BBC's Anita Rani Mistaken for Refugee During Mexico Filming

Anita Rani and her father Bal Singh Nazran were mistaken for refugees while filming the new series of Celebrity Race Across The World in Mexico, as they repeatedly asked hotel staff for directions to the border. Due to language barriers, the hotel staff thought they needed sanctuary, highlighting the cultural ambiguity of their appearance in Central America. The BBC travel competition challenges celebrity duos to navigate thousands of kilometers without phones or internet, relying on public transport and limited funds, with contestants including Roman Kemp and his sister Harleymoon, Tyler West and Molly Rainford, and Dylan Llewellyn with his mother. Anita's father also experienced his first stay at a backpackers hostel, where he encountered young travelers tattooing each other and smoking weed, much to Anita's concern. The show not only offers an adventurous journey across countries but also explores the dynamics of the relationships between the celebrity teams. Harleymoon Kemp noted that the experience deeply transformed her relationship with her brother Roman, emphasizing the personal growth that the series inspires.