The Amazing Race Australia 8

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The Amazing Race Australia 8
Season 8
The Amazing Race Australia Celebrity Edition logo.jpg
Presented by Beau Ryan
No. of teams11
Winner Tai "Bam Bam" & Logan Tuivasa
No. of legs12
Distance traveled25,000 km (16,000 mi)
No. of episodes12
Release
Original network Network 10
Original release9 September (2024-09-09) 
20 October 2024 (2024-10-20)
Additional information
Filming dates7 May (2024-05-07) 
1 June 2024 (2024-06-01)
Season chronology
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Celebrity Edition

The Amazing Race Australia 8, also known as The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition 2, is the eighth season of The Amazing Race Australia , an Australian reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race . The season is the fifth instalment of Network 10's iteration of the show and the second celebrity edition. Hosted by Beau Ryan, it features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship and including at least one celebrity contestant, in a race around the world to win the grand prize of A$100,000 for the winners' chosen charity. This season visited three continents and four countries and travelled over 25,000 kilometres (16,000 mi) during twelve legs. Starting in Buenos Aires, racers travelled through Argentina, South Africa, Namibia and Thailand before finishing in Bangkok. The season premiered on 9 September 2024 and concluded on 20 October 2024.

Brothers Tai "Bam Bam" and Logan Tuivasa were the winners of this season, while dad and son Billy and Oscar Brownless finished in second place and married country singers Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley finished in third place.

Production

Development and filming

The second celebrity season of The Amazing Race Australia began outside Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Casa Rosada (5458727149).jpg
The second celebrity season of The Amazing Race Australia began outside Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

On 24 October 2023, The Amazing Race Australia was renewed for a second celebrity season. [1] In January 2024, Daniel Monaghan, SVP Content and Programming, said that the route for this season would be going "a bit further" compared to the previous season. [2] During the launch event for Top Gear Australia in early May 2024, Ryan stated that filming would start "relatively soon". [3]

Filming for this season began on 7 May 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. [4] [5] In an interview after filming began, Monaghan announced that this season would travel to multiple continents, after the previous season only visited Asia, in an anti-clockwise direction. [6] Later in the month, the show visited Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, Namibia. [7] In September, it was revealed that the season visited the continents of South America, Africa and Asia and the countries of Argentina, South Africa, Namibia and Thailand. [8] [9]

Casting

Former NRL player Matthew Johns was rumoured to have been set to compete with his son Cooper; however, they dropped out at the last minute. [10]

Release

Broadcast

At upfronts in 2023, Network 10 announced that the season would air in the second half of 2024. [1] On 16 May, Monaghan stated that the season would air after the third season of Hunted . [11] On 20 August 2024, Network 10 announced that the season was scheduled to premiere on 9 September. [12]

Cast

The cast consists of celebrities and their relatives and friends. [13]

ContestantsNotabilityAgeRelationshipCharityStatus
Luke McGregor Comedian41Son & MumMudgin-Gal Women's CentreEliminated 1st
(in Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Julie McGregor63
Natalie "Nat" Bassingthwaighte Singer & actress48Sisters Black Dog Institute Eliminated 2nd
(in La Caldera, Argentina)
Melinda "Mel" Sheldrick50
Cyrell Paule Married at First Sight contestant35EngagedBraveheartsEliminated 3rd
(in Tilcara, Argentina)
Eden Dally Love Island contestant31
Jett Kenny Model30DatingendEDEliminated 4th
(in Johannesburg, South Africa)
Lily BrownInfluencer26
Havana Brown DJ39Besties The Salvation Army's 614 Eliminated 5th
(in Krugersdorp, South Africa)
Stephanie "Steph" Dunstan-Wood38
Chloe Logarzo Professional soccer player29 Matildas Teammates National Breast Cancer Foundation Eliminated 6th
(in Dorob National Park, Namibia)
Emily Gielnik Professional soccer player32
Ian "Thorpie" Thorpe Olympic swimmer41Mates Reachout Australia Eliminated 7th
(in Usakos, Namibia)
Christian Miranda38
Peter "Pete" Helliar Comedian48MarriedCure EB FoundationEliminated 8th
(in Phuket, Thailand)
Bridget Helliar44
Brooke McClymont Singer43Married Country SingersRural AidThird place
Adam Eckersley Singer42
Billy Brownless Australian Football League player57Dad & SonRead The PlayRunners-up
Oscar Brownless24
Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa Mixed martial artist31BrothersSydney Region Aboriginal Corporation Winners
Logan Tuivasa35

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 + [lower-alpha 1] 3 4 5 6 7 [lower-alpha 2] 8 9 10 11 12
Bam Bam & Logan9th1st2nd1st2nd4th1st3rd3rd2nd2nd1st
Billy & Oscar6th2nd8th7th6th3rd4th4th4th [lower-alpha 3] 4th3rd2nd
Brooke & Adam4th3rd6th4th1st1st2nd2nd1st3rd1st3rd
Pete & Bridget8th7th5th6th7th [lower-alpha 4] 6th3rd1st2nd1st4th
Thorpie & Christian2nd4th7th5th5th5th5th5th5th
Chloe & Emily1st5th1st3rd4th2nd6th
Havana & Steph5th6th3rd2nd3rd7th
Jett & Lily3rd8th [lower-alpha 5] 4th8th
Cyrell & Eden10th9th9th
Nat & Mel7th10th
Luke & Julie11th [lower-alpha 6]
Notes
  1. This leg featured an Intersection. The teams were paired up thusly: Bam Bam & Logan and Jett & Lily, Chloe & Emily and Thorpie & Christian, Brooke & Adam and Billy & Oscar, Havana & Steph and Pete & Bridget, Cyrell & Eden and Nat & Mel.
  2. Leg 7 was an Elimination Virtual Pit Stop. While the last placing team was eliminated, all remaining teams were instructed to continue racing.
  3. Billy & Oscar initially arrived 3rd at the Pit Stop; however, they were issued a 40-minute penalty for not completing the bokdrol spoeg task. Bam Bam & Logan checked in during this penalty time, dropping Billy & Oscar to 4th.
  4. Pete & Bridget initially arrived 4th at the Pit Stop; however, they were issued a 30-minute penalty for not completing the Roadblock. All other teams checked in during this penalty time, dropping Pete & Bridget to last.
  5. Jett & Lily initially arrived 1st at the Pit Stop; however, they were issued a 1-hour penalty for not completing the Detour. Seven other teams checked in during this penalty time, dropping Jett & Lily to 8th.
  6. Luke & Julie initially arrived 8th at the Pit Stop; however, they were issued a 30-minute penalty for not completing the Detour. All other teams checked in during this penalty time, dropping Luke & Julie to last.

Race summary

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    Speed Bump icon.svg Speed Bump    Intersection icon.svg Intersection    TAR-Australia-pitstop-icon.png Pit Stop

Leg 1 (Argentina)

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Choripan San Telmo.jpg
For their first Detour, the celebrities either had to dance a tango or make choripán .
Locations
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Additional note

Leg 2 (Argentina)

The Intersection in Salta focused on the gaucho culture of the Argentine Northwest. Gauchos en Salta, Argentina.JPG
The Intersection in Salta focused on the gaucho culture of the Argentine Northwest.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 3 (Argentina)

The Incan themed leg in Jujuy Province concluded at Pucara de Tilcara. Pucara de Tilcara I (4895192046).jpg
The Incan themed leg in Jujuy Province concluded at Pucará de Tilcara.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 4 (Argentina → South Africa)

While in Johannesburg, racers had to search the Rand Club for their next clue. 00000-Rand Club-Johannesburg-s.jpg
While in Johannesburg, racers had to search the Rand Club for their next clue.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 5 (South Africa)

Teams visited the home of Nelson Mandela during their time in Soweto. The Nelson Mandela House.jpg
Teams visited the home of Nelson Mandela during their time in Soweto.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 6 (South Africa)

The Roadblock during the sixth leg was set within the landscape of the Cradle of Humankind. Cradle of Humankind landscape (4258449669).jpg
The Roadblock during the sixth leg was set within the landscape of the Cradle of Humankind.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 7 (South Africa → Namibia)

After arriving in Walvis Bay, teams encountered a Detour at Dune 7 within the Namib Desert. Dune 7, Namibia (16703212194).jpg
After arriving in Walvis Bay, teams encountered a Detour at Dune 7 within the Namib Desert.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 8 (Namibia)

During their extended day in Swakopmund along the Skeleton Coast, teams visited the city's main beach, mole and jetty. Mole, Jetty and Lighthouse Swakopmund, Namibia.jpg
During their extended day in Swakopmund along the Skeleton Coast, teams visited the city's main beach, mole and jetty.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 9 (Namibia)

The ninth Pit Stop was located at the Spitzkoppe. DSC07625.jpeg - Flickr - HerryB.jpg
The ninth Pit Stop was located at the Spitzkoppe.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 10 (Namibia → Thailand)

The first Thai leg visited the islands of Phang Nga province including Khao Phing Kan and its islet Koh Ta Pu. Isla Tapu, Phuket, Tailandia, 2013-08-20, DD 36.JPG
The first Thai leg visited the islands of Phang Nga province including Khao Phing Kan and its islet Koh Ta Pu.
Locations
Episode summary
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Leg 11 (Thailand)

One Detour option in Phuket had teams visit Thalang Road in the city's old town. Thalang Road 3.jpg
One Detour option in Phuket had teams visit Thalang Road in the city's old town.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 12 (Thailand)

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MyMetinee.jpg
The celebrities crossed the finish line inside the Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok, where they were greeted by Lukkade Metinee.
Locations
Episode summary
LegSymbolSource
1Paw printPaseadores de perros shirt
2Horseshoe Gaucho hat
3 Chakana Detour decision point
4 Big 5 African buffalo statue
5Musical noteDrum task
6WineWarthogs Bush Lodge
7Scorpion Namib Desert
8Whale skeletonSwakopmund Main Beach
9SunNature sanctuary reservist shirt
10Fish Long-tail boat
11Outline of Phuket Songthaew
12Circular designEatery placemats
Additional note

Reception

Ratings

On 28 January 2024, OzTAM's ratings data recording system changed. Viewership data focuses on National Reach (viewed for more than one minute) and National Total ratings (average viewership) instead of providing data on the 5 metro centres and overnight shares.

WeekEpisodeAirdateTimeslotOvernight7 Day TimeshiftSource
Reach viewersTotal viewersRankReach viewersTotal viewersRank
1 1 9 September 2024Monday 7:30 pm1,435,000699,00061,802,000979,0005 [14] [15]
2 10 September 2024Tuesday 7:30 pm1,167,000572,000121,502,000826,0006 [16] [17]
2 3 15 September 2024Sunday 7:00 pm1,080,000534,000101,392,000775,0008 [18] [19]
4 16 September 2024Monday 7:30 pm1,125,000544,000121,441,000777,0008 [20] [21]
3 5 22 September 2024Sunday 7:00 pm1,073,000482,00091,356,000707,0007 [22] [23]
6 23 September 2024Monday 7:30 pm1,012,000478,000141,324,000711,00011 [24] [25]
4 7 29 September 2024Sunday 7:00 pm979,000516,000111,254,000728,0008 [26] [27]
8 30 September 2024Monday 7:30 pm1,028,000535,000141,311,000746,00010 [28] [29]
5 9 6 October 2024Sunday 7:00 pm896,000457,000121,135,000643,0009 [30] [31]
10 7 October 2024Monday 7:30 pm1,028,000527,000131,310,000736,00010 [32] [33]
6 11 13 October 2024Sunday 7:00 pm949,000559,000131,194,000755,00011 [34] [35]
7 12 20 October 2024Sunday 7:00 pm986,000611,000101,172,000763,0009 [36] [37]

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