Race Across the World - Canada

I love the kindness of strangers…..

Sparklefizz

I like Ladi but don't like his daughter Monique. He called her a princess in episode one.... and she is.

Ladi freely admits, as does Monique, that he has spoilt her her whole life, however I think as we have progressed through the show that Monique and Ladi both, have now changed to a much better and healthier relationship. She has realised that she can stand on her own two feet and has bcome much less selfish, and Ladi is rightly proud of the way she is developing. I think these two are superb.

I've loved all the series of this programme.
Would love the 2 ladies to win. If not them then it comes down to the married couple or Ladi and Monique : really don't want Kevin ans Claudia to win - he comes over as very controlling and she as being all right until things don't go her way then she either goes into a strop or winges and wants to go home.

I love this and the previous 2 series.
I am team ladies too but if not them then the Dad and daughter Ladi and Monique. I think her attitude has changed so much, she is learning from her dad who is always gracious and generous to others.

Haven’t enjoyed this series as much as the last two. We don’t know anything about where they are sleeping unless it’s with a charitable family. What is their money being spent on? And yes, agree, I think they have managed to get lifts because of the tv crew.
Don’t mind who wins but DH dislikes Kevin so doesn’t want them to win!

I have loved the previous two series ... watched them both twice!
Not enjoying this series as much ... it's more interesting if they go from one country to another.
Don't like Kevin and Claudia much. Don't mind all the rest and really like Ladi.
I too want the two ladies to win!

I’m loving this programme too . Didn’t watch previous series and really started watching this one because we’re going to Canada next year and wanted to see what it was like. I also want the two ladies to win ! They’re so lovely. Also agree Kevin and daughter not coming over well. I wonder how the jobs they get paid for along the way are doled out as the two ladies seem to get paid the least ! Fingers crossed that they win 🥇

Cathie and Tricia are lovely. I like Mobeen and Zainab too, and Ladi and Monique - like others, I wasn't too keen on her at first, but she's really coming into her own now and developing. Not a fan of Kevin and Claudia though.
As far as the jobs are concerned, they get a booklet with what jobs may be available where, and it's up to them to choose which ones appeal.
The first series was definitely the best though - I know they're obviously limited because this one is wholly within Canada, but it clearly affects the 'race' aspect when they all end up on the same mode of transport.

Yes, Cathie and Tricia ! Sorry for calling them “ the two ladies “

Enjoyable programme, love seeing a lot of Canada beautiful scenery. I thought it was wrong that the ladies lost their lead, by making everyone leave the hotel at the same time because of polar bears. The ladies should have left first, then the others by the number of hours they were behind them.

My most favourite tv programme ever. It’s been a long three years waiting for this new series. Although this series isn’t quite as good as the previous two it’s certainly making me want to visit Canada. Monique and Ladi to win for me, what a nice person he is.

I’ve also watched the other two seasons and I’d love the two women to win but that’s because they not acting like two princess and because one of them is losing her eyesight

Leavesden

Enjoyable programme, love seeing a lot of Canada beautiful scenery. I thought it was wrong that the ladies lost their lead, by making everyone leave the hotel at the same time because of polar bears. The ladies should have left first, then the others by the number of hours they were behind them.

Best let them get eaten then, eh?

I’m hoping Ladi and Monique will win. Ladi is an amazing person and so inspirational . Monique is thriving as the journey increases in difficulty. Zainab and Mobeen are my second favourites. They handled the situation with the Christian family with great dignity and sensitivity making it a positive situation for all. Tricia and Cathie spoil the program for me . I find the ‘motivational’ speeches uncomfortable to watch and feel they have added nothing to the series. The two brothers who left early on were beginning to develop their relationship and I think it is sad that they had such an early departure.

I’m with you brummie. They’re so cloyingly sweet with each other!

Am totally enjoying this series unfortunately I didn't watch 1 or 2 and I agree Kevin and his daughter would not be worthy winners. I also would like the two ladies to win.

NanaBabs1

I’m with you brummie. They’re so cloyingly sweet with each other!

I agree. I liked them at first but now I'm fed up with the motivational sugary speeches too.

Ladi is a lovely man and Monique is getting "less princessy" as time goes on, so I hope they win.

I have just watched Series 2 on iPlayer, and the winners there were a couple I didn't find at all likeable. Maybe it's just me But I can highly recommend that series as the scenery is incredible with some fantastic architecture in the various countries they crossed. It was a much harder challenge with many different languages and currencies.

sweetcakes Series 1 and 2 are both available on iPlayer.

This series has scotched MrOops plans of ‘driving across Canada’! What a daft idea it seems now we have seen how enormous it is.
I was surprised that a lot trains only run twice a day, although I guess they have more customers that way, but travelling on Public transport has difficulties that I hadn’t considered.
I’m surprised that more of the couples didn’t think to take a Motel out of town when the Grand Prix pushed up all the prices, well done Ladies.
Although on hearing that my DHs kidney transplant had failed and he was now on Dialysis, I would have abandoned the race and come home.
I’m now rooting for Ladi and Monique, it’s been more than just a journey across Canada for them.

Have totally loved all three series. When one of my favourite series came to an end I was so glad I found this one. Like some other replies I too am getting quite fed up with Tricia and Cathie's continually hugging and constantly encouraging each other speeches. But on saying that, no shame in encouragement but it is repeated over and over again. However, to attempt this event when you cannot see very well at all is very inspirational and a courageous thing to do.

I'm rooting for Zainab and Mobeen and Ladi and his daughter Monique but not keen at all with Kevin and his daughter. When he waved through the window of the coach as it departed at the two ladies and sneered because they were unable to get on showed what sort of person he is.

I’m rooting for Cathie and Tricia. I think the programme is focussing a lot on their motivational speeches but maybe this is going on with other couples and it’s not deemed good television. Monique is doing well and Ladi is great, I didn’t like Zainab much to start with but more as time goes on. Don’t like Kevin and Claudia at all and will be so disappointed if they win, their attitude stinks.

I know I shouldn't but I keep hoping Kevin and Claudia will run out of money...

I just keep thinking, even if they get a cleaning job, they'd come out of the toilet smelling of roses.

volver3

I know I shouldn't but I keep hoping Kevin and Claudia will run out of money...

I agree, I'd love to see how they'd cope.. I rather like the two doctors as their story reveals itself

volver3

I know I shouldn't but I keep hoping Kevin and Claudia will run out of money...

You and me both. I don't like their attitude - either of them.