The final episode of Celebrity Race Across The World takes place tonight
The epic race comes to a dramatic end!
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Following the success of spin-off series Celebrity Race Across The World last year, BBC bosses confirmed back in November that they've renewed the show for a second series, and now the series is coming to an end, with the four couples taking on the last leg of the race.
With the final episode of Celebrity Race Across The World airing on Wednesday 18th September, take a look at the epic journey so far.
When did it start?
Following the series 4 final of Race Across the World on Wednesday 29th May, a quick tease appeared on the screen, with bosses saying: 'A whole new race is about to begin! đź’Ş #CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld coming soon to BBC One and #iPlayer'. (sic)
Then, on Wednesday 31st July, BBC bosses confirmed the show would begin on Wednesday 14th August at 9pm.
Tim Harcourt, Chief Creative Officer, Studio Lambert said: “After the phenomenally successful run of the first celebrity series, and more recently the fourth series of the regular series - we can’t wait to bring audiences along with us to the huge South American continent and its jaw-dropping scenery, in a race which will push our celebrities and their loved ones to their absolute limits.”
Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events added “We've been delighted by the success of celebrity Race Across the World, and are now incredibly excited to see some new famous faces and their loved ones take on this difficult yet highly rewarding race of a lifetime. We cannot wait to watch their journey unfold.”
Which celebs are taking part?
After weeks of rumours and teases from bosses, on Wednesday 31st July, four celebrities were unveiled for the second series. The line-up includes:
Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy
Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy
Scott Mills and his husband Sam
Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen
What is the route?
The four famous faces and their family members have embarked on an epic 12,500 km race of a lifetime, starting in Belém, Northern Brazil - the gateway to the Amazon.
The celebs will then pass through five checkpoints across the length of South America, to reach the finish line in the Andes, Frutillar in Southern Chile.
Each pair are given a budget of ÂŁ1,100 for the entire journey.
Which pair made it to the first checkpoint?
Episode one saw all four pairs attempt to reach the first checkpoint in Canoa Quebrada, with Kelly and her husband Jeremy being the first to sign the book, one hour ahead of Scott and Sam in second place.
1) Kelly and Jeremy
2) Scott and Sam
3) Jeff and Freddy
4) Kolo and Mary-Ellen
Which pair made it to the second checkpoint?
Episode two saw this year's celebs attempt to reach the second checkpoint in Frutillar in southern Chile. It was father-and-son duo Jeff and Freddy who were the first to sign the book, closely followed by Kolo and Mary-Ellen. Scott and Sam were then 27 hours behind Jeff and Freddy.
1) Jeff and Freddy
2) Kolo and Mary-Ellen
3) Kelly and Jeremy
4) Scott and Sam
Which pair made it to the third checkpoint?
Episode three saw this year's celebs travel from Lençóis to the gigantic metropolis of São Paulo. It was Jeff and Freddy who arrived first, keeping their lead, with Kelly and Jeremy 8 hours 55 minutes behind them. Scott and Sam also made up some time, coming in 14 hours and 45 minutes later, whilst Kolo and Mary-Ellen arrived 16 hours and 6 minutes after the leaders.
1) Jeff and Freddy
2) Kelly and Jeremy
3) Scott and Sam
4) Kolo and Mary-Ellen
Which pair made it to the fourth checkpoint?
Episode four saw all four celebs travel out of Brazil's SĂŁo Paulo, attempting to make their way to checkpoint four in Tigre, Argentina. The teams had to decide on a number of routes, with many travelling through Paraguay and Uruguay.
Scott and Sam clawed back 26 hours to reach the checkpoint first, with Kelly and Jeremy in second. Despite losing his passport, Kolo and Mary-Ellen somehow finished in third place, with Jeff and Freddy coming in last after getting lost in the water taxi.
1) Scott and Sam
2) Kelly and Jeremy
3) Kolo and Mary-Ellen
4) Jeff and Freddy
Which pair made it to the fifth checkpoint?
The fifth episode of the series saw this year's pairs attempt to get from Tigre in Argentina, to the 10000-year-old mountain town of Tilcara, which is far north of Argentina and 2,500 metres above sea level.
Despite taking different routes, all four pairs were neck and neck once they arrived in Tilcara, desperately looking to find the penultimate hotel checkpoint. After an actual foot race up the hill, it was Kolo and Mary-Ellen who signed the book first, closely followed by Jeff and Freddy, who were just seven minutes behind.
Scott and Sam arrived 15 minutes later in third place, with Kelly and Jeremy signing the book last, 39 minutes behind Kolo and Mary-Ellen.
1) Kolo and Mary-Ellen
2) Jeff and Freddy
3) Scott and Sam
4) Kelly and Jeremy
Who has the most money left?
As just 39 minutes separates all four pairs heading into the final episode, it could all come down to which pairs have the most budget left as they attempt to reach the final checkpoint in Frutillar, Chile.
Jeff and Freddy: ÂŁ613.37 (28%)
Kelly and Jeremy: ÂŁ435.50 (20%)
Scott and Sam: ÂŁ372.41 (17%)
Kolo and Mary-Ellen: ÂŁ218.52 (10%)
Check out the first look photos below:
Celebrity Race Across The World first look
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How many episodes?
Series two will be made up of six, 60-minute episodes.
Episode one aired on Wednesday 14th August.
Episode two aired on Wednesday 21st August.
Episode three aired on Wednesday 28th August.
Episode four aired on Wednesday 4th September.
Episode five aired on Wednesday 11th September.
Episode six will air on Wednesday 18th September.
When is the final episode?
The final episode is due to air at 9pm on Wednesday 18th September, as the race comes to a dramatic end. Which pair will reach the final checkpoint in Frutillar, Chile first?
What channel is it on?
Just like the normal show, the celebrity edition airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
When is it on TV?
Following the launch show on Wednesday 14th August, Celebrity Race Across The World will now air every Wednesday night at 9pm on BBC One.
How can I catch up?
The first series is available to watch in full now on BBC iPlayer.
Tim Harcourt, Creative Director, Studio Lambert said: "Audiences seem pleased that the difficult and disarming undertaking of the Race was not watered down for well-known personalities and their loved ones.
"We are thrilled to be making another series for the BBC."
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