‘Destination X’ Season 2 Contestants Include ‘Big Brother,’ ‘Love Island,’ & ‘Survivor’ Stars, & More

'Destination x' Season 2 contestants
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NBC‘s newest reality competition series, Destination X, will return for another season of globe-trotting adventures, as the network has renewed the show for Season 2. Reality TV stars from Big Brother, Love Island, Survivor, and more will embark around the world, along with new civilians, as they try to win $250,000.

A press release revealed the 13 contestants who will try to figure out where they are in the world, which includes six reality stars and seven civilians. Find out who will be planting X’s around the world on the new season, and everything else we know, below.

Has Destination X been renewed for Season 2?

Yes. Deadline reported that NBC gave Season 2 the green light in March. The ratings for the series were reportedly very strong, as it averaged 14 million viewers on broadcast and streaming in its first month.

Who will host Destination X Season 2?

Jeffrey Dean Morgan will return to lead the bus as host of the second season.

When will Destination X Season 2 premiere?

NBC has revealed that the show will return in 2027.

What will happen in Destination X Season 2?

In a statement, Sharon Vuong, EVP of unscripted programming at the network, said, “Destination X is returning with the world as our playground to deliver new unforgettable adventures that will keep viewers guessing every step of the way. With the incomparable Jeffrey Dean Morgan back at the helm, Season 2 promises to deliver surprising twists and push boundaries even further.”

Universal Television Alternative Studio head Toby Gorman added, “Destination X pushes the boundaries of what unscripted television can deliver with a truly global experience that feels cinematic, exhilarating, and unlike anything else on TV. With this new season, we’re dialing everything up even more, taking both the contestants and the audience on adventures that are bigger, bolder, and completely unexpected.”

Chances are, the second season will follow the formula of the first, with contestants traveling by bus through various cities and trying to determine where they are located based on clues and the on-location competitions.

Where will Destination X be located in Season 2?

It is unknown what locations the second season will take the contestants to. Season 1 took place in European countries, running through Belgium, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Croatia, and the U.K.

Who will star in Destination X Season 2?

In the first season, the cast consisted of newcomers to the reality scene and some reality television alums (namely, Big Brother and The Challenge star Josh Martinez, The Bachelor and The Traitors alum Peter Weber, and Love Island‘s JaNa Craig).

Season 2 will once again feature Big Brother and Love Island alums. This time, the new alums will be joined by Survivor players, Below Deck stars, and newcomers. Find out who will join Season 2 below.

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Dan Gheesling — "Big Brother"

Dan Gheesling, who won Big Brother 10 and came in second on Season 14, will be one of the contestants who will travel around the world this season.

He also was a Traitor on Season 2 of the Peacock show, The Traitors.

Tiffany Mitchell in Big Brother 23
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Tiffany Mitchell — "Big Brother"

Tiffany Mitchell, who appeared on Big Brother 23 and Reindeer Games, will join Gheesling this season.

She was also on The Challenge and The Traitors. No doubt the two BB alums will work together.

Wendell Holland of Survivor
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Wendell Holland — "Survivor"

Wendell Holland is the sole survivor of Survivor: Ghost Island. He later competed on Survivor: Winners at War.

He has also appeared on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and The Goat.

Kaylor Martin of 'Love Island' Season 6
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Kaylor Martin — "Love Island"

Kaylor Martin was on Love Island USA and Love Island: Beyond The Villa.

The 24 year old competed on Season 6 and was dumped on day 30.

Aesha Scott
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Aesha Scott — "Below Deck"

Aesha Scott has been around the world a few times, so this competition will be right up her alley.

She is best known for being Chief Stew on Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Down Under. 

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Nic Vansteenberghe — "Love Island"

Nic Vansteenberghe rose to fame with Olandria Carthen on Season 7 of Love Island USA. 

He was crowned the runner up alongside Carthen on Day 32.

"Destination X" Season 2 contestant Amun Cosme
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Amun Cosme

Amun Cosme is the first civilian contestant on the season.

He is 34 years old from Warner Robins, Georgia. Not much else is known about Cosme, but he appears to be a wrestler or boxer from his photo.

"Destination X" Season 2 contestant Dalen Michaels
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Dalen Michaels

Dalen Michaels will compete on the show. He is a 24-year-old from Baton Roca, Florida.

"Destination X" Season 2 contestant Lacy Dollar
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Lacy Dollar

Lacy Dollar is a 47-year-old from Mumford, Alabama.

"Destination X" Season 2 contestant Lauren Barnwell
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Lauren Barnwell

Lauren Barnwell is 21 years old from San Francisco, California.

"Destination X" Season 2 contestant Matthew Gaston
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Matthew Gaston

Matthew Gaston is a 30-year-old from San Antonio, Texas.

"Destination X" Season 2 contestant Will Anderson
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Will Anderson

Will Anderson is 27 years old from St. Louis, Missouri.

"Destination X" Season 2 contestant Sasha Sloan
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Sasha Sloan

Sasha Sloan is a 29-year-old from Salt Lake City, Utah.




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