11 teams race across Argentina, South Africa, Namibia and Thailand in the new season of The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.
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Beau Ryan again hosts the series across three continents, four countries and 12 unique locations, as teams face Roadblocks, Detours and U-turns in their quest for $100,000 for their chosen charity.
Billy & Oscar Brownless
Charity: Read The Play
Loveable AFL legend and media personality Billy Brownless will team up with his footy-playing son Oscar hoping to utilise his own life experience and Oscar’s travel knowledge, sprinkled with a lot of fun, to win the Race. Billy began his esteemed footy career with the Geelong Cats, making his debut in 1986. He quickly made a name for himself as a strong full-forward, winning the Cats’ Best First Year Player award that same year. He went on to establish himself as a talented footballer with a knack for stepping up and scoring big in the final series matches. Twice he led Geelong’s goalkicking and was named an All-Australian in 1991. Having played 198 matches in a career spanning from 1986-1997, Billy sits fifth with 441 goals on Geelong all-time goal scoring list alongside iconic names Gary Ablett Snr, Doug Wade, Tom Hawkins and Steve Johnson. Since hanging up the boots, Billy has enjoyed a 25-year connection to footy fans through the media. Billy was a central member of the Logie-award winning The Footy Show on the Nine Network and for the past decade, Billy and his good friend James Brayshaw have been hosts of The Rush Hour on Triple M Melbourne. He also can be heard as part of Triple M Footy’s weekend coverage. Billy is hoping his son Oscar will take the lead and do a lot of the work on the challenges, while Billy supervises and rests his old footy injuries. Oscar, a rising star in his own right, is making waves in the football world, proving that greatness runs in the family. Oscar attended Geelong College where he would go on to Captain the First XVIII Football team and cocaptain the Geelong Falcons. He joined the Geelong Cats in the 2018 NAB ALF Draft under the father-son rule. While the hard running midfielder did not make his senior debut, Oscar played 27 VFL games and kicked nine goals in his time at the Cats. He was runner-up in the Cats VFL best & fairest in 2021 after averaging 22 possessions that year, helping his side to a top four finish. In 2024, he landed a mid-season signing with Geelong Amateur. The father-son team are also looking forward to enjoying the experience together and building on their relationship, while gaining life-long memories in the process. Using their Brownless charm and smarts, the competitive duo plan to shine on the Race like they do on the footy field and are in it to win it.
Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley
Charity: Rural Aid
Australian country music superstar Brooke McClymont is joining forces with her ultra-talented musician husband Adam Eckersley and the two are looking forward to having a lot of fun going on this adventure together and creating memories that they can reflect on for the rest of their lives. Country music darling, Brooke is one third of the top-selling and multi award-winning trio The McClymonts alongside her sisters Samantha and Mollie. With major success from hits such as Kick It Up, Wrapped Up Good and I’ve Got This, and over 200,000 album sales, 40 million streams and five number one ARIA Country Albums, the successful trio have won numerous awards including two ARIA Awards, 15 Golden Guitar Awards, one APRA Award and one CMA Award (United States) In 2022, Brooke stepped off the stage and into the jungle on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! and her warmth, infectious laughter and down-to-earth nature saw her soon become a fan favourite and voted runner up by viewers. Married for almost 15 years, Brooke and Adam enjoy working and playing together, and while they have different strengths, they always have each other’s back. The sensational music duo are hoping they can use their music talents to sing and play their way through the Race. Adam is a five-time Golden Guitar Award winner: the first in 2015 for New Talent of the Year and then again in 2016 in the Group or Duo of the Year category with The Adam Eckersley Band. The Band’s 2014 debut album, The First Album, debuted in the top five on the ARIA Country Chart, with The Second Album debuting at number seven the following year. Adam has also been recognised for his songwriting, winning the 2015 APRA Award for Country Work of the Year. Together, Australia’s favourite country duo continues to entertain audiences with their live shows and original music. Their extremely successful second album, Up Down & Sideways debuted at number one on the Australian all-genre ARIA charts and received a prestigious ARIA nomination for Best Country Album in 2023. It has provided the platform for nine Golden Guitar nominations across the 2023 and 2024 awards with wins for Song of the Year, Apple Music Single of the Year and Country Music Capital News Group or Duo of the Year.Having toured together for years performing shows all over Australia and abroad, Brooke and Adam have found their groove and hope that the long hours travelling and performing on very little sleep will help them get to the finish line ahead of the pack.
Chloe Logarzo & Emily Gielnik
Charity: The National Breast Cancer Foundation
Football superstar Chloe Logarzo will be joining forces with her best friend, Matildas teammate and business partner Emily Gielnik for this once in a lifetime experience. Chloe began her professional football career with Sydney FC, making her W-League debut in late 2011. She moved overseas to play for US W-League’s Colorado Pride in 2014, where she was awarded the 2014 USL W-League Rookie of the Year. From 2015 until 2017 Chloe played for the Newcastle Jets, Swedish team Eskilstuna United and Norwegian Toppserien side Avaldsnes, before returning to Sydney FC in 2017 where she remained until signing with Bristol City in 2020. In February 2021, Chloe joined Kansas City for their first season in the US National Women’s Soccer League. Chloe returned home to join Melbourne-based Western United on loan from Kansas City for their inaugural 2022/2023 A-League Women’s season, and then returned to Melbourne for the full 2023/2024 season. She was awarded Western United’s highest honour, the 2023/2024 A-League Women Player of the Season medal. Chloe’s national honours began in 2013 when she captained the Australian U-20’s national team to place at the AFF Women’s Championship. That same year she played in the AFC U-19 Women’sChampionship before making her debut for the Matildas. In 2016, Chloe represented Australia at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 2018 AFC Asian Cup, 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup as well the 2020 Women’s Olympic Qualifiers. Chloe played an integral part in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic campaign for the Matildas, notching up 50 games in the green and gold for Australia. Chloe is looking forward to the challenges the Race will bring, something that is very desirable for the athlete, and is excited about tackling this challenge together with Emily. While the two may be fierce cross-town rivals in the A-League Women, they have played football at the highest level together, representing Australia for over a decade, and know they work well together and make a great team. Emily commenced her professional football career with W-League side Brisbane Roar in 2009 and went on to have 83 appearances and 30 goals with the club from 2009-2018. During this time Emily decided to challenge herself abroad, signing with English giants Liverpool in 2012 before she went on to play in Canada for Ottawa Fury in 2013, then Japan’s Urawa Reds Diamonds in 2016 and Norway’s Avaldsnes in 2017, and back home to win a minor premiership with Melbourne Victory in 2018/2019. After a near perfect season in Melbourne, German football heavyweights Bayern Munich came calling, in which Emily was a part of their Frauen-Bundesliga and Champions League team. Emily then returned home to Brisbane Roar for a breakout season securing the top-scoring golden boot before departing back overseas, this time to Sweden for Vittsio GIK in 2021. Two seasons later she left to explore the high-level competition in the WSL in England for Aston Villa from 2021-2023. Emily departed Aston Villa due to suffering an ankle injury and returned home to try and make it back for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Although Emily missed out on playing for the Matildas in the 2023 FIFA World Cup tournament, she went returned to Melbourne Victory to play in the 2023/2024 A-League Women’s competition. In the green and gold, Emily scored a hattrick on debut with the Australian U-20 national team in 2011 in a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match and received her first cap for the Matildas against Japan in 2012. Although Emily and Chloe missed out on playing for the Matildas in the 2023 FIFA World Cup tournament due to injury, they were still very much part of it, making appearances on both the Channel 7 and Optus Sport broadcasts. Emily is currently signed to Melbourne Victory and Chloe is currently signed with Western United. Emily together with Chloe have recently launched Future Baller, which aims to equip young girls with holistic football skills and cultivate their mental strength, resilience, and leadership abilities. The two never back down from a challenge, they actually thrive on it, and believe the skills and experience they have gained as professional athletes will be a huge asset when it comes to the Race. The super competitive and extremely fit friends have their eyes firmly placed on the final Pit Stop and the ultimate prize.
Cyrell Paule & Eden Dally
Charity: Bravehearts
Reality stars and partners in life, Cyrell Paule and Eden Dally are looking to push themselves to the limit for their charity and are prepared to do anything to win the Race including lie, cheat or steal. The youngest of seven kids, Cyrell first came to fame as the firecracker bride on Married At First Sight Australia, earning the nickname ‘Cyclone Cyrell’ among viewers due to her passionate and turbulent actions on the show. Cyrell went on to join The Challenge Australia alongside 21 other prominent Australian reality television contestants and personalities in Argentina, living and competing against each other to win $200,000 in prize money and title of Challenge Champion. While her on-air activities and outspoken nature has made her a household name, her greatest achievement in life is becoming a mother to son Boston. Teaming up with her partner in crime and “love hunk” Eden on the Race, Cyrell thinks they will make a great team as she is the brains and he’s the brawn. Believing her biggest strength is also her weakness, and that’s her mouth, and while she may be used to a little drama in her life, Cyrell worries her brutally honest comments may at times gets them into trouble. Eden first came to prominence in 2018 on season one of Love Island Australia, where the correctional officer went on to become runner up. The following year Eden beat 20 other hopefuls to be crowned 2019 Mr World Australia in Melbourne and in 2020, he participated in SAS Australia. He joined the cast for a Celebrity Holey Moley special in 2021. Eden believes his line of work will help push him on the Race to fight harder and motivate him when he feels like giving up, and thinks their biggest advantage is that they might surprise people, never judge a book by its cover. And while their biggest challenge on the race will be each other, their game plan is to befriend everyone, never underestimate their opponents, and to follow the smart and strong teams.
Havana Brown & Stephanie Wood
Charity: The Salvation Army’s 614
Australian recording artist and trailblazing DJ, Havana Brown has carved out a successful international music career as a highly sought-after DJ. Leaving behind her decks, the hit making DJ will partner with her best friend of over 20 years, Stephanie Wood, to take on the world’s biggest race. Beginning her music career spinning tracks at intimate venues across Melbourne, Havana forged her own path in the male-dominated industry. Catching the attention of Universal Music Australia in 2008, she became the first female DJ to sign to a major record company in Australia. This led to a collaboration that delivered the acclaimed Crave Mix series, comprising nine chart-topping compilation albums, many certified gold and platinum. She went on to sign a deal with Universal Republic Records, home to renowned mega-artists such as Ariana Grande, Post Malone and Taylor Swift, and collaborated with heavyweight producer RedOne, who has also worked with the likes of Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, marking a pivotal moment in her career. In April 2011, Havana released her debut single We Run the Night, featuring American rapper Pitbull. The single was certified triple platinum skyrocketing to number five on the ARIA Singles Chart, and soared to the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, reaching top 30 overall on the Billboard Hot 100, and selling over one million copies in the United Stated. This success was followed by an impressive string of consecutive number one hits on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs Chart, including Big Banana, Warrior and Flashing Lights. With more than 300 million streams of her tunes, 3.2 million singles sold, and over a million social media followers, DJ Havana Brown is one of Australia’s greatest musical exports. Her dynamic performance and star power as seen her share the stage on tour as the opening act for some of the biggest A-listers in music including Rihanna, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, The Pussycat Dolls & Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Bruno Mars. With a discography boasting one studio album, 14 compilation albums, and 22 singles (including three as a featured artist, BeBe Rexha, R3hab, Pitbull), and 11 music videos, Havana Brown, with her unparalleled talent and infectious beats, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Havana’s experience as a DJ and artist has taught her to thrive under pressure and think creatively on the fly, which will be invaluable during the Race. And while she is accustomed to long hours and demanding schedules, she’s used to a certain level of travel comfort. Havana will be racing with her ‘ride-or-die’ Steph, and hopes Steph’s infectious enthusiasm will ensure her own yearning for luxury, will be replaced with laughter and adventure. Having worked her way up the career ladder, and had a wonderful family of her own, mum of two Steph is looking forward to taking this rare opportunity to take time out of her hectic life, and travel with her best friend. Aside from getting to spend every minute with Havana, Steph wants to prove to herself that she is both mentally and physically strong enough to do the Race. Steph expects that teams may pre-judge the pair as a little precious just looking at their big hair, make up and bouncy walk, and underestimate their abilities as a team. Her plan is not to correct anyone who makes these incorrect assumptions and says she would not be opposed to playing up to anyone’s misconception if it helps them in the Race. Having travelled extensively together, besties since their teenage years, Havana and Steph are hoping to have a blast tackling the Race while creating unforgettable memories together. Filled with energy, enthusiasm and fun, the team plan to give it everything they have got.
Ian Thorpe & Christian Miranda
Charity: Reachout Australia
Australian Olympic swimming legend and king of the pool, Ian ‘Thorpie’ Thorpe, and his long-time friend Christian Miranda, are hoping to go far on the Race. Having known each other for many years, they know how to bring out the best in each other, and plan to use this experience and their competitive nature to secure the win for their charity. One of Australia’s greatest Olympians, the ‘Thorpedo’s’ accomplishments are nothing short of amazing. Having dominated the swimming pool, smashing records, collecting world titles and notching up an impressive medal tally, Thorpie’s legacy has inspired swimmers across the globe. His remarkable five Olympic Gold medal record was only broken this year after 20 years. During his swimming career, Thorpie won nine Olympic medals, 11 World Championship titles 10 Commonwealth Games medals, nine Pan Pacific Games titles and broke 22 World Records. Thorpie was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2008 as an Athlete Member and elevated to Legend of Australian Sport in 2021 for his contribution to swimming. One of the most successful sportspeople Australia has ever produced, Thorpie’s accolades out of the pool are just as impressive as those in it. He was awarded an AM for his significant service to youth and Indigenous education, and swimming, was named Young Australian of the Year in 2000 and received the Human Rights Medal in 2012 for his work fighting for better services for Indigenous children in remote communities. Thorpie was the winner of the Australian Sports Medal and four-time World Swimmer of the Year. He has Honorary Doctorates from the Western Sydney University and Macquarie University. Having retired from competitive swimming, Thorpie has hosted one the world’s largest Olympic Games broadcasts for Star Sports India at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, provided his expert commentary for Seven Network at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Australian Swim Trials, FINA World Championships, and 2020 Tokyo Olympics and to the Nine Network at the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Thorpie also hosted the critically acclaimed ABC documentary series Bullied which resulted in the ABC’s biggest ever social media event He was an Ambassador for Australian Marriage Equality, Invictus Games Sydney and AIME, is a Patron and Board Member for frontline youth mental health service, ReachOut and has advisory roles with Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and STUFF. Accustomed to breaking world records and winning gold in races, Thorpie and best mate Christian, have been friends since they were kids, having met through swimming, and the two are ready to take on a different type of race. Christian is a personal trainer and the proud owner of ONE Gyms and Journey Retreats. Spending most of his younger years focusing on competitive swimming, until a serious back injury ended his swimming ambitions. Identifying what it is that he offers the most value toward other people, Christian went on to build communities through his gyms and retreats around the world that positively impact the people around him. Christian believes his biggest advantage in the Race will be his physical capacity along with being a good communicator and being able to handle pressure. The team, having previously enjoyed travelling together, will bring loyalty, teamwork and a calm, measured approach to each challenge. They are looking forward to having fun and experiencing new things together.
Jett Kenny & Lily Brown
Charity: endED
Model, Ironman and Lifeguard Jett Kenny will join his partner, influencer and businesswoman Lily Brown on the Race of a lifetime, and the extremely competitive couple have one goal in mind – to win, plain and simple. With an esteemed pedigree as the son of sporting greats, Olympic swimmer Lisa Curry and Ironman legend Grant Kenny, Jett has wasted no time carving out his own name both in and out of the surf, and currently competes in the Ironman Surf Lifesaving Championships. On our television screens Jett has dazzled as one of eight courageous celebrities on The Real Full Monty, all in the name of cancer awareness. He went on to star in Australian Ninja Warrior and SAS Australia, he placed fourth alongside dance partner Lily Cornish on Dancing With The Stars and appeared as gladiator Viking on Gladiators Australia. Having forged his own career and proven that he has what it takes to tackle any obstacle that comes his way, Jett is teaming up with his partner, model and influencer, Lily Brown. The pair love a challenge and are more than ready to take on The Amazing Race Australia together. Lily Brown is a social media star, creating her own YouTube channel in 2015 after friends on the platform encouraged her to do the same. Proving she was a natural on the platform, within three short months Lily skyrocketed to over 100,000 subscribers. She continued to consistently post and create content on the platform until Instagram launched. Given her popularity on other platforms, Lily’s Instagram following grew quickly and organically, and she has now over a whopping 330,000 followers. Having worked with some amazing global brands including MCo Beauty, The Ordinary, Redken, Luxury Escapes and Shark Beauty to name a few, Lily decided to launch her own business in 2021, pyjama brand Chille, which instantly took off and continues to thrive today with the ongoing demand for cute and affordable pyjamas. Not one to rest on her laurels, the hardworking businesswoman launched her own podcast in October 2023, Red Hot The Pod, where she talks candidly to family, friends and experts about beauty and wellness, their experiences in life and the Red Hot questions we are all dying to ask. The accomplished and dynamic duo are planning to help others early on in the Race if there’s an opportunity for it and where it won’t hinder their Race, hoping they’ll return the favour later down the track when the two need it most. The two are planning to use their great communication and Lily’s ability to sweet talk and barter with people to win the Race.
Luke & Julie McGregor
Charity: Mudgin-Gal Women’s Centre
One of Australia’s much-loved comedians with his unique blend of awkward charm, self-deprecating jokes and razor-sharp wit, Luke McGregor is looking forward to travelling around the world and solving puzzles with his teammate and mother, Julie McGregor. His strategy to win the Race is the same he uses in supermarkets, try and go as fast as he can while being as kind as possible to everyone around him. A hugely popular comedian, writer and actor, Luke began his comedy career in Tasmania when he entered the 2007 RAW Comedy competition after one of the contestants did not show up. From these humble beginnings, Luke’s stand up shows My Soul Mate Is Out Of My League, I Worry That I Worry Too Much and Almost Fixed It have won awards and played to sold out crowds across Australia and in the UK. Luke is the co-creator, co-writer, and co-star of the smash-hit sitcom Rosehaven with Celia Pacquola, a role for which Luke won Most Popular Actor at the 2019 TV Week Logie Awards. He also presented Luke Warm Sex, had regular roles on Utopia and Legally Brown and appeared in Please Like Me. His ‘ginger wonderland’ date with Sibylla Budd in It’s A Date stole the show, and he garnered cult figure status amongst the celebrities lucky enough to be interviewed by him on Dirty Laundry. Luke has also appeared on True Story with Hamish & Andy, The Project as a correspondent and Spicks & Specks. In 2020, Luke finally found a use for his Economics degree, joining The Weekly with Charlie Pickering for his ‘Lukenomics’ segment. Most recently, he was a contestant on the first series of the Logie-nominated Taskmaster Australia and disappeared through the blue door in Thank God You’re Here. While Luke is looking forward to seeing parts of the world he might not otherwise get the chance to see, and maybe win the Race, his main goal is to form a deeper bond with his mother Julie as they don’t get to hang out one-on-one very often these days. Normally not one to put herself in the spotlight, retired real estate agent and proud grandmother Julie is looking forward to experiencing something that is completely outside her comfort zone while making some great memories with her son. Using the puzzle solving skills Luke has finely tuned while playing video games over the years, and Julie’s calmness under pressure, the mother-son team hope these skills plus their great sense of human will help them win the Race.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte & Melinda Sheldrick
Charity: Black Dog Institute
Rogue Traders frontwoman and talented triple threat Natalie ‘Nat’ Bassingthwaighte is hoping to see the world, challenge herself and have fun on The Amazing Race Australia. She has roped in her sister, Melinda Sheldrick to join her on this adventurous journey. Nat rose to prominence on Australia’s long running soap opera Neighbours for her role as Izzy Hoyland and went on to host So You Think You Can Dance Australia. For these roles Nat received Logie nominations for Most Popular Actress and Most Popular Presenter. She also received two Gold Logie nominations in 2006 and 2009. She was also a judge and mentor on X-Factor Australia and hosted Space 22. Nat has also appeared in Baz Luhrmann’s epic biographical film about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis and the recently released romantic drama Take My Hand. Nat began her illustrious stage career in Australian productions of Grease, Rent, Footloose and Chicago. The versatile performer returned to the stage at the iconic Sydney Opera House for the hugely successful extended season of the play Love, Loss and What I Wore, and Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Funny Girl In Concert. She played Roxie Hart in the hugely successful production of Chicago, for which she was nominated for Best Female Actor in a musical for the Sydney Theatre Awards, and played the lead in Jagged Little Pill. Nat’s music career has seen her achieve acclaim as one of only 10 women to reach number one on the ARIA Charts as a solo artist with her solo album 1000 Stars debuting at number one. She has enjoyed international success as front woman of The Rogue Traders, achieving multi-platinum sales across two albums, as well as two APRA nominations, an MTV award win, and seven ARIA nominations. In 2023 she supported Christina Aguilera in Melbourne and performed at the George Michael Freedom concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Nat is teaming up with her older sister Mel, who has never done anything like this before and “deserves the world” after always putting everyone else first. As a huge fan of The Amazing Race, Mel has always wanted to do the Race one day but never through she would get the opportunity. Having come from a corporate background, mum of two, Mel recently had a career change and is now loving her new occupation as a barista. Loving people and being able to provide a wonderful experience for someone is important to her and Mel believes her people skills and her ability to think quickly having worked in fast paced environments will really help them during the challenges. And while this is completely out of her comfort zone, nothing was going to stop her sharing this once in a lifetime opportunity with her sister Nat and raise awareness for a cause that is very close to her heart. Nat and Mel are looking forward to sharing this experience and making life-long memories together. The sisters also plan to be kind, have fun and of course, win.
Pete & Bridget Helliar
Charity: Cure EB Foundation
Married for over 20 years, comedian Pete Helliar and wife Bridget have travelled extensively together, and with their three sons, and have developed a very good shorthand. The couple know each other’s strengths, mindset, body language and pressure points, they know when the other needs a bit of support, is tired or frustrated, and they plan to use this knowledge to their advantage on the Race. A stand-up comedian, writer, presenter and producer, Pete has been a regular fixture on our TV screens over the years. He first appeared on our TV screens as a core cast member on the Logie Award winning Rove back in 1999, and went on to co-host The Project on Network 10 from 2014 through to the end of 2022. Pete created and co-produced two series of the award winning It’s A Date for ABC TV, and wrote, directed and starred in all three seasons of Network 10’s widely loved dramedy, How to Stay Married. He will be appearing in Network 10’s new season of Taskmaster Australia and joining the cast of Peter and the Starcatcher stage production this October. Pete has performed stand up for almost three decades, selling out shows right across the country. His 2021 comedy hour Loopy was recorded at Melbourne’s iconic Chapel Off Chapel theatre in a one-off exclusive performance and is available to stream on Paramount+. Pete is the author of the much-loved children’s book series, Frankie Fish. In 2018, Frankie Fish was voted one of Australia’s Top 50 kids books in the annual Better Reading Top 50 Kids Books poll. Pete also co-authored the children’s book Trippin’ With Kids with his wife Bridget. At the end of 2022 he released another children’s book called Herman Crab. Pete is also host of the very funny movie podcast You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet. As a performer Pete knows how to throw himself into a moment, even if it is outside his comfort zone. Although he is a man of many talents, he believes he may be the least skilled contestant ever on The Amazing Race as Bridget is the handyman of their house and knows how to get things done. Bridget is the manager and co-founder, alongside Pete, of social media app Sprook, an app that connects family and friends through the exchange and recommendation of TV shows and movies on the streaming services that they are enjoying. Growing up with six brothers on a little bit of land, Bridget spent her childhood active outside enjoying plenty of adventures. She is extremely organised, good at navigation and map reading, following direction and fixing or putting things together, which will all be put to good use on the Race. Keen to push herself and get to the end, Bridget’s determination, persistence and drive for success, no matter how scared she may be or how hard something might be, will make her a strong competitive force on the Race and a great partner to Pete. Together, Pete and Bridget plan to be fun, live in the moment, play the game fairly, do their best, support each other and just be themselves, a strong married couple who love travelling. Their strategy is to read the instructions carefully and plan before attempting the challenge, do things properly first, it’s best to head in the right direction slowly than the wrong direction fast, have clear heads, be in the moment, enjoy and make their sons proud.
Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa & Logan Tuivasa
Charity: Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation
With fists of steel and a heart of gold, renowned professional mixed martial artist Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa will step out of the Octagon to join forces with one of his 11 siblings, older brother Logan, on this Race of a lifetime. Bam Bam is a UFC heavyweight fighter known for his raw talent, explosive fighting style and knockout prowess. His remarkable power, strength and athleticism teamed with his larger-than-life personality, makes him a formidable force inside the Octagon, and fan favourite outside it. Beginning his sporting career as junior representative rugby league player training with the Sydney Rooster’s first-grade squad, Bam Bam was tipped to be a future star of NRL. Instead of going down that path, he decided to quit the sport for a career in mixed martial arts, and he has not looked back since turning professional in 2012. Bam Bam joined the UFC in 2016 and made his extraordinary debut the following year, impressively knocking out his opponent in the first round. A force to be reckoned with, Bam Bam has taken the UFC by storm, dominating the competition with his raw talent, the powerful and devastating fighter has notched up 15 wins, with an impressive 14 of those as knockouts. Outside of the Octagon, the charismatic fighter is a dedicated family man proud of his Western Sydney roots and is looking forward to partnering with Logan in a bid to win the Race. Working 8-10 hours a day as a scaffolder, Logan believes his strenuous job will prepare him for the Race. Having watched many seasons of The Amazing Race, cool headed Logan knows he will be an asset to the team with his eye for detail, calmness under pressure and skilled with his hands. The two super competitive and physically imposing brothers are ready to go hard and do whatever it takes to win the Race for their charity, all done with a lot of banter and laughs of course.
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