Race Across the World contestant Kush broke down in tears during Thursday's episode as he opened up about his mental health struggles and the death of his father. The Liverpudlian, who is taking part in the BBC show with his best friend Jo, became emotional as he spoke about the daily challenges he faces.
Kush shared: 'Every day is difficult, every day is a struggle. You have bad days, good days, off days, but every day is hard. I'm trying to learn how to function under high stress.' He went on to praise Jo for his support, saying: 'I just really appreciate the fact that Jo is always up for looking after me. I don't think he understands the difference it makes. He's my best mate.'
Wiping away tears, Kush added: 'In this entire journey, I've got nothing, absolutely nothing at all but Jo, that is home.' The pair have been trekking through eight countries on a limited budget of £26 per day, with no smartphones or bank cards.
Viewers praised the duo for their emotional intelligence, with one writing on X: 'Swear to god Jo and Kush have me in tears each week. It's so nice to see how caring they both are of each other.' Another said: 'Without a shadow of a doubt, Jo and Kush are the most likeable contestants in the entire history of #RaceAcrossTheWorld.'
Last week, Kush revealed that his father died by suicide during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. He said: 'I remember the day he passed. It was lockdown and it was a real big shock. He had really poor mental health and he took his own life. You never forget that shock factor.'
