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The Amazing Race 31
Season 31
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Region 1 DVD cover
Presented by Phil Keoghan
No. of teams11
WinnerColin Guinn & Christie Woods
No. of legs12
Distance traveled25,000 mi (40,000 km)
No. of episodes12
Release
Original network CBS
Original releaseApril 17 (2019-04-17) 
June 26, 2019 (2019-06-26)
Additional information
Filming datesJune 10 (2018-06-10) 
July 3, 2018 (2018-07-03)
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The Amazing Race 31 (also promoted as The Amazing Race: Reality Showdown [1] ) is the thirty-first season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race . Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured eleven teams of two, each consisting of former contestants from CBS's flagship reality shows, Big Brother , Survivor , and The Amazing Race, competing in a race around the world in order to win US$1,000,000. This season visited four continents and ten countries and traveled over 25,000 miles (40,000 km). Starting in Hermosa Beach, California, racers traveled through Japan, Laos, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Switzerland, Croatia, the Netherlands, and England before returning to the United States and finishing in Detroit. A new twist introduced in this season was the U-Turn Vote. The season premiered on CBS on April 17, 2019, and the season finale aired on June 26, 2019.

All three of the final teams consisted of returning players from previous seasons of The Amazing Race. Life partners Colin Guinn and Christie Woods, who had competed on The Amazing Race 5, were the winners of this season. Best friends Tyler Oakley and Korey Kuhl, who had competed on The Amazing Race 28 , finished in second place; and cousins Leo Temory and Jamal Zadran, who had competed on The Amazing Race 23 and The Amazing Race 24 , finished in third place.

Production

Development and filming

The 31st season of The Amazing Race began on June 10, 2018 at the Hermosa Beach Pier and nearby beach in Hermosa Beach, California. Hermosa Beach Pier I (262176665) (cropped).jpeg
The 31st season of The Amazing Race began on June 10, 2018 at the Hermosa Beach Pier and nearby beach in Hermosa Beach, California.

On June 10, 2018, Phil Keoghan announced on the show's social media accounts that the season had begun filming and that the teams would be composed of contestants from CBS's reality competition programs. [2] On June 30, teams were spotted at the Nieuwe Toren in Kampen, Netherlands. [3] [4] On July 3, filming concluded in Detroit, which featured a performance of The White Stripes' single "Seven Nation Army" that was originally planned to be set in Belle Isle Park. However, the permit was denied as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources had not been informed about the large gathering of musicians needed for filming. [5]

The Amazing Race 31 traveled over 25,000 miles across four continents and ten countries, including first-time visits for the American edition to Uganda and Laos. [6] Laos was previously visited on the fourth season of The Amazing Race Vietnam . [7]

The Head-to-Head returned this season after it was introduced in the previous season. [8] This season is also the first to utilize the U-Turn Vote, which has been previously utilized by the Israeli, Chinese, Australian, and Filipino versions of The Amazing Race. [9]

Casting

On May 4, 2018, a TMZ article reported that former Big Brother HouseGuests had been asked to compete on the upcoming season of The Amazing Race. [10] Later that day, Andy Dehnart posted that former Amazing Race contestants had also been contacted for the same season. [11] Martin Holmes from Inside Survivor then posted that former Survivor contestants were also in the mix. [12]

Release

Broadcast

In the lead-in to the 2018-19 television programming season, CBS had scheduled The Amazing Race 31 to begin airing on May 22, 2019. [20] However, in early April 2019, CBS opted to bring the premiere forward to April 17, 2019, slotting the show in Wednesdays after Survivor and replacing the low-rated Million Dollar Mile . [21] [22]

Cast

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From left to right: Rupert Boneham, Eliza Orlins, Rachel Reilly, Elissa Slater, Tyler Oakley, and Korey Kuhl

This season involved eleven teams, three of whom previously competed on Big Brother, three of whom previously competed on Survivor, and five of whom previously competed on The Amazing Race. [23]

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Art Velez49Best Friends
(The Amazing Race)
Temecula, California Eliminated 1st
(in Tokyo, Japan)
J.J. Carrell49 San Marcos, California
Rupert Boneham 54Married
(Survivor)
Indianapolis, Indiana Eliminated 2nd
(in Ban Xiengkeo, Laos)
Laura Boneham49
Corinne Kaplan39Friends
(Survivor)
Denver, Colorado Eliminated 3rd
(in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Eliza Orlins 35 New York City, New York
Janelle Pierzina 38Friends
(Big Brother)
Lakeville, Minnesota Eliminated 4th
(in Kampala, Uganda)
Britney Haynes30 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Rachel Reilly 33Sisters
(Big Brother)
Van Nuys, California Eliminated 5th
(in Brienz, Switzerland)
Elissa Slater32 Las Vegas, Nevada
Chris Hammons 40Friends
(Survivor)
Moore, Oklahoma Eliminated 6th
(in Split, Croatia)
Bret LaBelle44 Dedham, Massachusetts
Becca Droz28Friends
(The Amazing Race)
Boulder, Colorado Eliminated 7th
(in Giethoorn, Netherlands)
Floyd Pierce23 Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Nicole Franzel 25Dating
(Big Brother)
Ubly, Michigan Eliminated 8th
(in London, England)
Victor Arroyo27 Slidell, Louisiana
Leo Temory31Cousins
(The Amazing Race)
Pasadena, California Third place
Jamal Zadran31 Houston, Texas
Tyler Oakley 29Best Friends
(The Amazing Race)
Jackson, Michigan Runners-up
Korey Kuhl33
Colin Guinn38Life Partners
(The Amazing Race)
Austin, Texas Winners
Christie Woods 40

From Big Brother:

From Survivor:

From The Amazing Race:

Future appearances

Janelle Pierzina and Nicole Franzel returned to Big Brother to compete on the show's second All-Stars season. [24] On September 3, 2020, Bret LaBelle appeared on Revenge Prank . [25] In 2022, Leo Temory competed on the first season of The Challenge: USA . [26] Pierzina and Rachel Reilly competed on the USA Network reality competition series, Snake in the Grass . [27] In 2023, Reilly also competed on the Peacock reality TV series The Traitors . [28] Britney Haynes appeared on the premiere of Big Brother 25 . [29] Pierzina competed on the second season of The Traitors. [30] In 2023, Haynes and Franzel competed on Big Brother Reindeer Games . [31] In 2024, Haynes competed on the third season of The Traitors. [32]

Results

The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order.

Team placement (by leg)
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Colin & Christie2nd4th3rd1st3rd2nd2nd3rd [lower-alpha 1] 4th1st3rd1st
Tyler & Korey3rd7th [lower-alpha 2] 4th5th4th1st1st1st1st2nd2nd2nd
Leo & Jamal1st1st8th6th7th6th4th6th5th3rd [lower-alpha 3] 1st3rd
Nicole & Victor6th2nd2nd2nd5th3rd7th5th2nd4th
[lower-alpha 3] [lower-alpha 4]
4th
Becca & Floyd5th9th
[lower-alpha 5] [lower-alpha 2]
1st4th1st5th3rd4th3rd5th [lower-alpha 4]
Chris & Bret7th8th9th3rd2nd4th6th2nd6th
Rachel & Elissa4th3rd [lower-alpha 5] 7th8th8th7th5th7th [lower-alpha 1]
Janelle & Britney8th5th6th7th6th8th
Corinne & Eliza9th6th5th9th
Rupert & Laura10th10th
Art & J.J.11th [lower-alpha 6]
Notes
  1. 1 2 In leg 8, the teams voted for two teams to be U-Turned; Colin & Christie and Rachel & Elissa received the most votes.
  2. 1 2 Becca & Floyd chose to use the U-Turn on Tyler & Korey.
  3. 1 2 Leo & Jamal chose to use the U-Turn on Nicole & Victor.
  4. 1 2 Nicole & Victor chose to use the U-Turn on Becca & Floyd.
  5. 1 2 Rachel & Elissa chose to use the U-Turn on Becca & Floyd.
  6. Art & J.J. were given a 4-hour penalty when Art chose to quit the second Roadblock. Rupert & Laura checked in during this penalty time, dropping Art & J.J. to last.

Race summary

The route of The Amazing Race 31. The Amazing Race 31 map.png
The route of The Amazing Race 31.
Destinations Legenda lotnisko.svg Air travel    Legenda kolej.svg Rail travel    BSicon BOOT.svg Water travel    Bus-logo.svg Bus travel
Maki-heliport-15.svg Helicopter travel    Maki-bicycle-15.svg Bicycle travel    Maki-aerialway-15.svg Gondola travel
Route Markers Detour icon.svg Detour    Roadblock icon.svg Roadblock    Face Off icon.svg Head-to-Head    U-Turn icon.svg U-Turn    Speed Bump icon.svg Speed Bump    TAR-pitstop-icon.png Pit Stop

Leg 1 (United States → Japan)

At the end of the first leg, teams had to climb up steps to reach the Pit Stop at Atago Jinja in Tokyo. Atago jinja Tokyo main building.JPG
At the end of the first leg, teams had to climb up steps to reach the Pit Stop at Atago Jinja in Tokyo.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 2 (Japan → Laos)

Teams began their leg in Luang Prabang at Wat Sensoukharam by giving alms of rice to monks. WatSen.jpg
Teams began their leg in Luang Prabang at Wat Sensoukharam by giving alms of rice to monks.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 3 (Laos → Vietnam)

Teams spent the majority of the third leg in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City Skyline (night).jpg
Teams spent the majority of the third leg in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 4 (Vietnam)

One of the Detour options involved assembling a bamboo water wheel at the Binh Quoi Village. BinhQuoiBambooWaterWheel Jun2005.jpg
One of the Detour options involved assembling a bamboo water wheel at the Bình Quới Village.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 5 (Vietnam → United Arab Emirates)

At the end of the leg in Dubai, teams zip-lined to the Dubai Marina, which served as the fifth Pit Stop. Dubai Marina Night View 1.jpg
At the end of the leg in Dubai, teams zip-lined to the Dubai Marina, which served as the fifth Pit Stop.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 6 (United Arab Emirates → Uganda)

After arriving in Kampala, teams had to climb the minaret of the Uganda National Mosque. Outer view Kampala National mosque.jpg
After arriving in Kampala, teams had to climb the minaret of the Uganda National Mosque.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 7 (Uganda → Switzerland)

The Grimsel Pass in the Swiss Alps served as the backdrop for this leg. Furkapass westside.jpg
The Grimsel Pass in the Swiss Alps served as the backdrop for this leg.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 8 (Switzerland)

After the Roadblock, teams traveled by boat across Lake Brienz to the Grand Hotel Giessbach in Brienz, the eighth Pit Stop. Grandhotel Giessbach DSC06296.jpg
After the Roadblock, teams traveled by boat across Lake Brienz to the Grand Hotel Giessbach in Brienz, the eighth Pit Stop.
Locations
Episode summary
TeamVote
Rachel & ElissaColin & Christie
Nicole & VictorLeo & Jamal
Colin & ChristieRachel & Elissa
Leo & JamalColin & Christie
Becca & FloydColin & Christie
Tyler & KoreyNicole & Victor
Chris & BretRachel & Elissa
Additional note

Leg 9 (Switzerland → Croatia)

In the old town of Split, teams visited the historic Diocletian's Palace for the Roadblock before rowing across the Port of Split to the Pit Stop. Split center from the air 1.jpg
In the old town of Split, teams visited the historic Diocletian's Palace for the Roadblock before rowing across the Port of Split to the Pit Stop.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 10 (Croatia → Netherlands)

One Detour option in Kampen required that teams hoist a cow up the Nieuwe Toren. Nieuwe toren in Kampen.jpg
One Detour option in Kampen required that teams hoist a cow up the Nieuwe Toren.
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Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 11 (Netherlands → England)

In England, teams visited Dover Castle, where one team member had to decipher a code much like the codebreakers of World War II did. Dover Castle Nordseite.jpg
In England, teams visited Dover Castle, where one team member had to decipher a code much like the codebreakers of World War II did.
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Episode summary

Leg 12 (England → United States)

The historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan served as the finish line for The Amazing Race 31. Fort Wayne Barracks, Detroit.jpg
The historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan served as the finish line for The Amazing Race 31.
Locations
Episode summary
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Reception

Critical response

The Amazing Race 31 received mostly positive reviews. Andy Dehnart of reality blurred called this season dull, writing that "TAR can still deliver beautiful cinematography and entertaining moments, like Rupert talking to an elephant, but the structure of the legs constantly undercuts any actual racing by evening up the teams." [38] Jodi Walker of Entertainment Weekly wrote that "more reality TV competition cultures in the mix made for a little more drama than usual." [39] The "Purple Rock Podcast" praised the cast, strong racing, and overall story saying that "this experiment paid off accordingly." [40] In 2022, Rhenn Taguiam of Game Rant ranked this season as the second-best season. [41] In 2024, Taguiam's ranking was updated with this season remaining as the second-best season. [42]

Critics were also positive towards the growth of Colin & Christie compared to their previous appearance. Tamara Grant of CheatSheat called it "a true redemption arc because of their behavior on Season 5." [43] Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly called it the "most radical reality show transformation ever." [44]

Ratings

U.S. Nielsen ratings
Viewership and ratings per episode of The Amazing Race 31
No.TitleAir date Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
Ref.
1"You're in Our Race Now"April 17, 20191.2/65.740.61.951.87.69 [45] [46]
2"Knock the Newbie Out of Us"April 24, 20191.0/54.650.62.131.66.78 [47] [48]
3"Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy"May 1, 20190.9/44.500.62.061.56.57 [49] [50]
4"I Took Out A Polar Bear"May 8, 20190.8/44.440.61.981.46.41 [51] [52]
5"I'm a Bird, I'm a Plane, I'm on The Amazing Race"May 22, 20190.9/54.240.41.841.36.08 [53] [54]
6"Who Wants a Rolex?"May 22, 20190.7/43.700.52.151.25.85 [53] [54]
7"Living Fearlessly"May 29, 20190.8/44.740.51.781.36.52 [55] [56]
8"You're the Apple in My Eye"June 5, 20190.9/54.670.41.541.36.21 [57] [58]
9"Let's Split!"June 12, 20190.8/44.660.51.831.36.49 [59] [60]
10"Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!"June 19, 20190.8/54.750.51.751.36.49 [61] [62]
11"This One is For One Million Dollars"June 26, 20190.7/43.820.62.211.36.03 [63] [64]
Canadian ratings

Canadian broadcaster CTV also aired The Amazing Race on Wednesdays.

Canadian DVR ratings are included in Numeris's count.

No.Air dateEpisodeViewers
(millions)
Rank
(Week)
Ref
1April 17, 2019"You're in Our Race Now"1.2215 [65]
2April 24, 2019"Knock the Newbie Out of Us"1.4811 [66]
3May 1, 2019"Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy"1.3117 [67]
4May 8, 2019"I Took Out A Polar Bear"1.3816 [68]
5May 22, 2019"I'm a Bird, I'm a Plane, I'm on The Amazing Race"1.444 [69]
6"Who Wants a Rolex?"
7May 29, 2019"Living Fearlessly"1.623 [70]
8June 5, 2019"You're the Apple in My Eye"1.484 [71]
9June 12, 2019"Let's Split!"1.608 [72]
10June 19, 2019"Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!"1.621 [73]
11June 26, 2019"This One is For One Million Dollars"1.511 [74]

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<i>The Amazing Race 32</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race 32 is the thirty-second season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world in order to win US$1,000,000. This season visited four continents and eleven countries and traveled over 33,000 miles (53,000 km). Starting in Los Angeles, racers traveled through Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, Brazil, Paraguay, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, India, Cambodia, and the Philippines before returning to the United States and finishing in New Orleans. New twists introduced in this season include an elimination during a no-rest leg, a Double Switchback, and the City Sprint. Elements of the show that returned for this season were the Yield and double-length legs, which were renamed Mega Legs. The season premiered on CBS on October 14, 2020, and the season finale aired on December 16, 2020.

The Amazing Race Canada 7 is the seventh season of The Amazing Race Canada, a Canadian reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race. Hosted by Jon Montgomery, it featured nine teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, and one returning team of two given a second chance to compete by fans in a race across Canada. The grand prize included a CA$250,000 cash payout, a trip for two around the world, and two 2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUVs. This season visited six provinces and one territory and travelled over 17,000 kilometres (11,000 mi) during eleven legs. Starting in Toronto, racers travelled through Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Quebec, and Nova Scotia before finishing in Muskoka. New twists introduced in this season include the One Way, which allowed teams to force others to complete one specific side of the Detour, and the Blind Detour, where teams learned about the task that they chose after arriving at its location. The season premiered on CTV on July 2, 2019, with the season finale airing on September 10, 2019.

<i>The Amazing Race 33</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race 33 is the thirty-third season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around Europe to win US$1,000,000. Though filming started in February 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused production to be placed on hold for over a year and a half. The race resumed in September 2021 with most of the original teams and a modified route. This season visited two continents and seven countries and traveled over 22,000 miles (35,000 km) during eleven legs. Starting from several cities in the United States, racers traveled through England and Scotland before production was suspended. After reuniting in St. Gallen, racers traveled through Switzerland, France, Greece, and Portugal before returning to the United States and finishing in Greater Los Angeles. An element of the show that returned for this season was having teams start from their homes instead of a centralized location. The season premiered on CBS on January 5, 2022, and the season finale aired on March 2, 2022.

<i>The Amazing Race 34</i> Season of television series

The Amazing Race 34 is the thirty-fourth season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured twelve teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the Euro-Mediterranean region to win US$1,000,000. This season visited three continents and eight countries and traveled over 11,000 miles (18,000 km) during ten legs. Starting in Munich, racers traveled through Germany, Austria, Italy, Jordan, France, Spain, and Iceland before returning to the United States and finishing in Nashville. Much like the previous season, this season also used a chartered plane rather than commercial airlines to facilitate travel between countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New twists introduced in this season include the Scramble, where teams could perform the first leg's tasks in any order, and eliminating a team in every leg. The season premiered on CBS on September 21, 2022, and concluded on December 7, 2022.

The Amazing Race 35 is the thirty-fifth season of the American reality competition show The Amazing Race. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, it featured thirteen teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, competing in a race around the world to win US$1,000,000. This season visited three continents and nine countries and traveled over 23,800 miles (38,300 km) during twelve legs. Starting in Los Angeles, racers traveled through Thailand, Vietnam, India, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Sweden, and Ireland before returning to the United States and finishing in Greater Seattle. Elements of the show that returned for this season include the use of commercial flights, the Express Pass, and the U-Turn. In addition, the U-Turn Vote returned with a private vote rather than a public vote, and the U-Turn was a Blind U-Turn. Unlike past seasons, the 35th season featured 90-minute-long episodes. The season aired on Wednesday nights on CBS beginning on September 27, 2023 and concluding on December 13, 2023.

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