'Booking more obscure stars for Celeb Race Across The World was a masterstroke'
When I first heard that BBC1 was planning to make Celebrity Race Across The World, my heart sank.
The best thing about this format is getting to know the everyday people taking part. Surely if you chuck a bunch of celebrities in they will just spend their time showing off, making it all about them and ruining the joy of the adventure. Luckily, the BBC has cleverly circumvented this problem.
One, by booking people who are not that famous. And two, by encouraging them to travel with a civilian family member rather than a showbiz buddy. On the evidence of Wednesday’s opener, the plan has worked a treat. The format remains intact, and I can’t wait to see how they all get on as they continue the journey from Marrakesh in Morocco to Tromso in Norway.
Harry and Emma (Studio Lambert Ltd/Pete Dadds)The first double act to trouble my radar was Good Morning Britain weatherman Alex Beresford and his dad Noel. Alex, you may recall, famously sent giant sulking man baby Piers Morgan on a race across the studio when he called him out on his obsession with Meghan Markle.
On first impressions, he could well have a similar effect on his dad. Alex is clearly desperate to win and a little tightly-wound. Noel has more chill than Tromso. There may be trouble ahead. Next to catch my eye were All Saints singer Mel Blatt and mum Helene, whose relationship appears to be Saffy and Edina of Absolutely Fabulous in reverse. There may be fun times ahead.
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The remaining two couples had a more low-key introduction and therefore, by the established laws of this programme, are more likely to end up winning. Formula 4 driver Billy Monger has faced bigger obstacles in his life than a tricky bus timetable, so I expect him to do well with his resourceful sister Bonny.
As for McFly’s Harry Judd and his mum Emma, I have nothing but admiration for Emma after she came out on national television as a superfan of Richard & Judy. I can only assume she hasn’t watched Dickie ranting like a night bus loon on Good Morning Britain lately.
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