We met the carpenter slash model Kyle deMontmorency – The Eye Candy – that woke me up and then came Kent Luetzen – The Cutie – that loves to party and last came the out Guy Seese – The Bear, these was three of the twelve of the contestant of Alt for Norge that fighting to win a meet with their Norwegian relatives.
Now a home to over 4.5 million Americans with Norwegian roots in the United States. Alt for Norge have brought 12 of them back to “The Motherland” – Norway.
Participants comes from all over the United States. None of these Norwegian Americans have been in Norway before, but all have a burning desire to get back to their Norwegian roots. But for people who have grown up with Hollywood, drive-through liquor outlets and cheese in an aerosol can, however the way to their Norwegian relatives seems to be long.
Now the village feast namely, polar expedition, outdoor activities and mutton. Because this is a competition to cope with life as a Norwegian – and each week participants meet new challenges. One by one the Americans must leave the competition and go home – until we are left with the True Norwegian who wins 50,000 dollars and his/hers first ever meeting with his/hers Norwegian relatives. But to get this far, participants must first prove that they are willing to give it all for Norway!
Alt for Norge are aired on TVNorge on Sundays.
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