Race Across the World star Kola Bokinni has revealed that he struck up a close friendship behind the scenes with Freddie Braizer and they enjoyed a series of nights out when they travelled across Brazil. The Hollywood star was catapulted to fame after he starred in the likes of Top Boy and Ted Lasso. Kola, 32, teamed up with his cousin Mary-Ellen Moriarty to join the star-studded lineup.
The duo won the hearts of the nation after sharing their close bond and opening up about their childhoods. They recently placed second on the popular BBC series after being beaten by Radio 2 star Scott Mills . Kola exclusively told the Express: “I took a shine to Freddie [Brazier].
Me and Freddie were there for the ride.” Additionally, they would often spend time off-camera and discuss what they had been up to with their teammates. While others “kept their cards close to their chest like Scott [Mills] and Kelly [Brooke].
” He admitted that they all developed genuine friendships, but Kelly Brook joked the actor was a "bad influence" on her husband. “Me and Jeremy [Parisi] got on. Kelly would reign him in as he would call me a bad influence.
” He continued: “Don’t get me wrong Freddie was good at the race and I believe I was too. But we were more of the ones that told everyone that we are in Brazil right now, why is everyone not having fun.” Although Kola told us that being away for over six weeks and having contact removed from the outside world helped him “deal” with the r.