“The Amazing Race 31” will premiere Wednesday, April 17 at 9/8c on CBS with lots of familiar faces. Billed as a “reality showdown,” this installment features alums from “The Amazing Race,” “Survivor” and “Big Brother.” And yes, there are some legendary players in the mix. Meet the 11 teams.
Friends from Temecula and San Marcos, Calif.
Previous season: “The Amazing Race 20”
Life Partners from Austin, Texas
Previous season: “The Amazing Race 5”
Friends from Boulder and Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Previous season: “The Amazing Race 29”
Cousins from Pasadena, Calif. and Houston, Texas
Previous seasons: “The Amazing Race 23” and “The Amazing Race: All-Stars”
Friends from Los Angeles and San Francisco
Previous season: “The Amazing Race 28”
Friends from Moore, Okla. and Dedham, Mass.
Previous season: “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X”
Friends from Denver, Colo. and New York
Previous seasons: “Survivor: Gabon” and “Survivor: Caramoan” (Corinne); “Survivor: Vanuatu” and “Survivor: Micronesia” (Eliza)
Married from Indianapolis, Ind.
Previous seasons: “Survivor: Pearl Islands”, “Survivor: All-Stars,” “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,” and “Survivor: Blood vs. Water” (Rupert); “Survivor: Blood vs. Water” (Laura)
Friends from Lakeville, Minn. and Tulsa, Okla.
Previous seasons: “Big Brother 6,” “Big Brother All-Stars” and “Big Brother 14” (Janelle); “Big Brother 12” and “Big Brother 14” (Britney)
Sisters from Van Nuys, Calif. and Las Vegas, Nev.
Previous seasons: “Big Brother 12,” winner “Big Brother 13,” “The Amazing Race 20” and “The Amazing Race: All-Stars” (Rachel); “Big Brother 15” (Elissa)
Dating from Ubly, Mich.
Previous seasons: “Big Brother 16,” winner of “Big Brother 18” (Nicole); “Big Brother 18” (Victor)
