Celebrity Race Across the World's Roman Kemp has 'biggest personal moment' in show's history
The TV star has spoken about his mental health throughout the seriesRoman Kemp has been credited for “helping so many people” by opening up about his mental health struggles on Celebrity Race Across the World.
The TV and radio presenter, 32, has spoken about his battle with his mental wellbeing with his sister Harleymoon, 36, multiple times on the BBC One show.
And now, as the series comes to an end, former contestant Jeff Brazier has heaped praise on Roman for his honesty.
Roman Kemp’s Celebrity Race Across the World journey
Jeff, who competed in Celebrity Race Across the World with his son Freddy last year, believes Roman will have helped young men who are suffering.
It comes after the star apologised to Harleymoon last week for a distressing phone call he had previously made while feeling suicidal.
Speaking to TVGuide in connection with Sky Vegas, Jeff said: “I loved hearing Roman apologising to his sister for that phone call and opening up. That will have helped so many people.
“It sparked a conversation that’s relevant to so many. It’s one of the biggest personal moments the race has ever seen – a man talking so honestly about feeling suicidal.
“Roman and Harley will be closer than ever. Roman let go of a weight that’s probably been on his shoulders for some time. I hope that’s huge for him.”
Jeff adds: “He’s had so much success, and to think he achieved all that while carrying so much anxiety – I imagine it’ll be really relieving for him and will catapult him even further.”
Dylan and Jackie’s journey
This year’s Celebrity Race Across the World has been a real rollercoaster for the contestants. They have all been on personal journeys while trekking across Central America.
In the second episode, Dylan Llewellyn, 33, and his mum Jackie, 59, have both spoken about tragic events in their lives. Dylan’s brother James died by suicide and Jackie’s first husband also died when she was 22 and pregnant.
Jeff says: “You can’t not mention Jackie. Early in the series, we learned she’d lost her son, James. Then we learned she’d also lost her first husband.
“When you hear that, you understand how that shapes someone. And you also understand how the race can help you gain perspective and feel ready to start living differently after so much loss.”
He continues: “The stories have been particularly strong this year, and that’s made it a riveting series.”
Celebrity Race Across the World: Who wins?
In tonight’s episode, this year’s Celebrity Race Across the World’s winners will be declared.
Roman and Harleymoon, and Dylan and Jackie, are competing with Tyler West, 29, and 25-year-old Molly Rainford, and Anita Rani, 48, and her dad Bal, 69.
Viewers have watched the four pairs racing across Central America and into South America over the past six weeks. Jeff believes any one of them could win the 2025 series and insists he can’t predict what is going to happen.
But one thing he does know is how they will all struggle to adjust once it’s all over.
“It is weird,” he says. “You’ve been in a bubble. There’s such relief in getting home to creature comforts – having a routine again, boiling a kettle, having a bath. You appreciate them so much more.”
What time is the final on?
Celebrity Race Across the World: The Final starts at 8pm tonight (Thursday December 11, 2025). The last episode in the series is an hour long and you can watch it on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Molly and Tyler are currently in the lead, which means they have a head start on the final leg. Roman and Harleymoon are in second place.
Jackie and Dylan ended the last episode 370km away from the fifth checkpoint. They only have £14 left. Anita and Bal are also yet to make it to the penultimate check point.
There’s everything to play for in the final stretch, but who will get there first?
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