The Amazing Race fans will get to see their favorite Youtube sensations and social media stars on the reality television show. This season will be a race of the social media personalities that rose to fame in the world wide web.
The reality competition on CBS has included in their casting some Youtube sensations such as Tyler Oakley, Burnie Burns and Blair Fowler. Moreover, the show also includes Vine stars such as Zach King and Cole LaBrant, Instagram celebrities Jessica Versteeg and Brittany Oldehoff. Gamers Burnie Burns and Ashley Jenkins also will join the casts of The Amazing Race.These social media phenomena will journey around the world to accomplish tasks given to them by the competition's crews.
There are 11 teams that will be competing for the race. And below are the tandems, according to Variety, that you will be rooting for:
- Social media influencers Tyler Oakley and Korey Kuhl
- YouTube stars Burnie Burns and Ashley Jenkins
- YouTube hosts Erin White Robinson and Joslyn Davis
- Vine star Cole LaBrant and mom Sheri LaBrant
- Viner Zach King and wife Rachel King
- YouTube sensations Dana Borriello and Matt Steffanina
- Instagram models Jessica Versteeg and Brittany Oldehoff
- Viral video sensation Marty Cobb and daughter Hagan Parkman
- Beauty YouTuber Blair Fowler and dad Scott Fowler
- Vine aficionados Cameron Benson and Darius Benson
- Pro frisbee players Kurt Gibson and Brodie Smith
Live-streaming on Facebook will also happen on The Amazing Race host, Phil Keoghan's account which is happening for the first time for the show.
The first destination and tasks of the reality show will be revealed on November 15 at 7:30 PM P.T. on CBS.
Which duo will you root for this season? Do you think the social media celebrities will do great on the tasks prepared for them?
