BBC's Destination X leaves viewers speechless with 'nerve-racking' challenge

Viewers of Destination X were left utterly gobsmacked by the latest instalment of the BBC series, which premiered earlier this week.

The show's debut on Wednesdayinitially failed to wow audiences,but it seems opinions have swiftly changed following Thursday's episode.

As the competition heated up, the remaining contestants pressed on to an undisclosed location after Deborah became the first casualty of the game, her incorrect guess landing her miles away from the actual destination: Paris.

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With the competitors still clueless about their whereabouts, they embarked on a fresh leg of their European adventure.

Drama escalated when the participants were split into groups and tasked with securing a clue for their team while precariously perched in a gondola 2,000 metres up in the air, reports Wales Online.

Amidst the mountainous backdrop, the host revealed a plot twist, one brave soul from each team had to abseil down to retrieve a clue from the bottom of their cart.

X was ablaze as viewers expressed their astonishment at seeing two daring contestants abseil from their sky-high gondola.

One viewer exclaimed: "This is INSANE he's hanging 2,000ft above air like it's nothing #DestinationX" While someone else tweeted: "Is this for real? #DestinationX".

One viewer couldn't help but express their concern, saying: "All I can think about is insurance and risk assessments."

Another shared their personal dread, sharing: "I'd be in the corner rocking back and forth this is a nightmare to me."

A different person pointed out the behind-the-scenes safety measures, commenting: "As well as a camera crew, there must be safety people checking the harnesses."

Pilot Josh, reflecting on the daunting experience of being suspended mid-air, admitted: "There was a massive drop down , that was pretty nerve-racking!"

Ultimately, both teams managed to secure the clue from beneath the cart, but it was Team A who triumphed in the overall challenge by piecing together their clues more effectively.

In a strategic move, the victorious team chose to withhold some information about the clue they uncovered, hoping to gain an edge in the competition.

Despite the tactical play and the advantage it provided, it was Dawn who faced elimination, becoming the most recent contestant to exit the show.

Destination X is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.