BBC Race Across the World's Letitia breaks down as she recalls childhood trauma
BBC Race Across the World's Letitia breaks down as she recalls childhood trauma
Race Across the World returned to screens on Wednesday night with four remaining teams.
The popular series Race Across the World returned to our screens on Wednesday (14 May), with the remaining four teams setting off on their next adventure.
The fourth leg of the journey saw Brian and Melvin, Caroline and Tom, Elizabeth and Letitia, and Fion and Sioned continue their travels, following Gaz and Yin's departure.
Upon reaching the third checkpoint, Shangri-La, the teams were directed towards their next destination, Varanasi. This stage of the race took the pairs through China and Nepal, before crossing into India.
Their routes were not without challenges, as they had to navigate the impassable Himalayas, necessitating a flight to Kathmandu to resume the competition.
As she and her sister Elizabeth embarked on this new leg, Letitia reflected on their experiences in the race and shared some personal insights about their childhood hardships, reports Surrey Live.
Letitia on Race Across the World
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In a heartfelt moment, Letitia opened up about what ignited her passion for travel and her struggles with self-confidence.
"We did end up losing our family home. Your home, is like your safe space and that being taken away from you is very upsetting," she confessed, visibly moved.
Letitia continued: "It really did impact me. I guess I became a different person, basically. I think that's why I go travelling, because I'm trying to find a sense of belonging."
Reflecting on the hurdles of participating in Race Across the World, she expressed: "This race is going to be a challenge, because I just want to be the kind of person where you don't have to think about a lot.
"That's the confidence I want, just not to care and just be me, and try to embrace myself more."
Letitia opened up about her confidence on Race Across the World
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In the episode, teams were faced with the decision to either journey west from Kathmandu into Nepal or head straight south towards India's border.
Once entering India, it became a dash for the competitors to reach the fourth checkpoint. Their pursuit saw them navigating the crowded lanes of Varanasi, situated along the Ganges River.
Race Across The World airs on Wednesdays on BBC One at 9pm
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