Meet the 13 new teams that will embark on the journey of a lifetime when the 36th season of the CBS Original series THE AMAZING RACE kicks off Wednesday, March 13 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.
Host Phil Keoghan kicks off the RACE from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where the 13 new teams must participate in a traditional Mexican rodeo and lasso their way to the finish line without coming in last. The stakes are high because there are no non-elimination legs, and the team to finish last in each leg will be eliminated. Along the route, Racers will go paragliding in Colombia, rally car racing in Argentina, and visit two new countries – swimming through waterfalls in the Dominican Republic and visiting music superstar Rihanna’s childhood home in Barbados.
“This season of THE AMAZING RACE features a cast of adventurous thrill-seekers. We always want to challenge our cast and surprise our viewers, so we are excited to travel to two new countries along the route,” said executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri. “The 90-minute episodes are returning, which really allows us to delve into the countries on the route and get to know our amazing cast. We are ready for a global adventure like never before.”
CAST:
Derek Williams (57, Retired Chief of Police) and Shelisa Williams (55, Retired Sheriff's Lieutenant): Married
Danny Butler (27, University Resident Director) and Angie Butler (55, Seventh Grade Teacher): Mother/Son
Rod Gardner (46, Former NFL Player) and Leticia Gardner (38, Fitness Business Owner): Married
Michelle Clark (39) and Sean Clark (46): Married, Owners Of Double Dutch Aerobics
Yvonne Chavez (40, Strategy/Operations Lead) and Melissa Main (38, US Navy Investigator): Dating
Sunny Pulver (41) and Bizzy Smith (37): Best Friends And Firefighters
Amber Craven (30) and Vinny Cagungun (37): Nurse Anesthetists
Ricky Rotandi (34, Preschool Teacher) and Cesar Aldrete (34, Food Stylist): Dating
Juan Villa (29) and Shane Bilek (29): Best Friends and Air Force Pilots
Anthony (26) and Bailey Smith (26): Twin Brothers and Recruiters
Kishori Turner (26, Senior Marketing Strategist) and Karishma Cordero (22, Student): Cousins
Maya Mody (20) and Rohan Mody (23): Siblings and Students
Chris Foster (60, Receptionist) and Mary Cardona-Foster (27, Marketing Manager): Father/Daughter
lets go lesbians lets go
Derek and Shelissa, Sean and Michelle, Yvonne and Melissa, Kishori and Karishma <3
Twin brothers that are 10 years apart? That's wild.
Dan and Angie are wearing Walla Walla shirts. I wonder if they know Tonya?
Lmao oops
Their hair looks dumb as **** gross
It's been a minute since I've tuned in, maybe I'll give this another chance.
I hope the cast is good.
Rohan and Maya were so sweet. I am sad that they were eliminated.
Karishma and Kishori ❤️
Has a team ever been eliminated on a "keep racing" leg?
I can't remember, but I was surprised.
I do love them.
I'm a big Amazing Race guy, but 90 min is not the move for this show.
Derek and Shelisa, Sean and Michelle, Karishma and Kishori and Yvonne and Melissa <3
I think this would be an interesting all star season cast, with teams who didn't win from seasons that came after All Stars 2:
1. Rob and Corey (Season 35)
2. Haley and Kaylynn (Season 32)
3. Molly and Emily (Season 34)
4. Glenda and Lumumba (Season 34)
5. Joel and Garrett (Season 35)
6. Shelley and Nici (Season 25)
7. Kristi and Jen (Season 30)
8. Hung and Chee (Season 32)
9. Kellie and Lavonne (Season 32)
10. Taylor and Isaiah (Season 33)
11. Ryan and Dusty (Season 33)
12. Arun and Natalia (Season 33)
13. Joe and Ian (Season 35)
I think that the cast of this season is pretty good, but the tasks and the fact that it was not filmed with 90 minute episodes in mind is making it quite difficult to watch.
Love the Amazing Race but it's not meant to be a 90 min show. People will become tired and tune out which hurts ratings. Viacom has the most cracked out people running it. Give us Julie's husband back.
I think Colombia has a lot of natural beauty. I am sad that Bailey and Anthony were eliminated.
Karishma/Kishori and Derek/Shelisa >>>>
Not my favs leaving in back to back episodes
my favs are always cursed
This boot order is so tragic
Loved the cousins and the banter between the grandparents was the best in years. The grandma BETTER be on USA3.
Yup those were my 2 favorite teams so of course they go out back to back...
This season is so bad....
The Alliance ruined a possible decent episode with position changes. I hate them. Leticia and Angie were going to struggle in the puzzle making the episode interesting, but we can't have nice things. Same with the butcher challenge.
Now next episodie is going to be the same. The spanish speakers leaving in the first group, the alliance in the second and the girlies in last. Boring
Yeah, how long are we going to spend in South America? The spanish speakers have such an advantage. I also thought they quit letting them cheat so much after that one horrible season a few years ago.
I think they were supposed to go to South Africa and Australia, but something happened with the charter plane.
Get rid of the charter plan and go back to getting their own flights!
This because the drama about making the flights and being there on time last .minute is entertaining.
They booked their own flights for season 35 because it was filmed after season 36.
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