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 – April 9, 2025 |
| 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, competing in a race around Europe to win US$1,000,000. Each team also includes at least one former Big Brother houseguest. Filming took place between March 17 and April 9, 2025. Starting in Hoorn, teams traveled through the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Romania, and Italy before returning to the United States. Elements of the show that returned for this season include the international starting line. The season is set to premiere on CBS in fall 2025.
Production
Development and filming
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] On March 25, 2025, teams were spotted in Dubrovnik, Croatia.[9][10] By the end of March, teams had traveled to Bucharest, Romania.[11] The tenth leg filmed in Italy on April 5, 2025.[12] Filming for this season concluded on April 9, 2025.[13] When asked by TMZ following filming if the policies of the second Trump administration affected this season's production, Keoghan responded that there were not any difficulties.[14]
Casting
Casting finals took place in February 2025.[2]
- Janelle Pierzina (who raced on season 31), Xavier Prather, and Danielle Reyes were considered but declined due to a low appearance fee offer.[15][16]
- Josh Martinez and his sister Maytee Martinez were in the mix but were cut.[17]
- Cory Wurtenberger and his brother Zach Wurtenberger were alternates that did not make the final cast.[18]
Release
Broadcast
On February 20, 2025, CBS announced that the season would air in the 2025–26 television season.[19] The season was revealed to be airing in the fall in posts from the show's social media accounts on March 18, 2025 during the start of filming.[20][21] This timeframe was reiterated by CBS at upfronts on May 7, 2025, with the season set to air on Wednesday nights after Survivor 49.[22]
Contestants
The cast consists of former Big Brother Houseguests and their relatives and friends.[5][23]
| Contestants | Age | Relationship | Hometown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Murray Big Brother 26 |
51 | Mother & Daughter | Syracuse, Utah | Participating |
| Lexi Murray | 23 | |||
| Giacomo Palumbo | 40 | Brothers | Bayonne, New Jersey | |
| Vincenzo "Enzo" Palumbo Big Brother 12 Big Brother 22 |
47 | |||
| Hannah Chaddha Big Brother 23 |
24 | Sisters | Naperville, Illinois | |
| Simone Chaddha | 22 | |||
| Isabel "Izzy" Gleicher Big Brother 25 |
34 | Engaged | New York City, New York | |
| Paige Seber | 31 | |||
| Jack Baham | 58 | Father & Daughter | Rancho Cucamonga, California | |
| Chelsie Baham Big Brother 26 |
28 | |||
| Jasmair "Jas" Bains | 29 | Brothers | Omak, Washington | |
| Jagateshwar "Jag" Bains Big Brother 25 |
27 | |||
| Joseph Abdin Big Brother 24 |
27 | Brothers | Lake Worth Beach, Florida | |
| Adam Abdin | 23 | |||
| Kathryn "Kat" Dunn Big Brother 21 |
35 | Dating | Dallas, Texas | |
| Alex Romo | 36 | |||
| Kyland Young Big Brother 23 |
33 | Dating | Venice Beach, California | |
| Taylor Hale Big Brother 24 Big Brother Reindeer Games |
30 | West Bloomfield, Michigan | ||
| Megan Belmonte | 25 | Newlyweds | New Bedford, Massachusetts | |
| Matt Turner Big Brother 24 |
25 | |||
| Natalie Negrotti Big Brother 18 |
34 | Sisters | Franklin Park, New Jersey | |
| Stephanie Negrotti | 36 | |||
| Rubina Bernabe Big Brother 26 |
36 | Sisters | Los Angeles, California | |
| Kristine Bernabe | 38 | |||
| Tucker Des Lauriers Big Brother 26 |
31 | Brothers | Brooklyn, New York | |
| Eric Des Lauriers | 32 |
Results
The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela & Lexi | ||||||||||||
| Giacomo & Enzo | ||||||||||||
| Hannah & Simone | ||||||||||||
| Izzy & Paige | ||||||||||||
| Jack & Chelsie | ||||||||||||
| Jas & Jag | ||||||||||||
| Joseph & Adam | ||||||||||||
| Kat & Alex | ||||||||||||
| Kyland & Taylor | ||||||||||||
| Megan & Turner | ||||||||||||
| Natalie & Stephanie | ||||||||||||
| Rubina & Kristine | ||||||||||||
| Tucker & Eric |
Race summary
| Destinations | Air travel Rail travel Water travel Bus travel Helicopter travel Bicycle travel Gondola travel |
|---|---|
| Route Markers | Detour Roadblock Pit Stop |
Leg 1 (Netherlands)
- Locations
- Hoorn, Netherlands (Roode Steen) (Starting Line)[7]
Leg 2 (Netherlands → Czech Republic)
- Locations
Future legs
References
- ^ Rob Cesternino (February 1, 2025). "Dr. Will Finally Bares All". Rob Has a Podcast (Podcast). Event occurs at 14:43. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ DeVault, Ryan (March 25, 2025). "The Amazing Race 38 spoilers: Results reveal early Big Brother alum eliminations". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Natjecateljski reality show 'The Amazing Race' došao i do Dubrovnika" [The reality competition show 'The Amazing Race' has come to Dubrovnik]. DuList (in Croatian). March 27, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Emisiunea fenomenal The Amazing Race cucerește Bucureștiul" [The phenomenal show The Amazing Race conquers Bucharest]. Media Network (in Romanian). March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ a b DeVault, Ryan (April 6, 2025). "Big Brother alums reach final four while filming The Amazing Race 38: New spoilers and results from TAR38". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ Bloom, Mike (May 15, 2025). "'The Amazing Race' Returns for Season 38 in the Fall: Everything to Know". Parade. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "'Amazing Race' Host Phil Keoghan Says Turmoil in America Not Hurting Show". TMZ. April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 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.
- ^ Shannon Guss (March 19, 2025). "Merge Week Australian Survivor Feedback w/ Maryanne, Omar and Zach". Rob Has a Podcast (Podcast). Event occurs at 2:12:56. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (February 5, 2025). "'Tracker' Renewed at CBS Along With 'Ghosts,' 'NCIS,' 'Fire Country' and More". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 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!". Facebook. March 18, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 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.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (May 7, 2025). "CBS 2025-2026 Schedule: Three 'NCIS' Shows Back-to-Back on Tuesdays, Jerry Bruckheimer Owns Fridays With 'Sheriff Country,' 'Fire Country' and 'Boston Blue'". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ 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.