Tyler West and Molly Rainford were first to reach the halfway mark (Image: BBC)

Celebrity Race Across The World contestants were compelled to break the programme's rules after a BBC restriction, as disclosed in tonight's episode.

This year's popular BBC series features Strictly Come Dancing stars Tyler West and Molly Rainford, presenter Roman Kemp alongside his sister Harleymoon, Derry Girls actor Dylan Llewellyn with his mum Jackie, and Anita Rani accompanied by her dad Bal.

The celebrities are tackling the worldwide challenge , journeying across continents without mobile phones, internet connectivity or substantial funds.

Starting in Mexico, the participants are heading towards Colombia as they traverse Central America.

Yet production was disrupted in tonight's instalment

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