CBC today announced the 20 Players who will compete on the second season of CANADA’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE (7×60), the original reality competition format that transforms Canada into a giant obstacle course. Hosted by Canadian broadcaster Brandon Gonez, season two features 20 fierce competitors divided into five teams of four taking on spectacular challenges that put their physical and mental skills to the test. Plenty of unpredictable twists and turns stun the Players and will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Produced by Insight Productions and The Gurin Company, CANADA’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE debuts Sunday, April 28 beginning at 9 a.m. ET on the free CBC Gem streaming service, and at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC TV.
“The new season of Canada’s Ultimate Challenge features a diverse cast of players. They each bring their own unique energy, skills, and background to their teams; creating exciting and entertaining team dynamics,” said Jennifer Dettman, Executive Director, Unscripted Content, CBC. “Viewers will be drawn in by the raw emotions, high-pressure strategizing, and heart-pounding challenges, set against the backdrop of our breathtaking landscapes.”
“We scoured the country to find the toughest, most competitive, and compelling cast for season two,” said Erin Brock, EP and Senior Vice President, Insight Productions. “We believe audiences will relate to the players’ intense drive to succeed no matter the obstacles, and with the new player-led format – there are no longer coaches – they have the opportunity to more closely follow the dramatic journeys of the authentic and truly extraordinary Canadians featured on the show.”
Beginning in St. John’s, NL and stopping in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC, Ottawa, ON, Hamilton, ON, Canmore, AB, Revelstoke, BC and Vancouver Island each episode takes place at an awe-inspiring location that showcases the beauty and grandeur of Canada. Host Brandon Gonez guides viewers through the competition, drama, and eliminations as the Players sweat it out across the country. The winning team will receive a trip to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 to cheer on Team Canada. Watch the season two trailer here.
Meet the 20 competitors who have stepped up for CANADA’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE:
Team Blue
- Angel Anderson (she/her), 42, a scaffolder and former competitive boxer from Winnipeg, MB
- Daniel Ginnane (he/him), 27, a stunt performer and former MMA fighter from Vancouver, BC
- Harvin Sangha (he/him), 27, a correctional officer and professional Kabaddi player from Brampton, ON
- Whitney Beers (she/her), 29, a personal trainer, nutritionist and entrepreneur from Saint John, NB
Team Green
- Darko Boskovic (he/him), 38, a fitness model and coach from Calgary, AB
- Ninko Pangilinan (he/him), 36, a writer, blogger and personal trainer from Innisfil, ON
- Sandra Wendland (she/her), 41, a real estate agent and fitness trainer from Toronto, ON
- Shasily Matowe (she/her), 31, a fitness trainer and dancer from Edmonton, AB
Team Orange
- Dominic Kehoe (he/him), 43, a pipeliner from Valleyview, AB
- Jacqueline Le (she/her), 31, a wellness coach from Vancouver, BC
- Jenny Laviolette (she/her), 29, a communications advisor and cheerleading coach from Ottawa, ON
- Sandrick Cadet (he/him), 30, a fitness trainer, model and construction worker from Laval, QC
Team Red
- Adam Pike (he/him), 31, a digital creator and former Big Brother Canada Houseguest from St. John’s, NL
- Ayoleka “Leka” Sodade (she/her), 25, a sales executive and former college basketball player from Windsor, ON
- Brandon Rodwell (he/him), 35, a construction worker and amateur motocross rider from Woodstock, ON
- Courtney Copoc-Hopkins (she/her), 32, a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Education Counsellor and former competitive gymnast from Vancouver, B.C.
Team Yellow
- Chassidy Sule (she/her), 23, an office administrator and competitive bodybuilder from Dartmouth, NS
- Paul Kobilke (he/him), 29, a transit worker from Vancouver, BC
- Quinton Maclean (he/him), 29, a Twitch streamer from Oakville, ON
- Shannon Torgerson (she/her), 37, a sheep farmer from Warburg, AB
Season one of CANADA’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE has been nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards including Best Reality/Competition Series.