Who won 'The Amazing Race'? Here's this season's winning duo

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer
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In a stunning conclusion Wednesday night, one team on "The Amazing Race" season 36 won the coveted $1 million prize.

The final three teams included former NFL wide receiver Rod Gardner and his wife, Leticia; New York couple Ricky Rotandi, a 34-year-old preschool teacher, and Cesar Aldrete, a 34-year-old chef and food stylist; and United States Air Force pilots and best friends Juan Villa of Spokane, Washington, and Shane Bilek of Marine City, Michigan.

Here's who won season 36.

⚠️Warning: Spoilers ahead ... obviously ⚠️

Who won 'The Amazing Race' Season 36?

New York couple Ricky Rotandi, a 34-year-old preschool teacher, and Cesar Aldrete, a 34-year-old chef and food stylist, won season 36 of "The Amazing Race."
New York couple Ricky Rotandi, a 34-year-old preschool teacher, and Cesar Aldrete, a 34-year-old chef and food stylist, won season 36 of "The Amazing Race."

Rotandi and Aldrete were crowned the winners of "The Amazing Race" season 36, winning seven of the 11 legs. They also had three second-place finishes.

According to the Milwuakee Journal Sentinel, Rotandi and Aldrete completed tasks with ease, were comfortable in their environment regardless of the country and ended the season with the final knockout punch in Philadelphia.

Will there be a season 37 of 'The Amazing Race'?

IMDB reports CBS has officially renewed "The Amazing Race" for a 37th season. No premiere date has been announced, but casting for the upcoming season began in December 2023.

Here's a look at the 13 teams that competed in "The Amazing Race" season 36.
Here's a look at the 13 teams that competed in "The Amazing Race" season 36.

'The Amazing Race' season 36 contestants

Here's a look at the 13 teams that competed in season 36:

  • Chris Foster and Mary Cardona-Foster.

  • Derek and Shelisa Williams.

  • Juan Villa and Shane Bilek (second place).

  • Kishori Turner and Karishma Cordero.

  • Michelle and Sean Clark.

  • Yvonne Chavez and Melissa Main.

  • Danny and Angie Butler.

  • Amber Craven and Vinny Cagungun.

  • Anthony and Bailey Smith.

  • Maya and Rohan Mody.

  • Sunny Pulver and Elizabeth "Bizzy" Smith.

  • Rod and Leticia Gardner (third place).

  • Ricky Rotandi and Cesar Aldrete (first place).

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