The BBC has quickly appointed a new host for its brand new spin-off of Race Across the World, titled Race Across the World: The Detour, which debuts this evening.
Just a day ago, Deadline reported that the BBC was moving forward with the Detour companion vodcast to its popular entertainment series despite recent turmoil. This comes after the original host, Scott Mills, was dismissed by the BBC just days before the scheduled launch. The dismissal followed revelations that Mills had been investigated for serious sexual offense allegations in the previous decade, though the case was eventually dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Tyler West, a television presenter and DJ known for his appearance in the third season of Celebrity Race Across the World alongside Molly Rainford, has been announced as Mills’ replacement on Race Across the World: The Detour.
Tonight, West is set to host guests such as Kola Bokinni and Rainford. Alfie Watts, the winner of the fourth season, will also appear to share essential travel tips and tricks.
The BBC has made swift moves to ensure the vodcast continues without disruption despite the recent scandal.
In the last 24 hours, further details have emerged about the Mills scandal. The BBC confirmed it knew about a 2017 police investigation involving Mills. The corporation acknowledged that new information had surfaced in recent weeks. Mills released a statement confirming the 2017 police investigation.
Mills was the winner of Celebrity Race Across the World in 2024, alongside his husband Sam Vaughan. Race Across The World: The Detour is designed to complement the main show, similar to how The Traitors: Uncloaked pairs with its parent series.
Race Across the World and its celebrity edition challenge participants to travel across a designated area on a limited budget, using any mode of transportation except for air travel. It is one of the BBC’s flagship entertainment offerings. The Detour vodcast was first announced as part of a BBC vodcast lineup on March 12.
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