Broadway's Ron Kellum Slated for CBS' 'The Amazing Race'

Broadway actor Ron Kellum has been cast in the hit CBS reality show 'The Amazing Race' where he will dash around the globe with his best friend, Tony Stovall. The 17th season of 'The Amazing Race' will premiere on Sunday, September 26.

Ron Kellum has appeared in the Broadway productions of 'Chicago' and 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. In addition to his work as a director and choreographer, Kellum has also penned 'The Gypsy's Survival Guide to Show-Business'.

Since its debut in 2001, 'The Amazing Race' has earned eight Emmy awards. The premise of the show sees 11 teams racing around the world, completing challanges in the hopes of reaching the final pit stop and the $1 million prize. The series is hosted by Phil Keoghan.

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