Celebrity Race Across The World 2024 start date, line-up and how many episodes

Celebrity Race Across The World is set to return for a second series. The beloved BBC One show, which launched its star-studded spin-off last year and saw weather presenter Alex Beresford and his father Noel take the crown, is back for another round.

The programme, which challenges teams to race to a finish line thousands of miles away without air travel or modern-day conveniences, is gearing up for its second instalment.

The new 12,500km race will feature famous faces such as presenter Jeff Brazier and his son, Freddy; actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin, Mary Ellen; broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband, Jeremy and Radio 2 host Scott Mills and his husband (then fiance), Sam.

The duos will be tasked with navigating from the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes on a limited budget and only a map for guidance. Here's everything you need to know, according to the Mirror.

When does Celebrity Race Across the World start?

The 2024 series of Celebrity Race Across The World is set to kick off on Wednesday, August 14. Viewers can catch the action on BBC One or BBC iPlayer at 9pm.

The first series will see the celebrities begin their journey in Belem, Northern Brazil. Over the course of the series, they will pass through five checkpoints across South America, aiming to reach the finish line in the Andes, Frutillar in Southern Chile.

Celebrity Race Across the World line-up

Presenter Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy

Jeff, eager to embark on the adventure, shared: "I wanted to take part because firstly, the travel element is an absolute privilege, the last celeb lot went through 24 countries apparently, what's not to love about that experience? " He added, expressing his desire to create lasting memories with his son: "But also to share it with my son and to be able to make those memories. He's not a child anymore, he's a young adult - I feel like at some point he's going to move out and I'll lose him. So, I guess I'm just trying to squeeze every last bit out of him that I can."

Broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband, Jeremy

Broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy were also drawn to the show's unpredictable nature. Kelly explained: "I think Jeremy and I were looking for a new adventure to go on together and we love to travel. And this just seemed like the dream to get to the airport and not know where you're going. That is like a dream, to go to the airport, be given a plane ticket and just go."

Actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin, Mary Ellen

For actor Kola Bokinni, the show presented an opportunity to embark on a personal journey alongside his cousin Mary Ellen. He shared: "It's not so many times that you get to do something like this. Obviously, I've travelled with my job but I've always had to play other characters. But to do something and it's me, and with my family and I'll get to see what we're all about, and test our mustards a little bit. So, that's the reason why I wanted to do it, to just experience a different side of life and the world."

Radio 2 host Scott Mills and his fiancé, Sam

Scott has opened up about taking part in the show with his husband (then fiance) Sam and shared his anticipation for both the challenges and growth their relationship will face. He said: "Before we get married, everyone says the holiday test is you know you could be with somebody if you go on holiday with them. This is like that times a thousand.

"Not that I have any doubts that Sam is the one for me, but there will be times in this, I imagine, when it will get stressful. And I think I'm expecting it, I don't know, but I'm expecting it to be big highs and probably big lows. So, if we can get through this, we can get through anything basically. I have no doubt that we will but that's part of the reason why I wanted to do it. I also really just want to throw my phone away for a bit. I wouldn't be able to get to do this again."

How many episodes are in Celebrity Race Across the World?

Fans will be treated to six thrilling episodes in the second instalment of Celebrity Race Across the World. Each episode, filling a runtime of one hour, will hit television screens at 9 pm each Wednesday night.