Sydney Sweeney sets eyes on The Amazing Race starring alongside Mike White

Mike White & Sydney Sweeney talks about joining The Amazing Race together | Image via Instagram/ @sydney_sweeney @survivorcbs
Mike White & Sydney Sweeney talks about joining The Amazing Race together | Image via Instagram/ @sydney_sweeney @survivorcbs

Sydney Sweeney has put herself forward for the opportunity to sign into The Amazing Race in what may be one of the more surprising reality-TV dream team partnerships to surface recently. The actress, who is most renowned for her parts in The White Lotus and Euphoria, stated that she is eager to go on The Amazing Race, but not just as a solitary contestant.

Mike White, the creator of The White Lotus and a previous Amazing Race competitor, is the person she wants to collaborate with. Sweeney stated bluntly in a recent interview that she and White would "be a killer team." White concurred shortly after, referring to her as "the master at getting what she wants" and expressing confidence in their ability to prevail.

Fans of both reality and scripted television have expressed interest in this partnership, raising concerns about how a Hollywood celebrity might adjust to the demanding global competition. The possible combo offers a special blend of strategy and grit because of White's previous expertise from Seasons 14 and 18 of the program and Sweeney's athletic credentials, which include kitesurfing, cliff diving, and kickboxing.


What Sydney Sweeney & Mike White could bring to The Amazing Race

The idea of pairing a reality-TV veteran with a Hollywood actor on The Amazing Race has fans giddy. White adds race expertise and an acute sense of strategy, while Sweeney brings athleticism and fame-driven visibility. Their partnership might alter the show's use of competition dynamics, casting appeal, and star power if it is cast. Let us examine the contributions each makes to this fictitious team and the potential effects on the race.


Sydney Sweeney: Fame, athletics & readiness for the race

Sydney Sweeney provides more than simply name recognition prior to racing across countries. She has a remarkable athletic edge and is well-known for her breakthrough performance in Euphoria and her lead in The White Lotus. According to reports, she likes combat sports, cliff-diving, and kitesurfing. Mike White described her as "the master at getting what she wants" in an interview.

That line positions Sweeney not as a novelty competitor, but as a threat. Her physical willingness complements her public persona and might give her an edge in challenges. Additionally, her high-profile status could affect how she’s perceived by other teams: as an ally, target, or both. If cast on The Amazing Race, she would bring star power but also expectations. Her aim, then, might not simply be to race but to dominate.


Mike White’s experience and new reality formula

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Mike White is no stranger to The Amazing Race; he competed in Seasons 14 and 18 alongside his father, Mel. After earlier eliminations in Thailand and Japan, he’s voiced ambitions to make a comeback, this time with a partner who can push the game forward. In the Entertainment Weekly feature, he confirmed Sweeney’s interest and reiterated his confidence that they could win.

White’s combination of race know-how, narrative awareness, and social insight gives him tools most casual racers lack. If he teams with Sweeney, their strategy might lean into bold alliances, media leverage, and performance under pressure. That said, celebrity pairings on The Amazing Race have had mixed results--raising questions about whether fame helps or hinders. White’s interest suggests they might try to flip the script.


Stay tuned to CBS to watch The Amazing Race.

Edited by Gouri Maheshwari