The BBC announced the return of Celebrity Race Across the World and now the start date has been revealed.
Fans of the show have seen ordinary people meet checkpoints around the world without using luxuries like their mobile phones and credit cards and celebrities have also put themselves up for the challenge.
Previous celebrity contestants include McFly drummer Harry Judd, radio presenter Scott Mills, model and actress Kelly Brook and more.
Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 lineup
Swapping luxury for backpacks and comfort for the unknown in the new series are four celebrities and their race partners.
These are:
- Broadcaster and writer Anita Rani and her dad Bal
- Actor Dylan Llewellyn and his mum, Jackie
- Partners, presenter and DJ Tyler West and actor and singer, Molly Rainford
- Broadcaster Roman Kemp and his sister, singer-songwriter Harleymoon
Where will the celebrities travel?
The BBC said: “This series takes the race through one of the most diverse and visually stunning routes yet, spanning the undiscovered Caribbean and Pacific coast of Central America.
“The journey begins on the idyllic Caribbean island of Isla Mujeres, just off the easternmost point of Mexico and challenges teams to race 5,900km to reach the finish line in the remote and breathtaking Península de La Guajira in Colombia – the gateway to South America.”
How to watch Celebrity Race Across the World 2025
The BBC has now revealed when viewers can expect the new series of Celebrity Race Across the World to start.
On Thursday, November 6, the new series will start at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Reacting to the announcement on Instagram, fans of the show shared their excitement.
One said: "So excited - the best show!! 🏁🌎"
Another commented: "SO excited!!!"
This person said: "My favourite show!!!"
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Who has won Celebrity Race Across the World?
In the previous two series, the winners were broadcaster Alex Beresford and his dad Noel (series one) and Scott Mills won series two with his husband (then fiancé) Sam.
You can catch up with all series via BBC iPlayer.
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