007 Road To A Million lineup revealed! From an amputee to a cancer survivor and a model - meet the hopefuls putting their James Bond skills to the test to win the £1million jackpot

Daily Mail​

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From an amputee to a cancer survivor and a model, the contestant line-up for series two of 007 Road To A Million, has been unveiled.
The programme, inspired by the incredible stunts and settings of the Bond films, sees contestants taking on epic tasks including scaling Bangkok towers, shark diving, intelligence gathering and Alpine cable navigation.
Eight pairs will compete for the £1million jackpot with their skills and resilience being tested in locations ranging from Thailand to Austria, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
Of course a 007 inspired show isn't complete without a villain, with Brian Cox returning as The Controller, evil mastermind behind the tasks who will helm a control room, challenge the pairs and assesses their performance.
Launching globally on Friday 22 August 2025 exclusively on Prime Video, season two will see enhanced challenges, new format twists, Bond references, iconic props, and classic cars throughout.
So who are the eight teams who will be taking on The Controller's challenges and battling it out to win a huge £1million...
Dylan and Dan
Location: Ramsgate, Kent and Margate, Kent
Relationship: Father and son
The father-son duo are on a journey to reconnect and heal from a difficult past. Dan, 46, is a cancer survivor who faced life-altering challenges and hopes to make up for lost time.
His son Dylan, 22, who has autism and overcame early adversity, is eager to broaden his horizons and create new memories with his dad. Dylan is thoughtful and analytical and though he can at times get frustrated with his dad, he loves him dearly.
Dan is a deeply supportive dad, he's patient and wants Dylan to shine. Dan works as a Civil Servant for the Ministry of Defence and Dylan currently works as a Bartender.
Cat and Maiya
Location: Chelsea, London
Relationship: Sisters
The ambitious sisters from London are determined to prove they have grit, drive, and resilience. Maiya, 23, is a law student with dreams of becoming a barrister, who attributes her strong moral compass to her upbringing.
She can be emotional and fears letting her older sister down, however she has hidden strengths.
Cat, 26, is a successful model. She is competitive, determined and fiercely protective of her younger sister. Both are eager to step outside their comfort zones and challenge assumptions about their background.
Ricky and Noddy
Location: Kent and South London
Relationship: Best friends
Lifelong friends born just hours apart, Ricky and Noddy, both 41, have faced extraordinary challenges - from a difficult upbringing and illness to family upheaval - and have emerged with humour, heart and an unbreakable bond.
The pair are fiercely loyal and emotionally in sync. They are both strategic and decisive. Whilst Ricky is a tactical thinker, Noddy is the more emotionally intuitive of the two.
Ricky works as an Area Manager for the Gas Emergency Service while Noddy is a Construction Operations Manager.
Shabina and Sid
Location: Ilford, Essex
Relationship: Married
The married couple of 30 years from Ilford are devoted parents now ready to prioritise themselves.
With Shabina, 50, working in the civil service and Sid, 52, being a London Underground ticket inspector, they believe their secret weapon is their mix of sharp instincts and analytical thinking.
Lifelong Spurs fans with a shared sense of humour, they're embracing this rare opportunity for adventure together.
Sid is impulsive and likes to get stuck into things whereas Shabina is more cautious. The pair believe their love of competition is something that brings them closer together.
Asaad and Jamilah
Location: Newcastle
Relationship: Siblings
The pair are a close-knit brother and sister duo from Newcastle, bonded by shared values, resilience, and a deep family connection.
With Jamilah, 34, focused on building a future for her teenage son and Asaad, 32, navigating starting a family with his wife, they're embracing this adventure as a chance to relive their youthful spirit and pursue life-changing goals together.
The pair are a positive force, competitors and confident in both their own and each other's abilities.
Jamilah is a Community Relations Manager and Asaad is a Wind Turbine Engineer, both live in Newcastle.
Rob and Alex
Location: Camden, London
Relationship: Married
The married couple of 25 years, bring a shared drive for excellence to the proceedings.
Alex, 48, a multilingual former gymnast and corporate finance advisor, and Rob, 57, an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, are high achievers motivated not by money but by the thrill of competition and the chance to win as a pair.
Alex is ambitious, and a perfectionist whilst Rob is the calmer and more patient of the pair. Alex was raised in Singapore and now lives in London with Rob who grew up in Birmingham.
Steven and Shelley
Location: Bromley, London
Relationship: Married
Married couple for 28 years, Steven, 53, and Shelley, 51, are devoted partners navigating the next chapter of their lives as they approach an empty nest.
With Steven's adventurous spirit and Shelley's desire to broaden her horizons, they're embracing this opportunity to reconnect, explore the world, and focus on themselves after years of raising a family.
Steven is very excitable, tending to act first and think later; Shelley, on the other hand, likes to have a plan and brings a more calming energy to the pair.
Based in Bromley, South London, Shelley works as a Housing Officer and Steven is a Black Cab Driver.
Sam and Luke
Location: Bridlington & Manchester
Relationship: Best Friends
Sam and Luke, both 34, lifelong friends from Bridlington, bring resilience and camaraderie to the challenge.
Luke is a single father living in Manchester, working as an English Teacher at a secondary school, he is both generous and intelligent.
Sam is a charity coordinator, trainee goldsmith and model who rebuilt his life after losing his leg in a motorbike accident.
He is adventurous, resilient and loyal. The pair know each other inside out and have great banter together, they're ready to take on a new adventure.