BBC Race Across the World fans say same thing as winners confirmed
BBC viewers said the same thing after the latest episode of Race Across the World. Kush and Jo were crowned winners after a long and tiring journey to the finish line in Mongolia.Jo and Kush have thrilled fans of the show with their lovable personalities, strong friendship and of course, their beloved Scouse charm. As they reached the finish line, Kush told the cameras: "I hope we do Liverpool proud- big up Scousers."After eight weeks of thrilling adventures, unbreakable friendships and mesmerising locations, it was finally time for the final episode of Race Across the World. Jo and Kush, Molly and Andrew, Katie and Harrison and Mark and Margo all had their sights set on the prize pot.Viewers have fallen in love with each pairing as they travelled through several countries including Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.In the end, it was Jo and Kush who claimed the £20,000. On X, one fan said: "The best outcome."Another agreed: "I'm SO happy Jo and Kush won the race."A third said: "YESSSSSSSSSS Kush and Joe!!!!! Those two boys are beyond the realms of joy, pride and remarkable resilience!! So happy for them, so deserved!!"A fourth said: "Yessssss so pleased that Jo & Kush won. Truly worthy winners."We've been treated to some stunning locations over the past few weeks, with many fans tuning in for a sense of escapism.Whether watching for the scenery, the friendships, or even to hear the contestants' powerful back stories, Race Across the World has proved to be a hit with BBC viewers.The journey began in Palermo on the island of Sicily, leading all the way to the remote village of Hatgal on the shores of Lake Hövsgöl, in northern Mongolia.They all said goodbye to their smartphones and bank cards, and were provided with the cash equivalent of flying the route.In this case, it was £1,297 which works out at £23.16 each per day.This year's cast has been made up of Scouse best friends Kush and Jo, brother and sister from Manchester Katie and Harrison, dad and daughter Andrew and Molly from Northern Ireland, cousins Puja and Roshni from London and in-laws Mark, from London and the third Liverpudlian on the series, Margo.A reunion episode will be broadcast immediately after the main show, titled "Race Across the World: The Reunion".The description for the additional episode said: "Six months after returning home from the adventure of a lifetime, all five teams reunite for the very first time."Together, they look back on their extraordinary 12,000km journey from Palermo in Sicily to the remote wilderness of Hatgal in northern Mongolia, reliving the defining moments of a race that pushed them all to their limits."From the euphoric highs to the brutal setbacks, this celebration of their journey combines unseen footage with exclusive behind-the-scenes access."Race Across the World: The Final aired on BBC One and iPlayerGet all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter.Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here. Follow us on X @LivECHONews or on Bluesky @liverpoolecho.co.uk - official Liverpool ECHO accounts - real news in real time.We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here.
