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Yahoo
18 hours ago
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'Race Across the World' Contestant Dead in Car Crash
Reality TV contestant Sam Gardiner, who as a teenager competed opposite his mother on Race Across the World, has died after a single-car accident. He was May 26, Gardiner was driving by himself through Manchester, England, when the white Volkswagen in which he was traveling careened off the road and toppled over, according to a statement from the Greater Manchester Police. Gardiner was taken to a local hospital, where he later died of his injuries. 'His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers,' the statement continued. 'They have asked for privacy at this terrible time.' Gardiner gained worldwide recognition when he competed in the 2019 season of Race Across the World alongside his mother, Jo. 'Sam left us far too soon, and whilst words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special,' Jo and Gardiner's father, Andrew, wrote in a statement released by the Greater Manchester Police. 'As a son, brother and nephew, he was loyal, funny and fiercely protective,' they wrote, adding that he was 'adored by his family.' They said his experience on Race Across the World 'opened his eyes to the wonder of adventure and travel' and that he 'touched everyone he met on the road.''Sam brought warmth, laughter and a smattering of chaos wherever he went,' Jo and Andrew's statement concluded. 'He leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts. We will miss him endlessly, but we'll also remember him with smiles, tall tales, and a depth of love that will never fade.' In a statement shared through the BBC, a spokesperson for Race Across the World shared their condolences on behalf of the series and shared that there would be a private funeral service held for Gardiner at a later date. "We are all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about Sam,' the statement said. 'Everyone who worked with him, and indeed everyone who watched Sam, could see just how precious and transformative the trip was for both him and his mum, Jo."'Race Across the World' Contestant Dead in Car Crash first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 2, 2025
Hindustan Times
a day ago
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- Hindustan Times
Sam Gardiner dies in tragic car crash at 24: Race Across The World star's heartbreaking last wish revealed
Sam Gardiner, who became well-known after appearing on the BBC travel show Race Across the World, unfortunately died in a car accident at the age of 24. Sam's vehicle drove off the A34 at Gatley, close to Cheadle, Greater Manchester, on Monday, May 26. Gardiner was driving a white Volkswagen Golf R estate at the time, according to Greater Manchester Police. The car veered off the road, flipped, and finally crashed on its side. Later on, authorities determined that Gardiner was the only driver engaged in the collision. Following the his untimely demise, Gardiner's family stated in an emotional statement: 'We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident. Sam left us far too soon, and whilst words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special.' Stressing that Gardiner loved his family, the emotional statement added that he was devoted, humorous, and fiercely protective as a son, brother, and nephew. In 2019, he participated in Race Across the World, which made him appreciate the wonders of travel and adventure. 'He was willing to go wherever the trail might lead and he touched everyone he met on the road. He found great happiness working as a landscape gardener on the west coast of Scotland,' they added. Sam and his mother, Jo Gardiner, participated in the first season of Race Across the World, which premiered in March 2020. They won hearts with their close relationship and spirit of adventure as they traveled across breathtaking scenery in Argentina and Mexico. Also Read: What is Vanessa Bryant's net worth? Late NBA star Kobe Bryant's wife faces backlash over pregnancy rumors Gardiner's passing occurs just a few years after he and his mother, Jo, appeared on the second season of the BBC adventure show. He made a terrible wish for his future during their interview. Sam told his mother that their trip was 'life-changing' and asked, 'How many 19-year-olds can say they've done this and travelled with their mum?' He went on to mention that one of the best things would be to make some memories with his mother. He continued: "It's what I'll be able to live by and tell my kids when I go travelling with them." At the time, BBC Two posted the video on Facebook with the caption, 'This is so moving! The story of 19-year-old Sam, who's travelling with his mum Jo, is giving us all the feels.'
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Race Across The World contestants 'deeply saddened' by Sam Gardiner's death
Race Across the World winners and contestants have paid tribute to Sam Gardiner who died in a car crash at 24 years old. The car accident happened on the A34 in Gatley, near Cheadle on Monday and Gardiner died from his injuries days later on Thursday, Greater Manchester Police said. Gardiner took part in series two of the BBC travel show, that aired in March 2020, alongside his mum Jo. In the 2019 series, the contestants were tasked with travelling from Mexico City to the southernmost city in the world Ushuaia in Argentina. The mother and son were unable to compete in the final leg of the journey as they ran out of money but at the time Sam described the seven-week experience as "life-changing". Lovely messages have been shared in memory of the Race Across the World contestant from others who have taken part in the show from series two and beyond. Race Across the World series two winner Emon Choudhury — who took part in the show with his nephew Jamiul — led the tributes with his kind words. He wrote on social media: "Such heart breaking news." Choudhury posted photographs of them together on Instagram and wrote a message "in loving memory of Sam". His message read: "I'm deeply saddened to share that my dear friend Sam has passed away. Many of you will remember him from Race Across the World—where he and Jo showed us what it truly means to live fully, love fiercely, and embrace every moment with an open heart. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emon Choudhury (@emonchoudhury) "Sam was pure sunshine in human form. his kindness was a beacon for anyone lucky enough to cross his path. He made us feel seen, supported, and braver than we ever thought possible. With every warm smile and encouraging word, he reminded us that life's greatest treasures are the connections we make and the love we share. "Though his journey here ended far too soon, Sam's generous spirit will keep guiding us. I find comfort knowing that his light lives on in the laughter we still carry, the dreams he inspired, and the countless ways he taught me that he was always stronger than me in every way. His love for Cheetos and the many stories we all have is something I will cherish and always remember. My journey on @raceacrosstheworld would have never been the same with out him. Every time I have a subway I'll always remember you. "Rest easy, Sam. You'll be forever missed, and never forgotten." Also from series two, contestant Lizzie Slater shared on Instagram: "Love you forever Sam." On her Instagram stories, she added: "Will always be a huge part of our race across the world family." Additionally series two contestant Jen simply wrote "love you" over a collage of pictures from their time on Race Across the World. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenna Lambra-Stokes (@jennalambrastokes) After the news broke, the team at Race Across the World shared a statement reflecting on how viewers at home fell in love with Sam when watching series two. A spokesperson for Race Across the World wrote on Instagram: "We are all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about Sam, who died this week following a car accident. Everyone who worked with him and indeed everyone who watched Sam could see just how precious and transformative the trip was for both him and his mum, Jo. "Sam embraced the seven-week trip with an energy, love and a determination that saw the pair enjoy adventures across Mexico to Argentina making audiences fall in love with them and their special bond as a result. "Since filming, both Sam and Jo have been an integral part of the Race Across the World cast family and on behalf of us all from the BBC, production and the rest of the cast, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to his parents, Andrew and Jo; his brothers, William and Charlie; his step mum Justine; his family and friends." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Race Across The World (@raceacrosstheworld) Beneath the post, many Race Across the World contestants shared their condolences. Among the comments, series four winner Alfie Watts wrote: "All my love to the family. What awful news." Brian and Melvyn from the 2025 series commented: "Very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with Sam's family." Sioned, also from the 2025 series, simply shared a heart. Series three winners Tricia and Cathie posted: "We are devastated for Jo and her family. Thinking of them all." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Gardiner (@sam_gardiner_) News broke when Sam's parents paid tribute to their "loyal, funny and fiercely protective" son. In a statement, Mrs Gardiner and his father Andrew said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident. "Sam left us far too soon, and whilst words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special. Sam was adored by his family. As a son, brother and nephew, he was loyal, funny and fiercely protective. "He did Race Across The World in 2019, which opened his eyes to the wonder of adventure and travel. He was willing to go wherever the trail might lead and he touched everyone he met on the road. He found great happiness working as a landscape gardener on the west coast of Scotland."
New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
‘Race Across the World' star Sam Gardiner dead at 24
Former 'Race Across the World' contestant Sam Gardiner has died following a car crash. He was 24. Gardiner was behind the wheel of a white Volkswagen in Manchester, England, on Monday night when the vehicle left the roadway, overturned, and landed on its side, according to Greater Manchester Police. He was the only passenger of the vehicle, police added. Advertisement 5 Former 'Race Across the World' contestant Sam Gardiner has died following a car crash. He was 24. Race Across the World / BBC The Brit was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries on May 29. 'His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers,' police said in a statement Sunday. Advertisement Gardiner's heartbroken parents, mother Jo and father Andrew, said they were 'devastated by the loss' in a statement obtained by The Post. 'Sam left us far too soon, and whilst words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special,' the family said. 5 The Brit was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries on May 29. @sam_gardiner/Instagram Jo and Andrew described their son as 'loyal, funny and fiercely protective,' and said that he was 'adored' by his family as a son, brother and nephew. Advertisement In their heartfelt statement, they remembered Gardiner's time on 'Race Across the World,' saying the experience 'opened his eyes to the wonder of adventure and travel.' 'He was willing to go wherever the trail might lead and he touched everyone he met on the road. He found great happiness working as a landscape gardener on the west coast of Scotland,' they went on. 5 Gardiner appeared on Season 2 of the hit BBC series alongside his mother in March 2020. He was 19 at the time. Race Across the World / BBC 'Sam brought warmth, laughter and a smattering of chaos wherever he went. He leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts.' Advertisement 'We will miss him endlessly, but we'll also remember him with smiles, tall tales, and a depth of love that will never fade,' they concluded. At the time of his death, Gardiner had been employed as a landscape gardener in Scotland, but was visiting family in Manchester when the accident took place. Gardiner appeared on Season 2 of the hit BBC series alongside his mother in March 2020. He was 19 at the time. 5 During their time on the show, the mother-son duo traveled across Mexico and Argentina with no phones. @sam_gardiner/Instagram During their time on the show, the mother-son duo traveled across Mexico and Argentina with no phones. Emon Choudhury, who won the series that year with his nephew Jamiul, took to social media to pay his respects to Gardiner as he remembered their time on the show. 'Sam was pure sunshine in human form. his kindness was a beacon for anyone lucky enough to cross his path,' Choudhury wrote on Instagram alongside several snaps of them together in previous years. Advertisement 'He made us feel seen, supported, and braver than we ever thought possible. With every warm smile and encouraging word, he reminded us that life's greatest treasures are the connections we make and the love we share.' A spokesperson for the hit BBC show said that a private funeral will be held for Gardiner's family and friends in the coming days. 'The family have asked for privacy at this terrible time,' the spokesperson said, adding that 'everyone who worked with him, and indeed everyone who watched Sam, could see just how precious and transformative the trip was for both him and his mum Jo.' 5 Jo and Andrew described their son as 'loyal, funny and fiercely protective.' Race Across the World / BBC Advertisement Gardiner 'embraced the seven-week trip with an energy, love and a determination that saw the pair enjoy adventures across Mexico to Argentina, making audiences fall in love with them and their special bond as a result,' the spokesperson said, in part. Gardiner is survived by his parents Jo and Andrew, stepmother Justine, and brothers Charlie and William.
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Actors revealed for Harry, Hermione and Ron in Harry Potter TV series reboot
Like the films, the series is sure to be a Who's Who of A-list talent, with budgets that dwarf almost everything else on TV. The first performer to confirm their participation was Conclave star John Lithgow, cast as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Lithgow, 79, said that he did not expect to be asked to follow in the footsteps of Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law (who all played Dumbledore in the Wizarding World films). 'Well, it came as a total surprise to me. I just got the phone call at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, and it was not an easy decision because it's going to define me for the last chapter of my life, I'm afraid,' he said in February. 'But I'm very excited. Some wonderful people are turning their attention back to Harry Potter. That's why it's been such a hard decision. I'll be about 87 years old at the wrap party, but I've said yes.' Loading I May Destroy You star Paapa Essiedu has been cast as potions master Severus Snape, while Ozark 's Janet McTeer is to play deputy headmistress Minerva McGonagall, a role that was made famous by the late Dame Maggie Smith and was previously rumoured to be going to Sharon Horgan and Rachel Weisz. Other stars confirmed to have signed up are Shaun of the Dead 's Nick Frost succeeding Robbie Coltrane as gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid, while the role of cantankerous caretaker Argus Filch will be filled by comic performer Paul Whitehouse. We also have our first villain. Quirinus Quirrell, the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone who is later revealed to be under the control of the evil Lord Voldemort, will be portrayed by Luke Thallon. The 29-year-old is best known as a stage actor. Who will play Voldemort himself in later series is being kept under wraps, but those said to be in the frame include Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy. How will the series be different from the films? HBO boss Casey Bloys has said the series will be a 'very, very specifically British 1990s production'. It is being overseen by Gardiner and Mylod, Britons who are both alumni of HBO's Succession. One need only look at their track record to know that the series will not merely be a rehash of the films. Gardiner worked on the TV adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials; while Mylod's hits include Game of Thrones and The Menu, a Ralph Fiennes horror satirising fine dining. It is expected that the series will be darker than the films, with HBO looking for a slightly older viewership than the pre-teens who were the primary target of the cinematic pictures. Friends of Gardiner – who wrote her master's thesis on the importance of darkness in kids' stories and has spoken of her dislike for patronising children – say she wants to bring a grittier, ' Wednesday /Tim Burton vibe' to the series. Perhaps most notably, the characters will be the same age as they are in the books, with each series presumably following the school year. That means, for instance, that Severus Snape (played by the inimitable Alan Rickman in the films) will be in his early 30s on the small screen. Essiedu is 34; Rickman, by contrast, was 55 when the first film was released. The exception is Dumbledore, who lived to the ripe old age of 115. Lithgow is unlikely to want to be working in his 12th decade. Is J.K. Rowling involved? Despite selling more than 600 million Harry Potter books and amassing a fortune of almost £1 billion ($2 billion) according to The Sunday Times' Rich List, Rowling has become a polarising character for her public contributions to the transgender debate. 'That's a very online conversation, very nuanced and complicated and not something we're going to get into,' Bloys said at an investor presentation in April 2023. 'Our priority is what's on the screen.' The 59-year-old author is key to the whole series: she serves as its executive producer and will have the final say on all the casting choices. Rowling praised HBO for 'preserving the integrity' of her books and said the new adaptation would 'allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long-form television series'. Will the original stars return? Probably not. Many of the original cast members – including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson – have criticised Rowling's trans views, and sadly others (including Gambon and Rickman) have died. Jason Isaacs, who played the villainous Lucius Malfoy in the films, was asked whether he would mount a comeback at the premiere of The White Lotus in February. 'I'm hoping to come back as Hermione,' he said, not entirely seriously. 'I sent my audition tape in and I've yet to hear. But they have my number.' When will the series be broadcast?
