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
Derek and Shelissa, Sean and Michelle, Yvonne and Melissa, Kishori and Karishma <3...
— Peacekeeper22