Celebrity couple Molly Rainford and Tyler West faced a significant setback during their adventure on Celebrity Race Across the World, after being struck down by a severe case of food poisoning in Central America.
A Rough Turn of Events in El Salvador
The third leg of the competition took a difficult turn for the pair shortly after they reached their second checkpoint in the town of El Zonte, El Salvador. The illness first manifested in Molly Rainford, who was noticeably absent from a breakfast meeting where Tyler met with fellow competitors Dylan and Jackie Llewellyn.
It was later confirmed that Tyler West had also succumbed to the same illness, leaving both contestants severely unwell and struggling to continue with the race's challenges.
'I Feel Like Death': Contestants Describe Their Ordeal
Molly Rainford described the experience as a "rough 24 hours", speculating on the cause by saying, "I don't know if we ate something dodgy but we got a bit of food poisoning."
When the couple managed to stop for the night at a hotel, Tyler West gave a stark assessment of his condition, stating, "I feel like death. Just grateful we have got a bed to sleep in." He also praised his partner's efforts, adding, "Molly is doing a phenomenal job of looking after me."
Impact on the Race and Recovery
This unexpected health crisis undoubtedly impacted their progress in the high-stakes race, forcing them to pause and focus on recovery. The incident highlights the physical demands and unpredictable challenges, including health risks like food poisoning, that contestants face while travelling through foreign countries on a tight budget and schedule.
