The Amazing Race’s Derek ‘Didn’t Realize' How Much Shelisa Teases Him

The Amazing Race season 36 contestants and married couple Derek and Shelisa Williams got a kick out of watching their dynamic on television.

⁘She⁘s really blunt and I didn⁘t realize how much crap she gives me behind the back,⁘ Derek, 57, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, April 18, one day after he and Shelisa, 55, were eliminated from the CBS series.

⁘I guess I didn⁘t realize that the things I⁘m thinking in my head, I actually say aloud,⁘ Shelisa added. ⁘But I think it⁘s funny. It⁘s the truth. It⁘s not like I⁘m lying.⁘

With over 30 years of marriage under their belts, Derek and Shelisa often said exactly how they felt about each other⁘s performances on The Amazing Race . During the Wednesday, April 17, episode, Shelisa teased her husband about his throwing skills, suggesting they switch detours after his tosses at a moving target ⁘weren⁘t even close.⁘ She also congratulated Derek for not giving up on a puzzle ⁘ before seeing it herself and deeming it too simple to take so long to complete.

⁘I know nothing but to be honest, and sometimes, my honesty is maybe a little too brutal, but I just feel it⁘s needed,⁘ Shelisa told Us . ⁘Like, ⁘OK, you know what? This isn⁘t working. We need to move on.⁘⁘

Although Derek also got some playful jabs in during his time on the show, he said that his wife is ⁘more of a teaser⁘ than he is.

⁘This girl loves to laugh at me,⁘ he said. ⁘Maybe I⁘m just easier to laugh at.⁘ Shelisa noted that she wouldn⁘t tease Derek if she didn⁘t think he could take it.

⁘Derek⁘s very confident, so sometimes I like to tease him a little to bring him down a notch,⁘ she quipped.

Despite poking fun at each other throughout the competition, Derek and Shelisa enjoyed the extra quality time that the show afforded them.

More details: Visit website