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THE PRESSURE IS INTENSE AND THE COMPETITION IS FIERCE AS THE FINAL FIVE TEAMS RACE THROUGH BANDUNG, INDONESIA, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, NOV. 24

"Part Like The Red Sea" – Mistakes abound as the pressure of the Race gets to the final five teams in Bandung, Indonesia, and one team's relationship turns icy when they struggle at a Detour, on THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Nov. 24 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award nominee Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: Racers cannot afford mistakes on #AmazingRace, but the pressure is getting to the #finalfive teams! Nov.24 at 8/7c http://bit.ly/1f9ypG5
 
WITH A MILLION DOLLARS ON THE LINE, THE FINAL FOUR TEAMS MUST STOMACH A SERVING OF SNAKE, A LOCAL DELICACY, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, DEC. 1

"Cobra In My Teeth" – The final four teams are in Indonesia where they must stomach a serving of snake, and Racers reach their boiling point during a challenging Road Block, on THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Dec. 1 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/7:30-8:30 PM, CT/8:00-9:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award nominee Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: What would you eat for a million dollars? Snake!!!#AmazingRace 12/1 at 8:30 ET, 7:30 CT, 8 PT http://bit.ly/17OcbEZ
 
AFTER FOUR CONTINENTS, NINE COUNTRIES AND MORE THAN 35,000 MILES, THE FINAL FOUR TEAMS RACE TO THE FINISH LINE FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS, ON THE TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE OF "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, DEC. 8

"Amazing 'Crazy' Race" – The final teams start in Tokyo where they'll find themselves rolling through a human bowling competition and stripping down for a phone call at the bottom of a giant fish bowl. Ultimately, the final three Teams will sprint to the finish line in Alaska for the one million dollar prize, on the two-hour season finale of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, Dec. 8 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award nominee Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: After 4 continents, 9 countries & 35,000 miles, who will be the winners of #AmazingRace? Season finale Sun. Dec.8 8/7c http://bit.ly/IpkdLg
 
CBS ANNOUNCES THE CAST FOR THE ALL-STAR EDITION OF THE NINE-TIME EMMY AWARD-WINNING SERIES, "THE AMAZING RACE," PREMIERING FEB. 23

11 All-Star Teams Including The Globetrotters, The Cowboys, Brendon & Rachel and Dave & Connor Return For Another Chance at $1 Million

CBS announced today the 11 all-star teams returning for another sprint around the globe and the opportunity to win the $1 million dollar prize, on the new season of THE AMAZING RACE, premiering Sunday, Feb. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

This season, which marks the 24th race around the world for the series, will feature some of the most memorable duos. Eleven all-star teams return for another chance to win THE AMAZING RACE, but in a dramatic twist one team will not make it to the starting line. The returning teams include fan favorites The Globetrotters, The Cowboys, Dave & Connor, Brendon & Rachel, and more.

Teams will be put to the test as they travel through four continents and nine countries, spanning more than 35,000 miles. The Race will take them on a mission high above the city in Guangzhou, China, rappelling down the roaring rapids of the Kiansom Waterfall in Malaysia, fighting with Gladiators in Rome, Italy and fueling up vehicles in Sri Lanka.

Following are the 11 all-star teams, listed in no particular order:

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Name: Leo Temory
Age: 27
Hometown: Torrance, Calif.
Current occupation: Entrepreneur/Restaurateur
Follow on twitter: @LeoTemory

Name: Jamal Zadran
Age: 26
Hometown: Irvine, Calif.
Current occupation: Owner, Z.I.G. (Zadran Investment Group)
Follow on twitter: @JamalZadran

Connection: Cousins
Nickname: Afghanimals
Previous season: 4th place on season 23

Click here to watch a memorable moment: Competing in the Angklung Detour in Indonesia and coming in first place on the leg.

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Name: Brendon Villegas
Age: 33
Hometown: Los Angeles
Current occupation: PhD Student in Biomedical Physics at UCLA
Follow on twitter: @brendonvbb12

Name: Rachel Reilly
Age: 30
Hometown: Los Angeles
Current occupation: TV Personality
Follow on twitter: @RachelEReilly

Connection: Newlyweds
Nickname: Brenchel
Previous season: 3rd place on Season 20

Memorable moment: Unable to complete the Fast Forward in leg 10 when Rachel didn't shave her head.

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Name: Jennifer Wayne
Age: 31
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Current occupation: Songwriter
Follow on twitter: @jenwayne

Name: Caroline Cutbirth
Age: 30
Hometown: Waca, Texas
Current occupation: Ramblin' Music Promoter
Follow on twitter: @txsweetcaroline

Connection: Friends
Nickname: The Country Singers. Part of the band Stealing Angels.
Previous season: 4th place in Season 22

Memorable moment: Completed the bog challenge on the penultimate leg in Ireland, though Jen struggled and ultimately led to their demise.

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Name: Cord McCoy
Age: 33
Hometown: Tupelo, Okla.
Current occupation: Cowboy
Follow on twitter: @cordmccoy

Name: Jet McCoy
Age: 34
Hometown: Ada, Okla.
Current occupation: Rancher

Connection: Brothers
Nickname: The Cowboys
Previous season: 2nd place in Season 16 and 6th place in Season 18

Memorable moment: The only team to survive a non-elimination, complete a speed bump and place first in a leg following a last place finish.

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Name: David O'Leary
Age: 59
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Current occupation: Real Estate Investor
Follow on twitter: @davidolearyslc

Name: Connor O'Leary
Age: 22
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Current occupation: Student and Professional Cyclist
Follow on twitter: @coleary00

Connection: Father/Son Cancer Survivors
Previous season: 8th place Season 22

Memorable moment: Dave ruptured his Achilles tendon and tore his calf muscle at the end of leg two in French Polynesia. Even with Dave's injury, the team went on to place first in the following two legs. Ultimately, they withdrew due to the injury in leg five.

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Name: Herbert "Flight Time" Lang
Age: 37
Hometown: Brinkley, Ark.
Current occupation: Harlem Globetrotter
Follow on twitter: @datrotter4

Name: Nate "Big Easy" Lofton
Age: 32
Hometown: New Orleans, La.
Current occupation: Harlem Globetrotter

Connection: Friends
Nickname: The Globetrotters
Previous seasons: 4th place in Season 15 and 2nd place in Season 18

Memorable moment: In season 15, after taking a four hour penalty in Leg 11 for not completing the Road Block, they were eliminated in the Czech Republic.

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Name: John Erck
Age: 28
Hometown: Mora, Minn.
Current occupation: iOS Developer
Follow on twitter: @johnerck

Name: Jessica Hoel
Age: 27
Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minn.
Current occupation: Sales
Follow on twitter: @jessicahoel

Connection: Engaged
Previous season: 9th place in Season 22

Memorable moment: The only team with an Express Pass ever to be eliminated.

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Name: Margie O'Donnell
Age: 56
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Current occupation: RN and Sr. Clinical Research Associate

Name: Luke Adams
Age: 28
Hometown: Philadelphia, Penn.
Current occupation: Advancement Associate/Motivational Speaker
Follow on twitter: @lukeadams14

Connection: Mother/Son
Previous seasons: 3rd place in Season 14 and 8th place in Season 18

Memorable moment: Finished in first place in their very first leg in Switzerland where Host Phil Keoghan used sign language to inform them.

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Name: Natalie Anderson
Age: 27
Hometown: Edgewater, N.J.
Current occupation: Student
Follow on twitter: @natalieeand

Name: Nadiya Anderson
Age: 27
Hometown: Edgewater, N.J.
Current occupation: Studying to be a CrossFit Instructor
Follow on twitter: @nadiyaaand

Connection: Twins
Nickname: Twinnies
Previous season: 4th place in Season 21

Memorable moment: Known for calling each other Twinnies and their exuberant energy.

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Name: Joseph "Joey" Graceffa
Age: 22
Hometown: Los Angeles
Current occupation: YouTube Host
http://www.youtube.com/user/JoeyGraceffa
Follow on twitter: @joeygraceffa

Name: Meghan Camarena
Age: 26
Hometown: Los Angeles
Current occupation: YouTube Host
http://www.youtube.com/user/Strawburry17
Follow on twitter: @strawburry17

Connection: Best friends
Previous season: 5th place in Season 22

Memorable moment: U-Turned in leg 10 and ultimately eliminated after struggling to stay ahead of their alliance, Mona & Beth.

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Name: William "Bopper" Minton
Age: 43
Hometown: Clay County, Ky.
Current occupation: Unemployed
Follow on twitter: @BopperMinton

Name: Mark Jackson
Age: 47
Hometown: Clay County, Ky.
Current occupation: Unemployed

Connection: Friends
Nickname: Team Kentucky
Previous season: 5th place in Season 20

Memorable moment: Shaved their heads as part of the Fast Forward but ultimately were eliminated in leg 10.

CHEAT TWEET: The real competition is on #CBS Sunday, Feb. 23 when #AmazingRace #AllStars begins! More info http://bit.ly/1f6V9To

THE AMAZING RACE sends 11 teams on a trek around the world. Each Team is comprised of two people who have a pre-existing relationship with one another. At every destination, each Team competes in a series of challenges — some mental and some physical — and when the tasks have been completed, they learn their next destination. Teams who are farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning at least $1 million.

Jerry Bruckheimer, Bertram van Munster, Jonathan Littman, Elise Doganieri and Mark Vertullo are the executive producers for Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Earthview Inc. in association with ABC Studios and Amazing Race Productions. THE AMAZING RACE was created by Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri.

Photos are available on www.cbspressexpress.com
Website: www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amazingrace
Twitter: www.twitter.com/amazingrace_cbs
CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CBSTweet
 
TEAMS RACE THROUGH THE MALAYSIAN JUNGLE WHERE THE ROARING RAPIDS CRUSH THEIR SPIRITS AND THEIR HOMEMADE RAFTS, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," MARCH 9

"Welcome to the Jungle" – Teams race through the Malaysian jungle where the roaring rapids crush their spirits and their homemade rafts. Plus, after being struck by taxi déjà vu, one team fights to stay in the running, on the All-Star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, March 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: The roaring rapids in Malaysia crush the team's spirits& their rafts! #AmazingRace 3/2 8/7c LINK[s
 
ONE RACER SUFFERS A MELTDOWN DURING AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT DETOUR, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, MARCH 16

"Smarter, Not Harder" – One racer pours blood and tears into an exhausting Roadblock and another racer suffers a meltdown during an extremely difficult Detour, on the All-Star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, March 16 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: Which Racer suffers a meltdown during an extremely difficult detour? #AmazingRace 3/16 8/7c http://bit.ly/N1RQ7r
 
THE TEAMS ARE IN SRI LANKA, WHERE AN EXHAUSTING ROADBLOCK DRAINS THE RACERS OF ALL THEIR STRENGTH, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, MARCH 30

"Down and Dirty" – The teams are in Sri Lanka, where an exhausting Roadblock drains the racers of all their strength. Also, an epic race through the countryside ends with a footrace to the Pit Stop, on the All-Star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, March 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: In an exhausting roadblock teams are drained of all their fuel! #AmazingRace 3/30 8/7c http://bit.ly/1dqkqML
 
TEAMS RACE TO ITALY WHERE RACERS AND ROMAN GLADIATORS SQUARE OFF IN A MEDIEVAL DETOUR, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, APRIL 13

"The Gladiators Are Here!" – Teams race to Rome, Italy, where Racers and Roman gladiators square off in a medieval Detour. Plus, three teams strike a deal in order to try to avoid elimination, on the All-Star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, April 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: Live tweet w/ @PhilKeoghan when #Racers battle Roman gladiators in a medieval #Detour! #AmazingRace 4/13 8/7c #CBS http://bit.ly/1mFWRST
 
THE COMPETITION GETS FIERCE AS THE REMAINING SIX TEAMS FACE A DOUBLE U-TURN, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, APRIL 20

"Donkeylicious" – The competition gets fierce as the remaining six teams face a double U-Turn, and the Cowboys contemplate a major decision, on the all-star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, April 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: Racers face a double U-Turn! Would you use it? #AmazingRace 4/20 8/7c #CBS @PhilKeoghan http://bit.ly/Q7zN1U
 
TEAMS RACE THROUGH SWITZERLAND, WHERE TENSION BETWEEN TWO TEAMS RISES, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, APRIL 27

"Accidental Alliance" – With the final finish line getting closer, tension between two teams rises. Meanwhile, three teams make a final three alliance in hopes of making it to the final leg, on the All-Star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, April 27 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: What would you clean for a million dollars? Tune in Sunday 4/27 for another gr8 ep of #AmazingRace! 8/7c LINK @PhilKeoghan http://bit.ly/1gNUiHr
 
ONLY FIVE TEAMS REMAIN, AND WITH ANOTHER DOUBLE U-TURN AHEAD, EVERYONE IS RACING FOR THEMSELVES, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, MAY 4

"Bull Down" – The Racers are in Spain where another double U-turn threatens the accidental alliance. Meanwhile, one team suffers a potentially game-changing injury, on the All-Star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, May 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: Caution! Double #Uturn ahead. The final 5 teams race through Spain on #AmazingRace!5/4 at 8/7c http://bit.ly/PM9Unt @PhilKeoghan
 
IN THE PENULTIMATE LEG OF THE RACE, THE REMAINING FOUR TEAMS BATTLE FOR A SPOT IN THE FINAL THREE, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, MAY 11

"Hei Ho Heidi Ho" – The final four teams are in Liverpool, England, where they experience a once-in-a-lifetime shoot-out at the historic Anfield Stadium, home of the Liverpool FC. Meanwhile, one team misreads a clue and jeopardizes their chances at making the final three, on the All-Star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, May 11 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host. The season finale of THE AMAZING RACE airs Sunday, May 18.

CHEAT TWEET: Only 4 teams remain! Who will make the final 3 and race for the one million dollars? Find out 5/11 at 8/7c http://bit.ly/1rWCfnM @PhilKeoghan
 
AFTER FOUR CONTINENTS, NINE COUNTRIES AND MORE THAN 35,000 MILES, ONE ALL-STAR TEAM IS CROWNED THE WINNERS AND AWARDED THE $1 MILLION PRIZE, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF "THE AMAZING RACE," SUNDAY, MAY 18

"Do You Believe in Magic?" – With the $1 million prize on the line, the final teams race through Las Vegas, where the world's greatest illusionist, David Copperfield, designs a final challenge that requires the remaining teams to master the art of illusion, on the All-Star edition of THE AMAZING RACE, Sunday, May 18 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

CHEAT TWEET: Who do you think will be the next winner of #AmazingRace? Find out 5/18 at 8/7c http://bit.ly/1iG8u5m & tweet LIVE w/ @PhilKeoghan
 
THE AMAZING RACE

THE AMAZING RACE is a multi-Emmy Award-winning reality series hosted by Emmy Award-nominated host Phil Keoghan. This season, 11 teams kick off from Times Square in New York City and will embark on a trek around the world. At every destination, each team must compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical, and only when the tasks are completed will they learn of their next location. Teams who are the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning THE AMAZING RACE and the one million dollar prize.

The 25th season of THE AMAZING RACE premieres Friday, Sept. 26 on the CBS Television Network.

ON AIR: Fridays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT)
ORIGINAL SERIES PREMIERE: Sept. 5, 2001
HOSTED BY: Phil Keoghan

PRODUCED BY: Jerry Bruckheimer Television and Earthview Inc. in association with ABC Studios and Amazing Race Productions

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jerry Bruckheimer, Bertram van Munster, Jonathan Littman, Elise Doganieri and Mark Vertullo

CO-CREATORS: Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri

Photos are available on www.cbspressexpress.com
Website: www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amazingrace
Amazing Race: www.twitter.com/amazingrace_cbs
CBS Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/CBSTweet
Phil Keoghan: https://twitter.com/PhilKeoghan
Bertram Van Munster: https://twitter.com/BvMProfilesTV
Elise Doganieri: https://twitter.com/EliseDoganieri

"THE AMAZING RACE'S" MILESTONE 25TH TRIP AROUND THE WORLD PREMIERES FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 ON CBS

"The Amazing Race" Sprints To A New Day And Time – Fridays At 8:00 PM

"Go Big Or Go Home" (U.S. Virgin Islands) – Teams begin their adventure from Times Square in New York City, where host Phil Keoghan introduces a new game-changing element, "The Save." The team that finishes first in the premiere episode will be awarded "The Save," which they can use to rescue themselves if they come in last on a leg and face elimination. Also, Racers take a gut-wrenching leap of faith during the series' first-ever trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, on the season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, on its new day and time, Friday, Sept. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

To see pictures and get background info on the 11 Teams, go here.

CHEAT TWEET: Let's take a trip! #AmazingRace is celebrating 25th trip around the world! The adventure begins Fri., Sept. 26 @ 8/7c! http://bit.ly/ZciT7g
 
TEAMS FEEL THE PRESSURE AS THE RACE CONTINUES THROUGH LONDON, ENGLAND, WHERE THE EXPRESS PASS IS ON THE LINE, ON "THE AMAZING RACE," FRIDAY, OCT. 3 ON CBS

"When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go" (London, England) – The Race continues through London, England, where the Express Pass is on the line, but several teams' hopes of a first-place finish are capsized while boating in a punt in Oxford, on THE AMAZING RACE, Friday, Oct. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Phil Keoghan (@philkeoghan) is the host.

Remaining Teams in THE AMAZING RACE:
Adam and Bethany
Maya and Amy
Denis and Isabelle
Brooke and Robbie
Keith and Whitney
Kym and Allie
Michael and Scott
Misti and Jim
Shelley and Nici
Tim and Te Jay

CHEAT TWEET: What do you do when you gotta go with nowhere to go? Don't miss #AmazingRace Fri, Oct. 3 at 8/7c! http://bit.ly/YI5lza
 
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