The Ultimate Race: Hip-Hop Royalty Takes on The Amazing Race Canada
The journey across the country just got a whole lot more epic. Maestro Fresh Wes, widely celebrated as the godfather of Canadian hip-hop, is trading his microphone for maps as he enters the highly anticipated season of The Amazing Race Canada.
Wes isn’t racing solo; he’s teamed up with fellow Canadian sensation Duane “D.O.” Gibson, a rapper who holds a Guinness World Record for the longest freestyle rap in 2003. Together, these musical titans are forming a formidable duo that will test their wits and endurance as they navigate the challenges of the nation.
Their team has adopted the catchy moniker Canada’s Finest—a title that perfectly reflects their combined star power. Fans are already speculating whether this pairing will become the legendary Former Exclaim! Cover Stars of the racing world.
Beyond the hip-hop heavyweight pairing, the cast of The Amazing Race Canada is packed with remarkable talent. Other notable competitors include Nova Stevens, the stunning Miss Universe Canada 2020, and two granddaughters of former senator Thelma Chalifoux. The group will also be joined by the celebrated couple Eamon & Bec, Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery, who will be guiding the journey as host.
The adventure kicks off in style, with the first episode launching atop BC’s stunning Whistler Mountain. Viewers can catch every thrilling step of this epic road trip on CTV before streaming it later on Crave.
Credit: Exclaim!
