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Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 Location, Release Date and Links
BBC reality series have been some of this year’s biggest hits, with The Traitors and Gladiators keeping families glued to the television. Now another popular show is returning for a celebrity edition.
Race Across the World invites a group of couples to race their way across a continent (or a large country) with a limited budget, no phones and no prior knowledge of which part of the world they will start from.
If you want to know when Celebrity Race Across the World UK returns, who the participants are and where it will take place, we’ve got everything you need to know. You can also read everything we know about the celebrity edition of The Traitors.
When will Celebrity Race Across the World UK 2024 air?
You don’t have to wait much longer, because Celebrity Race Across the World returns Wednesday 14 August at 9pm BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Each episode will then be broadcast weekly. However, BBC iPlayer will debut the first two episodes back to back, so you can catch next week’s episodes early.
Celebrity Race Across the World UK 2024 will feature a total of six episodes.
Where will Celebrity Race Across the World UK 2024 take place?
This year we’re heading to South America, with the race starting in Belém, Northern Brazil – the gateway to the Amazon.
Each couple has five checkpoints across the continent before reaching their final destination in the Andes, Frutillar in southern Chile. The journey is approximately 12,500 km long.
Is there a trailer for Celebrity Race Across the World UK 2024?
Yes! You can watch the first trailer below:
Who are the duos for Celebrity Race Across the World UK 2024?
Four celebrities leave with their loved ones for the adventure of a lifetime. You can read their full profiles on the BBC press website.
TV host Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy
Jeff Brazier first gained fame as a contestant on Shipwrecked. He then presented, among other things, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! NOW!, Finders Keepers and This Morning.
Joining him will be his son Freddy, who is looking forward to bonding as a family on this adventure: “Dad has a busy life, he works a lot and there aren’t many moments where the two of us have done things together. us. But when we do that, I’m really lucky, whether it’s going to the cinema, going to the driving range, it’s all good.
Meanwhile, Jeff is trying to make the most of his travels: “I can handle it rough and we hope to do a little bit of that on this adventure – but I can also appreciate some of the luxuries, some of the places we visit. where I have been and experienced has also been a privilege.”
Broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband, Jeremy
Broadcaster, model and actress Kelly Brook is best known for Survival Island, Fishtales, Celebrity Juice and Britain’s Got Talent. Her husband Jeremy Parisi, whom she married in 2022, will join her on the show.
For Kelly, this series is a dream come true: “I think Jeremy and I were looking for a new adventure to go on together and we love to travel. And this just seemed like the dream of going to the airport and not knowing where you’re going.
Meanwhile, Jeremy may find the social side a bit more challenging: “This will be for Kelly because I’m shyer. I think I will talk to strangers because I have no choice and because it is a race and I want to win. But Kelly will be better than me… She’s more charming, so she’ll speak in a better way.”
Actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen
Kola Bokinni rose to fame thanks to the Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso. He also appeared in Black Mirror and Top Boy.
He brings with him his cousin Mary Ellen, who had the honor of being chosen. “Kola called me and said, ‘Hey, Mary, do you want to be part of the show with me?’ I thought, “Oh my God, have you been thinking about me?” I just want to create memories with my cousin, I guess, and have the adventure of a lifetime.”
Mary Ellen is excited to move on to the next location, but Kola keeps his eyes on the prize. “She’ll get lost in everything. She will feel like this is her life now. And it’s like no, we need to move on to another area. Trust me, buddy, you’ll see. Like two days later.”
Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills and his fiancée Sam
Radio DJ Scott Mills was a regular on Radio 1 with Chris Stark for many years, and now presents his own show on Radio 2. He takes on Race Across the World with his husband (then fiancée), Sam.
For Scott, this adventure will be the ultimate challenge before the couple ties the knot: “…if we can get through this, we can actually get through anything. I have no doubt that we will, but that’s part of the reason why I wanted to do it. I actually just want to throw away my phone. I couldn’t do this again.”
The couple are used to standard beach holidays and Sam says they are looking forward to something different. “I’m not worried about the possibility of sleeping on a train or on a bus. I feel like this is the backpacking experience, I probably got that 12 years too late, but at least I got it.”
How to watch Celebrity Race Across the World UK 2024 from abroad
The only problem with Race Across the World returning so soon is that it might clash with a summer vacation you have planned.
If you can’t wait until you get home to see all the action, fear not. You can still access BBC iPlayer live, using a VPN.
VPNs (virtual private networks) allow you to browse the Internet securely and privately by rerouting your IP address. One of the main benefits of using a VPN is that you can connect to servers from all over the world, tricking websites into thinking you are in another country.
We have found NordVPN are the best for unblocking BBC iPlayer thanks to its wide range of servers, affordable prices and simple interface. There are other options you can check out.
If you’re traveling while Celebrity Race Across the World UK 2024 is taking place, you can use this method – provided you have a TV license of course. Find out more in our iPlayer VPN guide.
Here are the steps you need to take:
Sign up for NordVPN
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You can register here. By default, the Complete plan is selected, but if you only need the VPN, click Get Standard. Choose between a two-year, one-year and one-month subscription at the top.
Follow the prompts to create your account and pay.
Install the NordVPN app
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If you’re using a phone or tablet, go to the app store, search for NordVPN and then install it.
If you’re using Windows, log in to your NordVPN account in a web browser, go to the Downloads section and click Download App next to Buy NordVPN for Windows. Run the downloaded file to install it.
Launch NordVPN
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Launch the app and log in with the email address and password you entered when creating an account with NordVPN. On Windows you should see a screen like this, but other apps look very similar.
Use the list of locations (the word icon at the top left) or scroll the map to Great Britain and tap Connect to London. If requested, grant NordVPN permission to set up a VPN connection. You may need to enter your Windows password or, on a mobile device, your passcode.
Wait for the VPN to connect
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You should see a message stating that the VPN is connected. You can see this by the green CONNECTED and a padlock above Great Britain.
Open iPlayer
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Log in with your BBC account (create one if you don’t already have one) and find something to watch. It should work fine as the VPN gives the impression that you are in Great Britain.
