Princess and Junior Andre faced a difficult opening to their Celebrity Race Across The World adventure, prompting fans to worry that the siblings could finish at the back of the pack.
The pair have now offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their “nightmare” first few days in Malaysia, including their attempts to ask locals for directions.
Travelling with little more than the essentials, the siblings also found themselves weighed down by their enormous backpacks as they made their way through the Asian wilderness.
Princess, 19, and Junior, 21, shared the images on Instagram, writing: “1st episode BTS from @raceacrosstheworld.”
“Keep watching to follow our journey!! What did you all think?! Any questions, let us know below.”
By the end of Wednesday’s episode, the siblings were in last place, still 230km (143 miles) from the finish line and a day behind their rivals, who had already reached the first checkpoint.
Princess and Junior Andre have offered a glimpse of their “nightmare” start to Celebrity Race Across The World
The siblings struggled with their huge backpacks while carrying only the essentials through the Asian wilderness
One image showed Princess and Junior asking for directions as they began their Malaysian journey, with the final checkpoint in Melbourne
Singer Ella Eyre and her friend Nana reached the hotel checkpoint, followed closely by Jeff Stelling and his son Matt, while the Andre siblings were still trailing behind on a night bus.
During their “nightmare” journey, Junior, 21, and Princess, 19, revealed that two other passengers had been sick on the bus and that it “stank”.
After watching the uncomfortable scenes, fans took to X to express their sympathy and concern, with one writing: “Not the puking on the bus.”
Others commented: “Nice bus to be on, for Junior and Princess”; “Oh bless him, Junior is so polite”; and “Meanwhile… 230km away. Poor Princess and Junior. Trip of nightmares.”
Further reactions included: “Junior and Princess still away from the first checkpoint”; and “Not a good start for the Andres in last place, still a long way to go.”
Another viewer predicted: “So… I have this feeling that Princess and Junior are not going to finish the race…”
Earlier in the episode, viewers joked that the siblings were getting a taste of “jungle life” similar to that experienced by their famous parents, Peter Andre and Katie Price, who met while appearing on I’m A Celebrity.
Princess and Junior worked on a coconut farm and stayed there overnight, but appeared shocked by the basic shower and toilet facilities.
Princess and Junior shared the images on Instagram, writing: “1st episode BTS from @raceacrosstheworld. Keep watching to follow our journey!”
At the end of Wednesday’s episode, the siblings were in last place and still 230km (143 miles) from the finish line
Viewers joked that Princess and Junior were experiencing “jungle life” like their famous parents, Peter Andre and Katie Price, who met on I’m A Celebrity
The farm owner explained that the shower used cold water running down from the mountain. There was also no toilet paper, with only a bowl of water provided instead.
Reacting to the scene, one viewer wrote: “Princess and Junior getting a taste of I’m A Celeb with those toilets.”
Brit Award-winning singer Ella and her childhood friend Nana said they viewed the race as the gap year they had never had the opportunity to take.
The pair made a strong start in the opening episode by embracing local life and finding agricultural work. Their biggest challenge came when they had to choose how to travel through a remote area of Borneo.
They journeyed into West Kalimantan, where they were welcomed into a traditional Dayak longhouse and given the chance to experience village life rather than simply pass through.
A preview of the programme showed the pair taking on agricultural work, allowing them to earn money and stretch their limited budget further.
Meanwhile, veteran sports broadcaster Jeff was seen arguing with his schoolteacher son Matt after refusing to endure extreme discomfort for the sake of the race.
Jeff preferred to play it safe, prioritising a proper meal, a few beers and a comfortable bed. He told Matt: “Heat, hills, a backpack and dodgy knees. Worst combination ever.”
