Race Across The World star Yin broke down in tears as she broke down in tears over the ‘bizarre’ situation with her ex in Wednesday’s heart-wrenching reunion episode.
The fifth series of the BBC series wrapped up last week (11 June 2025) and fans were over the moon to see the cast back on their screens for a big old catch up.
The instalment got very emotional, especially when exes Yin and Gaz – who were the first out of the show – opened up about their time on the programme.
The former couple were married for more than 30 years but split three years ago.
Speaking about how it works between the two, Gaz said: ‘It probably has brought us more together. What we want in life for the pair of us is to just be happy.’
He added: ‘Whether I or Yin find love again, we will always be in each others’ lives because we are just great friends.
Race Across The World star Yin broke down in tears as she broke down in tears over the ‘bizarre’ situation with her ex in Wednesday’s heart-wrenching reunion episode
Speaking about how it works between the two, Gaz said: ‘It probably has brought us more together. What we want in life for the pair of us is to just be happy’
‘It probably looks bizarre to the outside world, but to us it’s normal.’
Yin looked touched as Gaz said: ‘All I’ve ever wanted was the best for Yin and I’m just very proud of how Yin has become.’
Yin also opened up about just how much being part of the much-loved series has changed her as a person.
Talking to the camera, Yin said: ‘Since leaving Race, I recognised that I was struggling already with what China means to me personally.
‘My heritage is Chinese and I do identify as a Chinese person.
‘Where I struggle is, with my upbringing, it was in a very traditional household.
‘I didn’t leave home on good terms with my parents.’
Yin said: ‘The real gift that Race gave me was to address that then move forward with my life… ‘My partner, who I had been with for three years, had passed away very suddenly in September 2023’
Clearly getting very emotional at the dining table with the rest of her co-stars, she continued: ‘Some of the struggles I went through are probably quite unique in the sense of because I look Chinese, I don’t speak mandarin.
‘I’ve struggled with my Chinese heritage.’
She then explained that the death of her partner is what really encouraged her to take part.
Yin continued: ‘When I came back from Race I reconnected with my siblings and recognised that has to be addressed.
‘The real gift that Race gave me was to address that then move forward with my life…
‘My partner, who I had been with for three years, had passed away very suddenly in September 2023.
‘One of the reasons to come on Race was to give me energy to see what is out there.
‘The relief and lightness I now feel, I do feel like one of the biggest things that I’ve probably hanged about my self, life is there to live.
‘It was the catalyst to enable me to move forward.’
This year’s series of Race Across the World hit our screens on 23 April.
After nine episodes, the show finished last week.
And it was mother-son duo Caroline and Tom who were crowned winners.
It comes after Gaz left his ex-wife Yin emotional with a heart-wrenching confession live on Lorraine.
Ranvir Singh stepped in for Lorraine and hosted the ITV morning show on Tuesday.
The pair have been separated for three years and at one point during the interview, discussed their marriage breakdown on Lorraine.
Gaz reflected: ‘Like all break ups it was hard, I’m of that generation where what do you do? You try and blank it out, have a few beers and sort of forget about it.’
He admitted that Yin ‘helped’ him and explained: ‘She’s an amazing person and I don’t think I would be here if it wasn’t for Yin.
‘It wasn’t that bad but it got to the point where I didn’t like myself, I didn’t like what I was doing, I just didn’t want to be around anybody, very insular.
‘Yin was the one that kept pushing me.’
Yin appeared to be emotional as she interjected with praise for her former husband and said: ‘He put in so much hard work and I’m just so proud of him.’
Race Across The World is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
