Applications for Race Across the World close this weekend
You don't have long left to apply for series six
Last updated 13 hours ago
After four successful main series, and two very popular celebrity editions, BBC show Race Across the World was renewed for a fifth series last year, and now they've dropped the news that a sixth series will land in 2026!
Whilst bosses have dropped the first teaser trailer for the upcoming new series, which is expected to begin in April, applications for the sixth series are due to close very soon.
How do I apply?
Applications for series five are now over, but applications for series six of Race Across The World are open still.
The application website states: 'We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice. We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, to what lengths you would go to win.
'Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or want to explore a particular part of the world'.
Applications are due to close on Sunday 6th April 2025.
When will it be on TV?
Although there's no exact start date, series five is due to begin sometime in April 2025.
The 11-second teaser trailer, which has been shared by Super TV on X, shows this year's pairs attempting to navigate around the unknown location, as the words 'Goodbye Comfort Zone' flash across the screens.
Series six is expected in 2026.
What is the route?
BBC bosses are yet to unveil the location and route for series five, but the show was filmed over an eight week stint between October and December 2024.
Who are the contestants?
This year's adventurous pairs are yet to be unveiled.
Check out which other TV shows you can apply to be on:
Apply to be on The 1% Club
Applications for the fifth series of popular quiz show The 1% Club are now open, with Lee Mack on the hunt for new contestants.
Apply to be on The 1% Club right here.
Closing date: 26th September 2025.
Apply to be on Gladiators
As Gladiators has been renewed for a third series, BBC bosses are now on the lookout for contestants to take on the super-human Gladiators.
Apply to be on Gladiators right here.
Closing date: 30th May 2025.
Apply to be on Race Across The World
With series five due to air in 2025, BBC bosses have now confirmed Race Across The World has been renewed for a sixth series. Applications are now open, with the show expected to air in 2026.
Apply to be on Race Across The World right here.
Closing date: 6th April 2025.
Apply to be on Ant & Dec's Limitless Win
Following the fourth series airing in early January 2025, applications are now open for people to register their interest for future series of Ant & Dec's popular gameshow Limitless Win.
Apply to be on Limitless Win right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Big Brother
ITV/STV bosses have confirmed Big Brother will return for a third series in 2025, with applications now open!
You can apply to be on Big Brother right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Hunted
Channel 4 are looking for duos up and down the country who think they could become real-life fugitives and avoid being captured by an expert team of Hunters tracking them down.
Apply to be on Hunted here.
Closing date: Saturday 31st May 2025.
Apply to be on Love Island
Bosses are on the lookout for applicants for the 2025 Summer series of Love Island.
Apply for Love Island right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Dragons' Den
BBC bosses have confirmed Dragons' Den will return for a 22nd series next year, with applications now open! If you have a business or business idea that's looking for investment, this one is for you!
Apply to be on Dragons' Den right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Repair Shop
The BBC are looking for applicants for the upcoming series of hit show The Repair Shop. If you have a treasured item that's seen better days and you think the experts can help, get applying!
Apply for The Repair Shop now.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Countdown
Channel 4 are on the lookout for brain box contestants to appear on game show Countdown.
Apply to be on Countdown right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Chase
Bosses are on the hunt for contestant for series 15 of The Chase, with filming due to take place later in 2023.
Apply to be on The Chase right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Four In A Bed
If you're a hotel or B&B owner and you're interested in taking part in hit Channel 4 show Four In A Bed, applications are now open!
Apply to be on Four In A Bed right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Sort Your Life Out
Although series five of Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out is airing now, it looks like the show will be back for a sixth series, as bosses are urging applicants to register their interest online.
Apply to be on Sort Your Life Out here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on DIY SOS
DIY SOS is returning to BBC and Nick Knowles is on the hunt for applicants. If you want to nominate a family, or apply for yourself, you can register online now.
Apply to be on DIY SOS right here.
Closing date: 19th December 2025.
Apply to be on Love Is Blind: UK
Following a successful first series, Netflix confirmed in August that Love Is Blind: UK has been renewed for a second series which will air in 2025.
Apply to be on Love Is Blind: UK right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on MasterChef: The Professionals
If you think you can impress the judges and be crowned the next MasterChef: The Professionals champion then this one is for you!
Apply to be on MasterChef: The Professionals right here.
Closing date: 18th April 2025.
Apply to be on Pointless
BBC bosses are always looking for contestants to appear on daytime quiz show Pointless. If you have a friend, colleague or family member who knows the obscurest of information then apply now!
Apply to be on Pointless right here.
Closing date: 3rd October 2025.
Apply to be on Dragons' Den
BBC bosses are on the lookout for entrepreneurs who would like to take part in a future series of Dragons' Den. You can show your interest now.
Apply for Dragons' Den right here.
Closing date: Unknown.
Apply to be on The Wheel
With Michael McIntyre's The Wheel being renewed for yet another series, bosses are now on the hunt for contestants.
Apply to be on The Wheel right here.
Closing date: 30th May 2025.
Apply to be on You Bet!
80s challenge show You Bet! returned to our screens in 2024 with Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby. After a huge success, applications are now open for future series.
Apply to be on You Bet! here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on First Dates
Fred Sirieix and his team are looking for new contestants to set up on First Dates.
Apply to be on First Dates here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Hit List
Rochelle and Marvin Humes will be back for a new series of musical quiz show The Hit List later in 2025, and they are on the lookout for pairs to take part.
Apply to be on The Hit List here.
Closing date: 28th March 2025.
Apply to be on Celebs Go Dating
The door at the Celebrity Dating Agency is now open for series 14 of E4 show Celebs Go Dating. If you fancy dating a celeb who has signed up for the show, apply below.
Apply to be on Celebs Go Dating here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Applications are now open for the next series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? with host Jeremy Clarkson. You could be just 15 questions away from becoming a Millionaire.
Apply to be on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? right here.
Closing date: Friday 7th November.
Apply to be on Location, Location, Location
Property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are now casting for the 25th anniversary series of Location Location Location.
Apply to be on Location, Location, Location right here
Closing date: Unknown
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."
Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events, BBC added: "We would like to thank our cast for putting their heart and soul into it, and we are delighted with the reaction, particularly from young audiences on iPlayer. We are very much looking forward to working with Studio Lambert on the next series."
All four series of Race Across the World are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, with series five beginning in April.
Now read:
Your ultimate guide to Race Across The World
Celeb Race Across The World viewers dub Jeff and Freddy the 'people's winners'
All of the popular TV shows looking for applicants right now
Rayo Premium