‘The Amazing Race’ Reveals Season 39 Contestants; New Twists Include a Record 13 Express Passes and First-Ever Trip to Albania

By Michael Schneider

Michael Schneider

Variety Editor at Large

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The world is waiting for them. GO! CBS has revealed the contestants for this fall’s “The Amazing Race” Season 39, and after last year’s “Big Brother”-themed pairings, the partners are back to being civilians.

The 13 teams this time out include two women’s pro athletes, as well as the usual mix of siblings, parents and kids, BFFs and significant others. “The Amazing Race” Season 39 premieres with a two-night event on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9:30 p.m. ET and Thursday, Oct. 1 at 9:30 p.m. on CBS plus streaming on Paramount+.

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