In a dramatic twist that no one saw coming, Destination X has upped the stakes — and the confusion — with the surprise arrival of two familiar reality TV faces: The Bachelor’s Peter Weber and Love Island USA’s JaNa Craig. The unexpected appearance of the duo left contestants both thrilled and baffled in the upcoming June 10 episode of NBC’s high-stakes travel competition.
In an exclusive sneak peek, host Jeffrey Dean Morgan teases a major game-changing moment to contestants Shayne Cureton and Tai Lowry. With just a few cryptic words, he sets the tone for what’s about to unfold:
“You are about to receive a huge advantage in the game, delivered by a couple of bombshells who might just be my biggest clue yet to Destination X,” Morgan says. “Just remember, in my game, every rose has its thorn — or two.”
Cue the grand entrance: Peter Weber, former Bachelor lead and The Traitors season 2 participant, steps into the scene alongside JaNa Craig, who made her mark on season 6 of Love Island USA. While Peter smoothly introduces himself to Shayne, Tai is visibly shocked by JaNa’s arrival, exclaiming in disbelief, “Oh my God!”
And the mystery doesn’t stop there.
After introducing themselves, Peter and JaNa hand over sealed envelopes—each containing a powerful advantage in the game. Shayne receives a card allowing him to send one player to the Map Room
But the surprise delivery comes with more questions than answers.
Tai, trying to make sense of JaNa’s sudden presence, asks directly: “You know where we at?” JaNa simply laughs and replies, “No,” sparking more giggles and confusion.
“There’s so many things going through my mind,” Tai confesses. “Who is this girl? And why did Jeffrey have her deliver me this information?”
Shayne, while excited by the power handed to him, shares a similar sense of uncertainty.
“I'm not quite sure who he is or how he's a clue,” he says of Peter. “But I'm gonna focus on the advantage. It's a hell of a power, and I'm gonna make sure I use it wisely.”
This episode promises to be one of the most unpredictable yet in Destination X, a show that’s already pushing the boundaries of traditional competition formats. Each week, the series challenges 10 strangers to travel across Europe—completely unaware of their actual location—in pursuit of a $250,000 grand prize. Contestants must rely on observational skills, pop culture references, historical knowledge, and sheer instinct to deduce where they are before placing an X on a map. Guess wrong, and they risk going home.
The Map Room, where players attempt to pinpoint their secret location, plays a pivotal role in the elimination process. With this new twist, the dynamic has shifted: who gets sent to the Map Room—and who gets spared—now rests in the hands of Shayne and Tai. One misstep, and a player could find themselves blindsided out of the competition.
Beyond the jaw-dropping gameplay, the introduction of Weber and Craig adds another layer of intrigue. Are they just messengers, or do they play a deeper role in unraveling the geographic mystery? Their presence has stirred the waters, and it’s unclear if they represent clues, distractions, or something else entirely.
As Morgan hinted, nothing on Destination X is ever what it seems.
According to the show’s official synopsis, each leg of the journey takes players to “unique and unfamiliar tourist attractions that have been gamified into experiential challenges.” These elaborate tasks aren’t just for entertainment—they’re designed to hide clues that, when interpreted correctly, help contestants figure out their ever-changing locations. But as this week proves, even those clues might come dressed as roses.
With unexpected alliances forming, confusion growing, and secrets being handed out like souvenirs, Destination X is delivering suspense at every turn.
Don’t miss the drama unfold when Destination X airs Tuesday, June 10, at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
