Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
Jo Diop and Kush Burman, contestants on Race Across the World, have captured viewers' hearts with their friendship and journey. The duo, who are the youngest participants in the series, have shared emotional moments, including reflections on Kush's late stepdad. As they navigate their trek across Europe and Asia, they also embrace their newfound fame and the support from fans.
- ▪Jo and Kush are the youngest duo in the current series of Race Across the World.
- ▪The show challenges pairs to complete a 12,000km trek with no phones and limited cash.
- ▪Kush shared an emotional moment about his stepdad during a visit to a judo gym in Kazakhstan.
- ▪The pair entered the show as a joke after finishing their A-levels but have gained significant popularity.
- ▪They plan to split any prize money equally and use it for travel and family support.
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Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJordan KennyandIan Murphy,BBC NewsbeatBBC/Studio LambertJo Diop (left) and Kush Burman are the youngest duo in this series of Race Across the WorldIf you've been hooked on the latest series of Race Across the World, you've probably got a favourite pair of contestants.Best friends Kush Burman and Jo Diop have certainly won the hearts of many viewers, eager to see them complete their journey to northern Mongolia.But all of their friends? Not so much."All my mates' mums, they're loving it more than my mates are," says 20-year-old Kush."Half my mates, they're like: 'I can't lie, I've still got to catch up on the past few episodes, but I'm loving it so far'."The BBC show…
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