OUTscene: A Seattlite in a Norwegian reality TV show? Ja, sure, you betcha!



Courtesy of TVNorge.no
Doug Miner (far right) and his fellow contestants on the Alt for Norge reality TV show.

 Doug Miner is one of many Norwegian-Americans living in Seattle but he knew very little about his heritage until he was cast in a reality TV program.


“I literally knew lefse, Oslo and uff-da before I went on this show,” Miner said. “It was a history lesson, sight-seeing tour, competition and meeting family all in one trip.”

Miner was one of 10 contestants on “Alt for Norge”, a Norwegian reality TV show which casted Norwegian-Americans from all over the U.S. to compete in various activities throughout Norway. The winner received $50,000 and a chance to visit with family.

“The show is similar to ‘The Amazing Race' in the fact that we traveled every week and did locally traditional challenges,” explained Miner. “We just never left Norway.”

The contestants faced numerous challenges. They were usually split into two groups, and the losing team had to face an additional elimination round.

The show aired in Norway last year but Seattle residents can watch it every Sunday evening at 8 p.m. at The Lobby Bar in Capitol Hill.

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