The Race to the Finish: Uncovering the Secrets of Celebrity Race Across the World

As the highly anticipated finale of Celebrity Race Across the World approaches, the race to the finish line in the Andes, Frutillar, Southern Chile, has never been more intense. With four teams vying for the top spot, the competition is fierce, and the stakes are high. From the leading cousins Kola Bokinni and Mary-Ellen, who are facing a dwindling budget, to the experienced duo of Harry Judd and his mother Emma, who narrowly missed the top spot last year, the race is anyone's to win.

Winning Strategies Revealed: Insider Insights from a Past Competitor

Sacrificing Comfort for Speed

Harry Judd, the musician who came in second place on the show last year, has shared his insights on what it takes to emerge victorious. According to Judd, the key to success lies in the willingness to "sacrifice home comforts" in pursuit of reaching the finish line. He recounts a pivotal moment where he and his mother resisted the temptation of a comfortable night's sleep in favor of a riskier late-night train option, which ultimately paid off in their quest for speed.

Judd emphasizes the importance of maintaining a relentless pace, never taking the easy route and always pushing forward. "Just keep going – don't take your foot off the gas at any point. Never take the easy option. We were always like, can we move forward? If we can, let's go," he explains. The pressure of the final leg can be overwhelming, with contestants feeling exhausted and longing for the comforts of home. However, Judd stresses that it is precisely during these moments that the winning teams must dig deep and push through the discomfort.

Budgeting Challenges and Surprises

One of the key factors that could determine the outcome of the race is the teams' ability to manage their budgets effectively. Judd acknowledges that the current leaders, cousins Kola Bokinni and Mary-Ellen, may face a significant challenge in this regard, as their budget is the smallest among the four teams. He explains that the final leg often requires a substantial financial investment to reach the ultimate destination, and the cousins' limited resources could prove to be their downfall.

However, Judd also notes that Bokinni and Mary-Ellen have "surprised" him throughout the competition, demonstrating a level of determination and resilience that has defied his initial expectations. "They've surprised me, they've been having a lot of fun. They didn't have a good previous leg, and they were talking about wanting to have fun, but they've not [been doing that], they've just raced. If they have enough money, they could possibly be the favourites at this point," he says.

Unpredictable Twists and Turns

Despite his experience on the show, Judd admits that it is "impossible" to predict the winner of the final leg. He points to the unexpected challenges faced by other teams, such as Kelly Brook and Jeremy Parisi's broken-down bus, and Jeff and Freddy Brazier's own unspecified issues, as evidence of the unpredictable nature of the race.

Judd emphasizes that the competition has become increasingly close, with the teams separated by only a matter of hours at various points. "They're all like an hour within it now – there's been 26 hours between them at one point – so it's anyone's race. It's just impossible for me to guess. Honestly, you just don't know, they're all quite determined," he says.

As the teams push towards the finish line, the race remains wide open, with each team facing their own unique challenges and obstacles. The final leg promises to be a thrilling and unpredictable conclusion to this captivating competition, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats as they eagerly await the crowning of the ultimate champions.