Siblings Trail Field in Race Across the World
Princess and Junior Andre finished the first episode of Celebrity Race Across The World in last place, 230 km from the finish line.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Celebrities
Princess and Junior Andre, 19 and 21, shared behind-the-scenes snaps from the first episode of Celebrity Race Across The World on Instagram. At the end of Wednesday's episode, the siblings were in last place, a day behind rivals who had reached the first checkpoint.
Why it matters
The first episode shows the physical and logistical demands of the race, which requires contestants to travel with limited resources across difficult terrain. Their position at the back of the field sets up the competitive stakes for the remaining episodes.
The siblings were 230 km (143 miles) from the finish line at episode end, a day behind the rivals who reached the first checkpoint. Their pace relative to the rest of the field over the remaining legs has not yet been reported.
The players
Princess Andre
Princess Andre, 19, is a sibling competing on Celebrity Race Across The World alongside her brother Junior.
Junior Andre
Junior Andre, 21, is a sibling competing on Celebrity Race Across The World alongside his sister Princess.
Ella Eyre
Ella Eyre is a British singer competing on Celebrity Race Across The World, who reached the hotel checkpoint first.
The details
The siblings, carrying huge backpacks, took a night bus across Malaysia after asking locals for directions. They worked on a coconut farm where the shower ran only cold mountain water and there was no toilet paper, while Ella Eyre and Nana secured agricultural work and were welcomed into a traditional Dayak longhouse in West Kalimantan.
Timeline
Wednesday: first episode ends with the siblings in last place, 230 km from the finish line.
First few days in Malaysia: the siblings faced a challenging start as they began crossing the country.
Season Trajectory
The first episode of Celebrity Race Across The World establishes early standings, with the Andre siblings trailing the field after a difficult opening leg. Their position will shape how the remaining checkpoints unfold across the competition.
Viewers can follow the race through the broadcast episodes, which show contestants' progress checkpoint by checkpoint. Standings from each episode determine who advances toward the finish in Melbourne.
The takeaway
Following a race like this means tracking the checkpoint standings episode by episode, since a one-day deficit can compound over the route. Readers following the series can watch the standings across each new episode to see who gains ground.
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