Zero Latitude 2 is the second installment of the Xposure TV reality television show, Zero Latitude.
Production[]
The production of Zero Latitude 2 began with immense anticipation after the resounding success of its groundbreaking first season. Xposure TV confirmed the renewal just weeks after the season one finale aired, following widespread acclaim from viewers and critics who hailed the show as a fresh and exhilarating global competition. This time, the stakes remained sky-high as 11 new teams of two prepared to race across the world for the coveted $1,000,000 prize. With an even more ambitious route and revamped challenges, the show promised to push contestants to their physical, emotional, and strategic limits. The journey would begin beneath the iron lattice of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, and end at the arms of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A major shift came in the form of a new host: Kim Chiu, beloved by fans of Exposure: Over The Top and Plus One, stepped into the role with poise and excitement. Replacing former host and co-creator Mateo Garner, Chiu brought a fresh energy and global appeal that producers hoped would resonate with returning fans and new international audiences alike. “I’ve been a fan of Zero Latitude from the beginning,” Kim shared in a pre-season interview. “To go from watching it to leading the racers across the globe is surreal. It’s a beautiful, intense, and wildly unpredictable adventure—I’m just thrilled to be a part of it.” Mateo Garner, while stepping away from on-camera duties, remained deeply involved behind the scenes as executive producer, working alongside Adrielle Stone and Quinn Jansen to raise the stakes on every level.
The production team upped the ante for season two with bolder locations, deeper cultural immersion, and even tighter leg turnarounds. Filming stretched over five weeks, crossing multiple continents and incorporating both high-profile landmarks and remote destinations that challenged even the most seasoned travelers. Adrielle Stone emphasized the team’s desire to deliver a cinematic experience, stating in a behind-the-scenes interview, “We didn’t want to just replicate season one—we wanted to reinvent the race, make it sharper, faster, and more visually breathtaking. Every location tells a story, and every challenge reveals something new about these racers.” The trio of producers coordinated three mobile units once again, managing the production like a high-speed chess game in real time.
Social media buzzed with excitement as filming locations leaked from eagle-eyed fans around the world. Hashtags like #ZeroLatitude2 and #TeamGlobetrotters trended during filming, with speculation running wild about which teams were dominating the race. Once the trailer dropped—featuring snippets of cliffside descents, language-barrier meltdowns, and an emotional finish line at Rio’s most iconic monument—fan engagement exploded. Longtime viewers praised the elevation in scale and aesthetics, while newer audiences were pulled in by the stunning cinematography and Kim Chiu’s infectious charisma. Influencers, travel bloggers, and even former Exposure housemates voiced support for the season, calling it “TV’s ultimate adventure” and “the kind of show that makes you want to pack a backpack and go.”
With Zero Latitude 2, Xposure TV solidified its latest flagship series as a cultural phenomenon. From the romantic streets of Paris to the sweeping beaches of Brazil, the second season proved the first was no fluke—it was a launchpad. As Kim Chiu poignantly said at the finish line: “This race is more than a game. It’s a journey that changes people.” Backed by the visionary trio of Stone, Garner, and Jansen, Zero Latitude 2 not only delivered a thrilling sequel but confirmed the show's place in the global reality competition pantheon—one breathtaking leg at a time.
Twists[]
- 11 Teams: The Race consisted of 11 teams, 4 teams shorter than last season.
- 13 Legs: The Race consisted of 13 single-length legs, two legs shorter than last time. Teams encountered a Detour and a Roadblock on each leg.
Teams[]
Quinton & Mattie
Former Rams Cheerleaders |
Akbar & Sheri
Married Educators |
Lauren & Nicole
Twin Sisters |
Malaan & Tina
Childhood Friends |
Kim & Penn
Internet Personalities |
Steve & Anna Leigh
Father/Daughter |
Femi & Nick
Nurses |
Taylor & Isaiah
YouTube Sensations |
Matt & Phoebe
Dating Couple |
Dwes & Katherine
Kimberley Cousins |
Colin & Matt
Best Friends |
Episodes[]
| Episode | Leg | Destination | First Place | Last Place | Finish | Viewership (millions) |
Ratings/Share (18-49) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "We Haven’t Even Left Yet and You’re Already Panicking" | 1 | France → Tunisia | Quinton & Mattie | Dwes & Katherine | Non-Elimination Leg |
5.63 | 1.8/6 |
| 2 | "Don’t Lose Your Head, It’s Only a Pyramid" | 2 | Tunisia → Egypt | Akbar & Sheri | Colin & Matt | 1st Eliminated 11th place |
5.94 | 1.9/6 |
| 3 | "The Goat Whisperer" | 3 | Egypt → Ethiopia | Steve & Anna Leigh | Dwes & Katherine | 2nd Eliminated 10th place |
5.44 | 1.7/5 |
| 4 | "Let Me Fly This Chicken Plane!" | 4 | Ethiopia → Malawi | Taylor & Isaiah | Matt & Phoebe | 3rd Eliminated 9th place |
5.27 | 1.6/5 |
| 5 | "They Gave Me a Hammer. That Was Their First Mistake" | 5 | Malawi → Eswatini | Kim & Penn | Taylor & Isaiah | 4th Eliminated 8th place |
4.92 | 1.5/4 |
| 6 | "Do We Even Know Where We Are?" | 6 | Eswatini → Madagascar | Malaan & Tina | Femi & Nick | 5th Eliminated 7th place |
4.71 | 1.4/4 |
| 7 | "I Think We’re the Non-Elimination Team. Again." | 7 | Madagascar → Sri Lanka | Akbar & Sheri | Kim & Penn | Ordered to Continue Racing |
4.67 | 1.4/4 |
| 8 | "Yes, That Was an Actual Leopard" | 8 | Sri Lanka → Nepal | Akbar & Sheri | Steve & Anna Leigh | 6th Eliminated 6th place |
4.82 | 1.5/4 |
| 9 | "I Swallowed a Bug for This?" | 9 | Nepal → Kazakhstan | Lauren & Nicole | Quinton & Mattie | Non-Elimination Leg |
5.04 | 1.6/5 |
| 10 | "This Country Is Beautiful... but It’s Trying to Kill Me" | 10 | Kazakhstan → Georgia | Malaan & Tina | Kim & Penn | 7th Eliminated 5th place |
5.23 | 1.6/5 |
| 11 | "My Bag Is Literally on Fire!" | 11 | Georgia → Ireland | Quinton & Mattie | Malaan & Tina | 8th Eliminated 4th place |
5.73 | 1.8/6 |
| 12 | "Oh Look, It’s the Non-Elimination Leg We Asked For" | 12 | Ireland → Panama | Akbar & Sheri | Lauren & Nicole | Non-Elimination Leg |
5.6 | 1.7/5 |
| 13 | "This Is the Wildest Thing I’ve Ever Done" | 13 | Panama → Brazil | Quinton & Mattie | Lauren & Nicole | 3rd place | 6.3 | 2.0/7 |
| Akbar & Sheri | 2nd place | |||||||
Leaderboard[]
| Place | Team | Leg 1 | Leg 2 | Leg 3 | Leg 4 | Leg 5 | Leg 6 | Leg 7 | Leg 8 | Leg 9 | Leg 10 | Leg 11 | Leg 12 | Leg 13 | Average | 
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| 1 | Quinton & Mattie | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2⊂ | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | 7-6 | |||||||||||
| 2 | Akbar & Sheri | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3⊃ | 1 | 1 | 2ϵ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2.46 | 5-8 | |||||||||||
| 3 | Lauren & Nicole | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4ϵ | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3⊂ | 3 | 3 | 3.92 | 6-7 | |||||||||||
| 4 | Malaan & Tina | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4⊃ | 2.53 | 6-5 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | Kim & Penn | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5.60 | 5-5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | Steve & Anna Leigh | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4.25 | 3-5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | Femi & Nick | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7.66 | 3-3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Taylor & Isaiah | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 5.00 | 3-2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Matt & Phoebe | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7.25 | 1-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Dwes & Katherine | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10.00 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Colin & Matt | 9 | 11 | 10.00 | 1-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Legend:
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Trivia[]
- First season to visit France, Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Malawi, Eswatini, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Ireland, Panama, Brazil.
- First season to feature eleven teams.