Race Across the World series six winners crowned

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Race Across the World series six winners crowned43 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on GooglePaul GlynnCulture reporterWarning: This article reveals the winners of Race Across the WorldBBC/Studio LambertChildhood best friends Jo Diop and Kush Burman, from Liverpool, have crossed the finish line first to become the series six winners of Race Across The World. The One show saw five pairs embark on the journey of a lifetime, racing a distance of around 12,000 km (7,450 miles) across Europe and Asia. The Liverpool lads travelled the fastest overall from Palermo in sunny Sicily, Italy, to the snow-covered Hatgal in northern Mongolia - via the ancient Silk Road.

The winners - by three hours - will now share a cash prize of £20,000. "I hope we did Liverpool proud, big up Scousers! " declared Kush on arrival at the finish line.

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"First win for Liverpool," confirmed Jo. The boys celebrated their victory by piling on top of one another in the snow. Kush said he planned to use the money to help his mum "get on to the property ladder", while Jo said he hoped to travel to Senegal to "learn where I come from".

"It's had an impact on us, it's changed our perspective," he reflected. "It's been a test, we're just two Scouse kids," offered Kush. "But I think this has proved, we are more than capable," added his old friend.

Childhood best friends Jo and Kush, both 19, from LiverpoolThey fended off competition from fellow finalists, sibling side Harrison and Katie from Manchester, daughter-and-dad duo Molly and Andrew from Maghera, Northern Ireland, and English in-laws Mark and Margo. Cousins Puja and Roshni, from London had been eliminated earlier in the competition. Having passed through checkpoints in Greece, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia, Thursday's finale saw the remaining contestants head north from Kharkhorin.

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They traversed the Khangai Mountains to reach the shores of Lake Khövsgöl - aka the Blue Pearl of Mongolia. /Studio LambertBrother and sister Harrison and Katie from ManchesterAs usual throughout the competition, all pairs were banned from travelling by air and given a total budget at the start of £1,297 per person - the cost of a one-way plane ticket. They could not use their smartphones or bank cards while seeking out their own transport, food and accommodation.

But they were given opportunities along the way to work to earn more cash, if needed. Race Across The World is one of the 's most successful shows – this year's opening episode was watched by an audience of 7. 4 million, including catch-up platforms.

/Studio LambertMolly Clifford and her father Andrew said being on the show was "the experience of a lifetime"Winners Jo and Kush were the youngest duo in this series of Race Across the World. The Merseyside mates applied in January 2025, after finishing their levels, and eight months later they were on a plane to the start line. They recently told News they applied for the show as a joke but ended up having a "boss time".

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.