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Spoiler Alert! The epic final of Race Across The World has aired, and Caroline and Tom, the mother and son duo, officially crossed the finish line first, winning the £20,000 grand prize.
The emotional finale saw the pair arrive at the final checkpoint to discover the guest book was empty, confirming their victory. Caroline broke down in tears as she and Tom hugged in celebration, ending a thrilling season full of twists, detours and daring decisions.
From episode five onwards, the pair held onto their lead and ultimately beat out brothers Melvyn and Brian, sisters Elizabeth and Letitia, and young couple Fin and Sioned.
But keeping their win a secret? That proved harder than any border crossing.
Caroline and Tom, the first pair to reach the final checkpoint in Kanniyakumari and claim the £20,000 prize – Credit: BBC
Caroline admitted:
“We told my husband, in the car on the way home, we couldn’t hide it!”
Tom added with a laugh:
“We had made a pact on the plane not to tell anybody, but within minutes of seeing him we let that one go. It was so hard to keep it in.”
Their genuine bond and teamwork had fans rooting for them from early in the series. Viewers praised their supportive relationship and emotional honesty during tense moments across the globe.
As for what they’ll do with the winnings? The decision’s still up in the air.
“I haven’t really thought about what I’m doing with the money yet,” Tom said. “I don’t want to be stupid and waste it. Mum and I want to go backpacking again, so some of it will be used for that.”
Whether they end up funding more travels or saving for the future, one thing’s for sure, Caroline and Tom’s journey has made them fan favourites.
