When The Amazing Race Season 16 aired on CBS in early 2010, viewers watched eleven teams sprint across 40,000 miles of global terrain. Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious outpaced the competition to claim the grand prize, but the rest of the cast left lasting impressions with dramatic eliminations, showmances, and fierce rivalries. Years later, the contestants have traded pit stops for corporate boardrooms, family life, and alternative media careers.
Tracking down the cast reveals a fascinating mix of career pivots, reality television returns, and quiet exits from the spotlight. While some fan favorites continued competing in franchise spin-offs, others stepped away from public life entirely. Here is a detailed look at what the memorable personalities of season sixteen are doing today.
The Winners: Dan and Jordan Pious
Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious made history as the first all-brother team and the first Jewish team to win the entire competition. During the season, Dan worked as a financial advisor and Jordan as a strategic consultant.
Post-show, both brothers transitioned into high-powered corporate roles. Dan leaned into business operations and physical fitness, eventually taking on leadership roles including operations management at Reebok CrossFit. Jordan climbed the retail and corporate ladder, serving as a vice president of performance and growth for major retail groups in New York. Both brothers married, settled down, and started families, stepping away from competitive reality television to focus on their professional trajectories.
The Fan Favorites and Franchise Returnees
Season sixteen featured several contestants who carried their television momentum into other popular series or subsequent franchise iterations.
Jet and Cord McCoy
The cowboy brothers captured hearts with their polite demeanor, rodeo skills, and second-place finish. Instead of riding off into the sunset permanently, Jet and Cord returned to the franchise twice—competing on The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business and All-Stars. Outside of television, Cord continued his professional bull riding career, and both brothers returned to ranching and agricultural life in Oklahoma.
Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd
Already well-known from their time on Big Brother, Jeff and Jordan brought massive built-in fanbases to the race. Their relationship weathered the global stress test despite an early elimination.
After the season, Jeff proposed to Jordan inside the Big Brother house. The couple married, welcomed two sons, and became staples of reality television culture. Jeff transitioned into digital hosting, working on programs like Daily Blast Live, while the couple launched joint podcasting ventures and active digital channels documenting their family life.
The Modeling Duo: Brent Horne and Caite Upton
Brent Horne and Caite Upton finished in third place amidst intense team friction and high-stress moments. Caite, who entered the race shortly after her high-profile pageantry days, faced significant public scrutiny during and immediately after the broadcast.
The long-distance strain proved too heavy for the modeling pair, and they parted ways shortly after filming wrapped. Caite later married, navigated a subsequent divorce, and found lasting happiness with her new family and two sons while pursuing modeling and hosting projects. Brent relocated to South Carolina, married, started a family, and built a successful career in real estate.
Detectives, Athletes, and Attorneys
The middle and early boots of season sixteen included professionals from law enforcement, law, and sports coaching who brought unique dynamics to the race.
- Louis Stravato and Michael Naylor: The undercover narcotics detectives from Rhode Island were eliminated just before the finale. Louie later retired from law enforcement to establish a security consulting business and coach boxing, while Michael advanced to a police captain role.
- Steve and Allie Smith: This father-daughter duo combined athletic pedigree with tactical strategy. Steve, a former professional baseball coach who won a World Series, retired from professional coaching in 2014. Allie married, started a family, and welcomed twin daughters.
- Monique Pryor and Shawne Morgan: The attorneys and mothers exited early following a tense footrace in Argentina. Both women returned to their respective legal practices, continuing their successful careers away from television screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won The Amazing Race Season 16?
Brothers Dan and Jordan Pious won the sixteenth season, defeating cowboy brothers Jet and Cord McCoy in the final leg.
Did any contestants from Season 16 get married?
While dating couples like Brent and Caite split up, crossover stars Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd married after meeting on Big Brother and competing together on the race. Several other cast members, including Dan Pious, Brent Horne, and Allie Smith, married partners outside the reality TV sphere.
Did any Season 16 teams return for All-Stars?
Yes. Jet and Cord McCoy returned for two subsequent seasons: The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business and All-Stars.
What was the prize money for Season 16?
The winning team, Dan and Jordan, received the standard franchise grand prize of one million dollars.
