Why did Billy and Bonny Monger leave Celebrity Race Across The World?
VIEWERS were left shocked when two Celebrity Race Across The World contestants had to quit ahead of the finale.
F4 racing driver Billy Monger and his sister Bonny had been doing well in the competition, before they had to pull out.
Why did Billy and Bonny leave Celebrity Race Across the World?
Billy Monger and his sister Bonny were on course to win BBC show, Celebrity Race Across The World.
The competition saw the pair try to make it from Morocco to Norway.
However, they had to quit the show after getting news of a family emergency.
The brother and sister duo were fan favourites to win, before they pulled out of the race.
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The dramatic reveal that Billy and Bonny had left Celebrity Race Across The World came at the beginning of the final episode.
It came as all other competitors were handed a letter explaining the duo had to return to the UK.
Fans were heartbroken to see Billy and Bonny lose the chance to win.
One person reached out saying: "So disappointed for you. We were rooting for you as our winners!
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"You both did so well. Glad all is well for your relative."
Another wrote: "Absolutely gutted for you and Bonny having to withdraw - had so hoped you would win.
"Glad all is OK at home. Enjoyed watching you both every week. What a team."
A third sympathised: "Gutted as wanted you guys to win.
"Such a strong bond between you and Bonny. I admire your decision to go home to support family. Thinking of others always."
And one viewer shared that despite Alex Beresford taking home the top spot, Billy and Bonny are the winners in their eyes.
Someone agreed, writing: "We missed you guys on last nights episode. Reckon you would've beaten Alex & Noel to first place!"
Where are Billy and Bonny Monger from and how old are they?
Billy was born on May 5, 1999, and his sister Bonny on July 20, 2000.
The pair hail from their hometown of Redhill in Surrey.
Billy is a racing driver, who lost both of his legs following a horrific crash as a teenager.
Days before his 18th birthday, the driver was left in a critical condition after colliding with a stationary car during a Formula 4 race at Donington Park.
Meanwhile, sister Bonny is a hair and make-up artist for TV and film.
As of October 2023, Billy and Bonny are 24 and 23 respectively.
What have Billy and Bonny said about leaving Celebrity Race Across the World?
Billy took to social media to share the personal reason behind having to leave the show at the final hurdle.
He wrote: "Bon and I were gutted to have to leave the race.
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"A close family member had a bad accident so we had to get home.
"Thankfully all ok now. We loved the journey!"