Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 - Everything you need to know

Four duos are leaving their phones, credit cards and home comforts behind for the journey of a lifetime as Celebrity Race Across the World returns to BBC One and iPlayer.

This series takes them on the ultimate adventure from Borneo across South East Asia, to Melbourne, Australia.

Here's everything you need to know about Celebrity Race Across The World 2026...

When is Celebrity Race Across The World on TV and BBC iPlayer?

Celebrity Race Across The World returns to iPlayer and BBC One on Wednesday 28 October from 8pm.

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Who are the Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 contestants?

The famous faces embarking on this epic 7,500 km journey are:

Ella and Nana

Brit award-winning singer-songwriter Ella Eyre and her childhood friend Nana.

Ella: “We met at school over 20 years ago. We never got to do a gap year."

Nana: "Now it’s our time to have that fun."

Ella: "There really aren’t that many people I could spend [several] weeks solidly with and still be able to laugh my head off."

Nana: "We’re going to make a good team. I fear for our competitors."

Jeff and Matt

Veteran sports broadcaster Jeff Stelling and his son Matt.

Jeff: “Work’s been a massive part of my life. Now I don’t have quite the demands that I used to have, so it’s perfect timing."

Matt: "It’s all aligned. In my time in hostels I have to say, I didn’t see a single backpacker in their seventies."

Jeff: "My experience, your youth - what better combination could you have?"

Princess and Junior

Influencer Princess Andre with her brother, musician Junior Andre.

Princess: "Everything we do, we get compared to our parents. But we actually have our own thing that we do."

Junior: "We’ve kind of got a lot to prove. I’m so excited for this. I cannot wait to do this, we’re going to win."

Sam and Kaz

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Sam Ryder with his best friend and tour manager Kaz.

Sam: “We met in 2013. Two kids touring in vans. We just got on like a house on fire, straight away.”

Kaz: “I’ve just been stuck [with him] for years."

Sam: “I reckon we can smash this. Think about all the places we’ve slept over the years on tour."

Where is the Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 starting point and what is the route?

Setting off from the vibrant city of Kuching, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak in North West Borneo, and the gateway to the island's vast wilderness, these pairs will tackle the most formidable race yet. Traversing prehistoric jungles and the heartlands of Borneo, to reach five check points across three countries and two continents, ultimately aiming for the sunbaked southern tip of Australia and the finish line in Melbourne.

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