Posted on 08/30/2012 by Gina in The Amazing Race and Cast Interviews, Reality TV News
by Gina Scarpa
Next month, The Amazing Race becomes old enough to drink, unveiling its 21st season. Kicking off in Los Angeles, eleven teams will race around the world for the $1 million grand prize, making stops along the way in Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Netherlands, among other breathtaking countries. A new twist will be revealed that is said to raise the stakes for the entire season and teams will have to revisit a past challenge that is one of the most memorable Road Blocks in Amazing Race history.
Among this season's racers are Chippendals dancers, monster truckers, a heavy metal rocker, a double amputee, and The Fabulous Beekman Boys! Get to know them a little bit below and perhaps, pick an early favorite to root for.
Names: Natalie Anderson and Nadiya Anderson
Relationship: Twin sisters
Occupations: Physical Therapy Student, Project Coordinator at Bridge2Peace
Names: Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge
Relationship: Life Partners
Occupations: Goat Farmer/Advertising Executive, CEO of Beekman 1802
Names: Rob French and Kelley Carrington-French
Relationship: Married
Occupations: Monster Truckers
Names: Trey Wier and Alexis "Lexi" Beerman
Relationship: Dating
Occupations: Land Consultant/Former College Athlete, Clothing Designer
Names: James LoMenzo and Mark "Abba" Abbattista
Relationship: Friends
Occupations: Former Band Member of White Lion and Megadeth, Entertainment Lawyer
Names: Abbie Ginsberg and Ryan Danz
Relationship: Dating Divorcees
Occupations: Dance Instructor/Choreographer, Financial Service Company Owner
Names: Jaymes Vaughan and James Davis
Relationship: Best Friends
Occupations: Chippendales Dancers
Names: Rob Scheer and Sheila Castle
Relationship: Engaged
Occupations: Lumberjack and Entrepreneur, Retail Manager
Names: Caitlin King and Brittany Fletcher
Relationship: Best Friends
Occupations: Special Ed Teacher, Medical Device Sales
Names: Gary Wojnar and Will Chiola
Relationship: Best Friends
Occupations: Substitute Teachers
Names: Amy Purdy and Daniel Gale
Relationship: Dating on and off
Occupations: Motivational Speaker/Snowboarder (Amy is a double amputee), Executive Director
The Amazing Race premieres Sunday September 30th at 8/7c on CBS.
(Image courtesy of CBS)
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