The TV show Race Across the World included a special tribute in its latest episode for someone who had been on the show before and sadly passed away.
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The episode that aired yesterday on BBC One ended with a message for Sam Gardiner, who joined season 2 of the show in 2020. Sam sadly died last week at the age of 24 because of a serious car accident.
At the end of the episode, there was a touching tribute to him. It showed his photo from season 2 and a message that said: “In loving memory of Sam Gardiner”.
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The people who made the show had earlier shared a kind message for Sam. They sent their love and sympathy to his mum, Jo, who had joined him on the race from Mexico to Argentina back in 2020.
We are all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about Sam, who died this week following a car accident. Everyone who worked with him and indeed everyone who watched Sam could see just how precious and transformative the trip was for both him and his mum, Jo. Sam embraced the seven-week trip with an energy, love and a determination that saw the pair enjoy adventures across Mexico to Argentina making audiences fall in love with them and their special bond as a result. Since filming, both Sam and Jo have been an integral part of the Race Across the World cast family and on behalf of us all from the BBC, production and the rest of the cast, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to his parents, Andrew and Jo; his brothers, William and Charlie; his step mum Justine; his family and friends.
the message reads
Emon Choudhury, who won season 2, had shared a long and heartfelt message on Instagram for his late co-star and “dear friend.” Other contestants from different seasons also shared their own kind messages to remember him.
Truly heartbreaking news. Thinking of Jo and her family during this time. We are devastated for Jo and her family. Thinking of them all.
while her co-stars Tricia and Cathie added
Brian and Melvyn, the much-loved pair from the current season, had commented: “Very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family.”
Source: Digital Spy