The latest cast of CBS’s hit reality series The Amazing Race includes former Survivor winners, Las Vegas cocktail waitresses, and a former NFL player among its line-up of competitors. On the morning of Wednesday, August 31, CBS officially unveiled the full identities of the contestants, along with some of the new twists and locations these duos will encounter along the Race. Let’s meet the 11 teams:
The New Teams of Amazing Race 19
Ethan Zohn (37) and Jenna Morasca (30) are a team of former Survivor winners. After recently beating cancer, Ethan is ready to take on the world with his girlfriend of 8 years by his side.
Kaylani Paliotta (33) and Lisa Tilley (32) are a team of cocktail waitresses from Las Vegas. These friends are also former Showgirls.
Jeremy Cline (35) and Sandy Draghi (33) are a dating couple from the San Francisco Bay area. This commercial real estate broker and nurse practitioner are sure to make a strong team.
Marcus (39) and Amani Pollard (36) are a married couple from Pine Mountain, Georgia. Marcus is a former NFL player, most famous for playing with the Indianapolis Colts.
Justin (31) and Jennifer Young (26) are a brother/sister team from Stone Mountain, Georgia. Justin is a doctor and Jennifer is a special education teacher.
Bill Smith (49) and Ron Zeitz (44) are a team of flight attendants from Laguna Niguel, California. These domestic partners are sure to put their airport experience to good use on the Race.
Andy Finch (30) and Tommy Czeschin (32) are friends and professional snowboarders from California. Both men previously competing in the Olympics for snowboarding.
Cindy Chiang (30) and Ernie Halvorsen are an engaged couple from Chicago, Illinois.
Laurence and Zac Sunderland are a father/son team from Marina del Rey, California. At 16, Zac made headlines as the youngest person to ever sail the world alone.
Marie and Liz Canavan (24) are twin sisters from Deerfield, Illinois, who are both recent graduates of University of Kentucky.
Bill (63) and Cathi Alden (62) are a team of married grandparents from Albany, Oregon. This farmer/rancher and retired school principal have been married for 40 years.
The New Twists and Locations for Amazing Race 19
As first described in Entertainment Weekly, Amazing Race 19 will feature two notable new twists from past seasons. For the first time in Amazing Race history, there will be a double-elimination sending two teams packing at the same pit stop. This season will also include a wrinkle called ‘the Hazard’ where one team incurs a penalty right at the starting line (Dalton Ross, August 31, 2011). This is similar to Kris and Amanda incurring a U-Turn for finishing last place in the starting line competition, but not quite as severe as Season 15’s starting-line elimination, which sent married yoga instructors Eric and Lisa home before they even left the United States.
Unlike Season 18 which added only one new country to its route, Season 19 will feature four brand new nations: Belgium, Denmark, Malawi, and Indonesia.
When to Watch
The Amazing Race 19 will debut Sunday, September 25 at 8:00 pm EST on CBS. For more information about the new season, visit the show’s official Web site.
Sources:
- Dalton Ross, 'Survivor' winners Ethan and Jenna head up new 'Amazing Race' cast, Entertainment Weekly, August 31, 2011.
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