Celebrity Race Across the World Heads to Pangkalan Bun
Four celebrity pairings have left Kuching in Sarawak on a route through five checkpoints toward Melbourne, Australia.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Celebrities
Four celebrity pairings departed Kuching in Sarawak for the Celebrity Race Across the World, which travels through five checkpoints to finish in Melbourne, Australia. Most pairings have reached the first checkpoint at Pangkalan Bun, while one duo has yet to arrive.
Why it matters
The race pairs well-known personalities with companions on a long overland and travel challenge, giving international viewers a look at the logistics and endurance involved. Its progress through multiple checkpoints shows how the teams manage the journey across borders and regions.
The race features 4 celebrity pairings moving through 5 checkpoints from Kuching to Melbourne. The source does not provide viewership, ratings, or production budget figures, and the timing of the lagging pairing's arrival remains unconfirmed.
The players
Jeff Stelling
Jeff Stelling is a British broadcaster best known for presenting the football show Soccer Saturday and competing alongside his son Matt in the race.
Sam Ryder
Sam Ryder is a British singer who rose to international attention after finishing second at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022.
Ella Eyre
Ella Eyre is a British singer and songwriter known for hits including Comeback and Deeper, and is competing with her childhood friend Nana.
The details
Participants include siblings Princess and Junior Andre, Jeff Stelling and his son Matt, Ella Eyre and her childhood friend Nana, and Sam Ryder with his tour manager and best friend. The pairings are racing toward Melbourne, with most currently at the first checkpoint of Pangkalan Bun.
Timeline
Pairings departed Kuching, Sarawak, at the start of the race.
Episode 2 coverage was published November 4, 2026, with most pairings at Pangkalan Bun.
Industry Dynamics
The format mirrors the checkpoint structure of The Amazing Race, which has long been a template for international travel reality competitions. Pairing well-known personalities with companions adapts that model for audiences already familiar with the contestants.
Viewers can follow the pairings' progress through the race's checkpoints as the episodes are released. The source does not specify the broadcast platform or release schedule for the remaining episodes.
The takeaway
Following a multi-checkpoint race like this one shows how travel logistics can shape which teams move ahead, so tracking the checkpoint results is the clearest way to follow the competition. Check each new episode to see how the standings shift as pairings reach later stops.
Further reading
For more on the personalities involved, see our Celebrities coverage.
