Fans of “The Amazing Race” are in for a treat with the return of the race around for the world for $1 million coming back to their TV screens once again.
Season 34 of the CBS reality competition series will see a good mix of teams who fans have both potentially seen before, as well as ones featuring people who previously were unknown. In addition to new challenges—with zero non-elimination legs available this time around to protect teams if they arrive last to the pit stop.
According to a press release, teams will also start the race from outside the U.S. for the very first time, as they travel to Munich, Germany to begin their trek around the world. In addition, they will visit the city of Petra, in Jordan for the very first time during their race.
With competition likely more grueling than it has ever been before without the safety of non-elimination legs, it could be the most intense season yet. So who are the 12 teams who signed up for this trek? Get acquainted with them before the Season 34 premiere below.
Aastha Lal and Nina Duong
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- Relationship: Engaged
- Ages: 33, 34
- Hometown: Marina Del Ray, California
- Occupations: VP of Operations; Director of Business Dev.
Abby Garrett and Will Freeman
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- Relationship: Childhood Sweethearts
- Ages: 24, 25
- Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
- Occupations: Data Scientist; Accountant
Aubrey Ares and David Hernandez
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- Relationship: Dating Ballroom Dancers
- Ages: Both 29
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California
- Occupations: Dance Studio Owner; Helicopter Mechanic
Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss
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- Relationship: “Big Brother” dating couple
- Ages: 24, 25
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California
- Occupations: Product Manager; AI Engineer
Emily Bushnell and Molly Sinert
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- Relationship: Long-lost twin sisters
- Ages: Both 36
- Hometowns: Ardmore, Pennsylvania and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Occupations: Law Firm Admin; Healthcare Admin
Glenda and Lumumba Roberts
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- Relationship: Newlyweds
- Ages: Both 41
- Hometown: Norcross, Georgia
- Occupations: Insurance Underwriter; Middle School Teacher
Luis Colon and Michelle Burgos
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- Relationship: Married
- Ages: Both 34
- Hometown: Miami, Florida
- Occupations: Firefighter; Dancer
Linton and Sharik Atkinson
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- Relationship: Father and Daughter
- Ages: 50, 23
- Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
- Occupations: Assistant Principal; Masters Student
Marcus and Michael Craig
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- Relationship: Military Brothers
- Ages: 38, 30
- Hometowns: Richmond Hill, Georgia and Alamogordo, New Mexico
- Occupations: Army Tank Commander; Air Force Fighter Pilot
Quinton Peron and Mattie Lynch
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- Relationship: Former Rams Cheerleaders
- Ages: 29, 27
- Hometowns: Pasadena, California and Vista, California
- Occupations: Choreographer; Dance Coach
Tim Mann and Rex Ryan
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- Relationship: Golf Buddies
- Ages: 40, 59
- Hometown: Brentwood, Tennessee
- Occupations: Probation Officer; ESPN Analyst
Rich Kuo and Dom Jones
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- Relationship: Motivational Speakers
- Ages: 32, 35
- Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
- Occupations: Life Coach; Gym Owner
“The Amazing Race” Season 34 airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EDT on CBS.
