TV FANS were left feeling stunned as three Destination X contestants were immediately axed in a brutal opening twist.
Forget Barry Island, Rob Brydon has set off on a new adventure – this time to Destination X.
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Destination X is a show based on a Belgian series, which sees contestants sent to a random destination before they have to try and work out where they are.
They all travel on a blacked out bus and will have to take on challenges and games along the way which will give them clues as to where they are.
At the end of each episode the contestant who places an X on the map the furthest away from their actual destination will be sent packing.
It is a promising cross between The Traitors and Race Across The World, which each command six million viewers and the BBC has invested millions in the show.
In tonight’s launch, a group of thirteen travellers met each other at a busy airport.
But there was a shock twist in store – only 10 players would make it through to continue the game.
Host Rob called the players towards him and said: “The game is observation, deduction and alliance building.
“And all the time you should have one question in mind – Where in the world am I?”
He added: “There are 13 of you in front of me but only ten of you will be progressing beyond these doors.
“There are numerous suitcases strewn around, I would like you each to bring me one that weighs the maximum hand baggage allowance of 10kg.”
The contestants scrambled about to weigh various suitcases and chaos reigned as clothes were discarded from pieces of luggage.
Rob then remarked that only the first six people would be given an exclusive lounge access card.
Once six of them had been successful, Rob then told the remaining contestants that only another 4 would go through and that three would go home.
He explained that the first four of them to bring him a trinket or souvenir from one of the passengers previously mentioned at the airport – would be their key to a boarding pass.
As the contestants searched keyrings, mugs, and gifts in the airport and tried to remember the passenger names – the pressure was on.
Until, Retired Detective Sergeant Claire, Economics Graduate Ashvin and Historian Chloe-Anne were left waiting behind.
Rob said: “Claire, Ashvin and Chloe-Anne, I’m afraid it’s goodbye. Please leave the airport.”
Then he added: “Well that doesn’t feel nice,” to the camera.
Fans of the show flocked to social media and one wrote: “We can’t lose the retired detective so early on?!”
Another added: “Hate early eliminations in games like this – all the players will have taken time out of their lives to play, seems harsh to boot them day one.
“Unless there’s a twist involving the players removed.”
“3 gone already? Damn,” stated another viewer.
While a fourth said: “They’re going to do a traitors and bring those 3 back aren’t they?”
“This is a perfect mix of The Traitors, Coach Trip and Race Across The World,” said another fan.
“Very harsh twist,” added another fan of the show.
Destination X airs Wednesday and Thursday’s at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
