Celebrity Race Across the World Season 3 Cast
The confirmed cast hasn't officially dropped yet, but there are four strong rumors circling — and honestly, even figuring out who’s in can feel like its own wild scavenger hunt (nearly as mysterious as the Albert Square sign tease from BBC’s Instagram).
That image dump of cryptic hints on BBC’s social media genuinely sent fans into detective mode. One clue, a Tom Grennan t-shirt alongside a football and a One Show card, had people yelling “Roman Kemp!” even before breakfast. Personally, I grinned — Roman’s the kind of guy who’d make a detour in Kazakhstan just to chat with a local dog. He’s handled worse (see: third place on I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, and Capital FM’s breakfast show at 5am).
Here’s the top rumored lineup, based on the clues:
- Roman Kemp (age 32): Radio and TV host, also known for surviving reality TV's more bizarre food groups. Son of Martin Kemp, but more interested in travel snacks than eighties synth pop. Might race alongside podcast pal Tom Grennan.
- Molly Rainford (24): EastEnders star, former Strictly Come Dancing finalist, once wowed Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent. For real: the glitzy microphone and Albert Square clues basically paint her name in glitter.
- Anita Rani (47): BBC presenter with enough adventure miles to fill two seasons. Woman’s Hour host, Countryfile veteran, and probably the only contestant who’ll pack wellies and a dictaphone (if the clues aren’t lying).
No word yet on official confirmation, but let's be honest: if even half these names show up, it’ll be a season worth watching for the comedy alone. Every rumored pairing here sounds like the set-up for a slightly chaotic buddy film.
When is Celebrity Race Across the World On?
Celebrity Race Across the World is expected to air late 2025 or early 2026 on BBC One — so the hype machine is revving, but don’t block out a dinner party just yet.
The clues are still coming, so keep an eye on BBC and their Instagram drop schedule. The cast announcement is most likely hiding behind a new carousel post. Imagine watching in real-time as Roman Kemp tries to explain British breakfast radio to a customs officer in Vietnam. Unmissable.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll keep squinting at BBC’s teasers and debating whether that backpack belongs to Anita Rani or a random prop wrangler. The anticipation is half the fun — unless you’re Molly Rainford and you actually have to haul glitterballs across borders.
Why This Season Might Actually Surprise You
New faces, weird family pairings, and zero phones — all the ingredients for good chaos. Past seasons have been unexpectedly wholesome, mostly because “roughing it” becomes code for “can you ask a local for directions in Hungarian?” Watching celebs stripped of their VIP trappings is oddly comforting. They become just like us — confused by local bus schedules and, inevitably, arguing about who lost the passports.
That said, reality TV is never just about the cast or the travel. It’s about those tiny moments (like someone bartering for snacks in broken Spanish, or a last-minute sprint to a ferry terminal). With these rumored contenders, expect plenty of viral meme material and a few heartstring moments — plus, some inventive map misunderstandings.
