Rush (2023 TV series) explained

Genre:Reality competition
Presenter:David Genat
Country:Australia
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:9
Camera:Multi-camera
Company:Endemol Shine Australia
Network:Nine Network

Rush is an Australian travel adventure series which features 12 contestants, divided into three teams, racing to complete tasks in various countries. The last team to complete each episode's tasks must vote to eliminate one of their members until the last individual standing wins the $100,000 grand prize and two first-class tickets for a trip around the world.[1] The series, hosted by model and former Australian Survivor contestant David Genat, premiered on Nine on 2 July 2023.[2]

On 14 September 2023, Nine cancelled the series after one season.[3]

Format

Rush features 12 contestants divided into three teams of four. Each episode, teams are taken to an unknown starting location known as a "Drop Zone", often in the middle of a local celebration, wearing noise-cancelling headphones and blackout goggles. After removing their goggles and headphones to start the race, teams receive a cryptic clue on their smart watches from host David Genat about his location, and must find him to receive further instructions. After finding David, teams receive a dossier containing information about the "Escape Zone", the location they must reach at the end of the leg. However, teams must also complete one or two missions along the way, and check-in at a specified accommodation to spend the night, as listed on the dossiers.[1]

Teams begin each leg with basic supplies and limited local currency to complete each leg's tasks and travel to the required destinations. The last team to reach the Escape Zone must vote off one of their team members until one contestant remains to be crowned the winner of the series. Tied votes or teams with two members placing last are decided by a game of chance called "Rush Roulette".[4]

Cast

The series features 12 contestants divided into three teams of four.[5] [6]

ContestantsAgeTeamStatus
29ScarletWinner
28GoldFinalist
26NavyFinalist
22ScarletEliminated / 4th place
21NavyEliminated / 5th place
25GoldEliminated / 6th place
57ScarletEliminated / 7th place
46NavyWithdrew / 8th place
32GoldEliminated / 9th place
33NavyEliminated / 10th place
38GoldEliminated / 11th place
26ScarletEliminated / 12th place

Results

The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order.

Team placement (by leg)
Team123456789
Team Scarlet3rd1st2nd1st3rd1st2nd3rd1st
Team Gold2nd3rd1st3rd1st3rd1st1st2nd
Team Navy1st2nd3rd2nd2nd2nd3rd1st3rd

Race summary

Leg 1 (Brazil)

Locations
Episode summary

Leg 2 (Turkey)

Locations
Episode summary

Leg 3 (Jordan)

Locations
Episode summary

Leg 4 (India)

Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 5 (Thailand)

Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 6 (Ireland)

Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 7 (France)

Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 8 (Kenya)

Locations[7] [8]
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 9 (South Africa)

Locations[8]
Episode summary

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knox. David. Rush: meet the cast. TV Tonight. 3 July 2023. 29 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Perry. Kevin. Channel 9 has revealed an extended trailer and confirmed a July 2 premiere date for its brand-new global adventure reality series, Rush. TV Blackbox. 3 July 2023. 22 June 2022.
  3. Web site: Perry. Kevin. RUSH gets the axe: CHANNEL 9 confirms cancellation. TV Blackbox. 14 September 2023. 14 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Haddad. Kailah. From Drop Zones to Escape Zones: The Rules of "Rush Australia" Explained. PopSugar. 11 July 2023. 6 July 2023.
  5. Web site: 28 June 2023 . Meet the contestants competing on Rush 2023 . 3 July 2023 . . Nine Entertainment.
  6. Web site: Smith. Guy . Rush Through All of These 'Rush' Details, Before It's Too Late. The Latch. 3 July 2023 . 28 June 2023.
  7. Web site: Smith. Guy. Nine Mystery Locations: Where 'Rush Australia' Was Filmed. The Latch. 5 July 2023 . 24 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Knox. David. Rush: meet the cast. 24 July 2023. 29 June 2023.