Destination X winner 'revealed' just two episodes in to hit BBC show

Viewers are preparing to sit down for the third episode of BBC's Destination X on Wednesday - but some think they already know who's won the show.

The show began with 13 strangers hoping to win s hoping to win £100,000 by correctly guessing where in the world they've been plonked.

The second episode saw the group take part in a number of mind boggling riddles, as many contestants guessed the right location of the Matterhorn in Switzerland as their second stop. Those who guessed correctly secured a spot in the next round, although contestants said goodbye to Dawn. It comes after reports of all the celebrities rumoured to be joining BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

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Now, just seven contestants remain, and athlete Nick has now been placed as the favourite to win - surging to the top of the betting with at 6/4 (40%).

25-year-old marketing executive Saskia trails behind with a close second, whose odds sit at 5/2 (28.6%).

Speaking on Nick's chances of grabbing the crown, Dave James, odds analyst at Whataretheodds.co.uk said: "Nick's leadership is starting to show. “He’s calm, competitive and knows how to read both the clues and the people around him. He really doesn't switch off."

However, he claims Saskia is gaining momentum fast — she’s methodical, brave and not missing a beat.”

Aside from top runners Nick and Saskia, Judith is third favourite to win with odds of 4/1 (20%), with taxi driver Darren right at the bottom of the odds at 10/1 (9.1%), however, it doesn't mean the end of the road just yet.

Judith is another flying under the radar, but don’t count her out,” James added. “She’s keeping her cards close to her chest and playing a waiting game. She's sharp, logical, and has been quietly solving clues without drawing too much attention — a smart strategy that could see her peak at just the right time.”

There's a lot at stake for the candidates, with the winner set to leave the show with a whopping cash prize of £100,000. The series has 10 episodes overall with two episodes airing a week. Therefore, the final is expected to air on 28th August at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

The contestants aren't the only ones taking part in the challenge however, as viewers are able to play along at home.

All viewers need to do is head to the BBC's Destination X website. You will be required to log into your BBC account or set up one to do so, but once you're in, you can choose an episode to play along with. In order to narrow down the guessing area, fans can answer five trivia questions - if they answer them correctly, the map will become smaller, giving fans a better chance of choosing the right location.

Unfortunately, viewers won't be playing for £100,000, and in fact will earn a virtual badge which they can share with their friends.

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