The Amazing Race 36 Spoilers: Route Information and Contestant Elimination Order
The Amazing Race 36 premiered on Wednesday, March 13th, though the season was filmed in October and November of 2022. Production took place before the events of The Amazing Race 35, but CBS chose to air the seasons out of chronological order. Because the race was filmed many months before broadcast, viewers and fans were able to spot contestants in public locations and on social media while the show was still in production. Those live sightings, along with fans’ careful cross-referencing of timestamps, travel records and local reports, generated a number of leaks and community-compiled spoilers.
Below is a consolidated summary of the countries and major stopover cities reported in fan sightings, followed by the widely circulated elimination order attributed to those sightings. This rundown is assembled from public reports posted by viewers and commenters; it is not sourced from the production team and should be treated as possible rather than officially confirmed information.
Countries Visited
The following list names the countries and the primary cities that were reported as route locations during filming:
Mexico
- Puerto Vallarta — a well-known Pacific coastal resort city famous for beaches and a lively waterfront.
Colombia
- Guatapé — a colorful town known for its large rock monolith and vibrant painted houses.
- Medellín — Colombia’s second-largest city, set in a mountainous valley with a blend of urban life and scenic landscapes.
Chile
- Santiago — the capital and largest city, a hub for culture, history and Andean views.
Argentina
- Córdoba — an inland city known for its colonial architecture and surrounding sierras.
Uruguay
- Montevideo — the capital on the Río de la Plata, known for its coastal promenade and historic districts.
Barbados
- Bridgetown — the island’s capital, recognized for its harbor, colonial architecture and Caribbean culture.
Dominican Republic
- Puerto Plata — a northern coastal city with beaches, colonial landmarks and resort areas.
United States
- Philadelphia — a historic U.S. city famous for its American Revolutionary landmarks and urban neighborhoods.
Elimination Order
The elimination list below reflects the order compiled by fans from sightings and social posts. Some placements are disputed or uncertain in public reports; where ambiguity exists, alternate possibilities have been noted.
13th place: Maya & Rohan (Siblings)
12th place: Anthony & Bailey (Twins) or Chris & Mary (Father & Daughter)
11th place: Anthony & Bailey (Twins) or Chris & Mary (Father & Daughter)
10th place: Michelle & Sean (Married Aerobics Instructors)
9th place: Kishori & Karishma (Cousins)
8th place: Sunny & Mizzy (Firefighter Moms) or Derek & Shelisa (Grandparents)
7th place: Sunny & Mizzy (Firefighter Moms) or Derek & Shelisa (Grandparents)
6th place: Angie & Danny (Mother & Son)
5th place: Yvonne & Melissa (Girlfriends)
4th place: Amber & Vinny (Dating Nurses)
Final 3
The three teams reported to have reached the Final Leg are:
Ricky & César (Dating)
Rod & Leticia (Married)
Juan & Shane (Military Pilots)
According to accounts shared by viewers who followed the final leg in real time, Ricky & César appeared to be consistently ahead of the other two teams, making them the most commonly cited likely winners in early community reports. Rod & Leticia were reported to be close behind and could plausibly have overtaken them at a final task, while Juan & Shane were frequently mentioned as being further back and therefore most often listed as the third-place finishers. These assessments are based on sightings and fan reporting rather than on an official race result.
If you want to verify these reports for yourself, the only definitive way is to watch the broadcast of The Amazing Race 36. The episode premieres on Wednesday night; viewers can follow the episode directly to confirm eliminations and the winner. Fan communities and live recappers will also continue to discuss and analyze the route, tasks and final placements as the season airs.
ETA: The placements for 13th and 12th were updated to reflect additional information provided by a commenter below.