The Amazing Race News: The Amazing Race 26 To Include New Kid On The Block, All Dating Couples Twist

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Even if you love The Amazing Race, you will likely admit that the show’s format was desperately in need of a major overhaul.

The producers have listened and the show’s 26th season features the biggest twist since the ill-fated (and rarely mentioned Family edition of the program).

The Amazing Race 26 features all dating couples, including five teams who are meeting their ‘blind dates’ at the start line.

“Usually we have people who know each other really well. In this particular case we have five blind dates and six regular dates,” co-creator Bertram van Munster said in a statement. “Going on a blind date to a restaurant is one thing, but going on a blind date around the world is like rolling the dice in a big way.”

The cast includes New Kids On The Block member Jordan Knight who will be racing with his partner Harley Rodriguez.

The cast also includes a pair of Olympians. Aly Dudek, who won a bronze in short track speed skating in Vancouver, and Steven Langton, who won two bronzes in bobsledding in Sochi.

For details on the rest of the teams, visit TVGuide.com