Destination X (TV series)


Destination X is an American reality competition television series that premiered on NBC on May 27, 2025. The series is hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Production

On April 5, 2024, it was announced that NBC had ordered the series. On September 19, 2024, the host, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, was announced.
On April 24, 2025, it was announced that the series would premiere on May 27, 2025. The competitors were also announced. An exclusive sneak peek aired on May 3.

Format

In this competition series, contestants are sent to Europe and are transported by bus to various locations, while blindfolded. The primary objective is to guess the location to where they have been transported, and games are played along the way to gain clues. The contestant each week whose guess is farthest from their true location is eliminated, and the process is repeated. The last remaining contestant wins $250,000.

Cast

The cast includes former Big Brother winner Josh Martinez; Peter Weber, a former Bachelor Nation and The Traitors contestant; and former Love Island contestant JaNa Craig.
ContestantAgeOccupation/Original seriesHometownEnteredExitedResult
Josh Martinez31Big Brother 19Miami, FloridaEpisode 1Episode 1Eliminated 1st
Jonah EvartsTBAEnglish teacherManhattan, KansasEpisode 1Episode 2Eliminated 2nd
Rachel Rossette28Sales consultantOrlando, FloridaEpisode 1Episode 3Eliminated 3rd
Tai LowryTBAAttorney and flight attendantPrince George's County, MarylandEpisode 1Episode 4Eliminated 4th
Kim ConnerTBAChild protective servicesKaneohe, HawaiiEpisode 1Episode 5Eliminated 5th
Mack FitzgeraldTBAState legislative attorneyAustin, TexasEpisode 1Episode 6Eliminated 6th
JaNa Craig28Love Island 6Las Vegas, NevadaEpisode 3Episode 7Eliminated 7th
Ally Bross27Travel influencerOrlando, FloridaEpisode 1Episode 8Eliminated 8th
Shayne CuretonTBAModelIndianapolis, IndianaEpisode 1Episode 9Eliminated 9th
Biggy BaileyTBASports bettorChattanooga, TennesseeEpisode 1Episode 10Eliminated 10th
Peter Weber33The Bachelorette 15Los Angeles, CaliforniaEpisode 3Episode 10Runner-up
Rick SzaboTBAProfessional bird watcherPicton, Ontario, CanadaEpisode 1Episode 10Winner

Critical response

Decider recommended viewers to "stream it," praising the show's scenic locations, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's hosting, and the casting choices. However, they also mentioned that the gameplay could be frustrating and complicated. Reality Blurred criticized the show's focus on social strategy over analysis.

International versions

Legend:
Local title
English title		NetworkWinnersHost
Belgium

UK version

A UK version of the show aired its first episode on July 30, 2025, with the final episode scheduled to air on August 28, 2025. It is hosted by Rob Brydon and is broadcast on the BBC, with two episodes releasing every week on Wednesday and Thursday. Episodes are available to watch on BBC iPlayer.