Race Across the World star sobs while recounting heartbreaking life 'struggles'
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Race Across The World star Yin got emotional on tonight's reunion show while talking about what the show meant to her, and how it's changed her life.
Yin was paired up with her former partner Gaz for the 14,000km race, which took BBC contestants from the Great Wall of China to Kanniyakumari, the southernmost tip of India.
However, Yin and Gaz – one of five pairs – didn't make it too far, when they boarded a train that took them 250km in the wrong direction. They were the first to be eliminated from the show.
In tonight's reunion episode, Yin tearfully reflected on the show.
'Since leaving Race, I realised I was struggling already with what China means to me personally,' she explained.
'My heritage is Chinese and I do identify as a Chinese person. Where I struggle is, with my upbringing, it was in a very traditional household. I didn't leave home on good terms with my parents.
Explaining that her not being able to speak Mandarin was a personal struggle for her, Yin revealed the journey made her reconnect with her family.
'When I came back from Race, I reconnected with my siblings and I recognised that had to be addressed. I realised the real gift Race gave me was to address that and move on with my life,' she said.
Opening up about why she applied for the show, Yin explained: 'My partner who I'd been with for three years had passed away very suddenly in September 2023.
'One of the reasons for coming on Race was to give me that energy to see what's out there.'
Now Yin feels a 'relief and lightness' she explained, revealing she and Gaz had a 'brilliant' time travelling together after the show.
Meanwhile, Gaz also brought a tear to many eyes when he reflected on their time together during the show, with many viewers saying the pair should get back together again.
'It probably has brought us more together. What we want in life for the pair of us is to just be happy,' he said.
'Whether I or Yin find love again, we will always be in each others' lives because we are just great friends. It probably looks bizarre to the outside world, but to us it's normal.'
Yin looked touched as Gaz said: 'All I've ever wanted was the best for Yin and I'm just very proud of how Yin has become.'
Sending the love right back at her former partner, Yin said through tears: 'Gaz is the most amazing, kind-hearted amazing person. I always want him to back me, because I don't think I could have done it without you.'
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