Celebrity SAS star Harry Clark's life off-screen from famous girlfriend to army career
He shot to stardom overnight after his spectacular victory on The Traitors in 2024, and now Harry Clark is preparing to tackle his next television challenge on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
The 23 year old features amongst the celebrity contestants appearing on the Channel 4 programme, which launches on Sunday, 3 August.
He's joined by the likes of Chloe Burrows, Tasha Ghouri, Louie Spence, and Rebecca Loos for this year's series.
With military experience under his belt before his reality TV breakthrough, it appears Harry, who recently unveiled his body transformation, stands a strong chance of excelling on the notoriously punishing programme.
"Growing up, I'd watch people close to me be in the SAS, which always inspired me. This show was a different experience from what I had imagined, but I always love a challenge, and it proves you're always learning new things about yourself," he revealed.
Here, we delve into Harry's previous military service and his celebrity girlfriend.
Who is Harry Clark?
Harry is a reality television star who rose to prominence on the second series of the BBC's The Traitors, reports Wales Online.
The 23 year old claimed victory in the series following a dramatic finale, where his fellow contestant Mollie Pearson discovered he'd been misleading her throughout the entire programme and was, indeed, a Traitor.
Harry departed with an astonishing £95,000 and has subsequently built a career in the public eye, securing fresh TV projects and expanding his social media presence.
Army career
Before his appearance on The Traitors, Harry served as a lance corporal with 47 Regiment Royal Artillery (47 Regt RA). He launched his military career at just 15, driven by admiration for his grandfather who had also served in the forces.
"My Grandad on my Mother's side was in the Parachute Regiment; he was my idol, and I wanted to make him proud. He taught us about the importance of 'family', how to respect others, and he taught me how to be a gentleman," he said, as reported on the British Army website.
Harry enrolled at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, Yorkshire at 16, where he trained as an aviation technician with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
When he applied for The Traitors, Harry had landed a fresh role with a railway firm and was preparing for a career change.
Discussing the BBC programme, he previously told Revamp Magazine: "I never thought anything would come of it. I had a job lined up after the army, working on the trains, five days on and five days off."
Who is Harry's girlfriend?
Harry has been dating CBBC host Anna Maynard since 2022, after the pair first met at a Brighton nightclub.
Anna, 24, has fronted CBBC programme Got What It Takes? since 2018 and commands a massive online following, including more than 333,000 YouTube subscribers. Her digital content spans everything from workout updates to beauty advice.
She's the younger sibling of chart-topper Conor Maynard and YouTube sensation Jack Maynard, who also featured on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here.
Harry and Anna frequently post about each other on social media, with their relationship seemingly growing stronger by the day.
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