‘The Amazing Race' season 38 cast is full of ‘Big Brother' alums — including two sets of exes
That's right, all 13 duos competing on season 38 contain at least one 'Big Brother' alum. There are even two sets of exes: season 24's Taylor Hale and Joseph Abdin and season 26's Tucker Des Lauriers and Rubina Bernabe.
Although Taylor and Joseph had a budding showmance on 'Big Brother 24,' it wasn't until the season ended that they actually started dating. The pair called it quits in 2023, but they have remained friends. Taylor will be competing on 'The Amazing Race' with new boyfriend and 'Big Brother 23' alum Kyland Young, while Joseph is teamed up with his brother, Adam Abdin.
Tucker and Rubina's breakup is more fresh. After being nearly inseparable on 'Big Brother 26,' the duo continued dating in the real world. They announced their split in May, with Rubina sharing via her Instagram broadcast channel that she felt 'grateful' for the time they spent together.
Rubina is competing on 'The Amazing Race' with her sister, Kristine Bernabe, while Tucker is teamed up with his brother, Eric Des Lauriers.
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There are also two New Jersey natives on the cast: Enzo Palumbo of 'Big Brother 12' and 'Big Brother 22' and his brother, Jack Palumbo. The brothers grew up in Bayonne, New Jersey, where Enzo still resides.
Keep scrolling to see all the 'Big Brother' stars vying for the win on season 38 of 'The Amazing Race:'
Joseph Abdin and Adam Abdin
Joseph: 28, attorney and 'Big Brother 24' alum
Adam: 24, law student
Relationship: Brothers
Chelsie Baham and Jack Baham
Chelsie: 28, motivational speaker and 'Big Brother 26' winner
Jack Baham: 58, L.A. city firefighter
Relationship: Father and daughter
Jag Bains and Jas Bains
Jag: 27, entreprenuer and 'Big Brother 25' winner
Jas: 28, entrepreneur
Relationship: Brothers
Rubina Bernabe and Kristine Bernabe
Rubina: 36, content creator and 'Big Brother 26' alum
Kristine: 38, floral designer
Relationship: Sisters
Hannah Chaddha and Simone Chaddha
Hannah: 25, medical student and 'Big Brother 23' alum
Simone: 22, graduate student
Relationship: Sisters
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Tucker Des Lauriers and Eric Des Lauriers
Tucker: 31, chef and 'Big Brother 26' alum
Eric: 32, senior research analyst
Relationship: Brothers
Kat Dunn and Alex Romo
Kat: 35, influencer and 'Big Brother 21' alum
Alex: 32, photographer
Relationship: Dating
Izzy Gleicher and Paige Seber
Izzy: 34, flutist and 'Big Brother 25' alum
Paige: 32, lighting designer
Relationship: Engaged couple
Taylor Hale and Kyland Young
Taylor: 30, media personality and 'Big Brother 24' winner
Kyland: 34, content creator and 'Big Brother 23' alum
Relationship: Dating
Angela Murray and Lexi Murray
Angela: 51, realtor and 'Big Brother 26' alum
Lexi: 23, Esthetician
Relationship: Mother and daughter
Natalie Negrotti and Stephanie Negrotti
Natalie: 34, TV host and 'Big Brother 18' alum
Stephanie: 36, hospitality
Relationship: Sisters
Enzo Palumbo and Jack Palumbo
Enzo: 47, lineboat handler and 'Big Brother 12' and 'Big Brother 22' alum
Jack: 40, financial analyst
Relationship: Brothers
Matt Turner and Megan Turner
Matt: 25, content creator and 'Big Brother 24' alum
Megan: 24, private jet specialist
Relationship: Married
Season 38 of 'The Amazing Race' premieres on CBS and Paramount+ on Thursday, September 25, at 9 p.m. ET. Episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ the day after they air.
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