Destination X Winner Szabo Reveals Secret Alliance Betrayal in Finale

NBC's travel competition show Destination X crowned bird watcher Rick Szabo as its first-ever winner, who attributed his success to his extensive travel experience and trivia knowledge despite struggling with social connections due to his age. Rick faced early distrust among contestants but formed a crucial alliance with Peter Weber and JaNa Craig, which helped him reach the finale. Christian “Biggy” Bailey, the least traveled contestant and a strong social player, made it to the top three but was ultimately betrayed when he discovered Rick and Peter's secret alliance plotting against him. This betrayal, a pivotal moment for Biggy, prevented him from advancing to the grand finale and left him visibly devastated. In the final showdown, Rick correctly identified the location of the final Destination X marker on Big Ben, securing the $250,000 prize. Rick reflected on the intense competition, acknowledging the challenge of the last-minute race against Peter and the complex social dynamics that defined the game.