Jo Gardiner, a former contestant on the popular travel competition show 'Race Across the World,' has died at the age of 61 following a battle with cancer. Her passing follows a period of significant personal tragedy for the family, occurring just one year after the death of her son, Josh Gardiner.

Jo and Josh Gardiner gained public recognition as a team during their participation in the reality series, where they competed in a race across various countries. Following their time on the show, the family experienced the loss of Josh, who died in a road accident. Reports indicate that Jo Gardiner had been dealing with a cancer diagnosis prior to her death. The news of her passing has been met with condolences from fans and those associated with the production of the series, marking a somber conclusion to a family story that was shared with the public through their television appearance.