Rob Brydon has praised Claudia Winkleman's hosting style on The Traitors as he prepares to launch his own reality series, Destination X, on BBC One. The Gavin & Stacey star described Winkleman's 'lightness of touch' as an inspiration for his role as 'puppet master' on the new show.
Destination X, a 10-part series starting Wednesday 30th July at 9pm, follows contestants on a mystery road trip where they must deduce their location using clues. The player furthest from the actual location is eliminated. Brydon said he wanted to be a 'bridge between the viewer and the contestants', letting their personalities shine.
Executive producer Dan Adamson revealed the casting aimed for a 'broad and relatable' group with unique skills, including a cab driver with memorisation abilities and a marathon runner who has competed in every country. 'We weren't scared to put good players in,' Adamson said.
Brydon added that he was careful not to overshadow the contestants, taking cues from Winkleman's understated yet impactful presence on The Traitors. The series promises manipulation and twists as contestants compete to reach Destination X.
