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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