In a dramatic turn of events, BBC producers were forced to intervene during the latest episode of Celebrity Race Across the World, overriding the show's core rules due to significant safety concerns in Colombia.
Security Alert Forces Route Change
The tension reached new heights on Thursday's penultimate leg, which aired on the 4th of December 2025. The competing teams, which include stars like Molly Rainford, Tyler West, Roman Kemp, and Harley Moon Kemp, were tasked with reaching Colombia's second city, Medellín.
Their journey was already fraught with peril, having to navigate the notoriously dangerous Darién Gap under strict daylight-only travel rules. However, a more immediate threat emerged. A voiceover explained to viewers that due to rumoured armed attacks in the Antioquia region, Colombian security forces were on high alert. This prompted the unprecedented decision from the BBC.
Flight Rule Bends for Safety
In a stark departure from the show's usual 'no flights' principle, all teams received a buzz on their tracking devices with a critical update. Molly Rainford read out the message: "Due to planned strikes on the approach to Medellin, for safety, teams will be shuttled to Betancur airport and will board the next available flight."
The announcement left the contestants stunned. While Molly and Tyler lamented the potential disruption to their strong progress, others saw an opportunity. Harley Moon Kemp told her brother Roman, "This could be a game-changer... if the flight isn't until this afternoon, we'll be on it!"
Consequences for the Racers
The sudden rule amendment had immediate and varied consequences for the teams. For Anita Rani and her father Balvinder, the intervention proved costly. They missed the last flight of the day and were forced to wait until the following morning to continue, severely hampering their position in the race.
Despite the upheaval, Molly Rainford and Tyler West managed to secure first place at the fifth checkpoint of this leg, with siblings Harley Moon and Roman Kemp finishing in second. The BBC confirmed that while flights are strictly prohibited under normal circumstances, producers have authorised them in rare past instances where overland travel posed a logistical or safety risk.
The latest series of Celebrity Race Across the World continues to be available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
