The Amazing Race is back for its 30th season, and this time around, the cast is more diverse than ever before. With teams from all over the world, this season is sure to be full of surprises.
The Teams
- Cody and Jessica: A married couple from North Carolina who are both former professional athletes.
- Cindy and Rick: A mother and son team from California who are both avid travelers.
- Eswar and Aparna: A husband and wife team from Georgia who are both engineers.
- Henry and Evan: A father and son team from Kentucky who are both farmers.
- Jamal and Leroy: A pair of friends from Maryland who are both personal trainers.
- Kristi and Jen: A pair of sisters from Texas who are both nurses.
- Lucas and Brittany: A married couple from California who are both teachers.
- Matt and Redmond: A pair of brothers from Florida who are both firefighters.
- Michael and Caro: A pair of friends from New York who are both photographers.
- Nicole and Victor: A married couple from California who are both lawyers.
- Sarah and Logan: A pair of sisters from Colorado who are both doctors.
- Sheri and Cole: A mother and daughter team from California who are both teachers.
The Race
The Amazing Race is a reality competition show in which teams of two race around the world, completing challenges and solving puzzles. The first team to reach the finish line wins $1 million.
This season, the teams will travel to 13 different countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico.
The Challenges
The challenges on The Amazing Race are always varied and challenging. Teams will have to complete physical tasks, such as running, swimming, and climbing, as well as mental tasks, such as solving puzzles and answering trivia questions.
Some of the challenges that the teams will face this season include:
- Running a marathon through the Amazon rainforest
- Climbing to the top of Machu Picchu
- Riding a camel through the Sahara Desert
- Swimming with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef
- Eating a live scorpion
The Prizes
The first team to reach the finish line of The Amazing Race will win $1 million. The second-place team will win $500,000, and the third-place team will win $250,000.
In addition to the cash prize, the winning team will also receive a trip around the world.
The Amazing Race 30 is sure to be a thrilling season, with plenty of challenges and surprises. Be sure to tune in to CBS on Wednesdays at 8pm ET/PT to catch all the action.
Meet the Teams
Cody and Jessica
Cody and Jessica are a married couple from North Carolina who are both former professional athletes. Cody played basketball for the University of North Carolina and in the NBA, while Jessica played soccer for the University of Virginia and in the NWSL.
Cody and Jessica are both competitive and athletic, and they are confident that they have what it takes to win The Amazing Race. They are also both very supportive of each other, and they know that they can count on each other to get through the tough times.
Cindy and Rick
Cindy and Rick are a mother and son team from California who are both avid travelers. Cindy has traveled to over 100 countries, while Rick has traveled to over 50 countries.
Cindy and Rick are both very passionate about travel, and they are excited to share their love of travel with the world on The Amazing Race. They are also both very competitive, and they are determined to win the race.
Eswar and Aparna
Eswar and Aparna are a husband and wife team from Georgia who are both engineers. Eswar works as a software engineer, while Aparna works as a chemical engineer.
Eswar and Aparna are both very intelligent and analytical, and they are confident that they can solve the puzzles and challenges on The Amazing Race. They are also both very competitive, and they are determined to win the race.
Henry and Evan
Henry and Evan are a father and son team from Kentucky who are both farmers. Henry has been farming for over 40 years, while Evan has been farming for over 20 years.
Henry and Evan are both very hard-working and determined, and they are confident that they have the stamina and endurance to win The Amazing Race. They are also both