DATING COUPLES

 

ALY DUDEK AND STEVE LANGTON

 

Name: Aly Dudek
Age: 24
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wis.
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of Relationship: 7 months

 

How did you meet? We met at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, where we both competed for the USA in different sports.

 

Current occupation: Athlete and global spokeswoman

 

Describe what you do: I am a two-time Olympian and bronze medalist in the sport of short track speed skating and have been a member of the U.S. National Team since 2007. I also travel the world as a spokeswoman for a worldwide nutritional company.

 

Three words to describe you: Driven, passionate and adventurous.

 

Favorite hobbies: Traveling, working out and cooking.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Winning an Olympic bronze medal and competing in two Olympic Games.

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Kate Hudson – her laugh and sense of humor. But I have been told many times, Robin from “How I Met Your Mother.”

 

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Superman, or at least that's what everyone tells me.

 

What scares you most about traveling? Being abducted.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Views on this planet I never knew existed, meeting new people, trying new cultures and really getting away from everything I know.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together:  At the beginning of our relationship, we struggled with communication, but mostly due to wanting to please each other. Luckily, we have had many talks about this and have been closer since.

 

Pet peeve about your teammate: Those damn plaid, New England-y, coral and patterned shorts he wears! Why?!

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Vietnam – It looks beautiful! Also, Tahiti- I have not traveled to many warm places due to my sport. Also, Costa Rica – I’d like to zipline – and Santorini, the “white island.”

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I want to travel the world with Steve. We have had many conversations about going on adventures, and I don’t want to do it with anyone else.

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? We can really learn how each other’s strengths and weaknesses make us better for each other and also better people.

 

Name: Steven Langton

Age: 31

Hometown: Boston

Relationship Status: Dating

Length of relationship: 7 months

How did you meet? Aly and I met at the 2014 Olympic Games through a teammate of hers and a teammate of mine who were close friends. It was love at first sight!

Current occupation: Olympic Athlete

Describe what you do: My day-to-day consists of racing down an icy shoot and wearing spandex one pieces with my closest buddies. I have competed for the United States National Bobsled team since 2007, representing my country at the last two Olympic Games.

 

Three words to describe you: Determined, spontaneous and passionate.

Favorite hobbies: Fishing, hiking and traveling.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? I'm most proud of winning two Bronze Medals at the Sochi Olympic Games in Russia and double Gold at the 2012 World Championships.

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Hugh Jackman, because of his stellar “power beard”-growing ability.

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? I'm going to go with Snow White in “Snow White and the Huntsman” because of her tenacity. When she sets her sights on something, watch out!

What scares you most about traveling? Losing my wallet or passport. That would be a bad day.

What excites you most about traveling? Trying new things, exploring exotic places and experiencing new cultures.

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: When something is bothering her, I would like her to express her concerns more openly so that we can attack it together.

Pet peeve about your teammate: Sometimes when she gets stressed, rather than use me as support, she tends to block me out.

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I'd love to see Thailand for its beautiful beaches, thick jungles and unique culture.

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? We both have a passion for traveling and have done so extensively individually. We see the race as an opportunity to see the world together. Competing with my girlfriend and best friend will be the true test of our relationship.

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? We can start the life and quality of life that we both want sooner than expected. This will be a total make-or-break. If we can make it through this, we can make it through anything.

 

HARLEY RODRIGUEZ AND JONATHAN KNIGHT

 

Name: Harley Rodriguez
Age: 41
Hometown: New York
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of Relationship: 7 years

 

How did you meet? Through a mutual friend on a random night out in Los Angeles.

 

Current occupation: Group fitness trainer

 

Describe what you do: I’m a master instructor in group fitness training at Barry’s Bootcamp.

 

Three words to describe you: Good listener, patient (to a fault) and humble.

 

Favorite hobbies: Teaching fitness classes and watching movies.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Uprooting my life on the West Coast and starting a new chapter with work on the East Coast.

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Physically, people have said Mark Consuelos.

 

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Nobody. I even looked online and nothing!

 

What scares you most about traveling? Getting kidnapped or dying abroad.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Immersing myself and learning about the culture of the country/city through its locals.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: We can be very indecisive on the smallest things.

 

Pet peeve about your teammate: His complaining.

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? The Seychelles. Pictures of the islands look breathtaking.

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? Experiencing travel in a completely different way.

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? It will force us to make constant in-the-moment crucial decisions more often. The high stress level of the show will definitely test us.

 

Name: Jonathan Knight
Age: 46
Hometown: New York
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of relationship: 7 years

 

How did you meet? Mutual friend

 

Current occupation: Entertainer

 

Describe what you do: I am a member of pop group New Kids on the Block.

 

Three words to describe you: Modest, giving and loyal.

 

Favorite hobbies: Farming/gardening, DIY projects and snorkeling.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Being fortunate to have the same career for 30 years that I started when I was 16.

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Photographer Lynn Goldsmith called me young Elvis when I was young.

 

What scares you most about traveling? Toilets in third world countries, “street meat” and sickness.

 

What excites you most about traveling? The unknown, seeing different cultures and landscapes and meeting amazing people.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: We tend to be indecisive. Running The Race we are going to have to make quick decisions and pick which one is best.

 

Pet peeve about your teammate: He tends to be late for things.

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I have been lucky to see a lot of the world. There are a few countries left to see though! All would be equally amazing to see in their own right.

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I hope to gain skills that will forever enhance our communication and life together.

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? It could bring us closer together working as a team or tear us apart.

 

 

 

JEFF MAGEE AND LYDA GRAWN

 

Name: Jeff Magee
Age: 57
Hometown: McCall, Idaho
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of Relationship: Known each other for 20 years, dating for 4 years.

 

How did you meet? At work. Lyda was a flight attendant on various flights I flew over the first 16 years I was at Southwest, and I was always interested.

 

Current occupation: Airline pilot

 

Describe what you do: As a Southwest Airlines pilot, I fly passengers all around the country.

 

Three words to describe you: Cheerful, outgoing and busy.

 

Favorite hobbies: Tinkering with my airplane and cars, skiing and bike riding.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Finishing my experimental (kit) airplane. (It took me 10 years!) Now I love flying it.

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? People have thought I look like JFK.

 

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Cindy Crawford – wow!

 

What scares you most about traveling? Pickpocketing and mugging. I try not to get into bad situations.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Seeing new places, people, food, wildlife, culture and sports.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: Sometimes we both have a hard time letting each other talk. We plan on trying to get better about that!

 

Pet peeve about your teammate: Girlie-girl spending. But it’s not a deal-breaker! It makes her happy and she certainly looks good!

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Antarctica – I would love to see all the animals, landmass and oceans. Whales, penguins, seals, wild oceans!

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I hope the experience will help make our relationship even stronger and even better! Our relationship is our first priority!

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? We will be making a concentrated effort to make the Race be a growing and positive experience for our relationship.

 

Name:  Lyda Grawn
Age: 49
Hometown:  Scottsdale, Ariz.
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of relationship: We’ve known each other for 20 years and been dating for 4 years.

 

How did you meet? We met at Southwest Airlines 20 years ago but I was married. Always been friends “in passing.” We did a crew change four years ago and Jeff asked me out!

 

Current occupation: Flight attendant

 

Describe what you do: I am a Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers traveling by air, but basically I am a therapist, tour guide and nurse.

 

Three words to describe you: Sassy, honest and genuine.

 

Favorite hobbies: Hiking, walking/playing with my dogs and home decorating.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? I am most proud of my family and trying to be a good daughter! We are all very close!

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Catherine Zeta Jones.

 

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? A much more handsome John Davidson – those dimples!

 

What scares you most about traveling? Getting sick in a foreign country.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Seeing other cultures and appreciating all of our many differences culturally! I get so excited to see new places I’ve never been.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: Our biggest communication problems are probably because I speak over him a lot, and get angry or excited very easily. My temper flares quickly and I get defensive.

 

Pet peeve about your teammate:  I try not to harbor pet peeves. I am upfront and like to nip it in the bud. I am pretty black and white, not a whole lot of gray area.

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Australia! It’s a beautifully diverse country. Plus, they speak and understand English. Every Aussie I’ve ever met has been wonderful!

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?  Proving to ourselves that we are great partners and can work and survive together under pressure! This would be a great accomplishment together!

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? I truly don’t think it will change our relationship unless it’s for the better. We are true to each other and have faith and confidence and trust in one another!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CJ HARRIS AND LEBYA SIMPSON

 

Name: C.J. Harris
Age: 26
Hometown: Tuskegee, Ala.
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of Relationship: Known for 15 years, dating for 10.

How did you meet? I used to slam her locker shut every morning in high school… after she just opened it.

Current occupation: Information Technology

Describe what you do: I troubleshoot common computer problems for all employees. I also manage the entire network for my organization.

Three words to describe you: Introspective, talented and thoughtful.

Favorite hobbies: Watching football, listening to music and cooking.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Being the first male in my family to graduate from college in four years and being only the second male period to graduate from college in my family.

What famous person reminds you of yourself? J. Cole, because he’s from a small town that had a lot of crime and violence, but he managed to steer clear from it. Plus, he went off to college on a prayer and the hope that it would change his life. He also has been in a long relationship with his girlfriend that he hasn’t married yet and he struggles with it.

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Kandi from “Real Housewives Atlanta.” They look a lot alike to me and they have some of the same behavior patterns.

What scares you most about traveling? Getting sick from food poisoning or being in a small space for an extended period of time. I’m claustrophobic and my stomach doesn’t agree with everything.

What excites you most about traveling? Meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. I like seeing things from different perspectives.

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together:  She never listens to me even though I’m usually right. She doesn’t think things through all the time and can be very impulsive.

Pet peeve about your teammate: She tells her mom everything!

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Paris, France. Lebya and I have always talked about going there. It’s a beautiful city with a great cooking culture.

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I hope to gain the knowledge that I’m 100% sure that this is the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. If our relationship makes it through this show I’m pretty sure I’ll pop the question.

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? It could lead to me proposing. I feel like if we can make it through this race we can make it through anything.

 

Name: Lebya Simpson
Age: 25
Hometown: Tuskegee, Ala.
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of Relationship: Known for 15 years, dating for 10.

 

How did you meet? We’ve known each other basically all of our lives and I would see him from time to time because our older sisters were on the same cheerleading squad, but did not start actually communicating until I got to high school. Just about every day of my freshman year, before homeroom, CJ would run by my locker just as I would get it open and slam it closed. This would make me so mad because it always took me forever to get it open and he knew that my homeroom teacher, mean Mrs. Philpot, would lock us out after the late bell rang. My mother said my father did the same thing to her when they were in high school.

 

Current occupation: Medical Support Assistant at the VA Medical Center

 

Describe what you do: I determine the eligibility and enrollment process for medical and dental benefits for applications concerning VA inpatient and outpatient care.

 

Three words to describe you: Creative, silly and honest.

 

Favorite hobbies: Drawing, watching TV and eating.

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? People tell me all the time that I look and act like Kandi Burruss from the reality show Real Housewives of Atlanta.

 

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? I would have to say that C.J. reminds me of Deion Sanders (not the cheating, crazy part), but the fact that he is such a manly man, has traditional values, is a great father and is a real entrepreneur.

 

What scares you most about traveling? Nothing.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Everything about traveling excites me, from going somewhere I have never been before to going somewhere that I have been a thousand and one times. Just escaping from everyday life is a plus.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: He always misinterprets what and how I say things. He always thinks I’m trying to be mean or facetious when I have no malicious intent. Hopefully by going through this experience, he will see that I always have his best interest at heart and would never try to intentionally hurt him.

 

Pet peeve about your teammate: It works my nerve every time he says “do you not see what I’m sayin’?” He feels the need to say this every single time he says something. It drives me crazy.

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I have always wanted to visit Libya in Africa because I am named after it!!! (My parents just changed the “I” to an “E.” I know you were probably wondering how to pronounce it.) C.J. constantly reminds me that my name is spelled wrong.

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? Because we have been together for so long and know each other very well, I think it is time for us to get married! We are at the stage in our relationship where that is the natural next step. He is already an important part of my family and vice versa. I just do not know what is holding him back. I constantly ask him when he’s going to propose and the answer is always “when the Lord tells me to.” My hope is that from participating in and winning THE AMAZING RACE, he finally sees that there is no better life partner than me!

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? The race could change so much. Hopefully we’ll do very well and win and I’ll get my ring!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MATT CUCOLO AND ASHLEY GORDON

 

Name: Matt Cucolo
Age: 30
Hometown: Scarsdale, N.Y.
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of Relationship: Known for 10 years, dating for 3.

 

How did you meet? I was dating her best friend at the time.

 

Current occupation: Master hairstylist.

 

Describe what you do: I am a hairstylist. I do men and women’s cut, color and any hair treatments. I am practically their therapist as well.

 

Three words to describe you: Hardworking, loving, handsome (Grandma told me when I was 3 years old. LOL!)

 

Favorite hobbies: Training in the gym, snowboarding and playing baseball.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Being a very successful hairstylist. It’s much more than just hair. It’s an amazing feeling making people happy.

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Kevin Hart.

 

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Leslie Mann.

 

What scares you most about traveling? Nothing.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Seeing a new environment, new people and not knowing what to expect.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together: She always has to be right and doesn’t pay attention to me when I speak.

 

Pet peeve about your teammate: When I ask her something or try to make plans and she doesn’t respond or pay attention to me. Sometimes it’s like I’m not there.

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Honestly, I love traveling anywhere but probably Italy, because I’ve heard the most amazing things about it.

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I want to know that if I’m going to spend the rest of my life with her we can communicate better and agree on life decisions.

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? It could give us an unbreakable bond and empowering relationship.

 

Name: Ashley Gordon
Age: 28
Hometown: Scarsdale, N.Y.
Connection to your teammate: Dating

Length of Relationship: We’ve known each other for 10 years and been together for 3.

 

How did you meet? He dated a friend/old roommate of mine. We kept running into each other randomly one summer.

 

Current occupation:  Hairstylist

 

Describe what you do:  Make people look and feel beautiful, not only on the outside but on the inside as well. Semi-therapist that is underpaid.

 

Three words to describe you:  Genuine/loyal, well rounded and emotional/sympathetic.

 

Favorite hobbies: Going to the beach, eating, working out/being active and getting pampered –

massages, pedicures.

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Jennifer Anniston – hopeless romantic… yet silently sexy?

 

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Kai Greene.I admire Matt's dedication to whatever endeavor he takes on, as well as his artistry and passion for life, like Kai Greene.

 

What scares you most about traveling? Fear of a new environment.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Seeing new cultures, new environments, scenery, being able to almost start fresh when there is something to look forward to and also start fresh when I come back home.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together:  How to handle and accept his opinions and not constantly disagree with one another. We often bicker about irrelevant subject matters.

 

Pet peeve about your teammate: His poor listening skills and how he will deny something that is a definite fact and laugh about it! That drives me crazy!

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I would love to visit Greece for the beautiful architecture, Brazil for the booties, and Ibiza for the party scene. Italy is another – I have a ton of family there and I have never been to Europe.

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I would love to get back to the core of our relationship before social media (Instagram) and really rekindle that deep love and communication we had when we could literally chat for hours about nothing without looking at our cell phones constantly.

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? We get engaged and get back to finding the love we had with one another when it is just him and I and no one else around. We have so many friends and family it’s like we don’t even go out to dinner and converse anymore.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROCHELLE NEVEDAL AND MIKE DOMBROWSKI

 

Name: RochelleNevedal
Age: 29
Hometown: Kalkaska, Mich.
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of Relationship: 8 months

How did you meet? I met Mike when I was going around town for an upcoming roller derby bout. I stopped into his truck stop and we started talking. We both had a lot in common and hit it off right away!

Current occupation: Contract Engineer

Describe what you do: I am a contract engineer who does work for ATT. I also co-own a roller derby league that I started in my small town.

Three words to describe you: Athletic, creative and driven.

Favorite hobbies: Roller derby, paddle boarding and snowboarding.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Raising an 8-year-old son who is creative, unique and absolutely amazing!

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Joan Jett.

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Opie from “Sons of Anarchy.”

What scares you most about traveling? Getting lost in unfamiliar places.

What excites you most about traveling? Learning new cultures and experiencing things I cannot here in the U.S.

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together:  He’s not good at expressing things when he’s upset. He keeps it all in until he blows up about whatever is on his mind.

Pet peeve about your teammate: When he’s in public he is in his “Mikey Zeroe” persona, which isn’t who I signed up to date. His ego can get in the way.

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Bali, Indonesia – I heard it’s absolutely stunning and the people are very friendly. I also heard it’s affordable.

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)? As a single mom, I am very protective on whom I bring into my son and my life. I am looking at the race sort of as a "Fast Forward" to our relationship. I am hoping by going on the race I can figure out if our relationship will last.

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? Since we haven’t dated all that long, it will be a make-or-break situation and help me figure out if we are meant to be together. I don't want to waste time with someone who I cannot depend on.

 

Name: Michael Dombrowski
Age: 26
Hometown: Traverse City, Mich.
Relationship Status: Dating

Length of Relationship: 8 months

 

How did you meet? Rochelle and I met through both running our events at the same venue. Eventually we set up a cross-promoting partnership and began getting to know each other, and I was hooked.

 

Current occupation: Pro Wrestling Promoter and Truck Stop Manager

 

Describe what you do: Promote, book and organize professional wrestling events. Keep growing audience event to event.

 

Three words to describe you: Passionate, extreme and unique.

 

Favorite hobbies: Hiking, fishing, traveling to concerts and road trips.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Booking WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley and Scott “Razor Ramon” Hall in my hometown of Kalkaska, Mich. It was front page news here.

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Harley Morenstein of Epic MEAL Empire. Obnoxious at times, similar look and style.

 

What famous person reminds you of your teammate? Kesha – unique, own style/image, likes to have fun.

 

What scares you most about traveling? If I’m traveling somewhere new to me, the possibility of getting lost or stranded with no resources.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Getting to see different cultures and ways of life, change of scenery from city to city, and country to country.

 

Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on The Race together:  Rochelle’s listening ability. She says I give good advice, and can coach her through situations, but she doesn’t always listen to my advice.

 

Pet peeve about your teammate: That she gets legitimately pissed off if I beat her at anything. Even something as small as a game of checkers. I love her competitiveness, but not when I’m her competition.

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Tokyo, Japan. Many wrestlers I know travel there for events, and I’ve heard nothing but amazing things from them all.

 

What do you hope to accomplish by running The Race (other than winning one million bucks)?   I hope to gain a stronger connection with Rochelle, to see if we can handle the stress, and work together through it. I also feel it would be a very good bonding experience.

 

How could the Race change the current state of your relationship? It would without a doubt test us for the future. A worldwide race within a month would test our strength, teamwork and communication skills. If we come out of the race stronger, we should be able to handle anything.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SINGLE FEMALES

 

Name: Hayley Keel

Age: 28

Hometown: St. Petersburg, Fla.

Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Registered Nurse

Describe what you do: I am an ER/trauma RN, currently working at a pediatric hospital in the ER.

Three words to describe you: Genuine, witty and passionate.

Favorite hobbies: Going to the beach, anything active (biking, paddle boarding, working out), cooking, traveling, attending Cleveland/Tampa Bay sporting events and exploring new places (cities, restaurants, local attractions).

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Becoming a registered nurse. It is simply amazing to be able to help people and make a difference in their lives.

What scares you most about traveling? Becoming sick or sustaining an injury.

What excites you most about traveling? Not knowing what I will see and experience. I love the spontaneity of traveling to new places.

How many serious relationships have you been in? When were they and for how long? Three. From 2004-2005, college boyfriend; 2006-2013 long term relationship; 2013-2014 dated.

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? Poor communication, lack of goals, no motivation, boring, bad attitude and laziness.

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? Confidence, loyalty and happiness.

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Jealousy, negativity and insecurity.

Who is your celebrity crush? Justin Timberlake

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Taylor Swift

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Thailand, because of its beautiful beaches and fun atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Jackie Ibarra

Age: 27

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Professional Dancer

Describe what you do: I am a trained dancer who has performed for numerous shows and productions in Las Vegas, music artists and celebrities, and professional sports teams.

Three words to describe you: Passionate, positive and adventurous.

Favorite hobbies: Dancing, working out, cooking and traveling.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Other than being on THE AMAZING RACE, when I was 18 years old, I headed out to Miami and auditioned to become a Miami Heat dancer. Went up against about 300 women for a spot on the team and I made it!

What scares you most about traveling? Language barriers.

What excites you most about traveling? New experiences! You really learn so much when you travel. I also love food so trying new cuisine is always exciting!

How many serious relationships have you been in? I have been in three serious relationships. All pretty much ended due to wrong timing. But either way, I still haven’t found a man who is able to keep up with me and share my same passions and future goals.

 

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? Deal-breakers for me would be a man who does not want marriage or children, who is disrespectful or dishonest, or who does not take care of their appearance and body. Also, if they smoke cigarettes, stay away from me.

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? I am looking for a respectful gentleman who is passionate, motivated and confident, with a good sense of humor. Being attractive with a great body doesn’t hurt either!

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Someone who is rude and disrespectful, someone who lacks passion and confidence, and a bad kisser!

Who is your celebrity crush? Ryan Reynolds, Channing Tatum and Paul Walker.

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Kim Kardashian and Nicole Scherzinger.

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Australia! I love the beach and have heard so many great things about the country. I also have a few Australian friends and they are the coolest!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Laura Pierson

Age: 29
Hometown: Los Angeles
Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Talent Booker

Describe what you do: Book talent and create content for a daily television morning show. We cover topics from entertainment to cooking (and everything in between!)

Three words to describe you: Outgoing, ambitious and positive.

Favorite hobbies: Cooking delicious and healthy meals, going on adventures (hiking, exploring and traveling), yoga, DIY crafting projects and anything that has to do with fashion.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? That I don't snooze through my alarm clock on Monday mornings for my big girl job.

What scares you most about traveling? Not having enough time to see everything.

What excites you most about traveling? Seeing and experiencing a different part of the world and really immersing myself into the culture.

How many serious relationships have you been in? Two serious relationships, one for five years and one for three years.

 

 What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? Unmotivated, emotionally inept, selfish, untrustworthy and cheap.

 

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? Loving, genuine and optimistic.

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Immaturity, unwelcoming to my friends and narcissistic.

Who is your celebrity crush? Channing Tatum, Eric Decker and Justin Timberlake (why have just one?) 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? A mix between Cameron Diaz and Kelly Ripa, because they both seem to not take themselves too seriously and enjoy being silly.

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? I can't pick just one! South Africa to swim with the sharks, Bali for the beautiful beaches and the United Arab Emirates to see the view from the tallest building in the world and ride a camel in the desert!

 

 

 

Name: Jenny Wu

Age: 32

Hometown: Los Angeles

Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Blogger/lawyer

Describe what you do: As a blogger, I create content via my blog and other media platforms and work with fashion and beauty companies on digital collaboration and campaigns. As a lawyer, I’m creative, resourceful, observant, analytical and take calculated risks.

Three words to describe you: Feisty, bubbly and adventurous.

Favorite hobbies: Photography, attending music festivals and hiking.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Coming to terms with who I am and what I want in life while letting go of my fear of being alone.

What scares you most about traveling? The one thing that scares me about traveling is not knowing if the next bathroom will just be a hole in the ground.

What excites you most about traveling? Getting lost and finding my way back.

How many serious relationships have you been in? Only one! I dated my high school sweetheart for 10 years before getting married. We recently got a divorce.

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? Selfishness, laziness, settling for the status quo and aversion to desserts.

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? Excellent banter skills, quick wit and a striking resemblance to Leonardo DiCaprio.

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? The losing trifecta is someone who doesn't have anything interesting to say, but can't stop talking about himself, and is devoid of any unique perspective.

Who is your celebrity crush? Leonardo DiCaprio.

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Norma Jean Baker.

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Turks and Caicos, because I want to catch lobsters with my bare hands.

 

 

 

SINGLE MALES

 

Name: Blair Townsend

Age: 31

Hometown: Amelia Island, Fla.

Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Physician

Describe what you do: I am taking a few years away from surgery residency to serve as an active duty doctor in the Navy. I provide medical care to Sailors in the Dive and Undersea communities.

Three words to describe you: Versatile, brave and inventive.

Favorite hobbies: Ironman competitions, sailing, scuba diving and golf.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Being a good son to my parents and a good brother to my sisters.

 

What scares you most about traveling? Not ever wanting to return to real life.

 

What excites you most about traveling? Knowing that I will return a better man.

 

How many serious relationships have you been in? Two.

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? Lack of curiosity in the world, complacency and dishonesty.

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? Razor-sharp wit, bold confidence and a contagious smile.

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Excessive swearing, no swearing and excessive make-up.

Who is your celebrity crush? Lionel Messi’s significant other, Antonella Roccuzzo.

What famous person reminds you of yourself? If Ryan Gosling had a miracle baby with Brad Pitt, then that child was tutored by Stephen Hawking, mentored by the late Maya Angelou, and trained by Bruce Jenner in his prime... I would be that person.

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Thailand or any country in Southeast Asia. I am obsessed with the food in the region, think the terrain is beautiful, and want to be thrown into the hustle and bustle of an overcrowded city while searching for Phil.

 

 

Name: Jeffrey Weldon
Age: 26
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Account Executive/Sales

Describe what you do: I work with C-level executives and sell a wide array of services/products that meet their companies’ needs.

Three words to describe you: Outgoing, charismatic and intelligent.

Favorite hobbies: Fitness, professional networking, spending time with family/friends and anything outdoors.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Launching a startup company with colleagues – Internet marketing/consulting firm.

What scares you most about traveling? Being on one of those missing flights… this wouldn’t normally be a concern until the recent occurrences.

What excites you most about traveling? The opportunity to learn about new cultures and interact with people from all walks of life.

How many serious relationships have you been in? I’ve been in three serious relationships.First: high school – 3.5 years.  Second: college – 1 year. And my third in college – 4 years.

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? Dishonesty, communication issues and cheating.

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? Great sense of humor, a woman who has passion/drive for success and a great looking face.

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Pessimist, lazy, poor sense of style and bad hygiene.

Who is your celebrity crush? Candice Swanepoel, Carrie Underwood and Adriana Lima.

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Probably Bradley Cooper, although I’ve gotten that I look like Tim Tebow a few times.

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Budapest, Hungary. My grandmother was born in Hungary and I would love to learn about my heritage a little more.

 

 

 

Name: Bergen Olson

Age: 23

Hometown: Sunnyvale, Calif.

Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Human Resources Project Manager

Describe what you do: I work for a tech start up in the Silicon Valley, leading the implementation of our company's Human Resources Information System.

Three words to describe you: Energetic, driven and empathetic.

Favorite hobbies: Watching and playing sports, especially volleyball. I love to cook and bake – my favorites include chocolate chip cookies, meatballs, pasta and mashed potatoes!   So naturally, I love eating all of my favorites! I also love to travel, even though I haven't done much of it!

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Not to sound cliché, but coming out and being proud of who I truly am to my friends and family, especially in a conservative Minnesota county, was one of my proudest accomplishments.  I’m also really proud of where I am at with my career at only age 23.

What scares you most about traveling? I think what scares me most about traveling is the language barrier, as well as getting lost and not knowing where I am is a little unsettling.

What excites you most about traveling? I can't wait to see different cultures and experience the different ways that people live all over the world!  To me that will be truly unforgettable, as it will open my eyes to things I haven't experienced before!

How many serious relationships have you been in? It really depends how you consider "serious." I have been in five relationships, but none have gone longer than a year.  Hopefully that will change soon!

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? I can't date anyone that smokes, does drugs, has poor personal hygiene or has a tendency to cheat and lie.

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? A good personality, has a good sense of humor and someone who makes me feel special and loved.  I love nothing more than for my partner to make me laugh and smile each and every day!

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Smoking/bad breath, poor personal hygiene and bad kisser.

Who is your celebrity crush? Can't just pick one, so... Channing Tatum, Tom Daley and Zac Efron. I may be gay, but Jennifer Aniston is on the list too!

What famous person reminds you of yourself? A mix between the following: Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah and Melissa McCarthy!  Just wait till you meet me and the answer will explain itself!

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? This is such a hard question, but one that tops the list would be Bergen, Norway!  Anywhere in Europe or Australia too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Tyler Adams
Age: 26
Hometown: Santa Monica, Calif.
Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Co-Founder of HORSE

Describe what you do: I am part of a team that develops mobile apps focused on turning social interactions into fun and competitive games. We just released the beta version of our first game, HORSE!

Three words to describe you: Enthusiastic, adventurous and a dreamer.

Favorite hobbies:  Fishing, surfing, traveling, reading and cooking.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? This year I won Startup Weekend LA and decided it was time to quit my job and venture out on my own. Trying to start my own business has been incredibly challenging yet rewarding.

What scares you most about traveling? Getting sick! Experiencing new places and cultures through local cuisine can sometimes come with a bit of risk.

What excites you most about traveling? Unexpected adventure. I don’t like to have too many plans when I travel.  Get a plane ticket and a place to stay; the rest will work itself out!

How many serious relationships have you been in? Two.   

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? If a girl has a negative/pessimistic attitude it is an automatic deal-breaker.Life is too short – enjoy it!

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? I’m looking for a girl that approaches life with a positive attitude. She must be up for any adventure and confident and comfortable in her skin.

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Chewing ice, talking during movies and being rude to strangers.

Who is your celebrity crush? Taylor Swift – sure she is pretty and talented but her attention to detail and approach to business is just down right sexy!

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself? Rob Dyrdek – he’s always coming up with crazy ideas and he’s not afraid to try anything!

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Costa Rica – It has an incredible landscape and endless outdoor adventures!

 

Name: Kurt Jordan Belcher
Age: 24
Hometown: Butler, Ky.
Relationship Status: Single

 

Current occupation: Pageant consultant

 

Describe what you do: Anything from coaching, directing, judging, hair and managing production! I’ve done it in eight states now from local to state to national level pageantry.

 

Three words to describe you: Gifted, abrasive (sometimes) and funny.

 

Favorite hobbies: Karaoke, volleyball and pageants.

 

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Honestly, probably coming out as a gay man in high school. I’m from a very small town.

 

What scares you most about traveling? Flying!

 

What excites you most about traveling? Being somewhere where you have never been before is very exciting. There is a lot of beauty and charm in the world and it's a basic human desire to explore it. Plus, Once your trip is over you get to go back to good ol' home sweet home.

 

How many serious relationships have you been in? I have actually never been in a relationship. While I am picky, I have not had the best of luck.

 

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? Controlling and lazy! I want somebody that’s loving and a hard worker.

 

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? Family oriented, funny and stability.

 

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Personal hygiene – stay clean! Being lazy and not motivated. If they care about me, they better show it! Dedication!!

 

Who is your celebrity crush? Bradley Cooper – yes please!

 

What famous person reminds you of yourself?Carol Channing                  

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Rome – "The Eternal City." Not only is it beautiful and has a romantic atmosphere but it's the Capital of Italy and I love Italian food.

 

 

 

 

Name: Jelani Roy
Age: 32
Hometown: New York, NY
Relationship Status: Single

Current occupation: Lawyer

Describe what you do: I currently have an equity interest in an internet startup where I negotiate deals with Fortune 500 companies. I’m also a sports agent.

Three words to describe you: Loyal, intelligent and fun.

Favorite hobbies: Playing/watching sports, cooking and bar hopping.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Passing the New York bar exam the first time I took it.

What scares you most about traveling? Nothing

 

What excites you most about traveling? Seeing new places and interacting with the people from there.

 

How many serious relationships have you been in? Three serious relationships.

What are your deal-breakers in a relationship? They have to be compassionate.

What are the top three qualities you are looking for in a mate? Pretty, laid back and fun.

What are three turn-offs or pet peeves in a mate? Smokers (but learn to tolerate it), being mean and high maintenance.

Who is your celebrity crush? Emilia Clarke (Khaleesi from “Game of Thrones”).

What famous person reminds you of yourself? I get Taye Diggs a lot.

 

What country and place would you most like to visit and why? Antarctica, because it one of the few remaining mostly untouched places on earth.