11 Teams Revealed for Milestone Tenth Season of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, beginning July 2 on CTV - Bell Media (2024)

– Hosted by Jon Montgomery, Season 10 teams include former professional baseball players, an ex-NHL player and Stanley Cup Champion, Canadian reality TV stars, Indigenous advocates, actors, YouTubers, wrestlers, personal trainers, and more –
– Returning to where it all began, the Season 10 starting line is in Niagara Falls, Ont. to commemorate the series premiere –
– Information on the teams competing this season can be found at CTV.ca/TheAmazingRaceCanada –

TORONTO (June 18, 2024) – Double digits, Canada! The country’s #1 program and most-watched summer series, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, is back for a milestone tenth season beginning Tuesday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app. Hosted by Olympic Gold Medallist Jon Montgomery, 11 new dynamic and determined teams from all parts of Canada take their mark for one epic adventure.To commemorate the Season 10 anniversary, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA returns to Oaks Garden Theatre, overlooking Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ont., for the starting line this season – the same location where Season 1 kicked off in 2013. The race also touches down in host Jon Montgomery’s hometown of Russell, Manitoba for the first time.The winning team of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA’s tenth season receives two first-ever 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV RS vehicles, an epic, round-the-world trip-of-a-lifetime for two courtesy of Expedia, a $250,000 cash prize, and the coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA champions.From baseball besties to a Canadian reality TV couple and ultimate superfans, the 11 teams featured on Season 10 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA are:Michael & TysonBest friends who bonded over their careers and love of baseball and are now paying it forward to the next generation of athletes.Michael Crouse (he/him)Age: 33Hometown: VancouverOccupation: Former Professional Baseball Player/Baseball Development CoachInstagram: @michaelcrouse21Tyson Gillies (he/him)Age: 35Hometown: VancouverOccupation: Former Professional Baseball Player/Baseball Development CoachInstagram: @tgillies21Kevin & GurleenCanadian Reality TV stars who are taking their romantic relationship to the next level.Kevin Martin (he/him)Age: 31Hometown: CalgaryOccupation: Professional Poker Player/InfluencerInstagram: @kevinrobmartinGurleen Maan (she/her)Age: 35Hometown: Abbotsford, B.C.Occupation: FarmerInstagram: @gurleenmaanDorothy & OlusMarried entrepreneurs who want to be a shining example for fellow BIPOC creatives.Dorothy Adeneye (she/her)Age: 29Hometown: CalgaryOccupation: Content Creator/Advertising ProfessionalInstagram: @theloversxoOlus Adeneye (he/him)Age: 32Hometown: CalgaryOccupation: Content Creator/Advertising ProfessionalInstagram: @theloversxoTaylor & KatieFriends who share a love for the wrestling world, who want to demonstrate that being physically strong can also be beautiful.Taylor McPherson (she/her)Age: 24Hometown: CalgaryOccupation: Wrestler/Indigenous Sports CoordinatorInstagram: @tay_mcpherson101Katie Mulkay (she/her)Age: 24Hometown: EdmontonOccupation: Wrestler/EducatorInstagram: @KatiemulkayMichael & AmariThis athletic father-son team is all about representing their Indigenous heritage on the national stage, with the goal of being the first-ever team from Saskatchewan to win the Race.Michael Linklater (he/him)Age: 42Hometown: SaskatoonOccupation: ​Ex-Professional Basketball Player/Consultant/International SpeakerInstagram: @michael_linklaterAmari Linklater (he/him)Age: 19Hometown: SaskatoonOccupation: Student/Basketball PlayerInstagram: @amari_linksConnor & JohnJohn and Connor want to put their friendship to the ultimate test – to break stereotypes and prove that representation matters.Connor Carroll (he/him)Age: 24Hometown: Pickering, Ont.Occupation: LawyerInstagram: @_connorcarrollJohn Ferguson (he/him)Age: 26Hometown: Erin, Ont.Occupation: Content CreatorInstagram: @johnlferguson Eva & TrystenneThese friends are ready to inspire young girls nationwide with their pure Black Girl Magic.Eva Amo-Mensah (she/her)Age: 30Hometown: TorontoOccupation: Business Owner – Personal TrainerInstagram: @fitforevaaTrystenne Burey (she/her)Age: 27Hometown: TorontoOccupation: Business Owner – Personal TrainerInstagram: @trystennebureyBrad & SamThis father-daughter duo has competition running through their veins and want to put themselves and their relationship to the ultimate test.Brad May (he/him)Age: 52Hometown: TorontoOccupation: Ex-NHL PlayerInstagram: @maydayhockeySam May (she/her)Age: 24Hometown: TorontoOccupation: Event PlannerInstagram: @sam_may1Julia & OliviaMarried couple Olivia and Julia are betting on their athleticism, female instincts, and unbreakable bond to make herstory.Julia Viola (she/her)Age: 33Hometown: Clearview, Ont.Occupation: OperationsInstagram: @_juliaviolaOlivia Curto (she/her)Age: 33Hometown: Clearview, Ont.Occupation: BankingInstagram: @itsocbabyLauren & NicoleThese brainy identical twin sisters want to inspire others to follow their dreams and showcase the importance of sisterhood.Lauren Peters (she/her)Age: 26Occupation: ActorHometown: Mississauga, Ont.Instagram: @laurenpeters_xo / @thepeterstwinsNicole Peters (she/her)Age: 26Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.Occupation: ActorInstagram: @nicolepeteresxo / @thepeterstwins Colin & MattBest friends Colin and Matt are superfans who are finally crossing off their ultimate bucket list item, competing on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA.Colin Rose (he/him)Age: 33Hometown: Mount Pearl, Nfld.Occupation: TeacherInstagram: @colinrose9Matt Roberts (he/him)Age: 31Hometown: Mount Pearl, Nfld.Occupation: Aviation Supply Chain LogisticsInstagram: @mattrobertz On the Season 10 premiere of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Tuesday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app), titled “Back Where It All Started”, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA returns to where it all began as 11 teams start the adventure of a lifetime in Niagara Falls, Ont. As teams face their first challenges and race to find host Jon Montgomery at the mat, some get pushed over the edge, others face their fears, and everyone lights up the night.For more information on the teams competing on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, including team videos, bios, and exclusive content, visit CTV.ca/TheAmazingRaceCanada. As the go-to resource for the series, CTV.ca also includes full episodes and interviews throughout the upcoming season. To help viewers get race-ready, CTV.ca and the CTV app’s Summer Hub features past seasons of Canada’s favourite summertime adventure, available with no subscription or sign-in required.As previously announced, Chevrolet returns to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA for a tenth consecutive season, continuing as the longest-running partner for the series. Joining Chevrolet are returning partners Expedia^®, Desjardins Group, and Paramount Pictures, alongside new partners BOOST^® and Kids Help Phone.Season 9 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA was the overall #1 program for the full 2022-23 broadcast year, with a season average of 1.7 million viewers.The series also closed out its ninth consecutive year as Canada’s most-watched summer series among Adults 25-54. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA has amassed a total of 42 Canadian Screen Award nominations and 27 wins during the past nine seasons.THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is produced by Insight Productions Ltd. (a Boat Rocker Company) in association with CTV. John Brunton is Executive Producer and Mark Lysakowski is Executive Producer and Showrunner. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Danielle Pearson is Executive Producer and Senior Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. Stewart Johnston is Senior Vice-President, Content & Sales, Bell Media.Source: Numeris, TARC Season 9, July 4, 2023 – Sept. 19, 2023; Broadcast Year 2022-23 (Aug. 29, 2022-Aug. 27, 2023).Ranking based on commercial stations only.

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