Don't Kid Yourself: Prime Video's 'The GOAT' Season 1 Cast Is the G.O.A.T.!
Season 1 of 'The GOAT' features a cast of iconic reality TV stars, including Jill Zarin, Wendell Adams, Da'Vonne Rogers, and Joe Amabile.
Published May 8 2024, 12:48 p.m. ET
After years of unforgettable reality TV shows, Prime Video is setting out to answer the ultimate question: Which reality star is the Greatest of All Time?
Enter The GOAT, a brand-new reality competition series where 14 reality powerhouses move into GOAT Manor and battle it out for a $200,000 grand prize and the title of "The Greatest Reality Star of All Time."
Bringing together icons from hit reality shows such as The Challenge, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Bachelor, and beyond, The GOAT promises a clash of titans unlike any other. Ahead of this exciting journey, let's take a look at the cast of fan-favorite stars set to battle it out!
Tayshia Adams
Among the cast is Tayshia Adams, best known for The Bachelor franchise. She rose to fame on Season 27 of The Bachelor and appeared on Season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise.
Tayshia then took over leading lady duties on Season 16 of The Bachelorette, where she got engaged to Zac Clark (though the two have since parted ways).
Joe Amabile
Get ready, folks, because another fan-favorite personality from The Bachelor franchise is ready to compete! Joe Amabile, aka "Grocery Store Joe," gained prominence through his appearances on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, the latter being where he met his wife Serena Pitt.
Kristen Doute
Best known as a former cast member on Vanderpump Rules, Michigan native Kristen Doute is here to prove she's the greatest reality star of all time.
Kristen currently stars in the Vanderpump Rules spinoff series, The Valley, and hosts a podcast titled Sex, Love...and What Else Matters.
Justin Johnson (aka Alyssa Edwards)
Justin Johnson, best known by the stage name Alyssa Edwards, is a drag performer who rose to international fame as a contestant on Season 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race. She also showcased her talents on Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
Beyond the iconic drag persona, Justin owns and operates Beyond Belief Dance Company, a dance studio in Texas.
Reza Farahan
Real estate agent Reza Farahan gained fame as a cast member on the Bravo reality series Shahs of Sunset. He has graced the small screen in several other TV shows, including The Traitors US, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and Yours, Mine or Ours.
CJ Franco
Model, comedian, and TV personality CJ Franco rose to prominence in 2021 as the winner of Season 1 of FBoy Island. Though she didn't find love on the show, CJ is keeping her head up and ready herself as one of, if not the greatest reality star of all time.
Wendell Holland
As the sole survivor of Survivor: Ghost Island, it seems Wendell Holland knows a thing or two about winning reality competition shows. With that said, does he have what it takes to pocket the cash and earn the title of the greatest reality star of all time? Only time will tell!
Teck Holmes
Teck Holmes began his reality TV career back in 1999 as part of the cast of The Real World: Hawaii. He then took advantage of his MTV fame and participated in three seasons of The Challenge, reaching the finals on Challenge 2000 and All Stars 2.
Paola Mayfield
One of the original 90 Day Fiancé stars is making their presence known on The GOAT. Yes, we're talking about Paola Mayfield, who exchanged vows with Russ Mayfield in 2013. Now, she's back and ready to go down in history as the greatest reality star of all time.
Da'Vonne Rogers
Mama Day is back in the building, folks! That's right, Da'Vonne Rogers, best known for her time on reality competition shows like Big Brother and The Challenge, is back on the small screen and ready to be crowned the greatest reality TV star of all time.
Joey Sasso
New York native Joey Sasso gained fame by clinching victory in Season 1 of The Circle and captivating audiences in the first season of Netflix's dating show Perfect Match.
Now, he's poised to stir things up at GOAT Manor — can he navigate his way to the finals, or will the looming threat of elimination prove insurmountable?
Jason Smith
Baker-turned-reality star Jason Smith is, without a doubt, the best chef in GOAT Manor. So, if the contestants hope to eat anything remotely decent during the show, they'd be wise to ensure he sticks around!
Jason is best known for winning Season 3 of Holiday Baking Championship and Season 13 of Food Network Star. Not only that, but he also brought his expertise to the judge's table on shows like Best Baker in America, Christmas Cookie Challenge, and Holiday Wars.
Lauren Speed-Hamilton
One-half of the most famous Love Is Blind couple, Lauren-Speed Hamilton, is stepping into the spotlight at GOAT Manor! While it's been quite a while since her last reality TV appearance, Lauren is more than ready to prove she's a force to be reckoned with.
Jill Zarin
And last but certainly not least, Jill Zarin of The Real Housewives of New York City fame is joining The GOAT. From 2008 to 2011, she graced the small screen in the hit Bravo series, all the while publishing the book Secrets of a Jewish Mother with her mother and sister.
With her legendary status in reality TV, we believe Jill has a solid chance of claiming the title of the greatest reality star of all time!
Catch new episodes of The GOAT on Thursdays, only on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee.