DESTINATION X: ROB BRYDON CONFIRMED AS HOST OF NEW BBC ADVENTURE SERIES

Rob Brydon has been named the host of upcoming adventure reality competition series, Destination X. The innovative show coming to BBC One and iPlayer in 2025, will combine spectacular adventure travel and immersive gameplay with the ultimate guessing game.

Rob Brydon MBE is a Welsh actor, comedian and presenter most known for his role as Uncle Bryn in the hit BBC comedy ‘Gavin & Stacey’ for which he was nominated for a BAFTA for Best Comedy Performance.

He also starred in the highly successful series ‘The Trip’ with Steve Coogan and has presented the wildly pupular panel show ‘Would I Lie to You’ since 2009. As well as a number of iconic roles in British television, Brydon has starred in Hollywood blockbusters such as ‘Barbie’ as well as writing and producing his own comedy shows.

Rob Brydon said “How could I turn down the opportunity to become the mastermind of Destination X, the thrilling new travel adventure series coming to the BBC next year...

"It’s a show that turns the whole of Europe into a board game - manipulating the players and the audience at home along the way. I can’t wait to be the puppet master orchestrating every twist and turn as our contestants are taken on a journey where everything is not as it seems. It’s going to be a wild ride!”

Dan Adamson, Managing Director at Twofour said “We are so delighted to have Rob Brydon as the host and puppet master of this incredible series.  Playful, smart and mischievous, we know Rob will strike the perfect tone and be the very best guide for our cast and audience alike, as they embark on a journey like no other.  At Twofour, we always love working with brilliant talent on our shows and there is no doubt that Rob is the perfect fit for this epic and ambitious new series.”

Catherine Catton, Head of Factual Entertainment and Events at the BBC said “Rob is the perfect host to guide our cast and audience over the course of this extraordinary road trip where nothing is quite what it seems, and we are delighted to be working with him on this amazing series”

Merging fantasy with reality in this larger-than-life adventure competition series, viewers will follow contestants as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime but have no idea where they are. In order to win, they must figure out their mystery locations.

Once they're on the blacked-out Destination X bus, the journey transforms into a real-life boardgame with challenges designed to offer clever clues as to their location, along with a few misdirects to keep them, and the viewers, always guessing.    

At the end of each episode, contestants must guess where they are and the furthest from the actual location will leave the competition. The first player to reach the final destination, Destination X, will be crowned the winner. With high stakes and mind-blowing spectacular gameplay, the series will continuously keep viewers engaged and take them along for the ride.  

Destination X is based on the award-winning Belgian format that was created and produced by Geronimo, and launched in Belgium in 2023 on commercial broadcaster VTM.