Princess and Junior Andre Face 'Nightmare' Bus Journey on Celebrity Race Across The World
Viewers express concern for the celebrity offspring as they trail behind in the first episode.
Princess Andre and her brother Junior have garnered viewer sympathy after a challenging start to Celebrity Race Across The World, finding themselves in last place following a difficult bus journey.
At the conclusion of the first episode, the siblings were positioned 230 kilometers behind the leading teams, a full day behind their rivals who had already reached the initial checkpoint. While other contestants like Ella Eyre and Jeff Stelling arrived at the checkpoint, Princess and Junior were on a night bus.
During their journey, Junior, 21, and Princess, 19, described the experience as a "nightmare," noting that two other passengers were vomiting on the bus, which they said "stank."
Fans took to social media platform X to share their reactions, with many expressing concern for the pair. Comments included "Not the puking on the bus," "Nice bus to be on, for Junior and Princess," and "Poor Princess and Junior. Trip of nightmares." Some viewers predicted they might not finish the race.
Earlier in the episode, the siblings had a taste of what viewers described as "jungle life," reminiscent of their parents Peter Andre and Katie Price, who met on "I'm A Celebrity." They worked on a coconut farm and stayed overnight, encountering basic facilities. The farm owner informed them that the shower had only cold water and there was no toilet paper, only a bowl of water.
Fellow contestant Ella Eyre, a Brit Award-winning singer, and her friend Nana viewed the race as a deferred gap year. They made a positive start, embracing local life and securing agricultural work, but faced a significant challenge in navigating a remote part of Borneo. They traveled into west Kalimantan and experienced village life in a traditional Dayak longhouse.
Veteran sportscaster Jeff Stelling and his son Matt had a differing approach to the race. Jeff expressed concerns about the physical demands, including "heat, hills, a backpack and dodgy knees," prioritizing comfort and a proper meal, while Matt was more willing to endure hardship for the competition.