37th Season of The Amazing Race Features Largest Cast Ever

The 37th season of The Amazing Race will premiere on March 5, featuring a record 14 two-person teams competing for a $1 million prize. Among the competitors are mother-daughter duo Melinda and Erika Papadeas from Arizona and Colorado, respectively, as well as a father-son team from St. Louis, Jeff and Jeff Bailey, both of whom bring physical strength as lumberjacks. The season promises surprises with new challenges like the 'Fork in the Road' that will require teams to choose between two paths, leading to the elimination of the slowest teams. Other contestants include a couple from Leland, North Carolina, and sisters from Waco, Texas, showcasing a diverse range of backgrounds. The race will take teams across the globe, including stops in Hong Kong, Osaka, Dubai, Bulgaria, and Strasbourg, France, with both physical and mental challenges at each location. The show continues to emphasize strategy alongside brute strength, as competitors navigate various twists throughout the season.