The Amazing Race 38
| The Amazing Race 38 | |
|---|---|
| Season 38 | |
| Presented by | Phil Keoghan |
| No. of teams | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Additional information | |
| Filming dates | March 17, 2025 – present |
| Season chronology | |
The Amazing Race 38 is the upcoming thirty-eighth season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it will feature thirteen teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship and including at least one former Big Brother Houseguest, competing in a race around the world to win US$1,000,000. Starting in Hoorn, teams traveled through the Netherlands and the Czech Republic before returning to the United States. Elements of the show that returned for this season include the international starting line.
Production
Development and filming
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In an interview with Rob Cesternino on Rob Has a Podcast on February 1, 2025, Will Kirby stated that The Amazing Race was bringing in former reality contestants for its upcoming season.[1] On February 6, 2025, reports circulated that the season would feature former Big Brother Houseguests as racers.[2][3]
Teams went into sequester on March 11, 2025.[4] On March 16, 2025, teams were spotted in Los Angeles International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Airport traveling to the Netherlands, where the Big Brother franchise originated.[5] Filming for this season then began on March 17, 2025, with teams starting in the city of Hoorn.[6][7] The second leg filmed on March 19, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic.[8]
Casting
Casting finals took place in February 2025.[2]
- Janelle Pierzina, Xavier Prather, and Danielle Reyes were considered but declined due to a low appearance fee offer.[9][10]
- Josh Martinez and his sister Maytee Martinez were in the mix but were cut.[11]
Release
Broadcast
On February 20, 2025, CBS announced that the season would air in the 2025–26 television season.[12] In an Instagram post on March 18, 2025, Phil Keoghan stated at the start of filming that the season would air in the fall.[13]
Cast
The cast consists of former Big Brother Houseguests and their relatives and friends.[5][14]
| Contestants | Age | Relationship | Hometown | Previous season(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Murray | 51 | Mother & Daughter | Syracuse, Utah | Big Brother 26 | Participating |
| Lexi Murray | 23 | — | |||
| Chelsie Baham | 28 | Father & Daughter | Rancho Cucamonga, California | Big Brother 26 | Participating |
| Jack Baham | 58 | — | |||
| Vincenzo "Enzo" Palumbo | 47 | Brothers | Bayonne, New Jersey | Big Brother 12 Big Brother 22 |
Participating |
| Giacomo Palumbo | 40 | — | |||
| Hannah Chaddha | 24 | Sisters | Naperville, Illinois | Big Brother 23 | Participating |
| Simone Chaddha | 22 | — | |||
| Isabel "Izzy" Gleicher | 34 | Engaged | New York City, New York | Big Brother 25 | Participating |
| Paige Seber | 31 | — | |||
| Jagateshwar "Jag" Bains | 27 | Brothers | Omak, Washington | Big Brother 25 | Participating |
| Jasmair "Jas" Bains | 29 | — | |||
| Joseph Abdin | 27 | Brothers | Lake Worth Beach, Florida | Big Brother 24 | Participating |
| Adam Abdin | 23 | — | |||
| Kathryn "Kat" Dunn | 35 | Dating | Dallas, Texas | Big Brother 21 | Participating |
| Alex Romo | 36 | — | |||
| Kyland Young | 33 | Dating | Venice Beach, California | Big Brother 23 | Participating |
| Taylor Hale | 30 | West Bloomfield, Michigan | Big Brother 24 | ||
| Natalie Negrotti | 34 | Sisters | Franklin Park, New Jersey | Big Brother 18 | Participating |
| Stephanie Negrotti | 36 | — | |||
| Rubina Bernabe | 36 | Sisters | Los Angeles, California | Big Brother 26 | Participating |
| Kristine Bernabe | 38 | — | |||
| Tucker Des Lauriers | 31 | Brothers | Brooklyn, New York | Big Brother 26 | Participating |
| Eric Des Lauriers | 32 | — | |||
| Matt Turner | 25 | Newlyweds | New Bedford, Massachusetts | Big Brother 24 | Participating |
| Megan Belmonte | 25 | — |
Race summary
| Destinations |  Air travel  Rail travel  Water travel  Bus travel  Helicopter travel  Bicycle travel  Gondola travel
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|---|---|
| Route Markers |  Detour  Roadblock  Pit Stop
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Leg 1 (Netherlands)
- Locations
- Hoorn, Netherlands (Roode Steen) (Starting Line)[7]
Leg 2 (Netherlands → Czech Republic)
- Locations
References
- ^ Rob Cesternino (February 1, 2025). "Dr. Will Finally Bares All". Rob Has a Podcast (Podcast). Event occurs at 14:43.
- ^ a b DeVault, Ryan (February 7, 2025). "Big Brother alums make up new Amazing Race cast". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Andy Dehnart (February 13, 2025). "On every Amazing Race 38 team: a Big Brother houseguest". reality blurred. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ DeVault, Ryan (February 7, 2025). "Big Brother alums sequestered for The Amazing Race, rumored cast members hit social media". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Andy Dehnart (March 17, 2025). "Amazing Race 38 just started in Big Brother's birthplace, with these BB alum". reality blurred. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Populair Amerikaans reisprogramma strijkt neer in Hoorn" [Popular American travel program lands in Hoorn] (in Dutch). Headliner. March 16, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Populair Amerikaans reisprogramma strijkt neer in Hoorn" [Popular American travel program lands in Hoorn] (in Dutch). Noordhollands Dagblad. March 16, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Andy Dehnart (March 19, 2025). "Following The Amazing Race 38 in real time". reality blurred. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ @JanellePierzina (February 6, 2025). "I had to say no due to money. Reality TV is an expensive hobby at this point if the show doesn't pay. Good luck to the teams participating. I will be rooting for all of you!!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @xaviereprather (February 7, 2025). "@DaniHenReyes and I were in the mix as well, but chose not to for this exact reason. Can't wait to see BB alums back on our screens and crossing over into another CBS show!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @JoshMartinez444 (February 7, 2025). "Since we all confessing so we're me and my Sister" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (February 5, 2025). "'Tracker' Renewed at CBS Along With 'Ghosts,' 'NCIS,' 'Fire Country' and More". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ @theamazingrace (March 18, 2025). "We can't wait to keep on racing! See you in the fall for #AmazingRace Season 38— and in the meantime, keep joining us on Wednesdays on @cbstv for Season 37!" – via Instagram.
- ^ DeVault, Ryan (March 17, 2025). "Big Brother takes over The Amazing Race: A look at the rumored cast that includes three former winners". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved March 17, 2025.