Your ultimate guide to the BBC's new reality show Destination X with Rob Brydon

With competitions like The Traitors, Gladiators and Race Across the World being huge successes in recent years, it's no surprise the BBC are keen to capitalise on the nation's love of reality TV, commissioning a brand new show called Destination X.

Hosted by Gavin & Stacey star Rob Brydon, the new series was given its first look ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest back on 17th May, and now excitement is rife as the adventure series hits our screens.

What is it?

Titled Destination X, the immersive show is based on the award-winning Belgian format which first launched in 2023.

BBC say of the format: 'Merging fantasy with reality in this larger-than-life adventure competition series, viewers will follow contestants as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime but have no idea where they are. In order to win, they must figure out their mystery locations. Once they're on the blacked-out Destination X bus, the journey transforms into a real-life boardgame with challenges designed to offer clever clues as to their location, along with a few misdirects to keep them, and the viewers, always guessing.

'At the end of each episode, contestants must guess where they are and the furthest from the actual location will leave the competition. The first player to reach the final destination, Destination X, will be crowned the winner. With high stakes and mind-blowing spectacular gameplay, the series will continuously keep viewers engaged and take them along for the ride.'

Is there a trailer?

The first teaser trailer for the new series has dropped, you can watch it below:

When did it start?

The 10-part series started at 9pm on Wednesday 30th July, with the second episode then airing on Thursday 31st July.

Who is hosting?

Welsh actor Rob Brydon MBE was announced as the host back in October last year.

Speaking about the show, he said: “How could I turn down the opportunity to become the mastermind of Destination X, the thrilling new travel adventure series coming to the BBC next year. It’s a show that turns the whole of Europe into a board game - manipulating the players and the audience at home along the way.

"I can’t wait to be the puppet master orchestrating every twist and turn as our contestants are taken on a journey where everything is not as it seems. It’s going to be a wild ride!”

Dan Adamson, Managing Director at Twofour said: “We are so delighted to have Rob Brydon as the host and puppet master of this incredible series. Playful, smart and mischievous, we know Rob will strike the perfect tone and be the very best guide for our cast and audience alike, as they embark on a journey like no other.

"At Twofour, we always love working with brilliant talent on our shows and there is no doubt that Rob is the perfect fit for this epic and ambitious new series.”

Catherine Catton, Head of Factual Entertainment and Events at the BBC added “Rob is the perfect host to guide our cast and audience over the course of this extraordinary road trip where nothing is quite what it seems, and we are delighted to be working with him on this amazing series”

Who are the contestants?

The contestants for series one were unveiled on Monday 21st July. Check out the cast below:

What is the prize money?

It's now been revealed the prize money is a huge £100,000.

How can I watch it?

Destination X will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Can I apply?

Unfortunaly, applications have now closed.

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