NBC‘s newest reality competition series, Destination X, will return for another season of globe-trotting adventures, as the network has renewed the show for Season 2. Reality TV stars from Big Brother, Love Island, Survivor, and more will embark around the world, along with new civilians, as they try to win $250,000.
A press release revealed the 13 contestants who will try to figure out where they are in the world, which includes six reality stars and seven civilians. Find out who will be planting X’s around the world on the new season, and everything else we know, below.
Has Destination X been renewed for Season 2?
Yes. Deadline reported that NBC gave Season 2 the green light in March. The ratings for the series were reportedly very strong, as it averaged 14 million viewers on broadcast and streaming in its first month.
Who will host Destination X Season 2?
Jeffrey Dean Morgan will return to lead the bus as host of the second season.
When will Destination X Season 2 premiere?
NBC has revealed that the show will return in 2027.
What will happen in Destination X Season 2?
In a statement, Sharon Vuong, EVP of unscripted programming at the network, said, “Destination X is returning with the world as our playground to deliver new unforgettable adventures that will keep viewers guessing every step of the way. With the incomparable Jeffrey Dean Morgan back at the helm, Season 2 promises to deliver surprising twists and push boundaries even further.”
Universal Television Alternative Studio head Toby Gorman added, “Destination X pushes the boundaries of what unscripted television can deliver with a truly global experience that feels cinematic, exhilarating, and unlike anything else on TV. With this new season, we’re dialing everything up even more, taking both the contestants and the audience on adventures that are bigger, bolder, and completely unexpected.”
Chances are, the second season will follow the formula of the first, with contestants traveling by bus through various cities and trying to determine where they are located based on clues and the on-location competitions.
Where will Destination X be located in Season 2?
It is unknown what locations the second season will take the contestants to. Season 1 took place in European countries, running through Belgium, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Croatia, and the U.K.
Who will star in Destination X Season 2?
In the first season, the cast consisted of newcomers to the reality scene and some reality television alums (namely, Big Brother and The Challenge star Josh Martinez, The Bachelor and The Traitors alum Peter Weber, and Love Island‘s JaNa Craig).
Season 2 will once again feature Big Brother and Love Island alums. This time, the new alums will be joined by Survivor players, Below Deck stars, and newcomers. Find out who will join Season 2 below.