Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins in huge format shake-up for new series as bosses line up show-first twist
We told in March how Channel 4 had made a last-minute decision to keep the show going, despite plans to quietly axe it.
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Now The Sun can reveal - for the first time - the new Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins cast will be made up of both UK and Australian celebrities.
The smart money saving move means it will also air Down Under, with the budget being split with Aussie network Channel 7.
An insider said: 'Bosses have decided to mix things up this year to keep things fresh, and for the first time ever, the show will be made up of a mix of UK and Aussie celebs.
'The show is huge down under and will air there too, so it's also a way of splitting the budget with the Australian network.
'Lots of the Aussie names will be familiar to UK audiences, and vice versa."
So far The Sun has revealed that the Aussie stars taking part are Jess Power from MAFS and Natalie Bassingthwaighte of Neighbours fame, and there will be more names expected soon.
For UK stars, we recently revealed Love Island winner Dani Dyer has signed up for the show following her wedding to Jarrod Bowen.
A source said: "Dani may be small in stature but she's incredibly tough.
'Any woman who can juggle working while being a mum to three children under four is impressive — and that's the woman Dani's friends and family see on a daily basis.
'Celebrity SAS is a really difficult show, both mentally and physically. It will push her to her limits but she can't wait to get started."
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