3 NJ Couples To Compete On 'The Amazing Race': Video

NEW JERSEY — Get your popcorn ready, there are three New Jersey couples competing on the new season of CBS' "The Amazing Race" premiering on Jan. 5, 2022. (See videos below)

The New Jersey couples are among 11 teams of two to be competing on the 33rd season of the reality television show where they will race around the world for a $1 million grand prize.

Akbar and Sheridan Cook are both educators from the Martinsville section of Bridgewater.

Let's get to know the Cooks:

• Age: Akbar - 45; Sheridan - 44
• Married: 17 years
• Children: 3
• Profession: Akbar - Principal at Newark West Side High School; Sheridan - Teacher at Newark Public Schools
• Where met: In college, in Division 1 basketball
• Accomplishment: Started the "Lights On" Program where schools are open between 6 to 11 p.m. in Newark to keep kids off the street and prevent losing lives to gun violence.

"I think winning The Amazing Race would mean more opportunities for our own biological children, the children we serve in Newark," said Sheridan.

Marianela "LuLu" and Marissa "LaLa" Gonzalez are twins and radio hosts from North Bergen.

Let's get to know the Gonzalez twins:

• Age: 37
• Relationship: Twin sisters
• Surprise: When their mom was giving birth she didn't even know she was having twins
• Profession: Radio personalities for iHeartRadio
• Talents: Competitive, have "twin language", can speak Spanish, know how to build.

"I think all of that combined is going to help us be a strong team," said the twins.

Caro Viehweg and Ray Gantt, from Los Angeles and Toms River are also competing. There profile videos have not been shared yet.

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