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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Destination X players thrown into chaos by next location – would you have got it from show clues?
The winning team threw in some red herrings to throw off their fellow contestants - but did they succeed? guess what Destination X players thrown into chaos by next location – would you have got it from show clues? DESTINATION X players were left confused tonight after a series of clues and red herrings, but did you get it right? Rob Brydon is the host of the new BBC show, which sees a group of strangers try to figure out where they are in Europe through a series of clues in a bid to win £100,000. Advertisement 5 Destination X contestants found themselves in chaos and confused over the next location Credit: BBC 5 The third episode saw the group split into two teams - and deception soon occurred Credit: PA Episode two ended with the Matterhorn being the destination, and Rob told viewers in tonight's episode that the bus was moving on to one of the five countries that borders with Switzerland. The windows of the bus are usually blacked out so the group can't get a steer on where they are, but at one point tonight, they were given the chance to look out and saw a roundabout with large red balls in the middle. The first clue had them thoroughly perplexed, but once they boarded a luxury train, they received more. Split into two teams, they headed into their respective carriages and saw a postcard with Oscar-winning actress Audrey Hepburn, a ticket stub with 'Oktober' written on it and a slip of paper with the word 'Dienstabteil' printed. Advertisement Another postcard featured a print which player Saskia asked: "Do we think these are roads or vines or like a forest maybe?" Meanwhile a book had a stamp from the Bavarian State Library. The two teams then went head-to-head in a challenge onboard the train, with the winning group receiving the chance to go into a glass sided carriage to discover more clues. The team that won consisted of Josh, Judith and Saskia, and when they reached the carriage they saw they were moving through a forest. Advertisement The train slowed down for them to see a number of new clues, which included a sign reading 'Donau' and a group of naturists eating large sausages and drinking from big glass beer steins. Meanwhile in the carriage, there was a football magazine with Harry Kane on the front which read 'Harry Kane strikes again' . Fans stunned as THREE Destination X contestants are immediately axed in brutal opening twist The clues all lead to Germany, and the winning team were convinced it was Munich, but decided to throw some red herrings into the mix when they returned to the others, and suggest what they had seen was pointing to Dortmund. But what did you think? Advertisement The episode featured a brutal twist which saw the three players who failed to make it onto the bus in episode one return in a bid to try and win a spot on board. LOSING GAME After a series of head-to-heads with Ben, James and Nick from the losing team, James was sent home there and then. The remaining players then entered their guesses for Destination X into the computer, before Rob revealed the results. It turned out Ben had been furthest from the actual location and would be leaving too. Advertisement And if you had guessed Munich, you were correct! Well done! Destination X continues tomorrow night at 9pm on BBC One. 5 England footballer Harry Kane featured among the clues Credit: BBC 5 Contestants analysed ticket stubs to try and figure out the location Credit: BBC Advertisement
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Destination X players thrown into chaos by next location – would you have got it from show clues?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DESTINATION X players were left confused tonight after a series of clues and red herrings, but did you get it right? Rob Brydon is the host of the new BBC show, which sees a group of strangers try to figure out where they are in Europe through a series of clues in a bid to win £100,000. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Destination X contestants found themselves in chaos and confused over the next location Credit: BBC 5 The third episode saw the group split into two teams - and deception soon occurred Credit: PA Episode two ended with the Matterhorn being the destination, and Rob told viewers in tonight's episode that the bus was moving on to one of the five countries that borders with Switzerland. The windows of the bus are usually blacked out so the group can't get a steer on where they are, but at one point tonight, they were given the chance to look out and saw a roundabout with large red balls in the middle. The first clue had them thoroughly perplexed, but once they boarded a luxury train, they received more. Split into two teams, they headed into their respective carriages and saw a postcard with Oscar-winning actress Audrey Hepburn, a ticket stub with 'Oktober' written on it and a slip of paper with the word 'Dienstabteil' printed. Another postcard featured a print which player Saskia asked: "Do we think these are roads or vines or like a forest maybe?" Meanwhile a book had a stamp from the Bavarian State Library. The two teams then went head-to-head in a challenge onboard the train, with the winning group receiving the chance to go into a glass sided carriage to discover more clues. The team that won consisted of Josh, Judith and Saskia, and when they reached the carriage they saw they were moving through a forest. The train slowed down for them to see a number of new clues, which included a sign reading 'Donau' and a group of naturists eating large sausages and drinking from big glass beer steins. Meanwhile in the carriage, there was a football magazine with Harry Kane on the front which read 'Harry Kane strikes again' . Fans stunned as THREE Destination X contestants are immediately axed in brutal opening twist The clues all lead to Germany, and the winning team were convinced it was Munich, but decided to throw some red herrings into the mix when they returned to the others, and suggest what they had seen was pointing to Dortmund. But what did you think? The episode featured a brutal twist which saw the three players who failed to make it onto the bus in episode one return in a bid to try and win a spot on board. LOSING GAME After a series of head-to-heads with Ben, James and Nick from the losing team, James was sent home there and then. The remaining players then entered their guesses for Destination X into the computer, before Rob revealed the results. It turned out Ben had been furthest from the actual location and would be leaving too. And if you had guessed Munich, you were correct! Well done! Destination X continues tomorrow night at 9pm on BBC One. 5 England footballer Harry Kane featured among the clues Credit: BBC 5 Contestants analysed ticket stubs to try and figure out the location Credit: BBC
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Destination X players thrown into chaos by next location – would you have got it from show clues?
DESTINATION X players were left confused tonight after a series of clues and red herrings, but did you get it right? Rob Brydon is the host of the new BBC show, which sees a group of strangers try to figure out where they are in Europe through a series of clues in a bid to win £100,000. 5 5 Episode two ended with the Matterhorn being the destination, and Rob told viewers in tonight's episode that the bus was moving on to one of the five countries that borders with Switzerland. The windows of the bus are usually blacked out so the group can't get a steer on where they are, but at one point tonight, they were given the chance to look out and saw a roundabout with large red balls in the middle. The first clue had them thoroughly perplexed, but once they boarded a luxury train, they received more. Split into two teams, they headed into their respective carriages and saw a postcard with Oscar-winning actress Audrey Hepburn, a ticket stub with 'Oktober' written on it and a slip of paper with the word 'Dienstabteil' printed. Another postcard featured a print which player Saskia asked: "Do we think these are roads or vines or like a forest maybe?" Meanwhile a book had a stamp from the Bavarian State Library. The two teams then went head-to-head in a challenge onboard the train, with the winning group receiving the chance to go into a glass sided carriage to discover more clues. The team that won consisted of Josh, Judith and Saskia, and when they reached the carriage they saw they were moving through a forest. The train slowed down for them to see a number of new clues, which included a sign reading 'Donau' and a group of naturists eating large sausages and drinking from big glass beer steins. Meanwhile in the carriage, there was a football magazine with Harry Kane on the front which read 'Harry Kane strikes again' . Fans stunned as THREE Destination X contestants are immediately axed in brutal opening twist The clues all lead to Germany, and the winning team were convinced it was Munich, but decided to throw some red herrings into the mix when they returned to the others, and suggest what they had seen was pointing to Dortmund. But what did you think? The episode featured a brutal twist which saw the three players who failed to make it onto the bus in episode one return in a bid to try and win a spot on board. LOSING GAME After a series of head-to-heads with Ben, James and Nick from the losing team, James was sent home there and then. The remaining players then entered their guesses for Destination X into the computer, before Rob revealed the results. It turned out Ben had been furthest from the actual location and would be leaving too. And if you had guessed Munich, you were correct! Well done! Destination X continues tomorrow night at 9pm on BBC One. 5 5 5
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Destination X winner 'revealed' just two episodes in to hit BBC show
Destination X took the country by storm when it first landed on screens last week - and as fans prepare to sit down for the third episode - many think they already know who wins Viewers are preparing to sit down for the third episode of BBC's Destination X on Wednesday - but some think they already know who's won the show. The show began with 13 strangers hoping to win s hoping to win £100,000 by correctly guessing where in the world they've been plonked. The second episode saw the group take part in a number of mind boggling riddles, as many contestants guessed the right location of the Matterhorn in Switzerland as their second stop. Those who guessed correctly secured a spot in the next round, although contestants said goodbye to Dawn. It comes after reports of all the celebrities rumoured to be joining BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025. Now, just seven contestants remain, and athlete Nick has now been placed as the favourite to win - surging to the top of the betting with at 6/4 (40%). 25-year-old marketing executive Saskia trails behind with a close second, whose odds sit at 5/2 (28.6%). Speaking on Nick's chances of grabbing the crown, Dave James, odds analyst at said: "Nick's leadership is starting to show. 'He's calm, competitive and knows how to read both the clues and the people around him. He really doesn't switch off." However, he claims Saskia is gaining momentum fast — she's methodical, brave and not missing a beat.' Aside from top runners Nick and Saskia, Judith is third favourite to win with odds of 4/1 (20%), with taxi driver Darren right at the bottom of the odds at 10/1 (9.1%), however, it doesn't mean the end of the road just yet. Judith is another flying under the radar, but don't count her out,' James added. 'She's keeping her cards close to her chest and playing a waiting game. She's sharp, logical, and has been quietly solving clues without drawing too much attention — a smart strategy that could see her peak at just the right time.' There's a lot at stake for the candidates, with the winner set to leave the show with a whopping cash prize of £100,000. The series has 10 episodes overall with two episodes airing a week. Therefore, the final is expected to air on 28th August at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. The contestants aren't the only ones taking part in the challenge however, as viewers are able to play along at home. All viewers need to do is head to the BBC's Destination X website. You will be required to log into your BBC account or set up one to do so, but once you're in, you can choose an episode to play along with. In order to narrow down the guessing area, fans can answer five trivia questions - if they answer them correctly, the map will become smaller, giving fans a better chance of choosing the right location. Unfortunately, viewers won't be playing for £100,000, and in fact will earn a virtual badge which they can share with their friends.
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Fit and healthy' woman, 22, left fighting for life after freak ‘blistering pain' struck suddenly paralysing her
JUST minutes after complaining of a pounding headache, Saskia Bishop was unable to move. The fit and healthy 22-year-old was Advertisement 13 Saskia Bishop, 22, was visiting her grandma on Easter Monday when she was struck by a sudden searing headache Credit: Kennedy News 13 She experienced no warning symptoms beforehand Credit: Kennedy News 13 Unable to stand or speak, Saskia was rushed to hospital Credit: Kennedy News 13 Tests showed Saskia had a significant bleed in her brain that had caused a stroke Credit: Kennedy News Saskia was visiting her grandma on April 21 when disaster struck and she was floored by the sharp pain in her head. Advertisement The business owner was rushed to A&E where doctors made not one but two devastating discoveries. Saskia, who lives in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, said: "I had absolutely no symptoms or changes in my health. "There was literally nothing to suggest it was going to happen until the day that it happened. "I had just arrived at my grandma's and got a blistering pain in my head. 'It hit me like a sharp pain and then I could almost hear a flat line beeping in my head. Advertisement "It was so consuming, I couldn't think about anything else. "My dad told me to go lie down and I immediately threw up. I could basically only blink. "I couldn't really move. If I stood up, I would've just collapsed. "I knew that something wasn't right but as soon as my speech started to go, I couldn't communicate that with anyone. I battled mystery headaches for ten years - doctors thought I'd had a stroke but it was something much rarer "I was really frightened when I was Advertisement Aware something was gravely wrong, Saskia's dad rushed his daughter to Gloucester Royal Hospital's A&E, before she was transferred to Southmead Hospital's intensive care unit in Bristol. It was there that medics discovered Saskia had a significant bleed in her brain that had caused a stroke. But more bad news was to come. Further tests revealed she was also suffering from a rare brain condition known as 13 Saskia was also suffering from a rare brain condition known as arteriovenous malformation Credit: Kennedy News 13 She underwent a seven-hour operation to remove the AVM and surrounding blood clot Credit: Kennedy News Advertisement 13 Ever a 'chatterbox', Saskia was unable to speak for two weeks Credit: Kennedy News 13 She spent two weeks in hospital and has been dealing with lingering effects from her ordeal Credit: Kennedy News An AVM is a tangle of blood vessels in the brain or on the brain's surface which causes blood to bypass normal tissues. Most people with In Saskia's case the AVM had ruptured, causing a The 22-year-old underwent a seven-hour Advertisement After losing her speech for two weeks, she has now made a partial recovery and her speech has gradually returned. Saskia was able to go home after two weeks in hospital but she is still suffering long-term effects, including fatigue and mobility issues, months later. What is an arteriovenous malformation (AVM)? An AVM is a tangle of blood vessels in thebrain or on the brain surface. This causes blood to bypass the usual network of vessels and flows directly from arteries to veins. Symptoms may vary depending on the size and location of the AVM within the brain. While AVMs commonly cause no symptoms at all, they can lead to seizures, headaches, speech disturbances and visual disturbances. Sometimes a brain AVM is found after the blood vessels burst and bleed, known as a hemorrhage. The cause of brain AVMs isn't clear. Most people who have them are born with them, but they can form later in life. They are typically discovered between the ages of 20 and 40. Source: NHS "I'm such a chatterbox I thought nothing is going to stop me from speaking,' she says. "A load of my head is numb now. I get shooting pains where my scar is and my whole head aches but other than that I'm very lucky I don't have any other defects. "When I got my speech back it was gradual. Advertisement 'It was frustrating that I couldn't get my point across and sometimes it takes me a while to answer. It's still coming back. "I've made a strong recovery but if I go long distance, I need a wheelchair. "Everyone kept saying I was lucky and I feel grateful I survived and I can walk and talk. It could've been fatal.' 13 Saskia still gets frustrated when it takes her longer to get her point across Credit: Kennedy News 13 She also can't walk long distances yet Credit: Kennedy News Advertisement 13 But Saskia recognises she's lucky to not be suffering with more serious aftereffects Credit: Kennedy News Saskia also had to reckon with her family's concern for her. "When they told me how serious it was, I was more worried about how my family would take the news,' she said. "They said it was the worst day of their lives and thought I might not make it through. "My family thought I was going to die when they were told [I had an AVM]." Advertisement Saskia said she was 'stubborn and determined [she] wanted to do things" while recovering from her ordeal. But she's had to learn to take things more slowly. What are the symptoms of stroke? The FAST method – which stands for Face, Arms, Speech, Time – is the easiest way to remember the most common symptoms of stroke: F = Face drooping - if one side of a person's face is dropped or numb then ask them to smile, if it's uneven then you should seek help. A = Arm weakness - if one arm is weak or numb then you should ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts downwards then you might need to get help S = Speech difficulty - if a person's speech is slurred then this could be a sign of a stroke T = Time to call 999 - if a person has the signs above then you need to call 999 in the UK or 911 in the US for emergency care. Other symptoms include: sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body difficulty finding words sudden blurred vision or loss of sight sudden confusion, dizziness or unsteadiness a sudden and severe headache difficulty understanding what others are saying difficulty swallowing "This is the worst thing I've ever gone through. I've never gone through anything like this. "I thought I'd be back to work in two weeks but I still can't do most things so that definitely isn't an option for a while. "I'm just taking it day by day." Advertisement Now, Saskia wants to warn others about the importance of listening to their body. "I was born with my AVM. A lot of people go their whole life without knowing. I had no idea I had this. "I'm kind of lucky I had it when I did because recovery is so much easier when you're younger. "I would say to other people your age doesn't protect you from anything so listen to your body. You know if something is severely wrong." 13 Saskia hasn't been able to go back to work and is still taking it day by day Credit: Kennedy News Advertisement 13 She urged others to listen to their body Credit: Kennedy News
