Cristy Lee on 'Celebrity IOU: Joyride,' Working with Ant Anstead & Who She Fell in Love With on Set

Photo: Ben Wagner “It was an absolute no-brainer for me,” Lee, 37, tells PEOPLE of her decision to take part in the series. “I’ve known and worked with Ant for many years, so, of course, that was a great part of it too, getting a chance to work with a fellow auto enthusiast and a friend of mine.” She adds of Drew and Jonathan, whose production company Scott Brothers Global is behind the show: “You can’t really say no to those guys.

Cristy Lee Recalls the Day Ant Anstead & Renee Zellweger Met on Set of 'Celebrity IOU: Joyride'

Photo: Ant Anstead/Instagram Cristy Lee remembers one thing about the day her co-host Ant Anstead first met his now-girlfriend Renée Zellweger on the set of their show — it was a whirlwind! And while fans now know that Anstead, 42, and Zellweger, 52, hit it off on set and began dating soon after (PEOPLE confirmed their relationship back in June), Lee says she didn’t catch the sparks flying at the time because of the trio’s hectic schedule.

Critically Endangered Amur Leopard Twins Born at the San Diego Zoo: 'A Glimmer of Hope'

Photo: Ken Bohn, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance The San Diego Zoo is celebrating the birth of the Amur leopard cubs — one of the world’s rarest cat species. According to a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) release,fewer than 300 of these critically endangered big catsremain in the world, making this twin cub birth “especially significant.” “Witnessing the birth of Amur leopards is always an emotional experience,” said Gaylene Thomas, a wildlife care manager at the San Diego Zoo.

Critically Endangered Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkey Born at U.K. Zoo: 'We're Completely Overjoyed'

Photo: Courtesy Chester Zoo The Chester Zoo just welcomed the newest member of its family. In a news release, the Chester Zoo announced a critically endangered cotton-top tamarin monkey was recently born to parents Treat and Leo at the English park, bringing hope for the rare species' future. Both the sex and name of the newborn have yet to be disclosed. “The mini monkeys are native to a small area in northern Colombia but, sadly, only 5% of their original habitat now remains intact due to mass deforestation, while the illegal wildlife trade is another significant threat to their survival,” the statement added.

Critically Endangered Gorilla Born at London Zoo Has Zookeepers 'Grinning from Ear to Ear'

Richard Gardner/Shutterstock The new arrival marks a special moment as the subspecies has been left on the brink of extinction due to disease and poaching, according to the release. Primates Section manager Kathryn Sanders said of the happy arrival, “We started our day as normal — we gave the gorillas their breakfast and began our cleaning routines. When we returned to their back dens, we could see Mjukuu was starting to stretch and squat — a sign that she was in labor.