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Celebrity Race Across The World Returns for Second Series

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The eagerly anticipated second series of Celebrity Race Across The World is set to premiere on BBC One on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The show, which involves teams racing thousands of miles without air travel or modern conveniences, brings together a new lineup of celebrity contestants, including presenter Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy, broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy, and Radio 2 host Scott Mills and his fiancé Sam, among others. The contestants will embark on an epic journey from the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes, facing challenges and navigating through five checkpoints across South America.

Key Takeaways:

  • The second series of Celebrity Race Across The World consists of six episodes, each one hour long, and will be broadcast at 9pm on Wednesday nights on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
  • The contestants will have to navigate through the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes, covering a distance of 12,500 km, with a limited budget and only a map to guide them.
  • Presenter Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy are part of the lineup, with Jeff stating that he wanted to take part in the show to share the experience with his son and make memories with him.
  • Broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy are also participating, saying that they were looking for a new adventure to go on together and loved the idea of traveling without knowing where they're going.
  • Actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen are also part of the lineup, with Kola expressing that he wanted to experience a different side of life and test his family's dynamics.
  • Radio 2 host Scott Mills and his fiancé Sam are participating, with Scott saying that he wanted to do the show to test their relationship and see if they can overcome challenges together.

Statistics:

  • Distance covered by the contestants: 12,500 km
  • Location of the start and finish points: Belem, Northern Brazil, and Frutillar, Southern Chile
  • Number of checkpoints: 5
  • Number of episodes: 6
  • Broadcast time: 9pm on Wednesday nights on BBC One and BBC iPlayer

Sources:

  • The Mirror.

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