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Jeff Stelling's Emotional Struggle on Celebrity Race
12 Nov
Summary
- Jeff Stelling admitted he would quit the race if not for his son.
- Viewers expressed concern over Stelling's visible emotional distress.
- The race continued through Indonesia towards Sulawesi and Australia.
The latest episode of Celebrity Race Across the World has sparked concern among viewers for contestant Jeff Stelling. The 71-year-old sports commentator became visibly emotional while facing a difficult leg of the journey in Indonesia. Stelling confessed that he would have quit the race if he were participating alone, citing that he had "bitten off more than I can chew." However, he committed to continuing for his son Matt's desire to complete the challenge.
Viewer reactions on social media highlighted anxieties about Stelling's well-being, with some fans expressing sympathy and others questioning if the father-son duo might withdraw. The broadcast documented the contestants' progress from Balikpapan towards Rammang Rammang in Sulawesi. Several teams faced transportation delays, notably a single boat departure across the Makassar Strait, forcing all participants to wait.
Subsequent stages saw teams arriving in Palu, with various routes taken towards the next checkpoint. Princess Andre and Junior secured first place at one checkpoint, followed by Sam Ryder and Kaz. Jeff and Matt, along with Ella Eyre and Nana, encountered further delays, with the remaining teams eventually making their way to Australia for the concluding parts of the race. The show is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
