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How many miles is The Amazing Race?

For 31 seasons, The Amazing Race has captivated audiences. If youre unfamiliar with the show, allow us to break it down for you: 11 teams travel the world in a 2,500-mile journey, competing in challenges and solving clues along the way.

How far did Phil Keoghan travel?

Over the last two decades, Phil Keoghan has mostly led a nomadic life. As the host of The Amazing Race, a reality adventure show with 15 Emmy awards, the New Zealander travels over 200,000 miles every year. Last year, however, was different. One of the longest-running reality shows had to be paused.

Why was The Amazing Race Cancelled?

But about three legs into shooting, the coronavirus pandemic began to take the world by storm, shuttering international travel and activities worldwide. As a result, The Amazing Race had to halt production and send its cast and crew home.

Will The Amazing Race return in 2021?

“The Amazing Race will be back this season,” said Senior Executive Vice President, Programming, CBS Entertainment Thom Sherman during the networks virtual TCA press tour. The 32nd season of the show, which was filmed before the pandemic, premiered in October 2020.

Are cell phones allowed on The Amazing Race?

Teams are not allowed to bring any of their own money or credit cards, possessing language books, guides, maps, GPS units, cellphones, cameras, or similar aides prior to the start of The Amazing Race. Teams may purchase aides using their stipend or borrow cellphones from locals during The Amazing Race.

How much does Jeff Probst get paid?

Jeff Probst has won many awards over the course of his career, including multiple Emmys. Jeff earns a salary of $8 million per year as host of the long running CBS reality show Survivor.

Do Amazing race contestants sleep?

Each Pit Stop is a mandatory rest period which allows teams to eat, sleep, and (in earlier seasons) mingle with each other.

Do Amazing race contestants pay for flights?

Any transportation teams utilize during The Amazing Race, must accommodate their camera crew, unless otherwise stated. Teams are required to purchase only economy class airfare when they fly, and use the credit card provided by the show.