The Big Trip on Channel 7 and 7plus S1E1 – Comedian Dave Thornton stands on the Nullarbor Plain, ready to revive the great Aussie road trip.
He’s gathered four celebrity teams for an epic trek from the Nullarbor to Sydney, packed with wild challenges for a chance to gift $300,000 in hybrid and EV cars to lucky fans.
As engines rev, the competition heats up. Olympic legend Lydia Lassila and Survivor champ Pia Miranda form the team to beat, while old friends and university sweethearts, Nikki Osborne and Gyton Grantley, add playful rivalry. Comedy duo Dilruk Jayasinha and Lehmo bring laughs, while designers Mitch and Mark bring flair.
Rolling into Ceduna, the Oyster Capital, the teams face an oyster-eating contest. Mitch starts strong, but Lydia’s competitive streak and Dilruk’s appetite steal the spotlight. Gyton struggles, keeping Nikki entertained.
Amid laughter, Dil and Lehmo attempt a cheeky cheat, setting the tone for rivalries. On day two, the teams hit the Outback, where Mitch’s unexpected fame and Dil’s drink choice spark moments of hilarity.
At a wheat farm, they channel “Queen of the Desert,” with Nikki’s dance winning, putting her team on top. Tensions rise, setting the stage for the next round of high-stakes challenges.
The Big Trip – Premieres 8.30pm Wednesday, 13 November on Channel 7 and 7plus
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About the Show
New celebrity adventure series The Big Trip revives the great Aussie road trip.
Eight stars of screen, sport and comedy embark on the Great Aussie Road Trip with a twist in the brand-new adventure series, The Big Trip, premiering 8.30pm, Wednesday 13 November on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Hosted by comedian Dave “Thorno” Thornton, The Big Trip sees four pairs of celebrity friends set out on an epic adventure across the Australian outback, with just two weeks to make it from the Great Australian Bight to Sydney’s Harbour Bridge.
The original format turns road tripping into a competitive sport, with the celebs facing high-stakes challenges at every turn, as they compete for the chance to gift $300,000 of hybrid and EV cars to some lucky fans.
What starts as a love letter to Australia and its larrikin locals, twists and turns through white-knuckle, nail-biting moments to hilarious shenanigans, as alliances form, betrayals brew and scandals erupt with teams going to any lengths to claim victory.
The four teams of celebrity pals competing on The Big Trip are:
The Competitors – Olympic Gold medallist and Australian Survivor contestant Lydia Lassila and actor turned Australian Survivor winner Pia Miranda
The Performers – “Covergirl comedian” and 2024 Dancing With The Stars finalist Nikki Osborne and Underbelly starGyton Grantley
The Stylists – former The Block contestants Mitch and Mark
The Comedians – TV WEEK Logie Award winner Dilruk Jayasinha and fellow comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann
Produced by FINCH and Maker Real, the only thing you can expect from The Big Trip is the unexpected. Let the adventure begin!
