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NewsThe Miami HurricaneJune 23, 2026Miami-Dade

University of Miami student cast in reality show 'Destination X'

University of Miami senior and content creator Lauren Barnwell has been announced as a contestant for the second season of the NBC reality series 'Destination X'. The show, which features contestants traveling through Europe, is scheduled to premiere in 2027.

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Why It Matters

The announcement highlights the increasing presence of University of Miami students in national reality television programming.

Key Facts

  • Lauren Barnwell is a contestant on season 2 of the NBC reality show 'Destination X'.
  • The grand prize for the winner of 'Destination X' is $250,000.
  • The show involves contestants traveling on a bus in Europe, solving puzzles, and guessing their location.
  • Season 2 of 'Destination X' is expected to premiere in 2027.
  • The cast for season 2 includes 10 contestants total.
  • Lauren Barnwell has over 500,000 social media followers.
  • NBC has placed promotional restrictions on cast members regarding gameplay and filming details.
  • The season 2 cast includes individuals previously featured on 'Love Island USA', 'Big Brother', 'Below Deck', 'Survivor', and 'The Traitors'.

Who's Mentioned

personNic Vansteenberghe“Cast member of Destination X season 2”locationUniversity of Miami“University attended by Lauren Barnwell”personKaylor Martin“Cast member of Destination X season 2”personLauren Barnwell“University of Miami senior and contestant on Destination X season 2”organizationNBC“Network producing Destination X”organizationPeacock“Streaming platform for Destination X”personSincere Williams“UM track athlete appearing on Love Island USA”personJana Craig“Former Love Island USA cast member”