Race Across The World viewers beg ex-couple to get back together and are convinced Gaz is still in love
RACE Across The World viewers are convinced a former couple on the show should get back together.
And many believe
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Yin and Gaz used to be married but have remained friends after divorcing
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The Race Across The World stars have captured the hearts of viewers
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Gaz confessed he was to blame for their marriage crumbling
Dozens tweeted about it when he said in the latest episode: "I became lazy, I took Yin for granted. Even to this day I blame myself.
"I didn't cope with the breakdown of the relationship at all well. It was hard.
"What do you do? Let's go down the pub and have six pints of Guinness and forget about it."
Gaz went on: "While I was going through my demons and people were giving up on me, she never did."
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In one heartwarming scene the pair, who share a daughter, worked at a noodle restaurant in China and Gaz rallied customers in off the street.
Yin was seen admiring her husband's charm, and also said it was one of the reasons she fell for him.
Viewers were left rooting for the pair to get back together.
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Taking to X, one said: "Race across the world participants… Gaz and Yin… anyone think they still love each other?"
Another prayed: "The show is recorded so the contestants are probably watching. It would be nice to think that Yin and Gaz are sat watching this together as a couple. I can hope."
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One more said: "Yin and Gaz have to get back together right? Like the chemistry between them is unmatched!"
Yin and Gaz are a
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Since Yin's partner sadly passed away, Gaz has been there to support her and the pair have remained close.
Ahead of the show, Gaz also opened up about how he and Yin make a great team.
Gaz said: "I wouldn't probably do this with anyone other than Yin.
"I know that sounds weird, because we're not together, we're not husband and wife, but we're still best mates.
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"And I think even now, could I do this with my brother? No.
'Could I do this with any other mates? No. And Yin was pretty much the same."
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Viewers said Gaz and Yin's chemistry was 'unmatched'
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