Grant and Chezzi Denyer head up all-star cast in new show
<p> The celebrity cast for Channel 10âs 2023 <em>The Amazing Race Australia</em> season has been revealed, with 11 teams set to take off on a thrilling journey across the globe. </p>
<p>Beau Ryan will return as host, overseeing the contestants as they race for victory, and a $100,000 prize to hand to their chosen charity, in a race described as âheading in a new directionâ, with twists and turns at every stop along the way.</p>
<p>The 11 duos set to compete are bringing a wide range of skill sets to the race, with stars from sports to entertainment, comedy, and music strapping on their running shoes. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Grant Denyer and his wife, Chezzi Denyer, are one of those 11 teams, with the pair joking that the whole competition will be more like a holiday from their kids than anything else - though Chezzi added that sheâs also looking forward to their daughters seeing her âkick buttâ on screen. As for their charity, theyâve selected Lifeline Central West.</p>
<p>Emma Watkins and her sister, Hayley Watkins, are excited to spend some time together over the course of their adventure, as well as âmeeting the people that we get to see and the different countriesâ - especially for Hayley, who hasnât had the opportunity to do a lot of travel. Theyâll be racing to raise money for the Leonie Jackson Memorial Fund. </p>
<p>Peter Rowsthorn will be racing alongside his daughter, Frankie Rowsthorn, hoping that their humour will win over allies, while promising a barrel of laughs along the way. Theyâll be racing for a cause close to their hearts, All Stars for Autism, as Peter explained âmy grandson has autism, so weâre doing it for him.â</p>
<p>Jana Pittman will be keeping it in the family too, racing with her son Cornelis Rawlinson. The former Olympian is excited to have quality time with Cornelis - the eldest of her six children - and feels honoured to have been asked to participate. Meanwhile, he has other priorities, with his sights firmly set on âthe foodâ. Theyâll be competing on behalf of The Royal Hospital for Women.</p>
<p>Darren McMullen and his nephew, Tristan Dougan, will be joining the others, and promise a foolproof plan to get them through - even if they arenât quite able to agree on whoâs the brains behind the entire operation. Theyâve selected Feel the Magic as their charity, noting that the children involved are âan inspiration for all of us.â</p>
<p>Dane Simpson will be joined by his dad, Bow Simpson, as Dane looks to showcase the man who pops up so often throughout his comedy routines, certain that Australians everywhere are going to fall in love with him. Theyâll be racing to win the $100,000 for the Dharriwaa Elders Group Incorporated.</p>
<p>Alli Simpson and her mum, Angie Simpson, are another team racing to raise funds for a cause that means a lot to their family - Dementia Australia. As Alli explained, âmy grandma, my dad's mum Chrissie, has gone down really fast with dementia in the last few years. It's been really difficult for us to watch. We just want to do as much as we can to prevent other families [from] feeling the pain that we do."</p>
<p dir="ltr">Bec Judd will have her sister, Kate Twigley, at her side for the journey, bringing their competitive spirit and excitement to do it âtogether as sistersâ to the competition. Theyâll be racing on behalf of Impatient Advocacy - A Nicole Cooper Foundation.</p>
<p>George Mladenov is no stranger to the world of reality TV competition - though his sister, Pamela Mladenov, may be a fresh face. George is sure theyâll bring drama to the screen, as they race for the Bankstown Women's Health Centre.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ben Gillies and his wife, Jackie Gillies, are hoping that the race experience will bring them closer, and teach them how to âlive in the momentâ. Self-confessed competitive souls, they have their sights set on the grand prize, which they hope to bring home to the Moira Kelly Creating Hope Foundation. </p>
<p>And last but not least, Harry Jowsey is bringing his best friend, Teddy Briggs, along for the ride. And while they donât expect to be âthe best at thisâ, theyâve guaranteed that viewers are in for a fun time with their antics, and hope to bring some money to Beyond Blue with their efforts.</p>
<p><em>Images: Ten </em></p>
