Kush Burman revealed some exciting career news
Jo Diop and Kush Burman during the reunion episode of Race Across the World
What you need to know about BBC Race Across The World winner Kush Burman’s new career moveKush Burman, 19, from Toxteth, recently won the BBC reality series Race Across the World. He has since announced an exciting career move into the music industry.Kush won the latest series of the global racing competition alongside his childhood best friend, Jo Diop. The pair successfully completed a gruelling eight-week journey together and reached the final check point ahead of their race rivals.The demanding competition started in Palermo, Italy, and involved traveling through locations in Turkey and Greece. The race concluded with the Liverpool duo finishing first in Mongolia.Competing in the final stretch required them to beat four other teams to the finish line. The pair successfully crossed the finish line first by utilizing their “Scouse charm”.Following their victory, Kush announced that he is trading his backpack for a guitar. This exciting career pivot involves the release of his debut song, titled “Blue”.The track launched on all major streaming platforms on Friday, May 29. Kush expressed excitement about the release, hoping to make it the official song of the summer.Fans and fellow contestants, including former show participant Margo Oakley, quickly shared their support and excitement on social media. There has been widespread anticipation for the upcoming music release.Jo re-shared the post to his story on Instagram, adding the words: “My flippin brudda [fire emojis].”The racing duo received immense praise from their home city for being positive role models. Jo Diop noted that the community’s support was particularly impactful regarding their discussions on men’s mental health and communication.
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