The 25th cycle of The Amazing Race airs this fall on CBS at a new day and time: Fridays at 8/9 PM. The race kicked off early Saturday morning (5/31) from Times Square in New York City. It’s the same spot the very first Amazing Race teams began their trek in spring 2001.
Cast members, Keith Tollefson and Whitney Duncan from Tennessee, were cast members of Survivor South Pacific. The two had an affair on the show that ended her marriage. Whitney divorced and now she and Keith are engaged. (Via RealityBlurred)
Also, according to witnesses at the race this morning, there’s a new twist that gives teams immunity from elimination. The first team to check in after the first leg wins the immunity and can only be used until the ninth leg. (Via Reality Blurred)
Full list of Cast Members
- Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks: Married Surfers from Princeville, Hawaii
- Kym Perfetto and Alli Forsythe: Urban Bike Racers from Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Amy DeJong and Maya Warren: Food Scientists from Madison, Wisc.
- Lisa Thomson and Michelle Thomson: Realtor Sisters from Miami, Fla.
- Michael Ward and Scott Strazzullo: Firefighters from Boston, Mass.
- Brooke Adams and Robbie E. Strauss: Dating Pro Wrestlers from Houston, Texas and Woodbridge, N.J., respectively.
- Tim Tsao and Te Jay McGrath: College Sweethearts from Pasadena, Calif.
- Isabelle Du and Dennis Hour: Model and Accountant, respectively, from Tustin, Calif.
- Keith Tollefson and Whitney Duncan: Engaged Couple from Nashville, Tenn.
- Misti and Jim Raman: Married Dentists from Columbia, S.C.
- Shelley and Nici Porter: Mother/Daughter from Detroit, Mich.