Everything we know about Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 (original) (raw)

After the latest thrilling series of Race Across the World the BBC is gearing up for another global adventure with a special new edition of Celebrity Race Across the World for 2024.

The show’s last trek saw four pairs embark on a nail-biting journey across East Asia, traversing over 15,000km without the use of smartphones or the internet. Instead, each pair had to rely on their wits and the generosity of strangers to make it across the finish line the fastest and win a £20,000 cash prize.

Shortly after crowning its youngest winners yet (no spoilers here), the BBC wasted no time in teasing a new celebrity edition — but who’s taking part and where are they off to?

Here’s what we know.

When will Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 start?

Celebrity Race Across The World will begin at 9pm on Wednesday, 14 August, airing on BBC One and iPlayer.

There will be six hour long episodes in series two. It is not known if these will air weekly but the last season lasted on screens for around a month.

Is there a trailer for Celebrity Race Across the World 2024?

Yes, the BBC has released a brief trailer for the Celebrity Race Across the World. The clip gives fans a first glimpse at the stars taking part in new season. Watch it below:

Who is in the Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 cast?

Kelly Brook on Celebrity Race Across the World with husband Jeremy Parisi. (BBC)

The full cast for Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 has now been confirmed. In July the BBC began dropping a series of clues that revealed who this year’s celebrities were likely to be.

Four cryptic images were attached to the post, and online sleuths quickly deduced the contestants would be TV presenter Jeff Brazier, radio DJ Scott Mills, former model and TV presenter Kelly Brook, and Ted Lasso star Kola Bokinni. They are bringing along their nearest and dearest for the journey.

The 2023’s edition featured four couples including presenter Alex Beresford and his dad Noel, singer Melanie Blatt and her mother Helene, musician Harry Judd and his mum Emma, and race driver and pundit Billy Monger and his sibling Bonny.

What is the route for Celebrity Race Across the World 2024?

Jeff Brazier and son Freddie are also taking part in the new season. (BBC)

The 2024 celebrity teams will take part in a 12,500 km race of a lifetime beginning in Belém, Northern Brazil, which is the gateway to the Amazon. They must pass through five checkpoints across the length of South America, to reach the finish line in the Andes, Frutillar in Southern Chile.

2023’s Celebrity Race Across The World sent its stars from Marrakech to Tromsø, Norway, via Morocco.

Celebrity Race Across The World begins on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm on Wednesday 14 August.