The Amazing Race News: Season 22's Cast, Confirmed

CBS announced the cast of The Amazing Race 22 this morning, and there were no surprises.
As usual, Internet gossips identified each of Season 22's Amazing Racers long before CBS's official announcement. When groups of people are parading through various international airports with camera crews in tow, it's hard to keep a low profile.
The Amazing Racers, Season 22
- The Twins
Idries Abdur-Rahman, 36, OB/GYN
Chicago, IL
Jamil Abdur-Rahman, 36, OB/GYN
Chicago, IL
- The Newlyweds
Max Bichler, 30, Cigar Sales
Buffalo, NY
Katie Bichler, 24, Pharmacist
Buffalo, NY
- The Roller Derby Moms
Mona Egender, 33, Captioner/Roller Derby Player
Castle Pines, CO
Beth Bandimere, 36, Tech Support/Roller Derby Player
Arvada, CO
- The Hockey Brothers
Bates Battaglia, 36, Former Pro Hockey Player
Raleigh, NC
Anthony Battaglia, 33, Pro Hockey Player
Raleigh, NC
- The Married Couple
Chuck McCall, 46, Retail Manager/Taxidermist
Daphne, AL
Wynona McCall, 49, Cosmetologist
Daphne, AL
- The Father/Son Team
David O'Leary, 58, Investment Properties/Cancer Survivor
Salt Lake City, UT
Connor O'Leary, 21, Professional Cyclist/Cancer Survivor
Salt Lake City, UT
- The Country Singers
Caroline Cutbirth, 29, Country Singer /Descendant of Daniel Boone
Austin, TX
Jennifer Kuhle, 30, Country Singer/John Wayne's granddaughter
Nashville, TN
- The YouTube Hosts
Joey Graceffa, 21, YouTube Host
Los Angeles, CA
Meghan Camarena, 25, YouTube Host
Los Angeles, CA
- The Friends
Pamela Chien, 29, Art Director and Fitness Instructor
Los Angeles, CA
Winnie Sung, 29, Senior Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA
- The Dating Couple
Jessica Hoel, 26, Account Manager
Huntington Beach, CA
John Erck, 27, Entrepreneur/Computer Programmer
Huntington Beach, CA
- The Firemen
Matthew Davis, 25, Firefighter
Gaffney, SC
Daniel Moss, 24, Firefighter
Gaffney, SC
Phil Keoghan describes this as "the most diverse cast ever." In fact, he says, this group includes people who are "tall, short, black white, republican, democrat" as well as people who are "fit" and those with "bum knees" and "beer bellies." Phil has an interesting definition of "diverse."
The new season begins Sunday, February 17th on CBS. Check back with TVdale for more information and updates on The Amazing Race.

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