The Amazing Race pioneered the global competition format, sending teams across continents in a sprint that tests relationships, navigation, and nerves under extreme pressure.
The Emmy-winning series has maintained its quality across decades by constantly finding new routes, challenges, and casting that keeps the race feeling fresh and unpredictable.
This cast could have been so much better, so many great options and this is what we get...
Discussion thread about Amazing Race 31 with 30 replies from the Vevmo community.
Art Velez (49) and John James “JJ” Carrell (49)
Friends from Temecula and San Marcos, Calif.
Previous season: “The Amazing Race 20”
Colin Guinn (38) and Christie Woods (40)
Life Partners from Austin, Texas
Previous season: “The Amazing Race 5”
Becca Droz (28) and Floyd Pierce (23)
Friends from Boulder and Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Previous season: “The Amazing Race 29”
Leo Temory (31) and Jamal Zadran (30)
Cousins from Pasadena, Calif. and Houston, Texas
Previous seasons: “The Amazing Race 23” and “The Amazing Race: All-Stars”
Tyler Oakley (31) and Korey Kuhl (33)
Friends from Los Angeles and San Francisco
Previous season: “The Amazing Race 28”
Chris Hammons (40) and Bret Labelle (44)
Friends from Moore, Okla. and Dedham, Mass.
Previous season: “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X”
Corinne Kaplan (39) and Eliza Orlins (35)
Friends from Denver, Colo. and New York
Previous seasons: “Survivor: Gabon” and “Survivor: Caramoan” (Corinne); “Survivor: Vanuatu” and “Survivor: Micronesia” (Eliza)
Rupert (54) and Laura (49) Boneham
Married from Indianapolis, Ind.
Previous seasons: “Survivor: Pearl Islands”, “Survivor: All-Stars,” “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,” and “Survivor: Blood vs. Water” (Rupert); “Survivor: Blood vs. Water” (Laura)
Janelle Pierzina (38) and Britney Haynes (30)
Friends from Lakeville, Minn. and Tulsa, Okla.
Previous seasons: “Big Brother 6,” “Big Brother All-Stars” and “Big Brother 14” (Janelle); “Big Brother 12” and “Big Brother 14” (Britney)
Rachel Reilly (34) and Elissa Slater (32)
Sisters from Van Nuys, Calif. and Las Vegas, Nev.
Previous seasons: “Big Brother 12,” winner “Big Brother 13,” “The Amazing Race 20” and “The Amazing Race: All-Stars” (Rachel); “Big Brother 15” (Elissa)
Nicole Franzel (26) and Victor Arroyo (28)
Dating from Ubly, Mich.
Previous seasons: “Big Brother 16,” winner of “Big Brother 18” (Nicole); “Big Brother 18” (Victor)
Mainly rooting for the all female teams.
This cast could have been so much better, so many great options and this is what we get...yikes! However Janelle and Britney will carry it and make it iconic. I’m praying for Corinne to have a feud with both Rachel and Janelle.
Mainly root for Rachel and her sister to go home week 1.
Although overall I think the cast is fine and I'm looking forward to this season.
Definitely gonna actually watch this season. I only really care for Corinne & Eliza and Britney & Janelle. Kinda looking forward to Chris and Brett I guess.
Why Chris & Bret lol. So weird
Daddy Leo whew he's still good looking.
Britney, my favorite reality person of all time. I’m so happy to watch this.
Britney, my favorite reality person of all time. I’m so happy to watch this.
is this a reality stars season?
is this a reality stars season?
A CBS reality stars season.
I think it's just in time as TAR has been a bit underwhelming these past few years. This will hopefully renew interest with people who watch the other shows but have maybe fallen away from the race.
is this a reality stars season?
A CBS reality stars season. I think it's just in time as TAR has been a bit underwhelming these past few years. This will hopefully renew interest with people who watch the other shows but have maybe fallen away from the race.
If that was their goal they needed better choices.
Anyone else honestly glad that Victor is back on TV? He showed nothing on Vendettas, so I'm hoping he does well on here.
Why Chris & Bret lol. So weird
Honestly I forgot Chris even existed tbh
Anyone else honestly glad that Victor is back on TV? He showed nothing on Vendettas, so I'm hoping he does well on here.
I think it’ll be nice seeing him with Nicole. They really are a sweet couple and I know a lot of people hate on her, but Nicole is very nice and was always a good competitor (Big Brother comps, but oh well),
Anyone else honestly glad that Victor is back on TV? He showed nothing on Vendettas, so I'm hoping he does well on here.
I think it’ll be nice seeing him with Nicole. They really are a sweet couple and I know a lot of people hate on her, but Nicole is very nice and was always a good competitor (Big Brother comps, but oh well),
I’ve heard from a few people who met Nicole that she isn’t very nice. I just think there were way more entertaining options than those 2.
Excited to see Eliza and Britney
It's also really awesome that Colin and Christie are back after not being on since season 5!
Colin and Christie >>>> so hyped for this season
Rooting for anyone other than Victor trash *** <3
I am surprised by some of the teams. Imagine if we got a dr will | boogie team. I just wish they had a different team besides victor and Nicole. Survivor could have been more iconic teams, amazing race I am so so about, I can’t remember some people but I like most of them. Can’t wsit to see daddy’s Leo and jamal
I am surprised by some of the teams. Imagine if we got a dr will | boogie team. I just wish they had a different team besides victor and Nicole. Survivor could have been more iconic teams, amazing race I am so so about, I can’t remember some people but I like most of them. Can’t wsit to see daddy’s Leo and jamal
I think it's about what teams want to participate in the first place. I'm guessing it's a limited pool, to begin with, which is why a lot of the returnees for all-star seasons these days can be disappointing.
I feel like there are a lot of Survivors who would love to do the Amazing Race on the BB feeds they spend a lot of time talking about how they want to go on the Amazing Race afterwards. It’s also a pretty short filming period so wouldn’t be hard to get off work. There is zero point zero chance that Brett and Chris were the best options.
joshprost99 wrote:Anyone else honestly glad that Victor is back on TV? He showed nothing on Vendettas, so I'm hoping he does well on here.
I think it’ll be nice seeing him with Nicole. They really are a sweet couple and I know a lot of people hate on her, but Nicole is very nice and was always a good competitor (Big Brother comps, but oh well),
I’ve heard from a few people who met Nicole that she isn’t very nice. I just think there were way more entertaining options than those 2.
I’ve met her before and she was nice to me lol. Not fake nice, just genuinely nice and interested in talking. Maybe I caught her on a good night though lol.
I feel like there are a lot of Survivors who would love to do the Amazing Race on the BB feeds they spend a lot of time talking about how they want to go on the Amazing Race afterwards. It's also a pretty short filming period so wouldn't be hard to get off work. There is zero point zero chance that Brett and Chris were the best options.
Yeah no clue who's **** Bret sucked to get them cast but there HAD to be more interesting pairs from Survivor who wanted to do it. I would've taken Keith and Wes Nale who initially were cast then dropped over those two. I can say I'm pretty excited about Becca and Floyd, they were a fun team to watch and easy to root for. Buttttt Britney and Janelle for the win!
I’m excited for Becca and Floyd too! I always wanted Brooke and Clare to return too. If the right times go early there is a lot of potential.
I always wanted Brooke and Clare to return too.
They keep getting asked back and Brook keeps wanting to do it but Claire is the reason it's never happened lol. She was pregnant when they were asked back for Unfinished Busniess, and she had to decline due to work in TAR24.
This is season 31 btw, not 32 lol. (TAR32 already filmed too though...)
Glad to see queen Corrine again
I’m excited for Becca and Floyd too! I always wanted Brooke and Clare to return too. If the right times go early there is a lot of potential.
They were the ones who got hit by the watermelon right?
I’m excited for Becca and Floyd too! I always wanted Brooke and Clare to return too. If the right times go early there is a lot of potential.
They were the ones who got hit by the watermelon right?
Yes! Whenever I was having a bad day, my friends would send me that vid to cheer me up. Haha
I always wanted Brooke and Clare to return too.
They keep getting asked back and Brook keeps wanting to do it but Claire is the reason it's never happened lol. She was pregnant when they were asked back for Unfinished Busniess, and she had to decline due to work in TAR24.
Brook was the blonde one right? They should just put Brook with anyone. She was one of my all-time favorites.
Mainly rooting for the all female teams...
— melm3