How to watch the Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 final online from anywhere

Some of the finalists of Celebrity Race Across the World season 2
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How to watch Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 final 

Following the conclusion of season 4 of the regular show, Race Across the World is back as the second instalment of the celebrity version reaches its final leg. Our famous faces and their partners have been on an epic journey in South America. Keep reading, as we explain how to watch Celebrity Race Across the World online from anywhere.

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Final: Wednesday, September 18
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Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 has seen four pairs pulled from their luxury lifestyles, stripped of all mod-cons, handed a map and a destination and sent out on an epic journey from one end of South America to the other. This time round, the race began in Belém, Northern Brazil as the celebrities passed through five checkpoints on their way to the finish line in Andes, Frutillar in Southern Chile. Traveling through cities, countryside and even the Amazon, the teams had to rely on their wits, charm and the kindness of others to reach each checkpoint. Having a well-known face occasionally came in useful, too. 

The contestants racing toward the finish are Ted Lasso star Kola Bokinni and his cousin, Mary Ellen; noughties pin-up and broadcaster Kelly Brook alongside her husband Jeremy; BBC radio legend Scott Mills and fiancé (now husband) Sam and cheeky chappie broadcaster Jeff Brazier with son Freddie (not too be confused with other son Bobby, who had a phenomenal Strictly run). Along the way, they've bumbled their way through jobs, sprinted to the finish and debated transport choices, among tears, lost passports and dwindling budgets. But it’s been the quiet moments of reflection that have had us gripped. 

Season two of the celebrity travel competition draws to a close as our contestants reach the finish line in Frutillar, Chile, so keep reading our guide on how to watch the Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 final online, for free and from anywhere and be sure to check below for our episode recap.

How to watch the Celebrity Race Across the World 2024 final free online

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Wednesday, August 149pm BSTWednesday, September 18BBC iPlayer

Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 started in the UK on Wednesday, August 14 at 9pm BST. The final is set for Wednesday, September 18. It can also be streamed live and on catch up via BBC iPlayer.

That's also where you can find all previous series of Race Across the World, both regular and celebrity. 

It’s a FREE service, though you should be in possession of a valid UK TV licence, as these cover digital content consumption too.

Brits away from home that don’t want to miss out on this gripping murder mystery can always use a VPN to tune in as they would at home. 

How to watch Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 from anywhere

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How to watch Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 around the world

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Can I watch Celebrity Race Across the World S2 in the US?

None of Race Across the World, celebrity or otherwise, has aired in the US, however similar Stateside show, The Amazing Race, is still going strong after 36 seasons and can be watched on CBS. 

If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch CBS on a live TV service, like Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.

Brits currently across the world can use a VPN to watch Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 on BBC iPlayer from abroad, as if they were back in the UK.

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Can I watch Celebrity Race Across the World S2 in Australia?

There's no word on if/when Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 might air Down Under, but with season 1 still to find a home, it's unlikely to arrive anytime soon. 

Brits currently travelling in Oz can use a VPN to watch Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 on BBC iPlayer from abroad.

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Can I watch Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 in Canada?

It's the same story in Canada, with Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 yet to find a broadcaster. 

Brits currently travelling in Canada can use a VPN to watch Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 on BBC iPlayer from abroad.

What you need to know about Celebrity Race Across the World season 2

What's the latest from Celebrity Race Across the World?

Leg 5 Route: Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina to Tilcara, Argentina

Official BBC Episode Synopsis: "It’s the penultimate leg of the race to Frutillar in southern Chile. The teams will race from Tigre, on the banks of the Paraná River, high into the far north of Argentina and 2,500 metres above sea level, to the 10,000-year-old mountain town of Tilcara. Each pair will traverse almost half the length of Argentina in under four days, and with budgets coming under increasing pressure, the teams battle with the unexpected expense of the country."

Leg 5 Finish Order: 

1st: Kola & Mary Ellen
2nd: Jeff & Freddy
3rd: Scott & Sam
4th: Kelly & Jeremy

Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 release date

Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 premiered on BBC One on Wednesday, August 14 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm BST / 6am AEST (Thurs). Episodes now go out weekly at the same time. Full episode schedule below. 

You can also stream the show for free, live and on demand, via BBC iPlayer in the UK. 

Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 episode schedule

Celebrity Race Across the World season 2 trailer

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Who is taking part in Celebrity Race Across the World season 2?

  • Broadcaster Jeff Brazier & son Freddy
  • Actor Kola Bokinni & cousin Mary Ellen
  • Broadcaster Kelly Brook & husband Jeremy
  • Radio host Scott Mills & husband (then fiancé) Sam

What is the route of Celebrity Race Across the World season 2?

The official BBC synopsis reads: "Their journey begins in Belém, Northern Brazil - the gateway to the Amazon - and will pass through five checkpoints across the length of South America, to reach the finish line in the Andes, Frutillar in Southern Chile."

What can we expect from Celebrity Race Across the World season 2?

Tim Harcourt, Chief Creative Officer, Studio Lambert: "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: "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."


Why did each celebrity want to take part in Celebrity Race Across the World S2?

Jeff Brazier: "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? 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."

Kelly Brook: "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."

Kola Bokinni: "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."

Scott Mills: "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."

What would winning mean to each celebrity?

Jeff Brazier: "I thought that winning the race was the reason I was there, and Freddy and I have absolutely done our best as a team to put ourselves in a position to win it. It really isn't about winning. It really is about what you achieve from it, regardless of the outcome. We’ve been given confirmation that we have a special relationship and that there are some things that we do that are really good and really positive and really stand out. This has given us a lot of positive confirmation as to what we need to carry on doing in the future."

Kelly Brook: "I really want everyone to experience what it is to win. When you open that book and you sign in, it is a lovely feeling. Even if you're just ranking. It’s a lovely feeling, knowing that all your decisions have paid off. So, for us to actually win the whole thing would just be incredible. It would be the cherry on the cake. It would just be absolutely incredible."

Kola Bokinni: "It would mean that we have improved massively and that everyone else had gone in the opposite direction. Comparing the first leg with now - other people are losing time and we’re gaining time. We’ve always said this but we're Team 90th minute. We could be absolutely tragic for 88 minutes but for the last two minutes we bring it back."

Scott Mills: "It would take a while to sink in, if I'm honest. I wanted to have this experience with Sam more than anything else. It’s not really about the winning. For me. I just want to do this because it's the best show on television and to be asked to be part of it is enough."

Who won season 1 of Celebrity Race Across the World?

The first series of Celebrity Race Across the World saw contestants race from Marrakech, Morocco to Tromsø, Norway, travelling through 24 countries.

The race was won by broadcaster Alex Bresford and his father Noel. 

Celebrity Race Across the World season 1 winners Alex Bresford and father Noel.

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