Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 trailer released and launch date confirmed

Celebrity Race Across The World is returning to iPlayer and BBC One on Wednesday 28 October from 8pm, with four new celebrity pairings taking on the wildest race yet.

The series trailer and first group image show the pairs starting out from Kuching, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak in North West Borneo, with a final destination of Melbourne, Australia.

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They are Brit award-winning singer-songwriter Ella Eyre and childhood friend Nana; veteran sports broadcaster Jeff Stelling and his son Matt; influencer Princess Andre with her brother, musician Junior Andre; and acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Sam Ryder with his best friend and tour manager Kaz.

Produced by Studio Lambert, the series sees the duos embark on an epic 7,500 km journey and venturing the furthest from the UK yet.

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