The star of the BBC’s Traitors will be making several stops in Powys on an “epic trek” across the UK.

After a busy summer of training, Andrew Jenkins, star of the smash hit BBC reality show, is to undertake an epic trek in support of Headway – the brain injury association – seeing him walk 1,200km across the UK.

Along the over 40 stops Andrew will need to make on his journey across the UK, he will be making multiple stops in Powys including Arddleen, Montgomery Castle, Knighton, Gladestry and Talgarth.

Earlier this year, Andrew captivated TV audiences as he disclosed details his near-fatal car crash in 1999 during the most recent series of the popular programme.

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Feared dead at the side of the road, Andrew sustained a severe brain injury, and doctors initially told his parents he would never walk or talk again and might not even wake from his coma.

Against all odds, Andrew made a miraculous recovery, being described as a "miracle patient”.

He was a popular figure on the 2024 edition of The Traitors, first as a "faithful" then one of the murderous "traitors" before leaving the programme in its dramatic final episode.

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“I am really pleased to be able to take on this challenge,” said Andrew. “My recovery has been a long journey, and I am passionate about talking about my experiences and encouraging others to talk about the adversities they’ve faced in life.

“This route is the perfect opportunity and I’m so excited to meet people along the way, and to raise awareness of the incredible work that Headway does for brain injury survivors across the UK.”

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Andrew will walk between castles in the UK, starting from Ardross Castle in Scotland where The Traitors was filmed, down to Cardiff Castle in his home city.

The money that Andrew raises will go brain injury charity Headway and their essential services, such as the Emergency Fund, which helps family members be at the bedside of their loved one in critical care, or the charity’s nurse-led helpline, which provides essential information and emotional support to brain injury survivors and their families.

Jen Murgatroyd, Headway’s Director of Fundraising said: "We are proud to have Andrew champion our cause and I’m sure his journey will give hope and inspiration to other brain injury survivors."

Supporters can contribute to his cause by donating at Andrew’s Givestar page.