TV Meet the new cast of The Amazing Race, finally returning for its 33rd season The show embarks on its next race around the world in January. By Lynette Rice Lynette Rice Editor at Large for Entertainment Weekly, host of Outlander Live! on EW Radio, and Mark Harmon enthusiast. Yes, I know the guacamole is extra. EW's editorial guidelines Published on December 10, 2021 02:30PM EST A couple of YouTube influencers, some singing cops, and a pair of radio-show-hosting twins are among the players in the 33rd season of The Amazing Race. Eleven teams will participate in the competition, which first began before the pandemic in February 2020 before going on hiatus for "the longest pit stop in the show's history." The CBS series' new season airs in January. The new contestants for 'The Amazing Race' season 33. Sonja Flemming/CBS "We made the tough decision to stop production in February 2020 and are excited that, despite the challenges of filming and traveling internationally in a pandemic, we were able to welcome this amazing cast back to finish what they started and complete their journeys of a lifetime safely this fall," said executive producer and co-creator Bertram van Munster in a statement. This season's teams are: Akbar Cook Sr. (age 45) and Sheridan Cook (44), married educators from Martinsville, N.J. Akbar Cook and Sheri Cook. Sonja Flemming/CBS Anthony Sadler (29) and Spencer Stone (29), childhood friends from Sacramento Anthony Sadler and Spencer Stone. Sonja Flemming/CBS Arun Kumar (56) and Natalie Kumar (28), a father and daughter from Detroit Arun Kumar and Natalia Kumar. Sonja Flemming/CBS Caro Viehweg (23) and Ray Gantt (25), from Los Angeles and Toms River, N.J., respectively, who are dating Caro Viehweg and Ray Gantt. Sonja Flemming/CBS Connie (37) and Sam (39) Greiner, a married couple from Charlotte, N.C. Connie Greiner and Sam Greiner. Sonja Flemming/CBS Kim (45) and Penn (47) Holderness, two internet personalities from Raleigh, N.C. Kim Holderness and Penn Holderness. Sonja Flemming/CBS Marianela (37) and Marissa (37) Gonzalez, twins and radio hosts from North Bergen, N.J. Lulu Gonzalez and Lala Gonzalez. Sonja Flemming/CBS Michael Norwood (36) and Armonde "Moe" Badger (42), singing police officers from Buffalo, N.Y. Michael Norwood and Moe Badger. Sonja Flemming/CBS Raquel Moore (31) and Cayla Platt (30), flight attendants from Chicago and Gulf Breeze, Fla., respectively Raquel Moore and Cayla Platt. Sonja Flemming/CBS Ryan Ferguson (37) and Dusty Harris (38), best friends from Columbia, Mo. Ryan Ferguson and Dusty Harris. Sonja Flemming/CBS Taylor Green-Jones (38) and Isaiah Green-Jones (31), YouTube sensations from Portland, Ore. Taylor Green-Jones and Isaiah Green-Jones. Sonja Flemming/CBS The two-hour season premiere of The Amazing Race season 33 airs Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Related content: Phil Keoghan speaks out on when filming will resume on The Amazing Race The Amazing Race finale recap: The sacred feminine for the win Pint-size ticket agent inspires fear in Tough as Nails premiere Bond, Mulan, BTS, and more: How coronavirus is hitting Hollywood