The Race is on! Meet all the contestants taking on The Amazing Race Australia in 2021

Ashleigh and Amanda, QLD

Influencers Ashleigh and Amanda met by commenting on each other’s Instagram posts, and have been best friends ever since. With close to 150k followers between them, the Gold Coast girls love all things outdoors, travel and adventure.

Brendon and Jackson, NSW

These cowboys are about as True Blue as they come! The pair met through rodeoing over 10 years ago and love all things that will get that adrenaline pumping – but Brendon may not fare so well if frogs are involved.

“I’d tongue kiss a brown snake before I touch a frog any day of the week!” he says.

Alex and Jack, NSW

Adonis on the outside, quirky on the inside: no other team know each other better than Alex and Jack. Although they love to bicker endlessly, Jack describes Alex as his “favourite human.”

Dwes and Katherine, WA

Cousins from The Kimberleys, Dwes and Katherine are proud First Nations people and want to be positive role models and inspire their community to dream big.

“I think we’re going to be the deadliest team on Amazing Race!” Dwes jokes.

Though they admit to butting heads often, can they work through their differences and snag the $250,000?

Chris and Aleisha, QLD

Having spent the last 12 years working as a princess in Disneyland, Aleisha is ready to trade her glass slippers for racing boots, with her self-proclaimed nerdy husband Chris by her side.

Although it may seem like it’s all rainbows and woodland creatures for this team, they’re prepared to do whatever it takes to win – even if it means cheating or manipulating other teams with their sweetness.

Jordan and Violeta, VIC

Dance partners turned racers, Jordan and Violeta are ready to waltz ahead of the competition and take out the top prize. Having dated in high school, the pair are now close friends and dance partners who have travelled the globe, representing Australia at the highest level of dance.

Holly and Dolor, NSW

They’ve been dubbed the “power couple” so this Sydney boyfriend and girlfriend must think the race is a piece of cake!

But lawyer Holly and her boyfriend of five years Dolor, who hails from Nigerian royalty, could struggle – especially as Dolor’s terrified of bugs and insects.

“Holly’s more resilient than me,” he admits.

Jobelle and Rani, VIC

Originally from the Philippines, Rani and Jobelle moved to Australia 13 years ago in search of a brighter future. As a child in the Philippines, Jobelle promised herself that she would one day go on The Amazing Race with her dad.

Jaskirat and Anurag, NSW

Having met at a Summer Sikh youth camp 10 years ago, best mates Jaskirat and Anurag are extremely proud of their culture and want to show Australia what the Sikh fighting spirit is all about!

Sefa and Jessica, NSW

Sefa and Jess have been riling each other up for the past 10 years and are ready to take their unfiltered friendship on tour. Determined to win, and mow down anyone in their way, Sefa and Jess love trash-talk, sarcasm and getting on each other’s nerves. Both are from a Polynesian background and would use the prize money to help support their tight-knit families.

Malaan and Tina, VIC

Malaan is an international model, studying towards a degree in Business, and Tina is a Senior Policy Advisor, with an interest in politics. Born in South Sudan, they moved to other parts of Africa as refugees before making their way to Australia. They’ve travelled internationally together but are excited for the opportunity to explore their backyard on the race.

Skye-Blue and Jake, VIC

Do these siblings have what it takes to win the grand prize?

“I will always push and I will always achieve everything I set my mind to,” Skye-Blue, who was born without a left hand, says.

As for Jake, who comes in at a towering 6’5″, he believes his height will be a big asset.

Jude and Shannon, QLD

Jude and Shannon are best friends who met through their kids, nearly 20 years ago. As devoted mums, running the race means they’ll finally be able to do something for themselves – with no husband or kids to wrangle.

Shane and Deb, NSW

After Shane was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and Deb lost her gym during the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple who have done so much to help those around them, needed to take a step back and help themselves.

With Shane’s health taking a positive turn, this outdoor-loving, ultra-competitive team are ready for the race of a lifetime. Throughout Shane’s illness, the couple’s finances took a hit, so the $250,000 grand prize would help them bounce back.

This story originally appeared on our sister site Who.