Those reality TV globetrotters are back, as CBS has announced the 11 new teams that will be criss-crossing the world for the chance to win $1 million on The Amazing Race. The network revealed that the teams will cover over 32,000 miles in their trek, spanning four continents and 30 cities.
Among the first-time destinations for host Phil Keoghan and crew are Bangladesh, Ghana and the Arctic Circle. The 90-minute super-sized first episode bows on Sunday, September 26, with the teams hitting the bricks, with a twist: the team to finish first that night are awarded a “surprise, game-changing advantage.”
Here are the 11 teams taking part:
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Brooke, 27, and
Claire, 30
Relationship: Home Shopping Network
hosts |
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Nick, 26, and Vicki, 26
Relationship: Dating
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Ron, 45, and Tony, 42
Relationship: Best friends |
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Michael, 58, and Kevin, 20
Relationship: Father and son |
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Chad, 26, and Stephanie, 23
Relationship: Newly dating |
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Nat, 31, and Kat, 35
Relationship: Friends |
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Gary, 53, and Mallory, 24
Relationship: Father
and daughter |
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Connor, 22, and Jonathan, 22
Relationship: A cappella singers |
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Jill, 27, and Thomas, 30
Relationship: Dating |
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Andie, 43, and Jenna, 21
Relationship: Birth mother and daughter |
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Katie, 23, and Rachel, 24
Relationship: Beach volleyball partners |
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The Amazing Race returns Sunday, Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CTV/CBS.
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