The bodies of session six are barely cool and already the hype machine is progressing for ‘The Amazing Race 7’. It’s no wonder, the show took until their fifth incarnation to find an audience, and the 7th installment was a Tuesday night ratings winner during their first try in the competitive fall season. The new season will launch Tuesday, March 1st at 9PM ET, headlined by some familiar faces. As previously noted the ‘Survivor’ lovebirds Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich will compete, but they’re not the only ones. Ron Young, a former Apache helicopter pilot who was shot down in Iraq and held prisoner for 22 days will join up with girlfriend, and former Miss South Carolina, Kelly Mccorkle.
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Ray Housteau and Deana Shane, a couple who has been “dating on and off.” Ray is a 44-year-old stockbroker from Canfield, Ohio. Deana is a 27-year-old who works in marketing and promotions and resides in Youngstown, Ohio.
Debbie Cloyed and Bianca Smith, lifelong friends. Debbie is a 25-year-old photographer while Bianca is a 26-year-old high school teacher. Both are from Woodbridge, Virginia.
Lynn Warren and Alex Ali, boyfriends living in West Hollywood, California. Both executive assistants, Lynn is age 30 while Alex is age 22.
Uchenna Agu and Joyce Agu, a married couple from Houston, Texas. Formerly formerly bankrupt and unemployed due to corporate scandals at Enron and Worldcom, the 40-year-old Uchenna works as an energy broker while the 44-year-old Joyce is a sales manager.
Ryan Phillips and Chuck Horton, best friends. Ryan is a 31-year-old general contractor from Landrum, SC. Chuck is a 32-year-old who works in sales and resides in Inman, SC.
Meredith Smith and Gretchen Smith, married grandparents and retirees from Easton, Maryland. The show’s all-time oldest team, they serve as this season’s sacrificial lambs. Meredith is a 69-year-old retired executive while Gretchen is a 66-year-old retired flight attendant and registered nurse.
Megan Baker and Heidi Heidel, roommates from Oak Park, California. Megan is a 26-year-old fashion designer while Heidi is a 31-year-old stay at home mom.
Susan Vaughn and Patrick Vaughn, the show’s first-ever mother/son team. Susan, age 54, is the director for judicial affairs at Miami University and resides in Hamilton, Ohio. Patrick is a 26-year-old gay writer who is currently residing in Hollywood, California.
Brian Smith and Greg Smith, brothers from Santa Monica, California. Brian is a 27-year-old “bartender/actor” (at least he’s honest enough to not label himself an “aspiring actor”) and Greg is a 24-year-old bouncer.