Following the conclusion of season 37 of The Amazing Race, Alyssa and Josiah Borden shared exciting news with their fans. On May 15, 2025, Alyssa announced her pregnancy via her official Instagram account (@lysskirkborden), revealing her joy through a heartfelt post that included maternity shoot pictures.
“As the season of surprises comes to an end tonight, we have one more… The world is waiting for you, Baby Borden June 2025.”
Originally hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Alyssa and Josiah are both nurse anesthetists who joined the CBS reality show with aspirations of winning the coveted $1 million prize. Unfortunately, after a competitive round in Porto, Portugal, the couple finished the race in fourth place, falling short of the final three teams led by Jonathan and Ana.
Though disappointed about not making it to the finals, Alyssa cherished the adventures they had shared throughout the journey. In her exit interview, she reflected:
“I’m amazed by the hard things we did together and knowing that, like, we’re going forward in life to having kids and just doing these hard things together– we’re gonna get through them because we just did.”
Just a year after the show wrapped, and mere hours after the finale aired, Alyssa shared the joyful news of her pregnancy, with their first child set to arrive in June 2025.
Congrats from Fellow Contestants of The Amazing Race Season 37
The stunning photos shared by Alyssa depict the couple on the beach, clad in white and cream-toned outfits, capturing moments as sunset filtered down around them. Among these cherished images were ultrasound pictures of their baby.
Alyssa’s announcement quickly flooded her social media with warm wishes from fellow contestants. Jack, who emerged as part of the winning team, remarked:
“Best parents ever award no contest!!!”
The official account of The Amazing Race extended their congratulations with a heartfelt message accented by a teary-eyed and heart emoji. Erika, who raced alongside her mother, celebrated the news with enthusiasm, calling it the “freaking cutest”revelation.
The supportive comments continued with Han exclaiming her excitement by saying she was “CRYING SCREAMING THROWING UP,”while Holden expressed his anticipation for the couple’s new journey together. Ana, the third-place finisher in the race, shared her appreciation for the couple’s beautiful maternity photos with the comment:
“OMG! These photos turned out SO BEAUTIFUL! I can’t wait to meet Baby Borden.”
Nick, who competed with his brother Mike in season 37, also joined in the celebratory messages, joyfully anticipating their babies’ future friendship. Notably, Nick recently announced his baby’s due date as November 2025.
Pollyanna Jacobs, the casting director of The Amazing Race, chimed in with her excitement, stating:
“Best news ever! First Nick and now you. How sweet! I knew this was in the cards for you but I didn’t know it was happening now. Can’t wait to see the cutie.”
Bridget, one half of the father-daughter duo from the same season, also shared her happiness, stating the news was “perfect”and that she was “so happy”for the couple. Overall, numerous fans and fellow contestants expressed their enthusiasm and good wishes as the Bordens embark on this new chapter into parenthood.
Available to stream now, you can watch The Amazing Race season 37 on CBS.com.