John Vito Pietanza is a government bond trader who came from Staten Island, New York. Previously, he met Jill and eventually developed a romantic relationship with her. Jill Aquilino is a business consultant with Cap Gemini Ernest and Young who originally came from Staten Island, New York. She currently resides in Manhattan. John and Jill were the "dating team" in the reality television show The Amazing Race season 3. During their inclusion in the show, they felt that their combination of brawns and wits will land them on the grand prize. Unfortunately, they were eliminated on the 10th episode and ranked 5th place in the competition. On The Amazing Race season 11, they are known as the "formerly dating" team.