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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Race Across The World star breaks down in tears over 'bizarre' situation with ex in heart-wrenching reunion episode
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. '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.' 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.'
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Race Across the World's reunion episode was a charming farewell to one of its best series
Nobody really needed Race Across the World: The Reunion (BBC One). The race finished last week in an entirely satisfactory manner. However, the BBC likes to flog a hit for all its worth, so viewers got this follow-up programme anyway. I'm glad we did. It was a suitably life-affirming farewell to a heartwarming series. Six months since the globe-trotting contest climaxed at the southernmost tip of India, our five intrepid pairs gathered to reflect on their epic 14,000km odyssey across China, Nepal and India. Meeting up with friends you made on holiday often backfires. Once the tans fade and the sundowners stop flowing, so does the conversation. Happily, this was a lot less awkward. They met as strangers but are forever bound together by their shared experience. The forgotten team, former married couple Yin and Gaz, were knocked out before the midway mark but now gained a sense of closure. Yin tearfully admitted how she'd struggled with her heritage while travelling through China. Since returning home, she had built bridges with her family and made peace with her past. Sixtysomething siblings Brian and Melvyn, who finished fourth, rebuilt their brotherly bond on the road.'Things got a bit emotional but a cold beer sorted it,' said the typically phlegmatic Melvyn. Having emerged as the race's cult hero, he stole the show again, declaring, 'Up the oldies!' Still the cheering updates kept coming. Teenage sweethearts Fin and Sioned, who claimed the bronze medal, had caught the travel bug and since been on a trip around Australia. The race runners-up, sisters Elizabeth and Letitia, were inspired to build their own homestay in Kenya. Victorious mother-and-son duo Caroline and Tom were similarly reborn. Caroline was newly carefree, while Tom's confidence had blossomed so much that he was now self-employed and excitedly planning his next adventure. Those who had become tired of the sob stories won't have been appeased by some of the navel-gazing. There was plentiful talk of 'personal growth' and 'moving forward'. Yet the show and its participants are so likeably wholesome, it was hard to be too cynical. Caroline and Tom might have clinched the £20,000 prize but money was barely mentioned. Indeed, the winnings are so incidental to the show's magical mix, it's easy to forget there's cash involved at all. When it comes to Race Across the World, it truly is the taking part that counts. We were treated to unseen clips – cue backpack-laden dashes down streets, like panicking turtles – and breathtaking scenery. Everyone paid tribute to helpful locals and praised the kindness of strangers. Behind-the-scenes footage revealed how embedded film crews captured their every move. It made for a fascinating insight into the vast logistical operation required to make the show. My main complaint was that the location for the reunion – a wood-panelled suite at London's L'Oscar hotel – bore a distracting resemblance to the Round Table showdowns from BBC stablemate The Traitors. I kept expecting a tweed-clad Claudia Winkleman to pop up and demand that somebody be banished. Please, anyone but Melvyn. The last word went to winner Tom. 'It's important to enjoy the journey, as well as the destination,' he concluded. This was a celebratory, albeit non-essential, way to sign off. Now how about applying for next year's race?
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Race Across the World star sobs while recounting heartbreaking life 'struggles'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Race Across The World star Yin got emotional on tonight's reunion show while talking about what the show meant to her, and how it's changed her life. Yin was paired up with her former partner Gaz for the 14,000km race, which took BBC contestants from the Great Wall of China to Kanniyakumari, the southernmost tip of India. However, Yin and Gaz – one of five pairs – didn't make it too far, when they boarded a train that took them 250km in the wrong direction. They were the first to be eliminated from the show. In tonight's reunion episode, Yin tearfully reflected on the show. 'Since leaving Race, I realised I was struggling already with what China means to me personally,' she explained. '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. Explaining that her not being able to speak Mandarin was a personal struggle for her, Yin revealed the journey made her reconnect with her family. 'When I came back from Race, I reconnected with my siblings and I recognised that had to be addressed. I realised the real gift Race gave me was to address that and move on with my life,' she said. Opening up about why she applied for the show, Yin explained: 'My partner who I'd been with for three years had passed away very suddenly in September 2023. 'One of the reasons for coming on Race was to give me that energy to see what's out there.' Now Yin feels a 'relief and lightness' she explained, revealing she and Gaz had a 'brilliant' time travelling together after the show. Meanwhile, Gaz also brought a tear to many eyes when he reflected on their time together during the show, with many viewers saying the pair should get back together again. 'It probably has brought us more together. What we want in life for the pair of us is to just be happy,' he said. 'Whether I or Yin find love again, we will always be in each others' lives because we are just great friends. 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.' Sending the love right back at her former partner, Yin said through tears: 'Gaz is the most amazing, kind-hearted amazing person. I always want him to back me, because I don't think I could have done it without you.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: It's 20 years since Doctor Who's best finale – but not for reasons you think MORE: Amazon Prime fans have days to binge BBC historical drama hailed a 'masterpiece' MORE: 'Most divisive film of 2023' available to stream for free in coming days
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Top-rated Atlanta bakery has just opened its first Florida location
A colorful assortment of sweet and savory baked goods line display cases inside Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe's first Florida store. The shop, which has five locations in Georgia and another in Texas, recently opened in the Orange Blossom shopping plaza on Cortez Road in Bradenton. 'We wanted to be kind of like a [feeling] at home,' store manager Tonny Yin said about choosing the area. 'So we wanted to allow people to come and relax.' What's on the menu? Sweet Hut features Asian pastries, buns, homemade cookies, cakes, sandwiches, burgers, coffee, teas and an assortment of fruit-flavored refresher drinks. 'There's a lot of savory stuff as well,' Yin said. Sweet Hut was founded in 2012 by Howie Ewe and Amy Wong in Atlanta, according to Plano Magazine. It's since become a hit, claiming the No. 1 spot on Trip Advisor's 'Best Bakeries in Atlanta' and frequently appearing on lists of the city's favorite places for a sweet treat. In Bradenton, Yin said customer favorites so far include Sweet Hut's fruit cake and its strawberry cake — a brightly frosted vanilla sponge cake with layers of fresh-cut strawberries and cream. 'We don't make it too sweet, so people can still enjoy it and not get tired of eating it,' Yin said. Yin said there is a lot of Malaysian and Chinese influence in the food. 'Mostly … the seasonings that we put into our meats,' he said. 'We have mini-baos as well, a fried dough used as a bun. And it's like we have the toppings, and the meat is seasoned. It's a bulgogi meat, so it's marinated in a sauce.' In addition to the sweet and savory food menu, there's a drink menu that includes coffee, frappes, milk teas, fruit teas and more. Yin said his favorite is the jasmine green milk tea. After picking a drink, customers can also select from an array of toppings that include boba, chia seeds, various flavored jellies and puddings. More information ▪ To commemorate the new store, a grand opening is planned for Friday and Saturday. Raffles and door prizes, including plushies, are part of the scheduled festivities. ▪ Sweet Hut is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information, visit or call 941-216-2630.
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
This Woman Schemes To Earn Rs 11 Crore By Robbing Wealthy Men
A woman from rural China allegedly pretended to be a socialite to date and rob affluent men so as to save up to 10 million yuan (Rs 11.7 crore) for a down payment on a home. Yin Xue, 24, was taken into custody following the eventual collapse of her elaborate plan to earn over a million dollars from wealthy men, the South China Morning Post reported. It was Yin's dream to buy a house in the elite city of Shenzhen and bring her family back together in five years. She opted for the unconventional route to fulfil her wish. To save money, Yin first worked as a sales assistant, model, and live streamer while working at a Beijing hotel. But that was never enough. In March 2021, Yin joined local dating and social chat groups while working at a karaoke bar in Shanghai. Self-assured, she rebranded herself as a socialite to attract wealthy men. She took courses on fine dining, wine tasting, and etiquette, maintained a rigorous fitness regimen, and used most of her savings for plastic surgery. Confident of her newly acquired skills and abilities, Yin started dating wealthy men and living in their opulent residences in Shanghai. She robbed them once they were away. She even employed expert movers to clear out entire homes, stealing everything from furniture and appliances to handbags and designer belts. She then sold everything on online marketplaces for used goods. In a matter of months, Yin allegedly stole almost 200,000 yuan (US$30,000) from eight men. Fearing public humiliation, the majority of her victims remained silent. Yin's ninth lover, Zhang, caught her in the act after he installed security cameras inside his house and watched his alleged lover looting his house. She was taken into custody and charged with fraud and theft. Despite her extensive robberies, Yin lived a modest lifestyle, renting a basement room in a Shanghai hotel, using free makeup samples, and spending less than 30 yuan (US$4) each day. "All I wanted was money to purchase a home. I didn't spend recklessly," she told the police. Yin Xue was raised in a poor household in rural Hunan, central China. Her desire to have a "luxurious life" stemmed from attending an extravagant wedding when she was only 18. The couple's expensive clothing, villa, and private staff made Yin envious and ambitious.
