing what partners do. Louie and I were never partners —...country was incredible. I loved every thing about Germany. And Singapore was an absolutely gorgeous country! What has ...kids to see that it doesn't matter if you win or lose as long as you fight clean ... -
The Amazing Race Breath Taking and Heart Pounding Finale
2010-05-06 / TVGrapevine.com
...very gay friendly place, San Francisco. To win this Race teams will have to go to a galaxy ...away. Jet, Cord, Dan, Jordan, Caite and Brent enter the virtual world of Star .... Joe gets on the phone with Joe and Louie and starts third degreeing them ...spoke Chinese. That wasn't good enough for Joe and he continues to act like an ass... start going at it. It's not a pretty fight and it is easy to see there is genuine dislike... confrontation between one of the elimanated teams and the final 3 teams. Tune in Sunday at 8/7c... 60 Minutes for the breath taking and heart pounding conclussion of The Amazing Race 16... -
Exclusive Interview: Louie and Michael from 'The Amazing Race'
2010-05-05 / BuddyTV
Louie and Michael started The Amazing Race with a bold claim: they'd finish first in every... the show: their controversial U-turns, their alliances, and their intentions. I got to talk to the detectives early this..., you said you see yourself winning every leg of the race. How did it feel struggling in the first few legs, and in the later legs? Mike: Well, in the first three ...we made better decisions when we were by ourselves. Louie: Crossing the wire in Chile--I was compared to a kid in a candy shop when I got to the other side--and crawling through the trenches was insane, with the bombs blowing ... -
The Amazing Race Review: Reviewing Our Contestants
2010-05-04 / Poptimal.com
...handled a needle-in-a-haystack challenge with remarkable calm, and without even snickering when Brent, who really ...he finished on his first try, unlike Louie and super-smart Caite (more ...cowboys are just one leg away from getting that Amazing Race Champions belt buckle that Jet ...ride when it appeared his driver was not following Louie & Michael as the brothers had instructed him ...Caite is quite good at), I wouldn’t be shocked at a win for these models/boyfriend-girlfriend. (Speaking ...perhaps this is because I just find Brent completely and totally nonsexual. I know I was supposed to cringe ... -
"The Amazing Race" recap: "They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language" - The Birmingham News
2010-05-04 / al.com
...8217;s the dating duo’s first leg win and they’re all ...better than one with an iPhone. GOOD POINT: As Michael is bragging about his great detective skills ...so their next reality show probably won’t be “The First 48.”...8221; THE CHINA SYNDROME: Every time “The Amazing Race” visits China, we ...dragon.) LOST IN TRANSLATION: This time it’s Jordan and Dan who are freaking out because their ...8217;s more like a lane change when Louie and Michael have to walk two feet... of their bickering they ran a good race this year. The cowboys are great when they concentrate... -
The Amazing Race 16: Exclusive Interview with Michael Naylor & Louie Stravato
2010-05-03 / Realitywanted
...in time and were eliminated from the race. Today, Louie and Michael spoke to RealityWanted in an exclusive interview about their experiences on the race. Q. David, RealityWanted: Whose idea was it to try out for ...around leg three, we decided that we've got this. A. Louie: I think it was when I was carrying the incese up to the temple. I ... daughter, especially when they're thinking I might have won a million dollars. Q. David, RealityWanted: What's the biggest thing you'll be taking away from your experience on The Amazing Race? A. Louie: Showing my children that anything can be... -
The Amazing Race Review: Final Leg Preview
2010-05-03 / TV.com
... three that will race for the one million dollar prize and Louie and Michael were ... be in Shanghai looking for the bridge. After all, it was Michael who figured out how to get there, not... with the puzzle put the detectives in such a hole, it was Louie this time who couldn't count the golden statues... needs to be applauded. Not because it was such an amazing feat, but because how many times... by taking the bus to the temple because crucial to winning the leg. Down to the final three teams... with just one question for our readers: Who will win DISCLAIMER: This posting was submitted by a user of the site... -
The Amazing Race: Cowboys Hold The Lead Going Into The Final Leg - Ranking The Top 3 Teams
2010-05-03 / Reality TV Calendar
...realized that there’s only two more weeks of the Amazing Race before we find out... leg, the teams traveled to Shanghai where Jet and Cord took control leading them... told them that they were still in the race as it was a non-elimination leg. With only four... to freak out. Before the Roadblock Louie and Michael had to complete their speedbump... or deliver pork dumplings to people. Jet and Cord arrived there first followed... stamp. Brent had to go to the bathroom and kept fighting with Caite the whole time... of the finals. Next week is the season finale and all the teams are fighting for the million dollars... -
The Amazing Race winners and losers: R.I. detectives Louie and Michael go home
2010-05-03 / Examiner.com
... from the Providence Headlines Examiner. Read Examiner.com's The Amazing Race Video: Rhode Island brothers .... I've met some unbelievable people in this race. I am blessed that I've been up here till this point. As Louie and Michael hugged, they said, "I love ..., the biggest being a language barrier. The Shanghai cabbies and taxi drivers had trouble understanding ... close to Rhode Island brothers Dan and Jordan who made it to the mat before they ... Cord. The last team standing will win the $1 million dollar grand prize next week.... Kelly, Shannon Foster, Steve Smith and Allison Smith make up the eleven ... -
"Amazing Race:" Boston Boys Out
2010-05-03 / CBS News
... tenth pit stop on Sunday night's episode of "The Amazing Race." The two entered this week's competition in last place, but were optimistic about winning. Having been saved from elimination last week,... and in last" forced them to piggyback on Michael and Louie, which was a plan that eventually proved success... prove a point, former Miss Teen USA contestant Caite volunteered herself to count the statues for... each into an opening mouth of a towering incense burner. Louie scored first but it took ... because they were battling with discouragement. Louis and Michael finally made their way but... -
The Amazing Race says goodbye to Louis Stravato and Michael Naylor
2010-05-03 / Gather.com
...the finale next week. Louie and Michael, Undercover Detectives, came in last place and The Amazing Race's host, Phil Keoghan let them know ... had been eliminated from the race, and a chance to win a million dollars. Louie and Michael, hailing from Providence,... not very bright because she is a beauty contest winner, and they set out to prove people wrong... Cord even talked about getting a belt buckle with the words, "Amazing Race Champs" on it. Cord said, "If they don... three teams will face off next week in the finale of The Amazing Race's 16th season, in the episode, "Huger Than Huge... -
'The Amazing Race 16' recap: Brent needs a potty break
2010-05-02 / Examiner.com
... we saw detectives Louie & Michael struggle through puzzles, pasta, and...well, everything....Cord -- Cord got a hoof to the side of the head and was therefore on the verge of death. However, they ...and wait for the cops simply to keep themselves from racing alone. Sure, the detectives have a speed ...her. The cowboys chose the incorrect mode of transportation, and the final two teams decided that the "Garden ...Brent & Caite seem like serious threats to win this. The biggest obstacle is simply going to be each ... to seeing. The brothers are a bit more stereotypical, and I always want to see an older team ... -
The Amazing Race Recap For May 2, 2010
2010-05-02 / TVGrapevine.com
...he healed. The team is searching for the Garden Bridge and find it easily when they ask locals.... Caite have found the Longhau temple and find the roadblock. The roadblock is to count all ... Cord are still looking for the Metro Station and board a train for the Longhua Temple. It looks ... doesn't understand the word follow. Dan and Jordan become frustrated when the cabbie doesn... it methodical so they won't have a ten minute wait. Louie and Mike... fifty percent. Louie and Michael are last and are eliminated from the race. They say... must scale new heights and explore new galaxies to win the Amazing Race... -
'The Amazing Race' - 'They Don't Even Understand Their Own Language' Recap
2010-05-02 / TV Squad
(S16E11) Yikes, it's the penultimate episode of 'The Amazing Race' already? Where did the season go? But,... remaining, I'm cheering on the cowboy brothers, Jet and Cord. I think I've probably been ... made some smart social moves in the race in addition to performing the legs halfway decently.... own language when it's spoken correctly. Louie and Michael? What can I say? They're... life-threatening plunges or anything like that and the motorcycle ride was just a way to get... later. Alas, Brent and Caite won first place, winning a trip to Spain. She showed me, I guess. Jet and Cord came in second, while Dan... -
The Amazing Race 16: McMillen's Moments, Episode 10
2010-04-30 / Realitywanted
...crucial. Of all the things I learned from watching this episode and the secret scenes this week on CBS.com, I'll ... a meal of McDonald's in the Singapore airport, laughing and chatting about the previous leg. Once you ... I'm guessing a few recognized him from TV and such. The episode was dedicated to Pingping who passed ... AFFIRMATION SUCKS One of the weirdest things about The Race is that sometimes verbal affirmation can have... this episode of The Amazing Race was no exception. Sure, it's great that Mike and Louie are obviously... a lap dance from Justin Bieber, but I won't hold it against him. Soap box... -
The Amazing Race: Tranquil, at last.
2010-04-27 / Poptimal.com
...loved ones home to travel the world, and Louie and Michael trot out some... excitement. It’s not like you won a pageant or anything. (Too soon?) Jordan...;t it suck to be the second shortest person in the world, and not get noticed because of this guy... countries, have the best shot at winning The Amazing Race 16 . When Caite finishes, she... district. The teams have to choose a model and put together an outfit with the correct clothing... thing about this episode is that when Dan & Jordan finish, Louie holds out his hand for a congratulatory... them they’re still in it, and we’ve got one... -
'The Amazing Race' Post-Leg Honors: Whining About the Noodles, the Wind and the Fake
2010-04-26 / BuddyTV
There are many reasons to be glad after last night's The Amazing Race , at least for me. Jet ...thing that happened was Brent confusing Venice with Sicily--and that's totally understandable already. Last night's...comment: "Jordan is in his zone with this task," courtesy of Michael. All because it's a fashion-related task,...sorry that you are out... in the cold!" With three teams and three episodes left, it's a no-brainer.... (Although this does not apply to Louie and Michael.) The race's best Roadblock: the one.... "It's dark! We have to go home!" The race's burning question I shouldn't be asking: how come... -
The Amazing Race 16: Episode 10 Recap
2010-04-26 / Realitywanted
... were well on their way to winning another leg. This week's detour takes full.... Here they are to choose a designer's sketch and to imitate the stylish outfit on an actual model... their way through racks and tables and piles of skirts, shoes, glasses...'t be deceived; Jet is on the cutting edge of fashion!" And although the cowboys jest, they are no... to hold up; on the back side of the completed and picturesque puzzle is a clue for the pit stop... Museum were the cowboys who have now won four legs! Second place was taken... Louie and Michael who will have to face a speed bump next week. The Amazing Race...
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Louie and Michael
- Status - Eliminated
- Occupation - Undercover Detectives
- Hometown - Providence, RI
- Age - Michael - 45 / Louie - 47
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