Celebrity Hunted: Series 5

Season overview

In the fifth season of Celebrity Hunted, a group of notable public figures participates in a real-life thriller designed to raise funds and awareness for Stand Up To Cancer. The participants, including James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Katya Jones, Aimee Fuller, Nicola Thorp, Nikesh Patel, Bobby Seagull, Saffron Barker, and the duo Nik and Eva Speakman, abandon their daily lives to become fugitives. Once on the run, these individuals must evade an elite team of hunters tasked with tracking them down across the country. The narrative arc centers on the fugitives' attempts to remain undetected and survive for the duration of the challenge. As they navigate the pressures of constant surveillance and the necessity of maintaining secrecy, the participants must rely on their ingenuity and resources to avoid capture. The season documents their efforts to stay free while highlighting the collaborative nature of the pursuit, as the hunters utilize professional tactics to locate the fugitives. Ultimately, the season serves as a high-stakes test of endurance and strategy, with the primary objective being to successfully evade the hunters for the duration of the program in support of the charitable cause.