Princess and Junior Andre race to prove they aren't just Katie Price's kids in new BBC…
The BBC's BAFTA-winning series returns to Southeast Asia and Australia with no cash prize and a strict £26 daily budget.
Celebrity Race Across The World is back on BBC One, sending famous pairs on a grueling 7,500km trek from Malaysia to Australia without a penny of prize money. According to Metro [1], the new series launches on October 28 with a cast determined to trade life of luxury for local transport and the kindness of strangers.
The route begins in Kuching, Sarawak, known locally as Cat City, and ends in Melbourne. It marks the first time the show has reached Australia, a move that BBC Factual Entertainment’s Jasmyn McGuile says was heavily requested by audiences [1]. The journey involves crossing jungles, the Indian Ocean, and the Australian outback.
Among the competitors is Eurovision singer Sam Ryder, who is racing with his tour manager and best friend of 13 years, Kaz. Ryder told the BBC he believes their experience sleeping rough on tour will give them an edge [1]. Meanwhile, Jeff Stelling, the veteran sports broadcaster, is pairing up with his son Matt. Stelling noted that with fewer work demands, the timing was perfect for the adventure.
Princess and Junior Andre, children of media personality Katie Price and singer Peter Andre, are also entering the race. The siblings stated they are keen to step out of their parents' shadows and prove they have their own identities and careers [1]. Junior expressed confidence in their chances, stating, "We're going to win".
Singer Ella Eyre, known for her number-one hit Waiting All Night, is racing with her childhood friend of 20 years, Nana. The pair described the trip as the gap year they never got to take in their youth [1].
The challenge is formidable. Contestants have a budget of approximately £26 per day to navigate thousands of miles [1]. Studio Lambert Chief Creative Officer Tim Harcourt described the journey as laying bare two extremes of today’s world, promising unfiltered and honest reactions from the stars.
The 2025 series saw racers travel from Mexico to Colombia, but this year’s Southeast Asian and Australian route offers a new set of logistical nightmares. With no cash prize, the only reward is eternal glory and the satisfaction of surviving the elements on a shoestring budget.
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This article is based on reporting by the outlets below.
- Metro: Who’s in Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 and what’s the route?
Also reported by: The Independent
