Meet The Teams Taking On Their Biggest Adventure Yet.

Australia, please meet the smart, savvy and competitive teams who are lacing up for the ultimate race around the world, when The Amazing Race Australia returns Monday, 29 August on 10.

In a world first, two separate groups of 10 teams begin racing, one in Melbourne, and one in Sydney. Oblivious to the existence of their parallel racers, each group competes across Morocco before converging in an epic second leg.

From farmhands, to influencers, police officers to vegan warriors, and from dragon boaters to lawyers, each team is different with their own unique skill-set.

The teams will hit up six separate continents and travel across Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, South America and North America in a race that will see the winner claim the biggest prize in the history of The Amazing Race Australia!

But no one said this race was going to be easy. Navigating a post-COVID world will have its challenges, but our racers are willing and ready to roll on an adventure of a lifetime, no matter what’s thrown at them.

Who will triumph? Who will fall? Who will win?

Join host Beau Ryan when The Amazing Race Australia premieres Monday, 29 August at 7.30pm on 10 and 10 Play.

Want to learn more about these courageous teams? Check out the below.

Synopsis

International travel is back baby and this season The Amazing Race Australia is taking full advantage of it. So grab your passport, your backpack and
don your runners as we set off on the ultimate race around the world.

Hitting up six separate continents, 20 teams of two (that’s right, 20!) will travel across Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, South America and North
America in a race that will see the winner claim the biggest prize in The Amazing Race Australia history.

Not only will they score $250,000, but they’ll also drive away in not one, but two brand new cars – an Isuzu D-MAX and an Isuzu MU-X. And with double
the teams it will only make them hungrier to win the lot!

But no one said this race was going to be easy. Navigating a post-COVID world will have its challenges, but our racers are willing and ready to roll on an
adventure of a lifetime, no matter what’s thrown at them.

Taking part in heart-stopping and stomach-churning challenges, teams will push themselves out of their comfort zone and do things they never
thought they would do, all with their eyes on the huge record-breaking prize.

Rule master and cheeky host, Beau Ryan, returns for season three, dolling out rewards and punishment, and ultimately keeping teams in check.
Who will triumph? Who will fall? And who will win?

The Amazing Race Australia. Amazing people, Amazing cultures, Amazing race.

It’s truly AMAZING!

Beau Ryan

Host

A prankster with boundless energy, lovable larrikin Beau Ryan is host of The Amazing Race Australia.

The former professional NRL player made 127 appearances for the Wests Tigers and

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, until an injury cut his career short.

Beau’s cheeky sense of humour and bloke-next-door demeanour saw him make a seamless

transition into the shiny world of television, including regular appearances on Nine Network’s
The Footy Show NRL and as a roving reporter for Chris And Julia’s Sunday Night Takeaway on 10.

In 2020, Beau swapped the footy field for the dancefloor, joining the cast of Dancing With The
Stars on 10, and 2022 saw Beau jump headfirst into jungle life on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, also on 10.

A man of many talents, Beau is a regular contributor on KIIS FM’s The Kyle and Jackie O Show,
10’s morning show Studio 10 and has even released his own cookbook, Beau’s Kitchen.

Learn The Language, Know The Rules

TEAMS – There are 20 teams. Each team is composed of two individuals who have some type of relationship to each other i.e. best mates, partners`, siblings, etc.

PIT START – Pit Start is the place that teams begin an individual leg of The Race.

PIT STOP – A Pit Stop is the finish line of an individual leg of The Race. After teams complete all necessary tasks, they will race to the Pit Stop. Beau will let the team know what position they are in. Last-place teams are usually eliminated.

ROUTE MARKERS – Route Markers are yellow and red flags that mark the places where teams must go in order to complete tasks or may be used to line a course that the teams must follow.

CLUES – Clues are found throughout The Race in sealed envelopes. They give teams the information they need to progress through The Race.

LEG – An episode is always referred to as a leg.

LEG MONEY – In each leg, teams are allocated a certain amount of leg money that they can use to help them get to the pit stop. If they do not spend all their leg money, they can use the remainder in the next leg. A thrifty team is a wise team!

ACTIVE ROUTE MARKER – A challenge both team members must participate in together.

ROADBLOCK – A task only one team member can complete. Teams must choose which member will complete the task based on only a brief clue.

DETOUR – A choice between two tasks that both team members must perform. Teams are free to choose either task, or swap tasks if they find one option too
difficult – but risk their race time to do so.

U-TURN – In a U-Turn, a team in the lead can force another team behind them to return and complete both sides of a Detour. This is a massive strategic advantage to the team who U-Turn someone, as U-Turned teams run the risk of arriving last at the Pit Stop and perhaps being eliminated as a result. Teams are not forced to U-Turn another team.

FAST-FORWARD – A side task that only one team may complete, although multiple teams may try for it. Successfully completing a Fast-Forward allows that team to skip
all remaining challenges and head directly for the Pit Stop – a massive advantage.

INTERSECTION – The Intersection requires each team to pair up with one other team (or multiple teams) and perform all tasks and make decisions together until further
notice.

EXPRESS PASS – Similar to a Fast-Forward, an Express Pass is given to a winning team as a reward at Pit Stop. It allows that team to use their Express Pass on a future
leg to skip a challenge of their choice. They can use it only once. They can also give it to another team they wish to support.

SPEED BUMP – A penalty for a team who arrived last at the previous Pit Stop but were not eliminated. At the next Pit Start, they may need to complete an extra challenge
before receiving their first clue.

VIRTUAL PIT STOP – If teams hit the mat and are told to keep racing, it is a Virtual Pit Stop.

Angel & Frankie

Church Friends
Queensland

Angel and Frankie met attending church and formed a firm friendship focused on faith. While neither have travelled overseas together, they are confident they’re going to nail any obstacle that stands in their way. A former flight attendant, Angel will use her travel smarts to get them where they need to go, and Frankie has a cast iron stomach and will smash all the weird and wonderful food challenges. With their faith on their side, failure is not an option. Not in it solely for the money, they believe they were born for this.

Get to know Angel
What are you looking forward to the most on The Amazing Race Australia?

I’m honestly just looking forward to the adventure, the experience, and to be able to see more of the world. Travelling is my passion and Covid kind of ruined that for me for a while. So I’m so glad to be able to get out and explore more.

What’s the best place both in Australia and in the world you have visited and why?

I’m going to be biased here and say the best place in Australia is Brisbane! It’s such a beautiful city.
No matter where I go in the world, I always end up back in Brissie.
I’ve been blessed and fortunate enough to see so much of the world. I’ve actually lost count of how many
countries I’ve travelled to. I would probably pick Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Egypt then maybe Mexico.

Get to know Frankie
What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

Win The Race, but also prove why I want to be on The Race, as so many people are backing us and I really
want to make them all proud. I want to show that Angel and I are a great team. But I hope to accomplish
something that I lack and that’s to be a better communicator. I hope to come out of this being open,
and able to communicate better than I have.

What is the biggest challenge or weakness you’ll need to overcome?

Fear of spiders and snakes, and potentially some eating challenges as I am sometimes a picky eater.

Bren & Anja

Vegan Warriors
Western Australia

Bren and Anja met at an animal rights activist event seven years ago, doing what they both enjoy the most – to stand up and be the voice of the voiceless. Hugely compassionate, they’re in The Race to prove you don’t need to be fit, young and glam to put yourself out of your comfort zone and give it a go. In a race that’s proved to be a challenge for vegans in the past, the pair are willing to give anything a go, so long as they’re not side-tracked by helping animals they come across along the way!

Get to know Bren
Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

To show viewers that no matter what your age, if you have a dream, go for it. To show viewers that vegans are just normal people who don’t eat or use animal products or ingredients. Anyone can be vegan. For the animals, for the environment, for our health.

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

To see as many countries as possible. To experience things I’ve never done before. To meet people of different cultures. To overcome fears and phobias. To show viewers that you don’t have to be young and fit to do well on The Amazing Race Australia.

Get to know Anja

What would you do with the prize money?

I would put some in our mortgage, give some to my grown-up kids to cover some university fees, will give some to friends but mainly to donate to animal sanctuaries and our local greyhound adoption organisation.

What’s the best and worst part of travelling with your teammate?

The best part is Bren, she is good fun and easy going. The worst part may be the snoring but it’s not a big deal, I’ve got ear plugs.

Chelsea & Jamus

Engaged Parents

Queensland

Engaged with two little ones, Chelsea and Jamus are in The Race to win and help them buy their family dream home. Describing their relationship as “I’m the spice and he’s the sweetener!”, Chelsea and Jamus will need to

work together in a big way. Chelsea’s slight OCD tendencies and Jamus’ laidback teddy bear approach to problems will either help or hinder their experience in The Race. Keeping their eye on the prize, the pair are doing this for their family.

Get to know Chelsea

Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

It is a once in a lifetime opportunity. What a way to travel huh? Not many can say they have travelled by way of being a part of The Amazing Race Australia. I also want to challenge myself by putting myself in situations that I know I wouldn’t experience, most likely ever, if it wasn’t for getting into The Race.

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

I honestly hope to come home more chill! I want to be able to relax in situations I wouldn’t normally. I want to let Jamus take control of situations, rather than me feeling the need to always be in control.

Get to know Jamus

If you could describe yourself in five words, what would they be?

Funny, not serious, a joker, emotional, brave.

What is the biggest challenge or weakness you’ll need to overcome?

Snakes!

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

Running long distance.

Crystal & Reem

Middle Eastern Mates
New South Wales

Besties for over 14 years, Crystal and Reem are super modern women living in very traditional worlds. While Crystal has a strong Christian faith, Reem is a proud Muslim woman, and both are fluent in Arabic, something they’re hoping will give them an advantage on The Race. Racing around the world to prove they have what it takes to push themselves to their limits, Crystal will be the backbone of the team, pushing Reem along to get the job done. Determined not to let their bickering sideline their progress, they’re in it to score a house deposit if they win.

Get to know Crystal

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

To prove to myself that I can achieve anything.

What’s the best and worst part of travelling with your teammate?

Best part is Reem is easy-going and pushes me to try new things. Worst part is Reem can be bossy.

Get to know Reem

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

Emotional intelligence and paying attention to detail.

Tell us a bit about your life and upbringing.

I was brought up in a tight-knit Lebanese-Australian Muslim family. My family is the greatest blessing in life. Growing up I struggled at times with my identity, but now I know who I am and every day I choose to go beyond labels and just be authentically me!

Flick & Gabby

Barista Sisters
Victoria

Flick and Gabby are out to prove sisters do it for themselves. Not only do they work side-by-side at their café every day, they’re in The Race to win and will do anything to make it happen. In true sisterly fashion, expect a lot of fights and disagreements, but at the end of the day they know they’ll always make up no matter what. Super fit from training daily, they’ll push themselves to their physical and emotional limits and vow to be the most competitive team The Race has ever seen.

Get to know Flick

Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

I think it’ll be crazy fun, an incredible experience and something special to share with my sister. Plus, the chance to win some mental cash!

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

I hope to show the world that young women who maybe look as though they are not very hands on, can work as hard as anybody else and get stuck into any situation.

Get to know Gabby

What excites and scares you most about traveling?

Both exciting and scary at the same time is the unknown! Some of the best things come out of scary situations though – that’s why it’s so exciting!

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

Our biggest strength is that we work together seven days a week owning a business. We know how to handle stress together.

Fliss & Tottie

Country Kids
New South Wales

Friends since birth, Fliss and Tottie’s country upbringing give them many advantages other teams may not have. Bringing their practical skills on The Race can only be an advantage and Tottie’s farmhand skills mean she can fix just about anything. The one thing that might work against them is they’re not used to the hustle and bustle of big cities. On The Race to prove age is just a number, they’re in it to not only become the first female team to win but they also want to inspire other young girls to grab their dreams with both hands and make them a reality.

Get to know Fliss

What are you looking forward to the most on The Amazing Race Australia?

Everything about it! The Race itself is spontaneous like me. I can’t wait to travel internationally, compete in challenges and have the adventure of a life time alongside my best friend.

What is the biggest challenge or weakness you’ll need to overcome?

I have a huge phobia of spiders (especially huntsman spiders) and I am crossing all of my fingers and toes that I don’t have to interact with any. That will definitely be my biggest challenge!

Get to know Tottie

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

I hope to make it to the final three of The Race, that would be a huge accomplishment for myself and my teammate. Also just doing our best even if we fail or get eliminated, then we will know we have done our best in this competition and be proud we made it this far.

What excites and scares you most about traveling?

What excites me about travelling would be going to so many different countries and having that opportunity to live in a way that they do on a daily basis. One thing that does scare me though is travelling alone without my family and getting lost in places I don’t know, especially if it’s another country speaking different languages.

Heath & Toni

Memory Makers
Victoria

Heath and Toni, a highly competitive husband and wife, are in it to win it. They are no stranger to the stamina needed in The Race, with both working out at the gym three to four times a week. Heath plays squash and basketball weekly, and Toni plays badminton and netball weekly. Toni has been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, but she and Heath are in The Race to prove life can be positive and full of love and adventures. The two bring out the best in each other and have a perfect balance – Toni is a Calamity Jane, going one hundred miles an hour, and she speaks her mind. Heath is incredibly loyal and everybody’s best friend. Together they have been on a nine-week tour around Australia in a camper trailer, as well as the UK, UAE, Laos, Vietnam, Canada, Iceland, Scotland, Indonesia, the Philippines, and now The Amazing Race Australia.

Get to know Heath

What excites and scares you most about traveling?

The feeling of the unknown when it comes to traveling is what excites but scares me about travelling. Sometimes you have an experience of a lifetime when travelling which is one of the most exciting things. However, you can also find yourself in situations which are completely outside of you comfort zone especially when in a different culture.

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

I think our biggest advantage will be our resilience in the face of adversity. Toni and I have been through a lot as a couple and we have always come through the other side.

Get to know Toni

Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

To have a once in a lifetime experience and adventure, to seize the day and grasp all of life’s amazing opportunities, to be able to travel (even with the world coping/living with COVID), to have fun and make lasting memories with Heath.

What’s the best and worst part of travelling with your teammate?

We are a good team, and each take on different roles and responsibilities, though Heath is not great when hungry (hangry).

Jake & Holly

Model Couple
New South Wales

Despite only being together for three years, Jake and Holly have had their fair share of ups and downs. After dating for a few short months, Jake was in a serious motorbike accident, where Holly, a model
and regular pageant contestant, became his number one support and carer. As Jake battered through rehabilitation, he then also discovered he had throat cancer. Jake has pulled through, and he is planning on putting himself in a men’s physique competition by the end of the year. Both Jake and Holly are social media influencers with strong personalities, who will do anything to win. This couple want to win to move on from their difficult past and build a new chapter together.

Get to know Jake

Do you have any hobbies or interests?

I enjoy all aspects of living a healthy life. Cooking nice food, spending time in nature, training at the gym, breathwork, watching the sun rise and set, swimming in the ocean, and listening to podcasts. I have also used my social platforms to openly talk about mental health and with my story, I have spoken on a few podcasts myself. I like using my story to inspire others to overcome their own adversity.

What is your proudest achievement in life?

Recovering from my physical injuries and being brave enough to opening up about my struggles mentally and breaking stigmas around men’s mental health.

Get to know Holly

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

I want to know that I left every misgiving at the door and gave The Race everything I have. As long as I know that I tried my best, gave every challenge a red-hot crack, and never gave up, as far as I’m concerned, I’ve won.

What would you do with the prize money?

I would use the prize money to take those next big steps in my relationship with Jake. So much has happened to us in the last couple of years and it held us back from a lot of things we want as a couple. We would put the money towards paying off our education debt and putting a down payment on an apartment.

Jodie & Claire

Dragon Boat Mums
New South Wales

Jodie and Claire, both proud mums, have been best friends for 15 years and are dragon boat teammates. They are not shy to competition, having won international gold medals in dragon boating in New Zealand, the Australian Masters in 2019 and the Coast-to-Coast competition in Queensland in 2021. In The Race, Jodie will take the water challenges and Claire will take the mental ones, as her midwifery job involves quick decision making. They aren’t great runners, but they will make up for it elsewhere – luckily Claire has an iron stomach! For Claire, winning would mean she could afford to reduce her very long work hours. Jodie wants Claire to win so they can spend more time together.

Get to know Jodie

What’s the best and worst part of travelling with your teammate?

The best part of travelling with Claire is everything. She is funny, kind, caring and we just love each other’s company and get on really well. There isn’t a worst part of travelling with Claire.

What is your proudest achievement in life?

Being a mum of two amazing children and seeing them grow up into the most amazing young adults. I couldn’t ask for more.

Get to know Claire

Do you have any hobbies or interests?

Dragon boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, gardening, camping, travelling, crafts, sewing and motorbikes.

What are you looking forward to the most on The Amazing Race Australia?

Starting The Race! Discovering all the twists, turns and all the unknown. I love surprises and experiencing things I would never have the chance to do.

Kathy & Chace

Lawyer Cousins

New South Wales

Kathy and Chace are both lawyers in it to win it. The two are cousins of Vietnamese heritage and describe themselves as young Asian Australians pushing boundaries. They grew up together and are very close, literally in the same household at one point. They have 250 relatives – 40 of which are first cousins. Both their parents escaped war-torn Vietnam as refugees. Together they have travelled through Europe and Vietnam, and are excited

for their next adventure. Extremely intelligent having both studied double degrees, the pair are strong willed, assertive, and often clash, which is something they’re working on. They will do anything to win, as long as it’s legal!

Get to know Kathy

Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

To make our families and our communities proud and to empower those who relate to us to put themselves out there and seize life’s opportunities. We’re representing minority communities, Vietnamese, refugees, LGBTQIA+ and the Asian community.

If you could describe yourself in five words, what would they be?

Competitive, considerate, cheerful, guarded and ambitious.

Get to know Chace

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

My linguistic skills and my natural propensity to connect with people. I speak five languages, in varying degrees of proficiency – English, Vietnamese, French, Italian and Spanish.

Do you have any hobbies or interests?

I play as part of the Bentstix Hockey Club (LGBTQIA+ Sydney Hockey Club), and I love to dance salsa, bachata. I do language activities including language nights in Sydney where people all over meet up to practice
their foreign languages.

Kelly & Georgia

Newlywed Teachers
Queensland

Kelly and Georgia are newlyweds who are all about adventure. They have jumped out of planes, swam with
sharks and climbed volcanoes.
They love to travel, creating and posting videos about their journeys on YouTube. Together they have been
to the Philippines three times, Indonesia twice and Singapore. Georgia has travelled throughout Europe
and Asia, and Kelly has travelled to the USA and Asia.
Both are used to being the leader due to their jobs as teachers, but when together, Georgia gives the
directions, and Kelly takes the directions!
They are extremely competitive and hate losing with a passion. Winning would help set up a life for
themselves and a future family.

Get to know Kelly

Where have you lived?

I have lived most of my life in Australia. I was born on the Gold Coast and then moved overseas to England
for a few years as my dad was a professional rugby league player. We then moved back to Australia and I
lived in Bundaberg for a couple of years before returning to Brisbane.

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

My biggest advantage will definitely be my analytical, calculating mentality. I’m a maths teacher so I’m very
good at identifying the steps needed to solve a problem, and then calculating a solution.

Get to know Georgia

What excites and scares you most about traveling?

Going to new places is the best feeling in the world. Getting lost without Google Maps scares me.

What is your proudest achievement in life?

Graduating university with a distinction and getting my first teaching job at a top private school on the Gold
Coast, as well as already travelling to a number of places.

Lauren & Steph

Cop Couple
Western Australia

Lauren and Steph are partners at work and at home. They have known each other two years through working as policewomen, and although they are complete opposites, their dynamic works.
Steph is easily excitable, very organised and quick witted. She likes to do the job once and get it right. Lauren is slightly more reserved, slightly less organised and relaxed. Coming from a big family, she is very competitive, especially during board game nights! Described as ‘a couple of strong lady coppers’, they want to win to prove they can support each other through anything, and they would use the prize money to buy a house together.

Get to know Lauren

What would you do with the prize money?

I would pay off my mortgage, complete all my renovations and then move on to buying a house in my favourite suburb with Steph.

What are you looking forward to the most on The Amazing Race Australia?

I’m really excited to travel with Steph to new places and experience road blocks and detours, and potentially attempt a fast forward. I’ve been a huge fan of the show for years and the idea of getting to compete and complete these challenges is so exciting. I can’t wait to be placed into challenging situations and experience the complete unknown.

Get to know Steph

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

I think as Police Officers we have a broad, diverse skill set that is unique and applicable to The Race. We can communicate extremely well with other, members of the public, our race mates and each other.

What type of people do you find it difficult to get along with?

I don’t like people who bully others and put people down.

Morgan & Lilli

Blonde Buddies
Queensland

Morgan and Lilli are energetic and adventurous best friends of 10 years. Since high school, they have lived in over 20 share rooms, worked 10 jobs together and have seen over 100 cities together. They love snowboarding, surfing and anything that takes them outdoors. The pair share their journeys on social media, with no end to their adventures in sight. To win, they will do whatever it takes to cross the finish line first, pushing their bodies and minds to their absolute limits. They have been training for The Race for a long time. When they were 14, they pretended to be on The Amazing Race Australia and made their own challenges and obstacle courses!

Get to know Morgan

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

I would like to prove to everyone and myself that I’m more than able to push myself mentally and physically in a way I’ve never done before. I would love to accomplish making new friendships, memories and experiences.

What’s the best and worst part of travelling with your teammate?

Best part about travelling with Lil is she is always reading up on the best places to go and like me always says yes to every opportunity. Worst part is that we always end up sharing a bed (even single beds) as we are constantly on a budget!

Get to know Lilli

Where have you lived?

I have lived in Canada, Byron Bay, Whitsundays and Gold Coast.

Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

The main reason I want to be on The Amazing Race Australia is to travel and experience new cultures and places with my best friend, while literally doing The Race of a lifetime. Also, to come home as the first all female team to win.

Pako & Mori

Hubbies
New South Wales

Pako and Mori have been together 10 years and married for one. They are fun, loud and bubbly – laughing their way through any situation. Pako is Maori, feisty and can be known to take a joke too far! Mori is Chilean and is the cool and calm one of the pair. He has a heart of gold and is very kind, but can overthink things. Until very recently, both worked in the same office helping those in need. They say “we are just really fun people, and we aren’t overselling it. It’s obvious we live our fantasy and have a blast.” They can be extremely competitive and are not afraid to push themselves to their limits to win.

Get to know Pako

Tell us a bit about your life and upbringing? Is there anything unique that stands out?

I grew up in a small country town in the far north island of New Zealand called Kaitaia. I joined the NZ Air Force when I was 17 and served for over three years. I took a year of leave and travelled to Australia and met Mori while I was here. We started dating but I only had six months of leave left and then I had to return back to the Air Force as I owed service time. I returned back to the Air Force and served another six months and was able to break my contract. I then left the Air Force and have been living in Australia for the past 10 years with my husband.

Do you have any travel horror stories?

I left my passport in an LAX toilet cubicle and did not realise until I got to my gate. My heart sunk as I raced back to the toilet to check – thankfully it was still there 30 minutes later, phew!

Get to know Mori

Do you have any hobbies or interests?

I have an unhealthy obsession with seasonal decorations – Halloween and Christmas. I am also extremely obsessed with anything horror- from film, the paranormal, even themed theatre or ghost houses, I smile from ear to ear. I love things like the concept of Ancient Aliens, the building of the pyramids, Machu Picchu Temples, the giant heads in Easter Island.

What is your proudest achievement in life?

Making my parents proud of the man I have become I owe them everything for what they have sacrificed for me.

Paul & Rachel

Dad & Daughter Brokers
Victoria

Paul and Rachel are an intelligent, outgoing and fun-loving father and daughter duo. Both are successful mortgage brokers – Rachel is a top emerging broker, and Paul has been awarded many accolades over his years.
The two hang out together, talk work together and love watching AFL together. They have a close bond and have watched many seasons of the show together. They would use this knowledge to strategise in The Race.
Through all the dad jokes, Paul is very supportive of his daughter and they get along like friends. Paul and Rachel are doing The Race to fulfil their dream as father and daughter, undertaking the ultimate adventure challenge.

Get to know Paul

Do you have any hobbies or interests?

Travelling both internationally and with my wife in our caravan, reading, fishing and bike riding.

What is your proudest achievement in life?

My family! I love my two daughters so much and they make me and my wife very proud.

Get to know Rachel

Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

I have watched it with my dad since I was a young girl – we always said we’d do it one day together. It would be a dream come true!

What are you looking forward to the most on The Amazing Race Australia?

Going to all sorts of different countries and meeting lifelong friends.

Sam & Alex

Flamboyant Friends
South Australia

Sam and Alex met at school 10 years ago, and the two friends both identify as LGBTQIA+. Sam is not often seen without his designer bag or heard without his big booming voice. Alex is a smart, kind person, who is always happy to take one for the team. They call each other and everyone angel, because they can’t remember everyone’s names! While Alex walks six kilometres every day and does spin classes, Sam doesn’t exercise unless it is dancing. They have the finish line in their sights, and in order to win, they would use people’s underestimation of them to outwit the other teams. Winning would mean Sam could spend less time working, and more time writing music, and Alex could finally own a car and move out of home.

Get to know Sam

What are you looking forward to the least on The Amazing Race Australia?

If Beau has to eliminate us (hopefully it’s not my fault).

What’s the best and worst part of travelling with your teammate?

Having my best friend with me traveling is the ultimate! Experiencing things together instead of telling him about it. But Alex loves to sleep talk and snore.

Get to know Alex

Have you travelled with your teammate before? If so, where to?

We have been to Bali, Tasmania, and done a mission trip to Coober Pedy.

Do you have any hobbies or interests?

I love to go op shopping, I’m always on the lookout for anything nostalgic. I also have a collection of over 50 pairs of Converse shoes but none are going with me on The Race because I don’t want blisters. I love to do my spin classes with friends, it gives me a thrill when I’m on that bike.

Sam & Stu

The Mullets
Western Australia

Sam and Stu are lifelong friends who have known one another since kindergarten. Sam was born with Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. An inspiration to many, he is an easy-going guy, who will give anything a crack. He works for Nudge Foundation charity that helps young people get into jobs. Stu is also pretty relaxed. He is an incredibly loyal friend and has a mean retro mullet. They both love spending time outdoors, travelling, camping and hiking. No stranger to competition, Sam has competed at the World Dwarf Games in Canada and the US. Stu also drag races in Perth. Driven to succeed and both goal oriented, the pair are competitive and passionate about what they do. They want to inspire people with disabilities and prove that anything is possible.

Get to know Sam

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

First things first, I hope to win it with my best mate Stu, but at the same time to enjoy the entire experience. Not often are you travelling the world while competing in a race under stressful situations. I hope once I have finished The Race and I am back home, I can look back and be proud of what I have achieved.

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

Our will to win and never give up attitude.

Get to know Stu

Tell us a bit about your life and upbringing? Is there anything unique that stands out?

My family is unreal, we are such a tight-knit family and get along so well. My twin sister has just had a son Darcy. Having Darcy in the family has definitely brought us all even closer, watching him learn and grow is really rewarding.

What would you do with the prize money?

Sam and I have been joking and laughing about getting a boat for the last four years, but no one has bit the bullet yet. If we win the prize money, we won’t have an excuse and will get one. Also, as young blokes it will set our lives up perfectly and could be used towards buying a house.

Stuart & Glennon

Baru Mates
Northern Territory

Stuart and Glennon were both raised within communities of Tiwi Island and Elcho Island. They met five years ago and instantly became best mates. Their first language is Tiwi and Yolngy Matha, but they are both well immersed in Western and Indigenous cultures, so this is no obstacle. Glennon is single, has a bright personality and is always cheerful. He is studying a Diploma in Travel and Tourism/House Keeping in Daydream Island, Queensland. Stuart is a single father of two daughters, is passionate about helping people on Elcho Island battling Rheumatic Heart Disease, and won the 2021 NT Young Australian of the Year award. The two are both very competitive and thrive for success in all areas of their professional and personal lives. Stuart would spend the prize money on education, and Glennon wants to help his family and demonstrate to their communities that anything is possible.

Get to know Stuart

Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

To show my daughters there are possibilities and opportunities.

Do you have any travel horror stories?

I got lost in Spain for a couple of hours separated from my group. The train stations all looked the same.

Get to know Glennon

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

Being culturally sensitive and knowing how to approach different people with different cultural backgrounds.

What are you looking forward to most on The Amazing Race Australia?

Sharing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with a great friend.

Tammy & Vincent

Scientific Siblings
Victoria/Queensland

Australian-born with Chinese heritage, these two siblings describe themselves as being from “a nerdy science family of seven kids!” Tammy and Vincent are both extremely intelligent, and describe their relationship dynamic as like “Fred and George from Harry Potter.” They love to have a laugh and a good time, and are always deadly honest with each other. The two spend their spare time playing video games, card games and watching movies. Not shy to sports, Tammy is into Muay Thai kickboxing, dancing and volleyball, and Vincent is also into volleyball along with basketball, snowboarding and rollerblading. The Race won’t be the first time they have travelled together, as the pair have previously been to China, Japan, Thailand and Hong Kong.

Get to know Tammy

What’s the best place both in Australia and in the world you have visited and why?

Gold Coast for its pristine, beautiful beaches (nostalgic for me too being my home town) and both India and Italy for the food and rich culture.

What do you think will be your biggest advantage or strength in The Race?

To stay calm under pressure and even when things aren’t going according to plan, to persevere and never give up.

Get to know Vincent

Why do you want to be on The Amazing Race Australia?

To embarrass, tease and joke with my sister on national TV, seriously. Also, this is a once-in-a-lifetime incredible adventure, woo hoo! Pretty much to have a good laugh and a good time.

What would you do with the prize money?

Play an elaborate prank on my family and friends, I can’t say too much here but something like a flash mob! I’d also like to give my parents a comfortable retirement and buy a house.

Tiffany & Cynthia

Aunty & Niece
Western Australia

Tiffany and Cynthia are a competitive aunty and niece duo. They love to win, but they are also fair players and love to help people as it’s in their nature. Cynthia has lived with her Aunty on and off over the years. They both feel their Indigenous background has allowed them to be open minded and happy to try new things, and experience new cultures. They have watched The Amazing Race their whole lives and are massive fans. They want to do The Race to see the world.

Get to know Tiffany

What do you hope to accomplish on The Race?

To do something completely out of my comfort zone. To give it a go, make my family proud. Be a role model for my children, nieces and nephews, and other young Indigenous people from my community.

Tell us a bit about your life and upbringing? Is there anything unique that stands out?

I grew up with my mother’s Aboriginal family in the Pilbara and Kimberley region. I had a very hard-working mother, who set the standard for my life today. Growing up with an amazing mum like mine and coming from a small town, has taught me many good life lessons.

Get to know Cynthia

What are you looking forward to the most on The Amazing Race Australia?

Travelling! And the challenges as well as meeting the other teams.

What is the biggest challenge or weakness you’ll need to overcome?

How much I hate the cold and being cold, and touching frogs or snakes!