Gabriel Torje and Alin Alexuc Are the Big Winners of Asia Express – The Silk Road
The Show’s Grand Finale Was the Undisputed Ratings Leader, Setting a Season Record!
Gabriel Torje and Alin Alexuc are the big winners of Season 9 of Asia Express – The Silk Road! After a thrilling race through Shanghai, where every minute counted, the two were the first to reach Irina Fodor, claiming the Ultimate Amulet and the competition’s grand trophy. It was the culmination of an extraordinary adventure that took them through Uzbekistan and China, where they demonstrated determination, courage and an incredible ability to keep going until the very last moment. The grand finale of Asia Express – The Silk Road was the undisputed ratings leader across all audience segments and set a season record in both market share and rating.
According to data provided by Fifty5Blue, yesterday, during the 20:29–00:01 interval, Antena 1’s broadcast of the Asia Express – The Silk Road finale recorded 8.5 rating points and a 35.5% market share among the commercial audience aged 21 to 54, setting a season record. Meanwhile, its main competitor, Pro TV, which aired MasterChef, recorded 3.5 rating points and a 14.8% market share. Antena 1 also topped the ratings among urban viewers, with 8.5 rating points and a 27.7% market share, followed by Pro TV, with 3.5 rating points and an 11.4% market share. The same ranking was maintained nationwide, where Antena 1 recorded 7.4 rating points and a 24.8% market share, followed by Pro TV, with 4.1 rating points and a 13.6% market share. During the peak audience minute, at 21:00, more than 1.5 million viewers were following the contestants’ adventures in China.
Furthermore, Antena 1 topped the ratings throughout the entire day, with 2.7 rating points and a 24% market share, as well as across the entire Prime Time interval (19:00–00:00), with 7.3 rating points and a 30.4% market share among the commercial audience aged 21 to 54.
The Grand Finale brought together two teams who fought side by side for victory: Gabriel Torje and Alin Alexuc, and Valerie Lungu and Alex Gâlcă. After weeks of challenges, difficult missions and moments that pushed them beyond their limits, the two teams entered the final race with the same goal: to be the first to reach Irina Fodor and lift the Asia Express trophy.
Shanghai, one of the most spectacular cities in the world, became the setting for a finale in which adrenaline reached its peak. The contestants faced missions that tested not only their physical endurance but also their courage, attention to detail and ability to make decisions under pressure. One of the most impressive challenges took them to the 88th floor of the iconic Jin Mao Tower, where, secured in harnesses, they had to overcome their fear of heights and complete a mission high above the ground.
The final day of the adventure also had several unexpected challenges in store: an underwater photo shoot, tasks that tested their reflexes and powers of observation, an escape room, as well as moments when they had to confront their deepest fears. Each challenge added to the pressure of an already extremely close race, with the advantage constantly shifting as both teams continued to fight until the very end.
Gabriel Torje and Alin Alexuc, however, managed to stay focused and win the decisive race. They were the first to reach the final destination, near Shanghai’s iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, where Irina Fodor was waiting for them with the Ultimate Amulet and the season’s trophy.
Meanwhile, Valerie Lungu and Alex Gâlcă brought their competition journey to an end after an outstanding battle. They kept pace with their opponents throughout an intense finale and once again proved that determination and courage can push boundaries far beyond what seems possible.
The end of Season 9 of Asia Express – The Silk Road meant more than simply crowning a winning team. It marked the culmination of a journey through two countries, their fascinating cultures and traditions, thousands of kilometres travelled, unforgettable encounters and experiences that transformed the contestants.
Gabriel Torje and Alin Alexuc conclude this adventure with the Ultimate Amulet and the Asia Express trophy, following a race in which they fought until the very last second and proved that, on the Silk Road, victory belongs to those who never give up.
Source: Fifty5Blue
Copyright: ARMADATA S.R.L.
Data processed by Antena Group’s Research Department
The analysis covers the 21–54 Urban, Urban and National audience targets.
Date: November 11, 2026
