DESTINATION X: ROB BRYDON TO HOST NEW BBC ADVENTURE REALITY COMPETITION
Rob Brydon has been revealed by The Sun as the host of BBC One's UK version of adventure reality competition Destination X, which begins filming this week and is expected to air in 2025.
Destination X crosses fantasy with reality in this larger-than-life adventure competition. Ten contestants embark on the road trip of a lifetime, but have no idea of their location.
Once they're on the innovative Destination X bus, reality is tweaked to mislead them and the viewers. Information comes with a number of clues designed to help the contestants decide if they can trust what they see.
They need to be on top of their game at all times to figure out where they are. At the end of each episode, the contestant who places their X on a map furthest away from the bus's actual location has to leave the game and loses their shot at winning a cash prize.
The surviving participants search for the location of the host, who interacts with them from the secret command post. Mind-blowing and spectacular gameplay will keep viewers engaged and playing along on all screens.
Twofour will produce both the UK and US versions of the hit adventure reality competition after the BBC commissioned it in partnership with NBCUnviersal following the breakout success of their previous commission, The Traitors.
NBC's Corie Henson said: “Destination X is one of the most unique and innovative formats we’ve seen in a long time, and it’s so big we partnered with the BBC again to shoot two shows at once. This show is an epic international travel adventure combined with the ultimate guessing game. Even if you’ve never been on a plane, you can play along!”
Kate Phillips, Director of Unscripted at the BBC, said: "Following the huge success of The Traitors, we're really pleased to be partnering once again with NBC on this brilliant new format. The tender process was extremely competitive, but Twofour's innovative and creative vision for the show means that we know we have the perfect producers to take us on this exciting journey."
Filming is due to begin this week with more details announced in due course.