Race Across the World stars spill behind-the-scenes secrets - from hotel 'safety' measures to internet access
ok.co.ukRace Across the World made a welcome return to TV screens earlier this month, with a new set of contestants ready to take on the once-in-a-lifetime challenge.The new seasons saw 10 competitors tasked with navigating their way through East Asia in pairs, with limited resources, no credit cards and no phones.The duos have 50 days to travel from Japan to Indonesia with only what they can manage to carry.The winning pair get a cash prize of £20,000.
With the BBC show back on screens, many fans have been wondering about certain details of the race. Luckily, some of the contestants have shared some behind-the-scenes secrets.
On the Race Across the World Facebook group, contestants Alfie - who competed with his friend Owen - and Viv - who appeared with her husband Stephen - both shared some interesting details about the hit show.They revealed the safety measures that are in place throughout the race, as well as how they are "isolated" from the outside world with no internet access.
When asked if racers can contact home or read the news, Alfie said: "Total isolation - I keep telling people we knew nothing about the Gaza attacks or anything.
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