Alfie, a 20-year-old contestant on Race Across The World, broke down in tears while lighting a lantern in memory of his mother, who passed away when he was five. The emotional moment occurred during the team’s time in Hoi An, Vietnam, where they stopped to pay respects to their ancestors by releasing lanterns into the water. Alfie’s story touched the hearts of viewers, who were moved by his raw emotion and the reminder of the fragility of life.