Viewers of Celebrity Race Across The World have expressed early concerns for Princess and Junior Andre after the first episode saw the siblings in last place and facing a difficult travel experience. The pair were 230 kilometers (143 miles) behind the leading teams, who had already reached the initial checkpoint.
As singers Ella Eyre and her friend Nana, along with Jeff Stelling and his son Matt, arrived at the checkpoint, Princess and Junior were on a night bus. During their journey, they described the experience as a "nightmare," reporting that two fellow passengers were vomiting on the bus, which they found to be unsanitary and unpleasant.
Fans took to social media platform X to share their reactions to the siblings' predicament. Comments included expressions of sympathy for their difficult start and predictions about their potential to finish the race.
Earlier in the episode, the pair experienced a taste of rustic living when they worked on a coconut farm. The stark reality of the facilities, including a cold shower and the absence of toilet paper, drew comparisons from viewers to their parents Peter Andre and Katie Price's experience on "I'm A Celebrity."
Meanwhile, Ella Eyre and Nana embraced the race as a gap year opportunity. They made a strong start, engaging with local life and securing agricultural work to supplement their budget. Their journey took them into west Kalimantan, where they stayed in a traditional Dayak longhouse, allowing them to experience village life.
Veteran sportscaster Jeff Stelling and his son Matt had a different approach, with Jeff expressing concerns about the physical demands of the race. He favored a more comfortable approach, prioritizing food and rest over potential hardships, which led to some friction with his son.