BBC One‘s Celebrity Race Across the World is back with a new series, and the cast has been confirmed. If you watched previous series, here is everything announced about who is racing, where they are going, and when the show starts.

The 2026 Cast

The confirmed celebrity pairs for the 2026 series are:

• Princess Andre and Junior Andre — Peter Andre’s children, racing together
• Ella Eyre (singer) and Nana, her childhood friend
• Sam Ryder (singer, Eurovision runner-up) and Kaz Coles, his best friend and tour manager
• Jeff Stelling (broadcaster) and Matt Stelling, his son

As with previous series, celebrities travel without smartphones, credit cards, or fixed itineraries. They navigate using physical maps, local transport, and a set daily budget — the same rules that apply to the non-celebrity version of the show.

Where Does the Race Go?

The 2026 series begins in Sarawak, Borneo, and travels across Southeast Asia through five checkpoints before finishing in Melbourne, Australia.

Where to Watch

Celebrity Race Across the World airs on BBC One. Full episodes are available on BBC iPlayer following broadcast. International availability via BBC channels or streaming arrangements varies by territory.

When Does It Start?

The 2026 series is scheduled for November 2026, following Celebrity Traitors in the BBC One lineup. Check the BBC One schedule or BBC iPlayer for the confirmed premiere date.

What Makes This Series Different

The Princess and Junior Andre pairing brings a family dynamic to the race. Both grew up in the public eye through their father’s media profile and have maintained separate but intermittently public careers. Their participation is among the more notable departures from previous celebrity casts, which have skewed toward older or more established entertainment figures. Check BBC programme listings for the confirmed broadcast schedule once it is released.

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