Everything to Know About Competition Series Destination X, Hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Viewers will follow contestants as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime. The twist? They have no idea where they are...
An epic new travel adventure series is on the horizon for NBC. The reality competition series Destination X, already a hit in Belgium, is getting a U.S. version hosted by none other than Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Read on for everything you need to know about this thrilling new travel competition series.
What is Destination X?
In the bold travel competition series Destination X, Europe is turned into a real-life gameboard as complete strangers are invited to participate in the trip of a lifetime and the ultimate geo-guessing contest.
These adventurous players will traverse each country on a blacked-out “Destination X” bus with the goal of figuring out where the “X” they are each week.
In each episode, the players disembark the bus to visit unique and unfamiliar tourist attractions that have been gamified into experiential challenges. They will need to rely on their knowledge of pop culture, history, geography and observational skills to win clues to their current location and earn an all-important advantage. Contestants must tap into their own personal expertise, identify hidden clues that are disguised as artifacts and discern intentional misdirects from competitors to ultimately determine their whereabouts.
“Destination X has already captivated audiences around the world, and now we're bringing a fresh, uniquely NBC twist to it — led by the endlessly charismatic Jeffrey Dean Morgan,” said Sharon Vuong, newly minted Executive Vice President, Unscripted Programming, NBC, via press release. “This series is the ultimate high-stakes guessing game, inviting viewers to embark on a thrilling journey across Europe’s most iconic landscapes and landmarks, all while playing along with our adventurous, dynamic cast.”
How does Destination X work?
Gamemaster Jeffrey Dean Morgan has a few tricks up his sleeve, from mind games and pivotal ultimatums to introducing two familiar faces — JaNa Craig (Love Island) and Peter Weber (The Bachelor, The Traitors), who hop on the adventure bus and change the trajectory of the game. At the end of each episode, designated contestants must enter the Map Room and place their X on the map to indicate where in the world they think they are. The furthest from the actual location is sent packing. The final player standing at the end of the tour will find Jeffrey at the ultimate "Destination X" and win $250,000.
Each player’s strategic gameplay is tested as they eat, sleep and travel together through Europe’s most desirable locations on the “Destination X” bus. The players each share an unmistakable sense of wanderlust, but with constantly shifting alliances and unexpected adversaries, they’re forced to discover who they can trust, whose strengths will take them the farthest, and who to send to the Map Room.
Who's competing on Destination X?
The players vying to make it to the final location and answer the ultimate question — "Where the X are we?" — are:
- Biggy Bailey | Chattanooga, TN
- Ally Bross | Orlando, FL
- Kim Conner | Kaneohe, HI
- JaNa Craig | Las Vegas, NV
- Shayne Cureton | Indianapolis, IN
- Jonah Evarts | Manhattan, KS
- Mack Fitzgerald | Austin, TX
- Tai Lowry | Prince George's County, MD
- Josh Martinez | Miami, FL
- Rachel Rossette | Orlando, FL
- Rick Szabo | Picton, Ontario, Canada
- Peter Weber | Los Angeles, CA
For full cast details, check out our cast explainer on NBC Insider.
Who hosts Destination X?
Destination X is hosted by actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
When does Destination X premiere?
Destination X premieres on NBC on May 27 at 10 p.m. ET/PT following the season premiere of America’s Got Talent.
"The only thing better than adapting a hit format like Destination X is doing it alongside the very best producing partners, and that's exactly what we have in Twofour," said Toby Gorman, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio. "We're thrilled to bring NBC their first travel competition series and can't wait for audiences to tune in for this adventure. It's going to be a fun ride."Caroline Davies and Andy Cadman will executive produce the NBC version of Destination X, alongside Twofour Managing Director Dan Adamson and Chief Creative Director David Clews.
"The entire Twofour team couldn't be more proud to have won the tender to produce this incredible adventure format, particularly given the pedigree of the other companies in the process," said Adamson. "Our editorial ambition for this project is fortunately matched by our best-in-class production team, who constantly make the impossible possible. We are excited to be on this journey with our talented producing partners at UTAS and grateful to the brilliant commissioning teams at both NBCU and the BBC for the hard work and creativity they have already put into the process."
Keep an eye on NBC Insider for more details about Destination X ahead of the premiere on May 27!
