Celebrity Race Across the World Returns with New Series

The third series of Celebrity Race Across the World is set to hit BBC One and iPlayer on Thursday, November 6, at 8pm, with a diverse group of celebrities embarking on a 5,900km journey through Central America. The contestants will be competing for a £20,000 prize and will have to rely on their wits and physical endurance to overcome challenges and reach the finish line.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new series of Celebrity Race Across the World will feature four celebrity contestants, including broadcaster and writer Anita Rani, actor Dylan Llewellyn, presenter and DJ Tyler West, and broadcaster Roman Kemp.
  • The route will span the Caribbean and Pacific coast of Central America, starting on the island of Isla Mujeres and finishing in the remote and breathtaking Península de La Guajira in Colombia.
  • The contestants will have to navigate 5,900km of challenging terrain without the use of luxury items such as mobile phones and credit cards.
  • The show's previous winners include broadcaster Alex Beresford and his dad Noel (series one), and Scott Mills, who won series two with his husband Sam.
  • The show will be available to watch on BBC One and iPlayer starting from November 6.

Statistics:

  • 5,900km: the distance the contestants will have to cover in the new series.
  • 4: the number of celebrity contestants participating in the new series.
  • 2: the number of previous series of Celebrity Race Across the World.
  • £20,000: the prize money up for grabs in the new series.

Sources:

  • The BBC, "Celebrity Race Across the World returns for its third series"
  • The BBC, "Who won BBC's Race Across the World 2025 and claimed the £20,000 prize?"
  • The BBC, "Celebrity Race Across the World reveals full line-up for its third series"
  • The BBC, "Dame Mary Berry confirms next career move as 'exciting' BBC project"
  • The BBC, "Who has won Celebrity Race Across the World?"