Channel 5's beloved social experiment documentary series Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday is drawing to a close with its season 6 finale tonight, but fans will not be left without a fix. The show, which has been a firm favourite since 2020, pairs two families from vastly different financial backgrounds to share two dramatically contrasting holidays, from basic camping to opulent five-star getaways.
Final Episode Details
In tonight's final episode (May 10), thriving DJ Bonnie and her partner Paul join forces with best friends and mums Tegan and Maria. Bonnie and Paul are not short of a penny, spending their money on horses, clothes, and travel. Last year, they treated themselves to an extravagant Vegas trip, where Bonnie's penthouse suite boasted 26 chairs in the lounge alone. Their holidays prioritise action-packed pursuits like skiing, snowboarding, surfing, and upmarket restaurants.
In contrast, Tegan is a full-time mum with a secret passion for interior design, while Maria juggles part-time work at a record label. Once bills are sorted, each is left with roughly £90 in spending money per week, meaning they can only afford budget-friendly UK escapes. During their trips, every penny is accounted for, and they cook all their own food.
The two pairs first sample the lavish getaway at the French ski resort of Alpe d'Huez, staying in five-star accommodation with gourmet dining, spa treatments, and premium leisure pursuits. Then they relocate to motorhomes at a budget campsite, where activities like foraging and tandem cycling test whether affordable entertainment can deliver equal enjoyment.
New Series Announcement
This marks the final instalment of season 6, though all episodes remain available for streaming on Channel 5. A new programme, Trading Places, launches immediately afterwards, tailor-made for Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday enthusiasts. The series will transport young participants from their familiar environments into unfamiliar circumstances, with producers confirming they will experience a "big culture shock."
A preview clip shared on Instagram features one contributor saying, "I am nervous now," while another reveals, "I'm just a 24/7 princess." Another participant declares, "All we care about is how we look," and one concedes: "I really rotted my brain from TikTok."
You can stream Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday on Channel 5, and Trading Places airs on Channel 5 on Sunday, May 10 at 9pm.
