CELEBRITY Race Across The World fans were left devastated Jeff and Freddy Brazier missed out on the win – blaming one fatal error as the reason. The father-son duo had an emotional ride during the 30-day trek, and on the final days were in good stead to win as they made their way to Frutillar, Chile. 6 Jeff and Freddy decided to take a break on a waterspring Credit: BBC 6 Freddy was seen enjoying a dip in the water during his time off Credit: BBC 6 Jeff and Freddie eventually came in third place Credit: BBC However, after days on the road and with budget to spare, the pair decided to take a break and relax at a thermal spring outside of Mendoza, Argentina, before continuing on in the race.
They were seen enjoying a swimming in the lakes, with Freddy shooting down a water slide as Jeff lounged in the water after spending hours on a bus. Jeff told the cameras: "Seeing Fred happy makes me really happy, but in this hand, I'm thinking about the race. I'm thinking about the next steps, and I find it really hard to switch off from that.
"I was brought up playing football, and it was train to win, you play to win. It's a part of why I'm really resilient. RACE ACROSS THE WORLD CHILE RECEPTION Celebrity Race Across The World winner revealed in nail-biting finale show secrets Kelly Brook brands RATW producers cruel after she begged for food and showers "But there are always going to be experiences like this where I think it just demands your focus be taken from the race and just put on the now, that's something I'm really grateful for.
" But fans got antsy at Freddy and Jeff for the detour, thinking they were wasting time. "Everyone else is now under 10% budget - except Jeff & Freddy who are under water at a swimming pool!," joked one on X. "They may have a higher budget but Jeff and Freddy are wasting so much time," said another.
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Ultimately, those few hours may have cost them, and they eventually came in third place, with Scott Mills and husband Sam winning the series , and Kola Bokinni and cousin Mary-Ellen coming in second. Both teams beating Jeff and Freddy by a whole day, with Kelly Brook and Jeremy Parisi – who were also caught in the gridlock – coming in fourth. However, both said they enjoyed the experience and believe it brought them closer together.
Freddy told the cameras: "Didn't come first, but we didn't need to come first. We finished the race and we done it together. Brother and son, what a duo.
" "Watching Freddy grow, I've seen him see what he's capable of on this trip," said proud dad Jeff. "That is winning this experience." Fans were devastated they didn't win - though celebrated their bond after the sweet scenes.
Read more on the Scottish Sun 'TOTAL CHAOS' Scots beauty spot CLOSED two days in a row as campervans gridlock narrow road DEAL ME IN Rangers' bumper new kit sponsorship deal is most lucrative in club's history "What an exciting end to #CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld gutted that @JeffBrazier and Freddy didn’t win, but the most heartwarming thing that came out of the series for me, was to see their father and son relationship blossom and go from strength to strength, best mates forever!!" beamed one. Another noted: "Jeff and Freddy’s relationship on #CelebrityRaceAcrossTheWorld is one of the most beautiful, refreshing and wholesome portrayals of a father and son dynamic I’ve ever seen" 6 The pair's unbreakable bond won over viewers Credit: BBC 6 Freddy and Jeff hitchhiked through Argentina and Chile for the final leg Credit: BBC 6 While they didn't win, the duo said finishing was winning enough Credit: BBC.
