THE‘s latest adventure Beijing Express 2026 in mysterious China ended with the names of the couples who will be able to fly to Japan for the final. The eighth episode he revealed dislikes that are now impossible to hide. All the competitors removed the metaphorical pebbles from their backpacks, especially the Rappers.
The now no longer secret alliance with I Recommended created discontent, especially when the Milanese duo defined the DJs and the Veloci as the company of the RSA. To make up for the unfortunate joke, they coined a new term (from Residence for the Elderly to Rapper They’re Obnoxious) but the famous Karma took revenge in every way for their cheerful insolence.
From Denfeng City, one of the most important spiritual centers of the Shaolinthe travelers set off to travel 509 kilometers funtil Xi’an, famous for its terracotta army of over 7000 life-size warrior figures.
Beijing Express 2026: winning couple, the ranking of the eighth stage
The first 3 couples to reach the Red Book in Luoyangi, among the thousands of Buddha statues of the Longmen Grottoes, were the Veloci, the DJs and the Recommended. They were thus able to try to move forward in the rankings with an advantage: an unusual game of table tennis won at the last point by the Veloci.
The Veloci winners of the eighth episode of Beijing Express 2026, the Rappers eliminated, previews of the ninth stage
The Recommended, winning the last challenge on Chinese soil, yes they are earned two first class tickets to Japanthus skipping the agony of the ranking. The couple that came in first place was Veloci: they too will go to the land of the Rising Sun! «Can you believe you’re going to Japan?» «no, but we are happy!». Those instead at risk of elimination were the Albiceleste and the Rappers. The DJs, however, were saved.
Costantino: «Would you mind going home?» the Rappers: «you don’t even have to ask. After so many sacrifices and one step away from the final, it would be too much of a shock.” The Veloci pardoned the Albiceleste and not the young Milanese couple. The motivation: «you are stronger than us and we also want to break the alliance with the Recommended.”
Unfortunately, too the black envelope chose to send the Rappers away. «It’s sorry but at least we’ll eat a plate of pasta. A journey that changed us as people, we will make an incredible treasure of it.” Giulia Salemi also said goodbye: «I thank the travelers for sharing the adventure with me and I also thank the wonderful China». In the next episode on May 7thexclusively on Sky Uno and streaming only on NOW, iThe new correspondent will be Guido Meda. The couples will have to deal with local food, in particular cod-based dishes and then learn about an alternative use of bananas.
The couples of the eighth episode of “Beijing Express 2026”. (Sky)
Beijing Express 2026report cards for competing couples: tops and flops
The DJ, vote 7
The couple musical mother and daughter this time too he demonstrated that he has determination and desire to win. «We have two balls of steel!». Michelle and Jo Squillo were so aggressive that they convinced a driver to increase his speed even at red lights. Anything to outdo the competition. Fortune favored the bold: entered a dance school to watch the lesson of little students, they gained a bed thanks to the generosity of a little dancer.
The DJs at “Beijing Express 2026”. (Sky)
Beijing Express 2026: the Albicelestevote 6
In this eighth stage they never shone in any test but they demonstrated an excellent ability to socialize with the locals, enough to earn an excellent welcome. On their last night, they met a very kind lady who hosted them, also finding them a lift for the next day. They risked returning to Italy but they were saved by the Veloci.
The Rappersrating 7
Few rhymes, this time, but a lot of spirit of adaptation. They slept inside a games room because they were the only ones who didn’t find a more comfortable place to spend the night. When Tony 2Milli wore a «jubilee limited edition prismatic rosary» a ride arrived immediately and the hospitality of a local who prepared a rare type of tea for them. It’s a shame that the power of faith couldn’t save them from elimination.
The Rappers eliminated in the eighth stage of “Beijing Express 2026”. (Sky)
Beijing Express 2026: i Recommendedrating 7
The good news is that they managed to get two tickets to Japan. The bad news is that they start to get a little repetitive in speeches and actions. Chanel livened up their adventure by tackling the martial art test with unexpected energy. With the motto “te corco!” he destroyed the wooden blocks like Bruce Lee.
The Fast, vote 8
The athletes of this edition are finally letting themselves go so that viewers can really get to know them. Behind the innate sense of competition (“when the competition rises I don’t know what happens, the animal rises”) there are two very special people. Despite the athletic Patrick proved to be rather awkward in learning fluid and harmonious Shaolin movements, He always manages to make his sweetheart happy half. Last night in China, he took her to eat at a place for truck drivers and Fiona was almost moved: «you always take me to the most romantic place in the world, eh». This is love (and also irony).
The Veloci winners of the eighth episode of “Pechino Express 2026”. (Sky)
What happened in the eighth episode of Beijing Express 2026
The first mission for couples: learn a Shaolin sequence, the popular martial art that is inspired by Buddhist philosophy to combine physical and mental strength. The teachers also taught the couples to break 6 wooden boards with their hands. The best and most aggressive DJs, Patrick from Veloci in difficulty.
The tender moment of the program arrived with Giulia Salemi. The correspondent gave all couples great emotions with a video call from their loved ones. Fiona was moved to tears by the smiling faces of her daughters. The DJs smiled with Jo’s twin and Marta, Michelle’s sister. The mother is always the mother also for the Albiceleste, whose words were for them a hug for the soul.
Dani Faiv received greetings from his wife Luana ee of his son Nicolò, Tony 2 Milli that of his parents and brothers. Filippo’s mother said she was proud of him while Ilary Blasi confessed amidst laughter that she misses Chanel a bit. The DJs, the Fast and the Recommended. To earn Japan, they had to play Ping-Pong on a giant table.
The last night in China was sweet but the awakening was traumatic due to the last effort: find the terracotta statue with the features of Constantine (aka the TerraCosta). The Recommended were the first to grab the plane tickets for the next stage while the others tried to solve a riddle about the history of the city of Xi’An.