Celebrity Race across the World

pascal I was watching how they make these series and they always have a team of film makers with each couple so not sure quite how the logistics of booking tickets really works.

It's a set up and all contrived. The same with the "jobs" they do - a bit of sweeping up or washing up - none of it is "real" (in my opinion )

Sparklefizz

pascal I was watching how they make these series and they always have a team of film makers with each couple so not sure quite how the logistics of booking tickets really works.

It's a set up and all contrived. The same with the "jobs" they do - a bit of sweeping up or washing up - none of it is "real" (in my opinion )

I know Sparkle it always makes me smile seeing their working efforts.. I assume the BBC recompenses the owners of the businesses because they are presumably also hosting the film team..

Sparklefizz

pascal I was watching how they make these series and they always have a team of film makers with each couple so not sure quite how the logistics of booking tickets really works.

It's a set up and all contrived. The same with the "jobs" they do - a bit of sweeping up or washing up - none of it is "real" (in my opinion )

I'm sure most people know that - it's the same for all of these 'reality' shows - but it still makes for good watching. Nice to see parts of the world most of us wouldn't necessarily get to see.

MissInterpreted

Sparklefizz

pascal I was watching how they make these series and they always have a team of film makers with each couple so not sure quite how the logistics of booking tickets really works.

It's a set up and all contrived. The same with the "jobs" they do - a bit of sweeping up or washing up - none of it is "real" (in my opinion )

I'm sure most people know that - it's the same for all of these 'reality' shows - but it still makes for good watching. Nice to see parts of the world most of us wouldn't necessarily get to see.

Oh I completely agree.. I love watching them as well..

Yes Pascal! The scenery is wonderful. Inspiring, I haven’t been to Brazil but I’d love too now.

I agree about the fantastic scenery. I have resigned myself to never going abroad again so I lap up any programmes showing places I never got round to visiting.

I love watching the programme and it brings back fond memories of my travels in South America. Have travelled through Peru, Chile Argentina , Uruguay and Brazil

Much prefer the non-celebrity version of this programme. It feels more genuine without the celeb egos.

Couldn't agree more. That Kelly Holmes is all mouth, so irritating!

Kelly Holmes?
Kelly Brook please.

The jobs are the most contrived part of the whole programme. They have no phones - don't speak the language- but manage to "arrange" these work placements in advance.

I would guess the so called employers are well rewarded because in all honesty, who would want an inexperienced stranger working for just a few hours? Presumably they have the necessary visas to work in these countries in the first place.

And the "we've got the last two seats" scenario - if that were the case how did it get filmed if there's a crew with them?

As with any reality programme you have to accept it's tongue in cheek reality. But there's a lot more to commend and enjoy in this one than most of the others, in my view.

Like must of these so called celebrity shows never know the celebrities 😂😂

Never judge a book by it's cover Kelly Brooks is a nice woman, my son use to do her garden for her a couple times a year the hard stuff bushes trees that sort if thing. The nicest person you could meet and as for her husband he apparently verbally abuses her about her weight so yes a very nice man! And when she modelled Katie Price would buĺly her constantly so don't judge a book by its cover it's not nice or fair.

sweetcakes

Never judge a book by it's cover Kelly Brooks is a nice woman, my son use to do her garden for her a couple times a year the hard stuff bushes trees that sort if thing. The nicest person you could meet and as for her husband he apparently verbally abuses her about her weight so yes a very nice man! And when she modelled Katie Price would buĺly her constantly so don't judge a book by its cover it's not nice or fair.

No doubt you are right. But sadly the final cut is not really portraiting her that way, so far.
I worked with a lady who's DD lived next door to a well known Actress who was, and still is perceived as adorable and sweet. She's completely the opposite, on one occasion threw a chair out of a large closed window in a temper, my work mate was staying with her DD at the time and couldn't belive it or the screaming that accompanied it.
Apparently not the first time or the last.

And when she modelled Katie Price would buĺly her constantly so don't judge a book by its cover it's not nice or fair.

Goodness!! Who is Katie Price to judge anyjone?

Loved last night's where Kelly and Jeremy found themselves at the Iguazu Falls. That's where I spent my 60th birthday, wonderful memories. Kelly said something along the lines of "this is the most amazing place I've ever been" that's exactly how I felt, they are breathtaking in their breadth where the borders of Argentina and Brazil converge. I remember Paraguay was a mere five miles away. The destination yesterday, Tigre, is not far from Buenos Aires. We spent a great day there.

How did Jeff and Freddy come last?

escaped

Kelly Holmes?
Kelly Brook please.

Kelly Holmes would outrun the opposition and always get there first!

TerriBull

Loved last night's where Kelly and Jeremy found themselves at the Iguazu Falls. That's where I spent my 60th birthday, wonderful memories. Kelly said something along the lines of "this is the most amazing place I've ever been" that's exactly how I felt, they are breathtaking in their breadth where the borders of Argentina and Brazil converge. I remember Paraguay was a mere five miles away. The destination yesterday, Tigre, is not far from Buenos Aires. We spent a great day there.

How did Jeff and Freddy come last?

That must have been a wonderful experience - it looked absolutely amazing!

Yes it was a wonderful experience MissInterpreted, I feel blessed to have seen what is a wonder of the natural world. I love South America so this series has been a reminder of some of the memorable places visited

I'm so envious(in a good way) of those of you who have been to South America. Brazil looks amazing!

sweetcakes

Never judge a book by it's cover Kelly Brooks is a nice woman, my son use to do her garden for her a couple times a year the hard stuff bushes trees that sort if thing. The nicest person you could meet and as for her husband he apparently verbally abuses her about her weight so yes a very nice man! And when she modelled Katie Price would buĺly her constantly so don't judge a book by its cover it's not nice or fair.

They seem an oddly mismatched couple to me, and it makes me uncomfortable watching her constantly appeasing him..

I think I actually "got" Kelly's and Jeremy's relationship more last night. He looked quite upset listening to her early treatment by the press all those years ago. I think he loves her in a romantic way, though he does have a tendency to look a bit condescending.
Freddy makes me laugh. I can't say too much, but he was at the school I worked at in West Essex. He will go far, and his dad will support him all the way.

@TerriBull
Jeff and Freddy came last because it was set up. Did you notice how when they sat in those big armchairs talking, they missed the bus by literally only half an hour which cost them 8 or 9 hours wait? Then somewhere else they were delayed (on purpose?), and lost similar time. Seeing as the third place couple came in 10 hours behind the second I believe, Jeff and Freddy did not need to come last.
They do still have a good stash of money though. I hope they win.

Gosh, some posters are very cynical! I think the scenes from the train ride were unbelievably beautiful. Hope tourism rises in those countries visited.

You've got to be cynical when they all arrived at the penultimate destination only 30 minutes apart. Conveniently leaving the final leg open for all of them to win the race.

The sun dancing on the horizon across the salt beds and beyond was an amazing sight.