Overview of Upcoming Series: Celebrity Race Across The World
The new series of Celebrity Race Across The World features several well-known personalities, including:
- Princess and Junior Andre
- Ella Eyre
- Sam Ryder
- Jeff Stelling
These celebrities will participate in a unique challenge where they will:
- Travel without smartphones or luxuries: Contestants will give up modern conveniences to race to their destination as quickly as possible.
- Start in Kuching, Malaysia and aim to reach Melbourne, Australia, taking a route across multiple countries and continents.
The Journey
Contestants will be tasked with crossing five checkpoints, relying exclusively on:
- Local transportation
- Personal ingenuity
- Assistance from strangers
Each team is provided with a physical map and a daily budget of £26 per person to navigate their route.
Format and Production Insights
- Tim Harcourt, chief creative officer of Studio Lambert, shared insights, highlighting the blend of demanding challenges and joyous experiences contestants face.
- The format encourages authentic reactions, promising entertainment for viewers as celebrities grapple with real-world situations.
Previous Seasons
The show first premiered in 2023, with past seasons featuring celebrity duos navigating diverse routes:
- Season 1: Morocco to Norway
- Season 2: Brazil to Chile
- Season 3: Mexico to Colombia
Release Details
The Celebrity Race Across The World series is set to air this autumn, while the main edition of the race will return to BBC One and iPlayer next spring.
