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The Amazing Race Season 9: Where Are They Now? Checking In with the Former Contestants

The CBS reality programme “The Amazing Race,” which is primarily comprised of teams of two, was created by Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster. Each of the participating groups competes to be the first to finish the track while racing against the other teams around the globe utilising various forms of transportation. Since its initial debut in 2001, audiences have been enthralled by the engaging series. The race’s ninth season, which aired in 2005, was one of the most compelling ones, and the globe continued to adore its contestants. We’ve got you covered if you’re wondering where your season’s favourites are now.

Where Are BJ Averell and Tyler MacNiven Now?


close associates Tyler MacNiven and Brian Jeffrey “BJ” Averell were thrilled to win season 9 and undoubtedly became well-known as a result of their outstanding performance. Since then, the former has reportedly worked as a technology reporter for companies like CBS and, reportedly, uses Periscope to live broadcast his stuff at various events like conferences. Over the years, he has also participated in a variety of entertainment endeavours, such as his role as a beer vendor in the televisi on series “Weeds.”

 

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BJ is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and reportedly works for Harvard University as a symbologist. As CEO of Pizzeria Deluna, Co-Founder of Sun Basket, and Deputy Sheriff/Owner of West of Pecos, Tyler is based in San Francisco, California. He is a proud parent and is also in a happy relationship with Kelly Hennigan.

Where Are Eric Sanchez and Jeremy Ryan Now?


Runner-ups After their outstanding on-screen performance, Eric Sanchez and Jeremy Ryan undoubtedly gained the public’s admiration. After he began dating Danielle Turner, who participated in season 9, Eric won over the fans. The couple went on to win season 11 of “The Amazing Race,” also known as “The Amazing Race: All-Stars,” but have since split up, citing distance as the main cause. Despite not appearing in the show, Eric and Jeremy were reportedly considered as prospective season 31 competitors. The reality TV star is happily married to Lauren Stumper Ryan and is a proud father of two children as of the time of this writing. Jeremy is a Creator at Kids ‘R’ Kids Online Learning Academy.

Where Are Ray Whitty and Yolanda Brown-Moore Now?

Yolanda Brown-Moore and Raymond “Ray” Whitty, who appeared on the show as a couple still in the dating stage, became much more after Ray proposed to Yolanda on “The Early Show” after the season finale had aired. Since then, the two have wed and are now proud parents of two kids. Despite the two not appearing to be very active on social media, we are confident that the happy family is doing well.

Where Are Joseph Meadows and Monica Cayce Now?

With their outstanding on-screen performance, Joseph Meadows and Monica Cayce undoubtedly made an impression on a lot of people. The couple from Arkansas wed on July 28, 2007, but they divorced in 2013. After that, on November 1, 2014, Monica wed football player Brett Goode, and on July 8, 2015, the couple welcomed Jackson into the world. They also adore their daughter Blakely, who they also have.

 

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Currently working at Sagely and Edwards as a Licenced Associate Real Estate Broker, Monica Goode resides in Bentonville, Arkansas. She works for Ramona Roberts Realtors as a Multi-Million Dollar Producer and Associate Broker. Joseph, meanwhile, is involved in baseball and music and resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The reality TV star is connected to Union Transfer and R5 Productions as of this writing.

 

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Where Are Fran and Barry Lazarus Now?


Fran and Barry Lazarus, who have been married for more than three decades, participated in the programme to demonstrate their strength to the audience. They are currently based in Denver, Colorado, and appear to be doing well, still enjoying to travel. Barry frequently posts photos of their trips, delighting their admirers with news of the experiences the two are still having today.

Where Are Lake and Michelle Garner Now?


Terry Lake and Michelle Garner, a married couple who were pleased to be the parents of three kids, are up next. After the show’s premiere, the former was very remorseful for his on-screen behaviour and sincerely apologised to his wife of more than thirteen years for the same. The couple currently resides in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where Michelle is particularly involved in aiding various animals. In New Orleans, Louisiana, the two celebrated her birthday in style in October 2022, with Lake showing his wife love and presents.

Where Are Dave Spiker and Lori Willems Now?


The couple Dave Spiker and Lori Willems, who sadly had to leave the show after Italy, will now be discussed. After their time on the show, the two did get married, fulfilling Lori’s wishes, and she later changed her name to Lori Spiker. She appears to be living a fulfilling life right now and enjoys spending time with her loved ones, such as her friends, family, and lovers.

Where Are Danielle Turner and Dani Torchio Now?

 

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Although Danielle Turner and Danielle “Dani” Torchio, sisters, only had a short stint in the competition, that did not stop them from rising to fame on their own. In actuality, the former competed in season 11 of “The Amazing Race,” also known as “The Amazing Race: All-Stars,” alongside Eric Sanchez, whom she had begun dating while competing on the programme. Despite the fact that the couple won the competition, they later said that they had already broken up because of the distance even before the start of season 11, even though they remained friends.


The reality TV actress, now going by Danielle Stout, is happily married to Christopher Stout and the mother of three kids. She is the brains of Jolie Luxury Hair Extensions and is quite pleased of her job in terms of her professional life. Dani, on the other hand, now goes by Heal and resides in Colts Neck, New Jersey. She is thrilled to be the mother of four kids and is happily married.

Where Are Wanda Lopez-Rochford and Desiree Cifre Now?


Participants include the mother-daughter team of Wanda Lopez-Rochford and Desiree Cifre from the ninth season of the CBS programme. Desiree is now happily married and a loving mother of two. She has had considerable success as a writer for various video games and is currently employed at DON’T NOD Montréal to write for an unnamed game. She additionally works for hire as a localization editor, narrative designer, and game writer. Wanda, in contrast, appears to be having the time of her life and genuinely loves her two pets.

Where Are Lisa Hinds and Joni Glaze Now?

A second set of sisters who participated in season 9 were Lisa Hinds and Joni Glaze. Despite being eliminated after Brazil, the viewers adored them because of their upbeat personality. Sadly, after a fight with cancer, the lovely Lisa passed away on August 22, 2017. Regarding writing, Joni appears to be a Credit and Collections Supervisor for John Crane in Chicago, Illinois. She has been employed by the company since November 2017 but only started in her current role in March 2023.

Where Are John Lowe and Scott Braginton-Smith Now?


Even though John Lowe and Scott Braginton-Smith were the first pair eliminated from season 9, they nevertheless left a lasting impression on the audience. The two pals are undoubtedly pleased to have participated in the CBS series but appear to prefer to keep the specifics of their personal lives private. We hope for the best for them in the future and send them our warmest wishes.

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