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‘Meet The Contestants From ‘The Amazing Race 15′

Reporting
Jenn McBride

STUDIO CITY, Calif. (CBS) ―

My friend/co-worker/favorite two-time Big Brother contestant Diane Henry is one of the smartest people I know; she competed on a CBS show before her employment at the company prohibited her from doing so (and came pretty darn close to winning the coveted $500,000 prize during Season 5, too).

I, on the other hand, am deeply saddened to be ineligible for one of the best reality shows on television: The Amazing Race. With mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer at the helm and jet-lagged contestants competing for $1 million every season, it’s no wonder the primetime hit – which takes viewers around the world from the comfort of their couches – has won all six Outstanding Reality Competition Program awards that have been given.

I recently sat down with host Phil Keoghan and all 12 teams competing on Season 15, which premieres Sunday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. on CBS 2. From Harlem Globetrotters to professional poker players, it’s easy to see why these unique contestants were selected. Meet them all:

Maria, 26, and Tiffany, 25
Hometown: Arcadia, Calif./Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Professional Poker Players (Tiffany was the last woman standing at the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2008, an honor Maria held in 2007)
Relationship: Best Friends
Most likely to: play the other contestants

Daniel, 21, and Samuel, 23
Hometown: Liberty, Mo./Fort Worth, Texas
Occupation: Students
Relationship: Brothers
Most likely to: get boyfriends. These handsome brothers are closer than ever, as they both recently came out.

Herbert, 32, and Nathaniel, 28
Hometown: Bossier City, La./New Orleans, La.
Occupation: Harlem Globetrotters
Relationship: Friends
Most likely to: win over viewers as they play in honor of their best friend and teammate who recently died

Zev, 26, and Justin, 29
Hometown: Sherman Oaks, Calif./Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Unemployed/VP of Development for National Lampoons
Relationship: Best Friends
Most likely to: stay bonded. Zev has Asperger’s Syndrome and says Justin is one of the only people in his life who treats him as an equal.

Gary, 47, and Matt, 22
Hometown: Laurel, Mont./Bozeman, Mont.
Occupation: Mortgage Broker/Student
Relationship: Father/Son
Most likely to: have difficulty communicating. These opposites describe themselves as a PC and a Mac.

Marcy, 60, and Ronald, 59
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
Occupation: Advertising Photographer/Stock Trader & Math Tutor
Relationship: Dating
Most likely to: outsmart younger contestants during mental challenges

Ericka, 27, and Brian, 27
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Occupation: Motivational Speaker/Entertainer – Sports Marketing
Relationship: Married
Most likely to: make you feel fuzzy inside. This former Miss America may have already won a major title, but Ericka and her doting husband are hoping to prove their relationship and win over family and friends who aren’t accepting of Brian because of his race.

Eric, 41, and Lisa, 43
Hometown: Encino, Calif.
Occupation: Yoga Studio Owner/Yoga Instructional Trip Leader
Relationship: Married
Most likely to: stay calm during the highly competitive challenges

Garrett, 28, and Jessica, 27
Hometown: Aptos, Calif./Larkspur, Calif.
Occupation: Day Trader/Freelance Editor
Relationship: Dating
Most likely to: self destruct. This fiery couple has broken three times and is giving their rocky relationship a final shot.

Mika, 22, and Canaan, 26
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Occupation: Server/Professional Songwriter
Relationship: Dating
Most likely to: break up. These lovebirds have been dating just a few short months. Guys, you’ll be hoping they do.

Lance, 41, and Keri, 33
Hometown: Salem, Mass./Peabody, Mass.
Occupation: Lawyer, Finance Manager
Relationship: Engaged
Most likely to: become pushy, aggressive and obnoxious

Meghan, 23, and Cheyne, 23
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Account Executive/Student
Relationship: Dating
Most likely to: be a little too perfect. Ken and Barbie met on a tetherball court in grade school.

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