Who Went Home on Destination X?
Episode 7, aired July 8, 2025, delivered another dramatic elimination. After a tense round in the Map Room, JaNa Craig was sent home. The challenge: guess their current location. The actual destination was Venice, Italy. JaNa, misled by a fellow contestant, guessed Croatia—making her the furthest from the correct answer and ending her journey on the show.
Elimination Recap:
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JaNa Craig (Episode 7, July 8, 2025): Guessed Croatia, actual location was Venice, Italy.
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Previous eliminations include Josh Martinez, Jonah Everts, Rachel Rossette, Tai Lowry, Kim Conner, and Mack Fitzgerald.
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What Is Destination X?
Destination X is NBC’s breakout reality competition where contestants are whisked across Europe on a blacked-out bus, their eyes shielded from the world outside. With $250,000 on the line, players must use clues from challenges, their wits, and social strategy to deduce their secret locations. Each episode ends with a tense elimination: those who guess furthest from the actual destination are sent home. The show is hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, adding gravitas and charisma to the high-stakes adventure.
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Key Features
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Secret Locations: Contestants have no idea where they are, relying on subtle clues and their own instincts.
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Challenging Games: Physical and mental challenges offer hints—or red herrings—about their whereabouts.
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Strategic Alliances: Social gameplay is crucial, as alliances and betrayals can make or break a contestant’s journey.
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High Drama: The format blends travel, mystery, and psychological gameplay, drawing comparisons to The Amazing Race and The Mole.
Where to Watch Destination X
United States
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NBC: New episodes air Tuesdays at 10/9c.
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Peacock: Episodes are available to stream the next day.
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Other Streaming: fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV.
United Kingdom
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BBC One: The UK adaptation, hosted by Rob Brydon, is set to premiere later in 2025. No exact date has been announced, but trailers have been released and anticipation is high.
| Region | Live Broadcast | Next-Day Streaming | Other Platforms |
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| USA | NBC | Peacock | fuboTV, YouTube TV, Amazon, Apple TV |
| UK | BBC One | BBC iPlayer | (TBA) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the premise of Destination X?
A: Contestants travel across Europe on a blacked-out bus, competing in challenges to earn clues about their location. Each week, the player whose guess is furthest from the real location is eliminated.
Q: Who was eliminated on July 8, 2025?
A: JaNa Craig was eliminated after guessing Croatia, while the actual location was Venice, Italy.
Q: Where can I watch Destination X?
A: In the US, watch on NBC or stream on Peacock. In the UK, the show will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later in 2025.
