The candidates face their toughest challenge yet, which sees them immersed in crisis as the country is plunged into a state of emergency. Rico and Danny nominate themselves for the top role, but both very quickly come under intense scrutiny from the advisors. To make matters worse, Rico's laidback leadership frustrates his team, while Natalie's forthright approach is met with hostility and one candidate's actions leave the UK's relationship with France teetering on a knife edge