Recreational travel may still be off the books, but that doesn’t mean fans can’t live vicariously through other people’s globe-trotting adventures when the 32^nd season of The Amazing Race makes its big debut on October 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.This year’s edition, which filmed in full last year before the coronavirus pandemic hit, kicks off at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles before traversing Trinidad and Tobago, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Brazil and more. So who are the 11 lucky teams taking the trip of a lifetime while also vying to win a $1 million grand prize? Read on to learn more about this year’s competitors.

DeAngelo Williams (36) + Gary Barnidge (34)

[caption id="attachment_5001474" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. and Middleburg, FL.Relationship: Former NFL stars.Fun fact: After retiring from football, Gary now runs a non-profit, AFWB (American Football Without Barriers), which puts on free football camps overseas. DeAngelo is a ‘badass’ parent to his four kids.Famous last words: According to Gary, things could get competitive this year. “[I want to] get that adrenaline going again because when you are retired you don’t get that competitive environment again, so this allows us to achieve that environment in a race around the world,” he says.

Eswar (24) and Aparna Dhinakaran (26)

[caption id="attachment_5001547" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Berkeley, CA.Relationship: Siblings.Fun fact: These sibs grew up watching The Amazing Race. Aparna will never forget when, in season 10, the racers went to their hometown of Chennai, India. In that moment she told her dad that one day she would be on the show.Famous last words: “Hopefully, [my sister and I] can learn to work better together and understand how to deal with each other’s flaws,” says Eswar.

Jerry (61) and Frank (25) Eaves

[caption id="attachment_5001548" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Louisville, KY.Relationship: Father and son.Fun fact: Jerry is a bit of a local celebrity, as he hosts a radio talk show and podcast, Daily Sports Show, on Louisville Radio 1080.Famous last words: “From running this race I hope to strengthen an already tight bond with my father, as well as show him he has raised a great and capable young man,” says Frank. “He is the best father I could have ever asked for and I want to give back by showing him his work did not happen in vain or go unnoticed.”

Kaylynn (30) and Haley (31) Williams

[caption id="attachment_5001549" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Bluffton, S.C.Relationship: Sisters.Fun fact: These racers aren’t just sisters, but they’re also both realtors hoping to grow their businesses in the near future.Famous last words: “The main thing I’d like to accomplish by running the race with Kaylynn is to find out what we’re made of,” says Haley. “We’re best friends who are attached at the hip and do everything together but what could be cooler than running around the world together, challenging ourselves, and experiencing the world in a way that normal people don’t get to.”

Chee Lee (38) and Hung Nguyen (39)

[caption id="attachment_5001550" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Houston, TX.Relationship: Married parentsFun fact: If there’s an eating challenge, the other racers had better watch out. Chee once devoured five pounds of pizza in an hour to win a pizza-eating challenge.Famous last words: “My husband and I never went on a honeymoon. This is the ultimate honeymoon!” reveals Hung. Sounds like this vacation is long overdue.

Kellie Wells-Brinkley (37) and LaVonne Idlette (34)

[caption id="attachment_5001552" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Richmond, VA. and Hampton, VA.Relationship: Olympic hurdlers.Fun fact: LaVonne passed the Florida bar exam and went to the volleyball world championships in the same year. Now that’s dedication.Famous last words: “I have travelled to so many countries and continents before having children and I definitely have a wanderlust itch that needs to be scratched,” says Kellie. “And I really miss the element of competition! I’ve found something that combines the two things that I love in a really unconventional way.”

Leo Brown (31) and Alana Folsom (29)

[caption id="attachment_5001554" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Somerville, MA.Relationship: Dating.Fun fact: Alana is a poet, and she knows it. So do her profs—she wrote and defended a poetry thesis, AKA a poetry book, while she was getting her MFA.Famous last words: “I hope to gain a deeper trust and better understanding of Leo, especially in high-stress situations,” Alana says. “My trust in myself can falter, and I want to see how much I can rely on him. We are great complements to each other, great partners, and, yeah, I want to test that.”[video_embed id='2045062']RELATED: New book follows a Canadian journalist as he experiences a world in lockdown[/video_embed]

Michelle (34) and Victoria (33) Newland

[caption id="attachment_5001622" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Lafayette, LA.Relationship: Sisters.Fun Fact: While Michelle admits her biggest travel fears are language barriers, contaminated running water and dirty bathrooms, Victoria says hers is being abducted. "I’ve had so many close calls," she said. Girl, what!?Famous last words: “I hope to make unforgettable memories and build the strongest bond ever with my sister,” says Michelle. “A best friend, like a soulmate and sister all in one. Together, we can make epic dreams come true!”

Nathan Worthington (39) and Cody Buell (33)

[caption id="attachment_5001625" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Dayton, TN. and Paint Lick, KY.Relationship: Best friends.Fun fact: These guys both love to noodle, AKA catch catfish with their bare hands. No wonder they’ve been friends for years.Famous last words: If this show were The Bachelor, these friends would totally be in it for the right reasons. “[I’m doing this] to make a lifetime memory and experience everything I can in this short life of mine,” says Cody. “Hopefully spread a little joy, fun, and love everywhere we get to travel to.”

Riley (31) and Maddison McKibbin (29)

[caption id="attachment_5001628" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Honolulu, HI.Relationship: Pro volleyball players and brothers.Fun fact: The guys capture their adventures together on their YouTube channel, The McKibbin Brothers. So far they’ve got just under 75,000 subscribers, but that number is bound to go up once viewers get a taste of their humour on the race.Famous last words: “I am excited to see if my brother and I can put some of our many differences aside and come together to hopefully make the formidable team we once imagined we could be if we ever found ourselves on The Amazing Race... without killing one another,” says Riley.

Will Jardell (30) and James Wallington (31)

[caption id="attachment_5001689" align="alignleft" width="960"] CTV/CBS[/caption]Hometown: Nederland, TX. and Grand Rapids, MI.Relationship: Dating.Fun fact: These guys are diehard fans of the long-running show. In fact, James has applied to be on the series nine times in the past. Turns out he just needed to find the right partner.Famous last words: James also has some solid plans for winning this race. “In the words of Bill Murray, ‘If you think someone is the one, travel the world together and if you’re still in love, get married at the airport,’" he says. “I hope throughout the race Will and I are able to gain a deeper understanding of who we are as individuals and as a couple; resulting in a deeper love and appreciation for each other that will accelerate our relationship into the next chapter… marriage!” Okay, we're already rooting for a finish line proposal!Watch The Amazing Race season 32 when it debuts Wednesday, October 14 at 9 p.m. ET on CTV.[video_embed id='-1']BEFORE YOU GO: Dog furious that owner washed all her stuffed animals [/video_embed]