6 Episodes · Premiered August 14, 2024 · Ended September 18, 2024
The four new famous faces embarking on an epic 12,500 km race of a lifetime are: broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son, Freddy; actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin, Mary Ellen; broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband, Jeremy and Radio 2 host Scott Mills and his husband (then fiancé), Sam.Their journey begins in Belém, Northern Brazil - the gateway to the Amazon - and will pass through five checkpoints across the length of South America, to reach the finish line in the Andes, Frutillar in Southern Chile.Our familiar faces will say goodbye to lavish transport, smartphones and bank cards and instead must rely on their skills, cunning and ingenuity as well as the kindness of strangers.Once again, joining the celebrities will be their nearest and dearest, providing a unique insight into people we thought we knew, through the eyes of those who know them best.
Four new famous faces embark on an adventure of a lifetime, a journey that will be harder than ever yet equally rewarding. They'll be leaving behind their luxurious lifestyles for an epic 12,500km race from the Amazon rainforest all the way to the Andes at ground level.They say goodbye to lavish transport, smartphones and bank cards armed with just a map and a limited budget to help them reach the finish line. Tested to the extremes, they'll need to rely on their ingenuity as well as the kindness of strangers. Once again, joining the celebrities will be their nearest and dearest, providing a unique insight into people we thought we knew through the eyes of those who know them best.Competing this series are broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband, Jeremy, Ted Lasso star Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen, Radio 2 host Scott Mills and his fiancé, Sam, and broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy.
The race to Frutillar in southern Chile is underway. The four teams must leave the beach town of Canoa Quebrada and race through the north east region of Brazil to their second checkpoint, Lençóis, the gateway to the sprawling Chapada Diamantina National Park.
The teams race from the charming, cobblestoned town of Lençóis, Bahia, to the gigantic metropolis of São Paulo, via Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Seguro and Brasília.
The teams reach the halfway mark, and after 16 days traversing the length of Brazil, it's time to cross the border and enter the heart of South America and three new countries.
Four celebs, 24 countries, zero VIP treatment. With no phones or flights allowed, famous faces and family pairs must get from the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes - by any means necessary.
The race reaches its climax as one lucky team crosses the finish line in first place to claim their title as champions of Celebrity Race Across the World. The teams face their biggest challenge yet, racing a budget-crippling 2,750km across the mighty Andes into Chile. With just 39 minutes separating the four teams, it is all to play for.After 30 days and 12,500km, which team will be the first to sign the all-important book and be crowned winners?
