Celebrity Race Across the World 2025: Release Date Rumors, Cast Shake-Ups, and Everything We Know So Far

BBC is gearing up another leg-busting run of Celebrity Race Across the World, and yes, there will be fresh winners. Last time out, Scott Mills and his husband Sam Vaughan edged it, crossing the line with just 39 minutes to spare over Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen. This year, the slate is clean and the scramble is back on.

When is season 3 out?

It is happening. The BBC has confirmed Celebrity Race Across the World season 3 is headed to BBC One and iPlayer this autumn. There is no exact date yet. The show has never really stuck to a tidy release pattern, but with the cast reveals arriving quickly, expect it to hit screens in the next few weeks.

Who is racing this time?

• Dylan Llewellyn (Derry Girls, Big Boys) with his mum, Jackie
• Anita Rani (Woman's Hour, Countryfile) with her dad, Bal

"It is like a whole whirlwind of emotions, and so many struggles and challenges. But also, I feel like you grow a lot as a person. I feel like I am a better person after it."

- Dylan Llewellyn

"I can not tell you any more than that, you will have to watch it to find out but yeah, I got to do the dream programme."

- Anita Rani

The quick catch-up

Season 2 was tight. Scott and Sam took it, with Kola and Mary Ellen trailing by just 39 minutes. If you are new to this series: it is an adventure-forward, no-frills race with celebs paired up with a loved one, and it tends to expose just how good your navigation skills and patience actually are. Inside baseball note: the BBC loves to drip-feed this show’s updates, so the two teams above are confirmed now, with more names likely to drop as we get closer to launch.

Bottom line: Celebrity Race Across the World is back on BBC One and iPlayer this autumn. No date stamped on it yet, but the line-up is starting to take shape, and the finish line drama is basically guaranteed.