In a dramatic turn of events, the celebrities competing in the latest series of Race Across The World were compelled to shatter one of the programme's most fundamental rules during Thursday's episode. The teams had to abandon their overland travel and board a flight, a move strictly forbidden under normal race conditions.
The Unprecedented Mid-Race Announcement
The extraordinary directive was delivered to the teams as they reached the third checkpoint, which officially marked the halfway point in their global adventure. An urgent announcement informed them: "It is not possible for the race to continue through Nicaragua. Teams must fly to Liberia (Costa Rica), where the race will resume."
Narrator John Hannah later provided crucial context to viewers, explaining the reasoning behind this drastic measure. He revealed that the production had been unable to secure the necessary permissions to film in the neighbouring country of Nicaragua. The race would therefore recommence just 90km away from the Nicaraguan border in the city of Liberia, Costa Rica.
Maintaining Competitive Integrity
Despite the significant disruption and the unusual mode of transport, the competitive standings of the race remained fiercely close and largely unaffected. The top three teams were separated by a mere eight minutes as they departed the airport. Crucially, they left in the same order they had arrived, with their carefully earned time gaps preserved.
This ensured that the integrity of the competition was maintained, even as the contestants navigated this unexpected logistical hurdle. The incident, which aired on Thursday 27 November 2025, provided one of the most unpredictable moments in the show's history, leaving viewers to wonder how the teams, including Dylan Llewellyn and his mother, would adapt.
