(CBS) The new season of "The Amazing Race" promises some of the fiercest competition yet.

Several of the most popular and controversial racers are back for an all-star "Amazing Race."

On The Early Show Tuesday, co-anchor Julie Chen took a quick look at all 11 teams set to chase each other around the world for a $1 million pot of gold.

Frat brothers Drew Feinberg and Kevin O'Connor have grown up since season one, but their drive for $1 million is stronger than ever. Expect sparks to fly between these two fiery competitors.

"We should have won the first time," O'Connor says. "We have to win this time."

Best friends Ozzy Mendez and Danny Jimenez had a big falling out after their fourth-place finish in season two. But they've since mended their relationship, and are ready for another chance to race around the world.

Season three standouts John Vito Pietanza and Jill Aquilino are no longer romantically involved, but that's not stopping them in their journey for the top prize.

And fresh off a fourth-place finish last season, the beauty queens, Dustin Seltzer and Kandice Pelliter, are looking to charm their way around the globe once again.

Also on hand, from last season, David Conley Jr. and Mary Conley, "Team Kentucky." They're grateful for a second chance at the million dollars, and hope their big hearts and a stroke of good luck will guide them to a first-place finish.

And who can forget Joe Baldassare and Bill Bartek, "Team Guido"? Their ruthless style of play in season one paved the way for many future racers. Now the elder statesmen of the group, they plan to use their travel experience and wit to reach the finish line first.

Cousins Charla Baklayan Faddoul and Mirna Hindoyan, from season five, are out to prove that nothing will get in the way of their quest for $1 million, and they have a few tricks up their sleeve.

Married couple Uchenna and Joyce Agu, who scooped up the $1 million prize in season seven, know the other teams want them out of the race. But they've got other plans!

Says Joyce: "They all want our title and belt as champion, but we're here to keep it."

Fan favorites Teri and Ian Pollack, married parents, are still the oldest couple ever to produce a second-place finish. They're out to prove yet again that age isn't a factor in "The Amazing Race."

Eric Sanchez and Danielle Turner met while racing against each other in season seven. Now dating, they've teamed up for this all-star edition and are confident their physical strength will put them in position to win.

And what would the race be without the king and queen of reality TV, married couple Rob and Amber Mariano? They're ready to take another crack at $1 million, after coming up just short in season seven.

Rob sounds determined: "We're pretty excited to be back again to run 'The Amazing Race' all-stars. This time, we're getting first place. No more second. I'm sick of second place."

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Over all a very interesting cast! Except I have to figure out a way to stomache seeing Mirna and Chmyrna again.

a cleare picture of the cast can be seen here: http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2007-01-15-amazing-race_x.htm

the article states the 28 day race ended on Decmber 19 and went from extreme hot to extreme cold, they went to chile and antarctica!!!

GO ROMBER!!!!!!

Co0L 3luE P1g: OINK OINK...

Antarctica! Way kewl!

The CBS site is up: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/amazing_race11/

Plenty to root for:

Teri & Ian
Kevin & Drew
Uchenna & Joyce
David & Mary
Danny & Oswald

And plenty to root against:

The rest, except I don't really have anything against John Vito and Jill - I just didn't find them that great.

Thanks Tribe!

Don't blame the coutour.

I will be rooting for the same Boo! However, I was a fan of John Vito and Jill...for some reason I found myself really rooting for them.

The rest? I hope they all are the first team to go!

LAST EDITED ON 01-17-07 AT 08:36 PM (EST)

Of the all-star teams, the only one I didn't like the first time rounds as Joe & Bill -- Team Guido. Really don't remember Oswald and Danny at all -- yes my memory is going -- and I admit that Mirna's whining could change my mind about the death penalty. Otherwise, I like all the racers and look forward to seeing them run again.

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Im rooting for The BQS and Charla, I could care less about Mirna,
David and Mary as well.

Only thing I am very disappointed in Ucheanny and Joyce returning. It should of been somebody else such as Ryan and Chuck.

Hmmm....

Love Mirna and Charla, their season was the last time I watched this.

But Romber....geez....will have to pass, I think.

It all looks good to me except there's no good reason for David and Mary to be there unless their supposed to be the sacrificial lambs of the first show.

And I'm not sure I can stomach my most hated team of all time exluding the Weavers: Mirna and Shmirna. Hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (can't say it enough) them. Just hate them. Here's hoping that the endless whining and the scary Phil-stalking will not be around very long.

In fact, I'm hoping against hope that they are booted even before David and Mary, who might be terrible racers but seem at least semi-human.

The strongest man in the world is he who stands alone. — Henrik Ibsen
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. - Henry David Thoreau

LAST EDITED ON 01-22-07 AT 04:37 PM (EST)

I was hoping for the Bowling Moms... MIL? city!

The wife wants:
Kevin & Drew
Joe & Bill
Oswald & Danny
Teri & Ian
Charla & Mirna
Uchenna & Joyce
David & Mary

I want:
John Vito & Jill
Uchenna & Joyce
David & Mary

Welcome to these boards, TALR!

It looks like the only way both of you will be happy is if David & Mary or Uchenna & Joyce win, then. That's probably true in this household as well. It'll be an interesting season!

Wayang Kulit puppet show by Tribe.