led by host Jeffrey Dean Morgan as they travel around Europe without phones, maps, or clues and try to assess where they are for a chance at $250,000. The series, based on a Belgian show of the same name, has been working to get off the ground with an exciting group of stars. While the series is set to feature a larger cast of civilians, viewers will see a few recognizable faces on the series as well, with a group of reality TV stars ing the competition.

Destination X's concept is simple. Contestants are dropped somewhere in the world (the series filmed its first season throughout Europe) and have to figure out where they are from episode to episode, using clues they're able to gather from simply existing in the place they're in. Without the help of phones or maps, the cast has to use their own acumen to figure out where they are, then place an X on a map at the end of each leg. The person whose X is furthest from their location is eliminated from the competition until one competitor is left standing.

Destination X season 1 appears like it's going to be a tough competition.

Destination X Season 1's Latest News

The Game Is Set

Destination X season 1's cast standing on a tarmac with host Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
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Although Destination X season 1 is the debut season of the series, there's a lot building up to the show's premiere. Destination X season 1 will feature a group of 12 contestants according to NBC, and the season will employ a fun twist in of who's ing the game. While host Jeffrey will be playing up his game master persona, leading the charge and holding the information that the contestants need, the competitors themselves are the focus. With Destination X casting nine civilians, the other three contestants this season will be reality TV personalities that viewers will recognize.

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The first episodes of the season will reveal that a trio of reality TV stars will appear on the series as major focal points of the competition. While each reality TV star has a different background, all are uniquely fit to play the brand new game Destination X in their own ways. Love Island USA season 6's JaNa Craig, who many will for her sweet voice and no-nonsense attitude, will the show alongside The Bachelor season 24's messy lead and The Traitors season 2 darling Peter Weber, and The Challenge veteran and Big Brother 18 winner Josh Martinez.

Destination X Season 1's Release Date

The Show Will Premiere This May

While there's been a lot of news swirling about Destination X in recent weeks, the show is finally confirmed to be premiering soon. Though some had been hoping that the series would delay for a fall start, the show will be airing throughout the summer on NBC. With a summer release, Destination X will be one of the few shows trying to capture audience attention in the warmer months, which could be a blessing for the series as it tries to hook in the crowd with its exciting premise and diverse cast of competitors.

As Destination X season 1 hopes to be the first of many seasons, the show will need to put in a great effort. With a fascinating premise, Destination X season 1 appears as though it will be moving through the summer season with a boost from its exciting cast and surprising host. The series will begin in May and continue on throughout the summer months, likely culminating in a finale in mid-August, which gives the audience a ton of time to adapt to the show's schedule. Destination X will premiere on Thursday, May 27 at 10 p.m. EDT.

Destination X Season 1's Cast

Reality TV Stars & Civilians Will Collide

With a stellar cast, Destination X season 1 appears like it's going to be a tough competition. Throughout the show's trailer, it's shown that the cast are able to work together or separate in order to give themselves better leverage in the game. While some may choose to group together, most seem to be interested in working alone to move through the competition with more of an edge. With the reality TV competitors coming into the mix, however, it's possible that the newer cast could choose to align with those who have reality experience for a veteran perspective.

Along with JaNa, Josh, and Peter ing the show, the rest of the cast is comprised of a group of exciting civilian cast getting their first opportunity on reality TV. The cast includes Biggy Bailey, Ally Bross, Kim Conner, Shayne Cureton, Jonah Evarts, Mack Fitzgerald, Tai Lowry, Rachel Rossette, and Rick Szabo, all of whom come from incredibly diverse backgrounds. With cast who have been in the military, others who have traveled extensively, and some who may not be as aware of their surroundings, the cast of Destination X season 1 has an exciting mix of experience levels.

Destination X premieres on Tuesday, May 27 at 10 p.m. EDT on NBC.

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