Why Billy Monger left BBC Celebrity Race Across the World as he opens up on family emergency

BBC Celebrity Race Across The World's Billy Monger has revealed the 'family emergency' that led him and his sister Bonny to withdraw from the reality show on Wednesday night. Fans saw the siblings leave the series in the final episode due to a family crisis back in the UK.

Billy later took to social media to clarify the nature of the family emergency. In the opening scenes, the other contestants received a letter from Billy and Bonnie stating: "Dear guys, we're sorry to say a family emergency has meant we've decided to leave the race. Wishing you all the best and good luck! Catch you all back on home soil."

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As they left the race, despite being leaders, Billy told viewers: "Unfortunately we had a family emergency back in the UK and so me and Bon have decided to leave the race before the last leg. We're obviously gutted, we felt like we were growing into the race. It is sad to be leaving the race but you know, family comes first. It's a shame but I think it's for the best."

Later, Billy explained on Instagram that they left because a family member 'had a bad accident', YorkshireLive reports.

He shared: "Bonny Monger and I were gutted to have to leave the race. A close family member had a bad accident so we had to get home."

"Thankfully all okay now. We loved the journey!"

Fans were really upset when they heard the pair had to leave.

@scottelliott said: "Gutted @BillyMonger had to pull out of @AcrossRace - but fair play putting family first"

@charisscottholm said: "was only watching this for Billy and Bonny ffs"

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