Pechino Express 2026: Second Elimination and Rising Tensions

The second episode of Pechino Express 2026, airing on Thursday, March 19, 2026 and updated on March 20, delivered surprises and escalating tensions among the competing teams. The episode, broadcast on Sky and streamed on NOW, saw one couple eliminated after navigating challenges in Java, Indonesia, including dances and encounters with water buffalo.

Current Standings

As of the second episode, Le Albiceleste currently lead the competition, followed closely by I Rapper. I Raccomandati and I Creator hold the second and third positions, respectively. DJ’s are in fourth place, with I Veloci and Gli Spassusi trailing behind. Le Biondine and I Comedian currently occupy the last two spots.

Challenges and Team Dynamics

The episode unfolded with a 238-kilometer journey from the port of Ketapang to Lumajang, culminating at the Tumpak Sewu waterfalls. Internal conflicts surfaced within Le Biondine, with the dynamic between Gaia De Laurentiis and her daughter, Agnese Catalani, coming under scrutiny.

I Comedian attempted to mislead I Rapper with a false claim about a “Red Envelope,” but their ploy was unsuccessful. Le Biondine, despite initial struggles, managed to pass a dance challenge thanks to Gaia De Laurentiis’s resourcefulness, though Agnese Catalani became emotional during the task.

Elimination

The second episode resulted in the elimination of one team, described as the “most fragile” couple, though the specific team was not named in available sources.

Audience Engagement

The first episode of Pechino Express 2026 achieved record viewership, attracting 752,000 viewers, a 39% increase compared to the previous year’s debut.