The world is waiting for them! Eleven new teams of Amazing Race fans have officially kicked off their journey across the globe in a quest to nab the show's $1 million prize. Starting the race in Venice, Calif., on Monday, June 22, 11 teams of two — from a mother and son, to BFFs, and even members of the paparazzi — started their trek with support from series host Phil Keoghan.
Upon completing their first challenge at the Venice boardwalk's Graffiti Wall, the teams raced to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and will continue racing until one team is named the winner of The Amazing Race. They'll take over the title from 2015 winners Laura Pierson and Tyler Adams, who competed as a blind date couple last season.
Can't wait for this fall's TAR premiere? Meet the teams now!
Ernest Phillips and Jin Lao, brothers from Boston
Denise Williams and James Earl Corley, mother and son from Prattville, Ala.
Cindy and Rick Chac, newlyweds from San Diego, Calif.
Alex Manard and Adam Dingeman, cousins from Chicago and Des Moines, Iowa, respectively
Justin Scheman and Diana Bishop, engaged couple from Philadelphia
Jazmine Lewis and Danielle Littleton, athletes from Los Angeles
Tanner Kloven and Josh Ahern, best friends from Dallas
Kelly Berning and Shevonne Sullivan, TMZ editor and post production supervisor, respectively, from Los Angeles
Kelsey Gerckens and Joey Buttitta, dating news anchors from Santa Barbara, Calif.
Logan Fazio and Chris Gordon, dating paparazzi from Miami Beach, Fla.
Tiffany Chantell Torres and Krista DeBono, friends from Hoboken, N.J., and Staten Island, N.Y., respectively
The Amazing Race's 27th season premieres Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
