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Rush (2023 TV series)

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Rush
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedJuly 2, 2023; 3 years ago (2023-07-02)
FounderDavid Genat (host)
Headquarters
Australia
Area served
Australia
Key people
David Genat (host)
ProductsAdventure travel reality television series

Rush is an Australian adventure travel series that features a group of 12 participants split into three teams competing to accomplish challenges across multiple countries. In each episode, the team finishing last must vote out one of their members, continuing until a single winner emerges to claim the $100,000 grand prize along with two first-class tickets for a global journey. The show is hosted by model and former Australian Survivor contestant David Genat and debuted on Nine on 2 July 2023.

On 14 September 2023, after just one season, Nine Network announced the show's cancellation.

Format

In Rush, 12 contestants are organized into three teams of four. Each episode begins with the teams being dropped off at an undisclosed location known as the "Drop Zone," typically amid local festivities, while wearing blackout goggles and noise-cancelling headphones. Once these are removed, each team receives a cryptic clue via their smart watches from host David Genat, indicating his whereabouts. Teams must then locate him to receive further directions. Upon finding David, they are handed a dossier outlining the "Escape Zone" they need to reach by the leg’s end, along with one or two specific tasks and details for overnight accommodation.

Starting each leg with minimal supplies and a limited amount of local currency, teams must complete challenges and travel to designated points. The team arriving last at the Escape Zone must vote off one member, continuing this elimination process until only one contestant remains victorious. In cases of tied votes or when two-member teams finish last, elimination is decided by "Rush Roulette," a luck-based game.

Cast

The show features 12 participants divided into three groups of four.

Contestants Age Team Status
Template:Sortname 29 Scarlet Winner
Template:Sortname 28 Gold Finalist
Template:Sortname 26 Navy Finalist
Template:Sortname 22 Scarlet Eliminated / 4th place
Template:Sortname 21 Navy Eliminated / 5th place
Template:Sortname 25 Gold Eliminated / 6th place
Template:Sortname 57 Scarlet Eliminated / 7th place
Template:Sortname 46 Navy Withdrew / 8th place
Template:Sortname 32 Gold Eliminated / 9th place
Template:Sortname 33 Navy Eliminated / 10th place
Template:Sortname 38 Gold Eliminated / 11th place
Template:Sortname 26 Scarlet Eliminated / 12th place


Results

Team rankings by each leg, presented in the order they finished:

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Team Scarlet 3rd 1st 2nd 1st 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st
Team Gold 2nd 3rd 1st 3rd 1st 3rd 1st 1stCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content 2nd
Team Navy "1st "2nd "3rd "2nd "2nd "2nd "3rd "1stCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content" "3rd


Leg 1 (Brazil)

Locations
Episode summary
  • The competition commenced amidst the vibrant Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, where teams decoded a clue to locate host David Genat at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
  • Participants spent the night at Royal Rio Palace Hotel and departed the following morning in their finishing sequence.
  • In Rocinha, teams engaged in a soccer match against local residents, managing to score a goal.
  • Overnight accommodations were at Pousada da Condessa in Paraty, with teams leaving the next day based on check-in order.
  • The leg concluded with a hike through Paraty-Mirim State Park to reach the Escape Zone at Paca Beach.
  • Team Scarlet, arriving last, collectively decided to eliminate Najmah due to concerns regarding her physical condition after the hike.

Leg 2 (Turkey)

Locations
Episode summary
  • The leg began at Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque, where teams deciphered a clue guiding them to meet host David Genat at the Basilica Cistern.
  • In Bursa, participants experienced a traditional Turkish hammam within a historic bathhouse.
  • Teams then traveled to Cumalıkızık in Yıldırım district to procure authentic Turkish delight, which they delivered to the Escape Zone located on Çanakkale’s waterfront by the Trojan Horse statue.

Leg 3 (Jordan)

Locations
Episode summary
  • Starting individually in Jordan’s Wadi Rum Desert, teams followed clues directing them to Pyramid Rock, navigating an eight-kilometer trek using maps and compasses.
  • After encountering host David Genat there, teams sought shelter at a local Bedouin camp for the night; those unable to secure space camped outdoors.
  • In Petra, competitors ascended approximately 900 steps to reach the High Place of Sacrifice, where they photographed the stone altar before proceeding to the Escape Zone at Ad Deir (The Monastery).

Leg 4 (India)

Locations
  • Pushkar, India (Holi Festival) (Drop Zone)
  • Jaipur (Hawa Mahal)
  • Samode (Samode Palace)
  • Deshnoke (Karni Mata Temple)
  • Gajner (Gajner Palace) (Escape Zone)
Episode summary
  • The leg commenced during the vibrant Holi Festival in Pushkar, where teams decoded a clue directing them to host David Genat at Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal. Competitors traveled by train and departed the following morning in order of their arrival.
  • On the second day, participants acquired traditional Indian wedding garments in Jaipur, attended a ceremony at Samode Palace, and took a photograph with the bride and groom before leaving the next morning according to task completion.
  • The third day involved visiting the Karni Mata Temple to present offerings to the temple’s sacred rats, followed by a journey to the Escape Zone located at Gajner Palace.
Additional note
  • CK was absent from Team Gold this leg due to personal reasons. Instead of a standard vote after Team Gold finished last, a "Rush Roulette" took place: Lola and Saxon each picked one of three flares, with CK assigned the remaining flare. Two flares emitted green smoke indicating safety, while one red flare signified elimination.

Leg 5 (Thailand)

Locations
  • Bangkok, Thailand (Khao San Road) (Drop Zone)
  • Bangkok (Banyan Tree Hotel – Vertigo Rooftop)
  • Bangkok (New Siam II Hotel)
  • Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
  • Tai Romyen National Park (Khamin Cave)
  • Ao Nang (Ao Nang Beach)
  • Ao Nang (Ko Kai) (Escape Zone)
Episode summary
  • Teams started on Khao San Road, where they solved a clue leading them to host David Genat atop the Banyan Tree Hotel’s Vertigo Rooftop.
  • Next, teams interpreted a dossier clue to identify and check into the correct accommodation, New Siam II Hotel, departing the following morning based on check-in sequence.
  • On day two, participants flew from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi, with departure order determined by arrival times.
  • Day three required teams to locate a hidden garland within Khamin Cave in Tai Romyen National Park and deliver it to the Escape Zone on Ko Kai island near Ao Nang Beach.
  • Team Scarlet became disoriented en route to Khamin Cave and were directed to meet David at Ao Nang Beach’s Swordfish Sculpture after other teams had finished.
  • At the Escape Zone, Fiona volunteered for elimination, leaving Hamish and Adam as the remaining members of Team Scarlet.
Additional note
  • Tommy withdrew prior to this leg due to personal reasons.

Leg 6 (Ireland)

Locations
  • Dublin, Ireland (Saint Patrick's Day Parade)
  • Dublin (Suffolk Street – Molly Malone statue)
  • Cork (Hayfield Manor Hotel)
  • Blarney (Blarney Castle – Blarney Stone)
  • County Clare (Cliffs of Moher)
Episode summary
  • The leg began amidst Dublin’s Saint Patrick's Day Parade, where teams received a cryptic clue directing them to host David Genat at the Molly Malone statue. They were tasked with delivering a pint of Guinness and a live shamrock without using money.
  • After finding Genat, teams checked into Hayfield Manor Hotel in Cork for an overnight stay, departing the next morning in order of check-in.
  • At Blarney Castle, participants kissed the Blarney Stone. Regardless of their available funds, they then needed to hitchhike their way to the Escape Zone located at the Cliffs of Moher.
Additional note
  • Team Gold arrived last with two members and faced "Rush Roulette." CK and Lola each selected flares; CK’s green flare ensured safety while Lola’s red flare resulted in elimination.

Leg 7 (France)

Locations
  • Huez, France (Alpe d'Huez – Tomorrowland Winter Festival) (Drop Zone)
  • Huez (Alpe d'Huez – Ice Rink)
  • Grenoble (Hotel d'Angleterre)
  • Lyon (Local Shops)
  • Paris (Mercure Hotel)
  • Maintenon (Château de Maintenon)
  • Paris (Pont de Bir-Hakeim) (Escape Zone)
Episode summary
  • Contestants commenced their leg at the Tomorrowland Winter Festival held at the Alpe d'Huez ski resort in Huez, where they decoded a clue leading them to host David Genat at the resort’s ice rink.
  • They then proceeded to check in at Hotel d'Angleterre in Grenoble, spending the night and departing the following morning in order of check-in.
  • In Lyon, teams purchased traditional French andouillette sausage and were tasked with finding someone to prepare it. Sharing the cooked meal with a local completed this challenge.
  • Following Lyon, participants solved a riddle that revealed their accommodation for the second night: Mercure Hotel in Paris. Departure occurred the next morning based on check-in sequence.
  • At Château de Maintenon, teams took photographs of four portraits of Madame de Maintenon and solved a clue directing them to the Escape Zone located at Pont de Bir-Hakeim in Paris.
Additional note
  • Team Navy, consisting of two members and finishing last, encountered "Rush Roulette." Sofia and Tylen each selected flares; Sofia’s green flare granted safety while Tylen’s red flare resulted in elimination.

Leg 8 (Kenya)

Locations
  • Kajiado County, Kenya (Nassaroni Village) (Drop Zone)
  • Kimana (Kimana Sanctuary – Acacia Tree)
  • Kimana Town
  • Kajiado County (Nassaroni Village)
  • Kajiado County (Suntai's Maasai Villages)
  • Amboseli National Park (Amboseli Airstrip) (Escape Zone)
Episode summary
  • The leg began amid an Adumu dance performed by the Maasai community at Nassaroni Village, where teams decoded a clue directing them to host David Genat at the oldest Acacia Tree within Kimana Sanctuary. Teams drove themselves using provided vehicles.
  • After locating Genat, contestants purchased a goat in Kimana and presented it as a gift at Nassaroni Village. They then consumed goat blood before spending the night there and departing the next morning according to finishing order.
  • On the following day, teams plastered one or two walls of a Maasai hut using sand, ash, and cow dung. Upon approval, they solved a clue that guided them to the Escape Zone located at Amboseli Airstrip inside Amboseli National Park, which was accessible only by vehicle.
Additional note
  • Team Scarlet, composed of two members and arriving last, faced "Rush Roulette." Adam drew the red flare and was eliminated, whereas Hamish was safe with a green flare.

Leg 9 (South Africa)

Locations
  • Garden Route National Park, South Africa (Bloukrans Bridge) (Drop Zone)
  • George (Redberry Farm Hedge Maze)
  • Mossel Bay (Oceans Hotel)
  • Cape Town (Cape Farms – Skydive Cape Town)
  • Cape Town (Table Mountain – Platteklip Gorge Trail)
  • Cape Town (Victoria & Alfred Waterfront – Nobel Square)
  • Cape Town (AGA Black River Helistop) (Escape Zone)
Episode summary
  • Teams started their day with a bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge in Garden Route National Park to earn a clue leading them to host David Genat located at Redberry Farm Hedge Maze in George. Those who declined the jump waited one hour before receiving the clue.
  • After meeting with Genat, teams checked into Oceans Hotel in Mossel Bay for overnight rest and left the following morning based on check-in order.
  • At Skydive Cape Town on Cape Farms, participants completed tandem skydives.
  • At Table Mountain’s base, teams discovered Platteklip Gorge Trail and ascended to the summit where they received a coded clue pointing them toward Nelson Mandela’s statue at Nobel Square.
  • Upon reaching Nobel Square, teams found one of three smoke flares: one green flare awarded to the first team arriving and two red flares for others. Subsequently, teams were transported to the Escape Zone where flare colors determined the season champion.

Ratings

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See also

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