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Celebrity Race Across the World Returns with New Season, New Stars

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The popular BBC reality series Celebrity Race Across the World is back for a new season, featuring four new famous faces, including BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills and broadcaster Jeff Brazier, who will embark on an epic journey across South America. The celebrities will ditch their luxurious lifestyles and rely on their skills, cunning, and the kindness of strangers to reach the finish line in the Andes. The series will begin on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on August 14.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new season of Celebrity Race Across the World will feature four new famous faces: Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy, Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen, Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy, and Scott Mills and his husband Sam.
  • The four teams will start their journey in Belém, Northern Brazil, and will pass through five checkpoints across the length of South America before reaching the finish line in the Andes, Frutillar in Southern Chile.
  • The series will begin on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on August 14 at 9pm, marking the return of the popular reality series after a successful run in the previous seasons.
  • The celebrities will be without their smartphones, bank cards, and other modern conveniences, relying on their skills, cunning, and the kindness of strangers to navigate the challenges of the journey.
  • The series will be produced by Studio Lambert, a leading UK production company, under the creative direction of Tim Harcourt, Chief Creative Officer.
  • The new series promises to be an exciting and thrilling ride, with the celebrities facing their absolute limits in the beautiful but unforgiving South American landscape.

Statistics:

  • 4 new famous faces will participate in the new season of Celebrity Race Across the World.
  • 5 checkpoints will be located across the length of South America, pushing the celebrities to their limits throughout the journey.
  • 2 locations will be used in the series, starting in Belém, Northern Brazil, and finishing in the Andes, Frutillar in Southern Chile.
  • 1 new team will be formed each week, consisting of two celebrities accompanied by a loved one.
  • 1 episode will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on August 14 at 9pm.

Sources:

  • "Celebrity Race Across the World is back! It all kicks off on the 14th August Read more" [Tweet] posted by @RATW_official (July 31, 2024)
  • Byline: Patrick Glover, original article from BBC News or Studio Lambert website.

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