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Engaged Strictly Duo Molly Rainford and Tyler West Say ‘Race Across The World’ Trials Brought Them Closer

New interviews detail a fraught Central America trek that strengthened their bond, setting a slower pace for wedding plans.

Overview

  • Rainford and West confirm they are engaged after a Mykonos proposal and say filming the BBC celebrity race deepened their relationship.
  • They recount difficult moments during the journey, including Rainford’s stomach-related low point and West’s anxiety at a tense border control without a phone.
  • The upcoming celebrity series spans Central America from Isla Mujeres, Mexico, to Colombia’s La Guajira Peninsula, with teams relying on limited budgets and local transport.
  • At 24 and 29, they were the youngest team and felt pressure to prove competence rather than be seen as naïve travelers.
  • The couple say they will take wedding planning slowly to enjoy their engagement while balancing busy careers in acting and broadcasting.