''Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie'' is a British

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television series on

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, series 1 focused on

Jack Osbourne Jack Joseph Osbourne (born 8 November 1985) is a British-American media personality. He is the son of heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. He starred on MTV's reality series '' The Osbournes'' (2002–2005), along with his ...

's globe-trekking six-month quest to get in physical and mental shape to climb the rockface of California's

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mountain, the show documents Osbourne running with the bulls in

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, Spain, following a strict exercise regimen,

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training in

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, and ''"an overall 180-degree mental make-over"''. The show was broadcast by

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in Canada, and the

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in the United States, and Series 1 and 2 were repeated on the

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Network late at night. The programme is also broadcast on the

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in the UK.

Series 1

The first series of Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie began on

on Saturday 1 October 2005. The last episode of the series was broadcast on

on Saturday 15 October 2005. Episode 1 Follows Jack through daily five-mile runs, six-hour training sessions, fasting and enemas during an intense stay at a sweltering Muay Thai boxing camp near

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. Episode 2 Kelly Osbourne visits her brother in Spain to watch him risk his life running with the bulls in

. Jack also confronts his tear-inducing phobia of heights during a training session in the

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. Episode 3 Tensions mount as Ozzy and Sharon watch their son quiver his way up the jagged rockface of California's

mountain.

Series 2

The second series of Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie began on

on Saturday 19 August 2006. The last episode of the series was broadcast on

on Saturday 9 September 2006. Episode 1 Jack Osbourne heads around the world for the next three months testing his adrenaline-fuelled resolve. He challenges himself with the world's biggest

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and the

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, a 150-mile ultra-marathon through the

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. Episode 2 Osbourne takes on a gruelling jungle expedition in

Central America Central America is a subregion of North America. Its political boundaries are defined as bordering Mexico to the north, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Central America is usually ...

with Trekforce. Episode 3 The adventure continues in

New Zealand New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of isla ...

where Jack tries some white-water kayaking before heading to

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for a series of gruelling trials. Episode 4

India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...

challenges Jack, where he tries the ancient and hard-core combat sport of Kushti Wrestling. After that there is one more ordeal he must pass before heading home...

Series 3

The third series of Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie began on

at 9:40pm on Saturday 18 August 2007. The last episode of the series was broadcast on

at 8:45pm on Saturday 6 October 2007. Episode 1 Jack Osbourne heads around the world testing his adrenaline-fuelled resolve, but this time he is taking five young recruits with him. This episode kicks off in the mountains of New Zealand, where Jack pushes his fledgling recruits' fear of heights to terrifying new levels. Episode 2 Jack Osbourne takes five young recruits around the world on a series of adrenaline-fuelled adventures. Jack leads his recruits deep into the heart of the

Sarawak Sarawak ( , ) is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia. It is the largest among the 13 states, with an area almost equal to that of Peninsular Malaysia. Sarawak is located in East Malaysia in northwest Borneo, and is ...

jungle to meet the nomadic

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. Throughout the five-day trek, the recruits have to face blood sucking leeches, learn how to hunt for wild boar and are driven to the brink of exhaustion. Episode 3 Jack Osbourne travels the world with a group of young people, testing their nerve in a series of adrenaline-fuelled adventures. Jack takes his recruits on a two-day crash course in the urban sport of free running, before they head off to

Finland Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, ...

. Once there, they make plans to undertake a husky expedition to the

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. But a mysterious illness begins to consume Jack, which jeopardises the expedition. Episode 4 Jack Osbourne takes a group of young people on a life-changing odyssey around the globe, testing their nerve in a series of adrenaline-fuelled challenges along the way. In the Arctic Circle, Jack comes down with a suspected case of

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and has to be taken to hospital. Is the adventure over for the young explorers? Episode 5 Jack Osbourne takes five young people around the world to experience a life-changing odyssey as they engage in a series of adrenaline-fuelled adventures. Jack enlists his recruits on a week of hard knocks at

China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. With population of China, a population exceeding 1.4 billion, it is the list of countries by population (United Nations), second-most populous country after ...

's toughest kung fu school, in what may be their most difficult challenge yet. Episode 6 Jack Osbourne takes five young recruits around the world on a series of adrenaline-fuelled adventures. Jack takes his recruits to the

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n outback for a week-long traditional nomadic cattle drive. Episode 7 Jack Osbourne takes the recruits to

Hawaii Hawaii ( ; ) is an island U.S. state, state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of the two Non-contiguous United States, non-contiguous U.S. states (along with Alaska), it is the only sta ...

, challenging them to a dive in shark infested waters. Episode 8 Jack Osbourne takes five young people around the world to experience a life-changing odyssey as they engage in a series of adrenaline-fuelled challenges. Jack and his recruits round up their global adventure by sky diving from a World War II aircraft into the blue skies of

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Mongol Rally

Jack Osbourne: Mongol Rally began on

Saturday 13 October 2007. The last episode of the series was broadcast on

Saturday 20 October 2007. Episode 1 Jack and 5 friends attempt to drive from Hyde Park in London all the way to Ulanbattar, Mongolia in 4 weeks. They have to do this in the biggest piece of shit they find; Jack's Fiat Panda only costing £350. In the first episode they reach 6500 miles but there were melt downs and break downs. Episode 2 Jack and his friends reach Mongolia, however Jack's Fiat Panda died and Jack and his friend had to go buy a mini bus.

Series 4

The fourth series Jack Osbourne: Celebrity Adrenaline Junkie began on

at 9:00pm on Wednesday 24 September 2008. The last episode of the series was broadcast on

at 9:00pm on Wednesday 12 November 2008. Episode 1 Jack Osbourne and the gang of well known faces take on some of the toughest adrenaline thrills challenges the world can offer. In this episode, he is joined by Hollywood star

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as they go white water rafting on the

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, cross the world's largest waterfall on a rope, and undertake a terrifying canyon swing. Episode 2 Jack Osbourne and his celebrity companions take on more of the toughest adrenaline thrills challenges the world can offer. In the Alps he is joined by

Happy Mondays Happy Mondays are an English rock band formed in Salford in 1980. The original line-up consisted of brothers Shaun Ryder (vocals) and Paul Ryder (bass), Gaz Whelan (drums), Paul Davis (keyboard), and Mark Day (guitar). Mark "Bez" Berry la ...

icon Bez, Ex- EastEnder

Charlie Brooks Charlene Emma Brooks (born 3 May 1981) is an English actress, best known for her role of Janine Butcher in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. Brooks has also performed in British television shows ''The Bill'', ''Wired'' and ''Bleak House'', ...

and '' Shamelesss

Jody Latham Jody Lee Latham (born 9 January 1983) is an English actor, known for playing Lip Gallagher in the British Channel 4 comedy-drama series '' Shameless'', Calum McKenzie in the ITV drama series '' The Fixer'', Rob Grayson in the BBC One soap ...

. They take on the world's biggest bungee down the front of the dam which featured in ''

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'', build their very own ice hotel in the mountains, and undertake a terrifying mid-air jump from one cable car to another. Episode 3 Jack Osbourne and his celebrity companions take on more of the toughest adrenaline thrills challenges the world can offer. Still in the

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with Happy Mondays icon Bez, ex-EastEnder Charlie Brooks and Shameless's Jody Latham, the adrenaline kicks up a notch as they attempt a terrifying leap from one cable car to another, before taking on the most dangerous motor racing circuit in Europe. They round off their adventure with some Swiss pant wrestling and a spot of wing walking. Episode 4 Jack Osbourne and his celebrity companions take on more of the toughest challenges the world can offer. He is joined by fashion model

Jodie Kidd Jodie Elizabeth Kidd (born 25 September 1978) is an English fashion model and television personality. Early life Named after Jodie Foster, Kidd was born in 1978 and is the daughter of the businessman and former showjumper Johnny Kidd. She is ...

, actor John Thomson and ex- Busted band member

Matt Willis Matt Willis (born 8 May 1983) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, television personality and actor. He is known as co-founder, bassist and co-vocalist of the pop-punk band Busted (band), Busted. Willis released his debut solo album ''Do ...

in New Zealand, where they fly through the mountains suspended under a helicopter, climb ice walls, cross a raging river on a tightrope and bungee jump from a cable car. Episode 5 Jack Osbourne and his celebrity mates continue their quest to seek out the world's biggest adrenaline rushes. Jack is still in New Zealand with supermodel Jodie Kidd, actor John Thomson, and ex-Busted bandmember Matt Willis, where they undertake a gruelling 24-hour adventure race involving sea kayaking, cycling, waterfall jumping and running, followed by a terrifying bungy jump from a cable car. After kayaking John quits and then it's left to Jack, Matt and Jodie to continue. Then they have to traverse from a huge rock or they face a 20-minute penalty. Soon it's back to biking then caving which they do with a heavy heart. Episode 6 Jack Osbourne and his celebrity companions continue their quest to seek out the world's biggest adrenaline challenges. R&B star

Craig David Craig Ashley David (born 5 May 1981) is an English singer. He rose to fame in 1999, featuring on the single " Re-Rewind" by Artful Dodger. David's debut studio album, '' Born to Do It'', was released in 2000, to great commercial success. In to ...

, presenter Emma Griffiths, and Huey from the

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join Jack to spend a terrifying night strapped to the side of a cliff, descend into the world's biggest hole, and learn how to box in

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. Episode 7 Jack Osbourne and his celebrity companions continue their quest to seek out the world's biggest adrenaline challenges. He continues to learn how to box in

's tough gyms with Craig David, presenter Emma Griffiths and Huey from the Fun Lovin' Criminals. Their training involves getting in the ring with a bull, and taking part in an Indian fire ceremony, before their tuition culminates in a fierce bout against a professional opponent. Episode 8 Jack Osbourne takes a gang of famous friends on a mission to find the toughest adrenaline challenges in the world. In

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he is joined by ex-''

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'' babe

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, ''

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'' star

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and ''

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Wendi Peters Wendi Louise Peters (born 29 February 1968) is an English actress. Peters began her acting career in theatre, with appearances in various productions including '' The Scarlet Pimpernel'' (1991), '' Guys and Dolls'' (1991), '' Into the Woods'' ...

; where they bunjee jump from a terrifyingly high bridge, go nose-to-nose with great white sharks and freefall parachute from a helicopter.

Series 5

The fifth series Jack Osbourne: Celebrity Adrenaline Junkie 2 began on

at 9:00pm on Tuesday 15 September 2009. The last episode of the series was broadcast on

at 9:00pm on Tuesday 20 October 2009. Episode 1 Reality TV star Jack Osbourne returns with a new series of the show in which he and a select bunch of fearless stars travel the world to experience the most extreme sports and death-defying feats they can. Today it is a family affair, as Jack is joined by his rock star dad Ozzy and mum Sharon. His parents are certainly up for the globe-trotting adventure, but will they be so keen after a few days of skydiving, rock crawling and even floating in zero gravity? Episode 2 Reality TV star Jack Osbourne continues his adventures with his parents Ozzy and Sharon. They head to the southern tip of Argentina, to go on a two-day dog-sledding expedition into the remote mountains in the freezing cold. They will sleep in a basic log cabin without water or electricity. But first they will have to learn how to handle a dog team, which is no easy matter - as they find out when first Sharon, then Ozzy is slammed into the snow. Has Jack finally pushed his parents too far? Episode 3 Jack Osbourne heads to New Zealand for some action-packed adventures with

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star

Joanna Page Joanna Louise Page is a Welsh actress and presenter, known for portraying List of Gavin & Stacey characters, Stacey Shipman in the BAFTA-winning television series ''Gavin & Stacey''. She played Dora Spenlow in the David Copperfield (1999 film), ...

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Jesse Metcalfe Jesse Eden Metcalfe (born December 9, 1978) is an American actor. He is known for being John Rowland on ''Desperate Housewives''. Metcalfe has also had notable roles on ''Passions'' and played the title role in '' John Tucker Must Die''. He sta ...

and presenter and DJ

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. The celebs are thrown in the deep end straight away, with a bungee jump from

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. Then they go to Queenstown to brave the world's largest canyon swing. And after a freezing night, the group face dangling off the side of a mountain attached to a helicopter. Will they have the bottle for Jack's most dangerous stunt yet? Episode 4 Jack Osbourne,

and

continue their adrenaline-pumping experiences. Jack decides to put the others through one more test in New Zealand before they leave for fresh challenges, so they get ready for a night-time bungee jump high above Queenstown. Then they head to Dubai, for more competitive adventures. After a game of camel polo, they go deep into the desert for a spot of dune bashing before facing off in a powerboat race - who will come out on top? Episode 5 Jack Osbourne heads into the

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with

Natalie Imbruglia Natalie Jane Imbruglia ( , ; born 4 February 1975) is an Australian and British singer and actress. Born and raised in New South Wales, Imbruglia became widely known in the early 1990s playing Beth Brennan in the soap opera ''Neighbours''. A ...

, ''

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'' star Billy Boyd, and

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. Their first challenge is climbing the 8000 foot high Mount Fable, but it is not long before they run into trouble - including a dangerous electrical storm. Next they face a home-made canyon swing thousands of feet up, before going into the woods for some high-speed mountain biking. Jack rounds the trip off by taking the celebs deep underground for a caving expedition. Episode 6 Jack Osbourne,

, Billy Boyd and

head to Hawaii for more adrenaline-fuelled adventures. They try out the dangerous challenge of free diving - deep diving without breathing apparatus. Next Jack takes the team on a kayaking trip down the remote volcanic coastline, ending up in a night on a deserted beach. Finally they indulge in a famous Hawaiian pastime - surfing. How will the celebs get on?

References

External links

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