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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Race Across the World star Sam Gardiner's cause of death revealed after he died in horror crash aged 24
RACE Across the World star Sam Gardiner's cause of death has been revealed after he died in a horror crash. The 24-year-old, who competed in the BBC One series alongside his mum Jo, was killed when he lost control of his car last month. 2 Sam Gardiner was killed in a crash last month Credit: Sam Gardiner 2 He appeared on Race Across the World with mum Jo Credit: BBC An inquest heard today Sam died from a "devastating brain injury" following the May 26 horror. The court was told he hit a kerb on the central reservation of the A34 in Stockport before crashing into a tree. Sam was rushed to hospitl but sadly could not be saved and was declared dead three days later. Assistant coroner Christopher Murray adjourned the hearing for a full inquest to be held on October 13. Broadcast in March 2020, Sam and Jo ventured across Mexico and Argentina as part of the second series of the BBC show. They were unable to finish the final leg after running out of money. Jo and Sam's dad Andrew said they were "devastated" in an emotional tribute. They added: "Sam left us far too soon, and while 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's parents said his time on the BBC show "opened Sam's eyes to the wonder of adventure". More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Race Across the World star Sam Gardiner's cause of death revealed after he died in horror crash aged 24
RACE Across the World star Sam Gardiner's cause of death has been revealed after he died in a horror crash. The 24-year-old, who competed in the BBC One series alongside his mum Jo, was killed when he lost control of his car last month. Advertisement 2 Sam Gardiner was killed in a crash last month Credit: Sam Gardiner 2 He appeared on Race Across the World with mum Jo Credit: BBC An inquest heard today Sam died from a "devastating brain injury" following the May 26 horror. The court was told he hit a kerb on the central reservation of the A34 in Stockport before crashing into a tree. Sam was rushed to hospitl but sadly could not be saved and was declared dead three days later. Assistant coroner Christopher Murray adjourned the hearing for a full inquest to be held on October 13. Advertisement Broadcast in March 2020, Sam and Jo ventured across Mexico and Argentina as part of the second series of the BBC show. They were unable to finish the final leg after running out of money. Jo and Sam's dad Andrew said they were "devastated" in an emotional tribute. They added: "Sam left us far too soon, and while 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." Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Sam's parents said his time on the BBC show "opened Sam's eyes to the wonder of adventure". More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at Advertisement
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Two bucket list trips cheaper than a holiday to Majorca, reveals winner of Race Across The World
RACE Across the World contestant Alfie Watts has advice for any keen travellers heading across the globe. The 22-year-old has been on the move since winning last year - and reveals that you can get to Brazil for less than going to Advertisement 4 Alfie Watts (left) won Race Across the World last year Credit: BBC 4 Alfie says if you weigh them up, Brazil can be cheaper than Majorca Credit: Alamy Alfie Watts won the 2024 series of Since winning the series and the £20,000 prize pot that comes with it, Alfie has backpacked to 78 of the 195 countries. And along the way, he's picked up some handy travel tips. Talking to Advertisement Read More on TV Travel He said: "You'll find that sometimes going long haul is actually better. Sure, flights to Thailand are £600-700, while Spain can sometimes be around £300. "But if you look at the price of accommodation in Thailand, it can be £20 a night for luxury, and you can get meals for £2. Owen and I spent less on a week in Brazil, all-in, than a week in Majorca - even though our flights were 750 quid." The cheapest month to fly from the UK to Brazil is usually in March. But you can get other good deals in February, November and October. Those months are also the best times to visit Brazil as it's summer where temperatures sit between 27C and 33C. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Breaking Another tip that Alfie has is not relying on a debit or credit card. He said to always exchange money at home and carry cash. ATMs abroad sometimes come with a fee to use a foreign card. Race Across the World Experience Comes to London 4 Depending on costing, South America can be cheaper than Spain Credit: Alamy During his series of Race Across the World, Alfie ventured from Japan to Indonesia. Advertisement Now that he gets to travel wherever he likes, Alfie is hoping to visit as many countries as possible. Two of his favourites are Alfie said: "I took my Nan to Petra because she'd wanted to see it for her whole life, so that was really nice, and the whole feeling around the trip was just really positive. The people in Jordan are just so friendly as well." He added that Malaysia is a "cheap paradise" but that his favourite place in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela which are "completely off grid, and a nightmare to get to." Advertisement Fans of the show can now immerse themselves in a It has come to London this spring with tricky puzzles and no phones allowed. The game is a foot race across London where players will navigate around city landmarks to reach the checkpoints. Just like in the show, you'll have to find your bearings without modern technology - which means no mobile phones or maps. Advertisement There's no public transport allowed either and the adventure stretches across 3.1 miles. Here's And one 4 Alfie Watts says look at the overall holiday price because it can work out cheaper Credit: Studio Lambert Advertisement
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Two bucket list trips cheaper than a holiday to Majorca, reveals winner of Race Across The World
RACE Across the World contestant Alfie Watts has advice for any keen travellers heading across the globe. The 22-year-old has been on the move since winning last year - and reveals that you can get to Brazil for less than going to Majorca. 4 Alfie Watts (left) won Race Across the World last year Credit: BBC 4 Alfie says if you weigh them up, Brazil can be cheaper than Majorca Credit: Alamy Alfie Watts won the 2024 series of Race Across the World with his friend Owen Wood. Since winning the series and the £20,000 prize pot that comes with it, Alfie has backpacked to 78 of the 195 countries. And along the way, he's picked up some handy travel tips. Talking to MailOnline, Alfie advised travellers to compare the total price of holidays against each other, rather than just the price of flights and accommodation. He said: "You'll find that sometimes going long haul is actually better. Sure, flights to Thailand are £600-700, while Spain can sometimes be around £300. "But if you look at the price of accommodation in Thailand, it can be £20 a night for luxury, and you can get meals for £2. Owen and I spent less on a week in Brazil, all-in, than a week in Majorca - even though our flights were 750 quid." The cheapest month to fly from the UK to Brazil is usually in March. But you can get other good deals in February, November and October. Those months are also the best times to visit Brazil as it's summer where temperatures sit between 27C and 33C. Another tip that Alfie has is not relying on a debit or credit card. He said to always exchange money at home and carry cash. ATMs abroad sometimes come with a fee to use a foreign card. Race Across the World Experience Comes to London 4 Depending on costing, South America can be cheaper than Spain Credit: Alamy During his series of Race Across the World, Alfie ventured from Japan to Indonesia. Now that he gets to travel wherever he likes, Alfie is hoping to visit as many countries as possible. Two of his favourites are Jordan and Malaysia. Alfie said: "I took my Nan to Petra because she'd wanted to see it for her whole life, so that was really nice, and the whole feeling around the trip was just really positive. The people in Jordan are just so friendly as well." He added that Malaysia is a "cheap paradise" but that his favourite place in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela which are "completely off grid, and a nightmare to get to." Fans of the show can now immerse themselves in a Race Across the World experience. It has come to London this spring with tricky puzzles and no phones allowed. The game is a foot race across London where players will navigate around city landmarks to reach the checkpoints. Just like in the show, you'll have to find your bearings without modern technology - which means no mobile phones or maps. There's no public transport allowed either and the adventure stretches across 3.1 miles. Here's everything you need to know about the Race Across the World experience and how to play. And one Sun Travel writer went to Rio de Janeiro and found it to be one of the friendliest cities.
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Race Across the World 2025 contestants revealed: From exes Yin and Gaz to brothers Brian and Melvyn
One pair of contestants are an ex-married couple Meet the cast Race Across the World 2025 contestants revealed: From exes Yin and Gaz to brothers Brian and Melvyn RACE Across the World is returning for its yet another series, with the contestants hoping to win the race from Beijing to Kanniyakumari. Ahead of the show airing, the BBC have revealed who will be competing - without their phones or and with limited money - for the iconic show's trophy. Advertisement 5 Yin and Gaz used to be married but have remained friends after divorcing Credit: BBC 5 Elizabeth and Letitia (centre) are a pair of sisters hoping to take home the prize Credit: BBC Yin and Gaz Yin and Gaz are a pair of best friends who were once married. 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 opened up about how he and Yin make a great team. Gaz said: "I wouldn't probably do this with anyone other than Yin. Advertisement "I know that sounds weird, because we're not together, we're not husband and wife, but we're still best mates. "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." Elizabeth and Letitia Elizabeth and Letitia are a pair of sisters who are hoping that Race Across the World will allow them to spend some quality time together. Advertisement Letitia did reveal though that she enjoys a challenge, which was a big part of her reasoning in signing up to the show. She said: "I think I signed up for this mostly for the challenge. Scott Mills and husband Sam win Celebrity Race Across The World 2024 "I think I just wanted to push myself to finish something, to accomplish something big. "I think on this race, it's a good opportunity to grow as a person. Advertisement 'I always strive to push myself to grow and see where my strengths lie or just to know myself. 'Also, doing this with my sister will be fun. I don't know if I could do it with anyone else." Elizabeth revealed that she had signed up for the show because she wanted to travel and see as much of the world as she could. 5 Fin and Sioned (centre) have described themselves as "competitive" Credit: BBC Advertisement Fin and Sioned At just 18-years-old, Fin and Sioned are the youngest pair in this series of Race Across the World. From a small town in Wales, the pair are ultra-competitive and are keen to take home the trophy. Sioned said: "I want to say we're in it to win it because we are, but we're not going to let that stop us from enjoying the whole experience of it." Fin added: 'We're very competitive with each other. Advertisement "But I feel like as a team, we are also very competitive. 'But there's also a part of us that doesn't want to just go straight and not see anything and just win, you've got to experience it as well." 5 Brian and Melvyn are taking on the challenge so they can have more memories together Brian and Melyvn Brothers Brian and Melvyn are also planning to win the thrilling reality competition. Advertisement Melvyn watched the show in its first series and decided that he wanted to give it a try with his brother, so they could make some new memories. Speaking about taking on the challenge, Brian said: "I watched the first series and thought this will be fun, exciting, and an adventure with an opportunity for us both to meet up, because we don't meet up that regularly at home, and spend a bit of quality time with each other, as we used to do when we were kids. "It was an excuse to get together, and relive some of our old adventures when we were teenagers and young children." 5 Caroline suggested to her son that the pair take on the challenge together Credit: BBC Advertisement Caroline and Tom Mother and son Caroline and Tom are hoping that their differing skillsets will help them go the distance. Where Tom is well travelled, Caroline has not yet had the opportunity to travel. She revealed that her desire to travel was much of her reasoning in taking the trip. Caroline said: "I saw the South American series and absolutely knew that that was the programme I wanted to do with Thomas. Advertisement "I've never applied for anything like this before, I've never done anything like this, I've never done anything out of my comfort zone or ever arranged any travel, and I just knew it was made for me and the perfect person was Thomas. 'Thomas felt the same. 'We were made for it, or the programme was made for us." Tom shared that travelling the world with his mum will be 'just perfect'. Advertisement Applying for the show The show will kick off on April 23, 2025, on BBC One. Each one-hour episode will start at 9pm and there will be eight exciting episodes for fans to look forward to. Applications for the next series of the BBC show can be made on the broadcaster's website. You must be a team of two to apply with both members being above the age of 18.
