Stephen Mulhern Breaks Down During South Korea ITV Travel Show

Stephen Mulhern has revealed the emotional challenges he faced while filming the ITV travel show 'The Accidental Tourist,' which was shot shortly after the death of his father, Christopher. The program features Mulhern being pushed out of his comfort zone on a trip to South Korea with friends Ant and Dec, where he tries unfamiliar foods and experiences new situations. For the first time on television, Mulhern openly cried and showed vulnerability, describing the experience as both scary and cathartic. Despite taking three years to be persuaded to participate, he expressed pride in the show but lamented that his late father could not see his efforts. The show offers viewers an intimate look at the presenter beyond his usual TV persona, revealing a more emotional and exposed side. Mulhern also shared that the filming took a physical toll, including significant weight loss, underscoring how demanding the experience was.