It’s been more than a year since the final episodes of Season 31 aired, but fans of “The Amazing Race” will finally get to see the return of the race around the world for $1 million on their TV screens once again.

Season 32 of the CBS reality competition series will see a back to basics approach with teams that fans haven’t seen before, and who won’t be following some kind of casting gimmick. According to a press release, the teams will duke it out on a journey that sees them head to Trinidad and Tobago, France, Germany, Kazakhstan and Brazil, with the first team across the finish line winning $1 million.

While the season will be bringing in a cast that may not be entirely familiar to fans though, that doesn’t mean the competition won’t likely be fierce. So who are the 11 teams who are signing up for this trek around the world? Get reacquainted with them before the Season 32 premiere below.

Aparna and Eswar Dhinakaran:

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Aparna and Eswar Dhinakaran are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Siblings
  • Ages: 26; 24
  • Hometowns: Berkeley, California; Fremont, California
  • Occupations: Engineer/Entrepreneur; Software Engineer/Entrepreneur

Chee Lee and Hung Nguyen:

Chee Lee and Hung Nguyen, TAR 32
Chee Lee and Hung Nguyen are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Married Parents
  • Ages: 38; 39
  • Hometown: Houston
  • Occupations: Financial Planning and analysis; Professional Development Coach

Cody Buell and Nathan Worthington:

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Cody Buell and Nathan Worthington are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Friends
  • Ages: 33; 39
  • Hometown: Paint Lick, Kentucky; Dayton, Tennessee
  • Occupations: Environmental and Sustainability Manager; La-Z-Boy Manufacturing

DeAngelo Williams and Gary Barnidge:

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DeAngelo Williams and Gary Barnidge are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Friends and former NFL Stars
  • Ages: 37; 34
  • Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina; Middleburg, Florida
  • Occupations: Retired running back for the Carolina Panthers; Retired tight end for the Carolina Panthers

Frank and Jerry Eaves:

Frank and Jerry Eaves, TAR 32
Frank and Jerry Eaves are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Father/Son
  • Ages: 25; 61
  • Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
  • Occupations: Luxury Car Sales; Eaves Sports Radio Host and Athletic Director/Men’s Basketball Coach at Simmons College of Kentucky

Haley and Kaylynn Williams:

Kaylynn and Haley Williams, TAR 32
Haley and Kaylynn Williams are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Sisters
  • Ages: 31; 30
  • Hometown: Bluffton, South Carolina
  • Occupations: Real Estate Agents

James Wallington and Will Jardell:

Will Jardell and James Wallington, TAR 32
James Wallington and Will Jardell are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Dating Travel Bloggers (they have since become engaged)
  • Ages: 31; 30
  • Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan; Nederland, Texas
  • Occupations: Event Coordinator and Social Media Manager; Public Health Specialist and Dance Teacher

LaVonne Idlette and Kellie Wells:

Lavonne Idlette and Kellie Wells
LaVonne Idlette and Kellie Wells are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Friends and Olympic Hurdlers
  • Ages: 34; 38
  • Hometown: Hampton, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia
  • Occupations: Real Estate Impact Investor/Fund Manager/Mortgage Broker; On-Air Personality/Public Speaker/Strategic Partnership Manager for a tech company

Leo Brown and Alana Folsom:

Leo Brown and Alana Folsom, TAR 32
Leo Brown and Alana Folsom are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Dating couple (who have since married)
  • Ages: 31; 29
  • Hometown: Somerville, Massachusetts
  • Occupations: Senior Healthcare Data Analyst; Internal Communications Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

Maddison and Riley McKibben:

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Maddison and Riley McKibben are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Brothers
  • Ages: 29; 31
  • Hometown: Honolulu
  • Occupations: Professional Beach Volleyball Players

Victoria and Michelle Newland:

Victoria and Michelle Newland, TAR 32
Victoria and Michelle Newland are competing on Season 32 of “The Amazing Race.” Sonja Flemming/CBS
  • Relationship: Sisters
  • Ages: 33; 34
  • Hometown: Lafayette, Louisiana
  • Occupations: Physician Auditor/Consultant and Educator at ACS Medical Business Solutions; Luxury Automotive Sales

“The Amazing Race” Season 32 airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EDT on CBS.

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