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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins in huge format shake-up for new series as bosses line up show-first twist
CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Wins is set for a huge format change when the new series airs - with bosses lining up a show-first, The Sun can exclusively reveal. We told in March how Channel 4 had made Advertisement 3 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is set for a huge format change Credit: Channel 4 3 Aussie stars taking part include Neighbours icon Natalie Credit: WireImage 3 Love Island winner Dani has also signed up for the show Credit: Alamy 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. Advertisement More on SAS: Who Dares Wins '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 For UK stars, we recently revealed Love Island winner A source said: "Dani may be small in stature but she's incredibly tough. Advertisement Most read in Reality '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." Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins winners revealed The series was filmed in Morocco and will air next year.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Celeb SAS sign up England cricket legend to take on TV's toughest test
CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Wins has signed up an England cricket legend, The Sun can reveal. The hit Channel 4 show - which launched in 2015 - puts a group of ordinary people through a tough quasi military training course. 5 The Sun can reveal the latest star to be put through their paces by the tough instructors on Celebrity SAS Credit: PA 5 England cricket hero Graeme Swann has signed up to the show Credit: Getty 5 Swann kisses the Ashes trophy as England win in 2009 Credit: AFP - Getty The civilian series of SAS: Who Dares Wins ended in 2023, but the star version lives on. The Sun can now reveal that England cricketing hero Graeme Swann is being lined to appear on the next series. The retired sports star, 46, who also previously competed on Strictly Come Dancing, is set to be part of the star-studded line-up. A source told us: 'Sports stars always do well in the Celeb SAS line-up, and bosses are chuffed they've got Graeme to sign on the dotted line. Read more on Celeb SAS "Not only is he familiar to cricket fans, he's also a reality TV favourite too after his stint on Strictly in 2018, where he finished in seventh place. 'Graeme is used to the pressure of international sporting events, and the acid tongues of the Strictly panel, but nothing will prepare him for his toughest TV show yet.' During his time in the England Test team, Swanny played a key role in historic wins in both Australia and India. Most read in Reality Among his closest friends in cricket are the record-breaking duo Jimmy Anderson and Alastair Cook. Graeme, who retired from the sport in 2013, was part of the 2009 team who won the Ashes. Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins winners revealed This latest news comes after The Sun revealed earlier today how former Love Island star SHOW SHAKE-UP The Sun's latest revelations come after we exclusively revealed how It came after we revealed how the new series will take place in a new location. A show insider said: 'Last series, there was a bit of a cash crisis at Channel 4 so the series shunned exotic locales and filmed in Wales. "Bosses made it work but it felt like it wasn't on as big a scale as when they have filmed in foreign climes, so for the next series, execs are blowing the budget and pushing the boat out to film in Marrakech instead. "It's more expensive but will look amazing on camera.' 5 Mark "Billy" Billingham is the current Chief Instructor and puts the stars through their paces Credit: Getty 5 The show puts famous faces through their paces Credit: PA Earlier this year, The Sun revealed how But after seeing footage of the A TV insider revealed: 'Channel 4 never officially announced that Celebrity SAS had been dropped, but behind closed doors, they had decided not to bring it back — at least for the time being. 'It's an expensive show to make, as far as reality shows go, and budgets have been tightened.' The hit series Since his departure, Mark "Billy" Billingham has taken over that position. Other Directing Staff (DS) includes Jason "Foxy" Fox, Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver. Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins airs on Channel 4. Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins winners Many celebrities have attempted the infamous Channel 4 quasi military training course - but only a select few have successfully passed. Series 1 (2019) - Wayne Bridge Series 2 (2020) - Locksmith and Lauren Steadman Series 3 (2021) - Alexandra Burke, Aled Davies and Wes Nelson Series 4 (2022) - AJ Pritchard, Calum Best, Ferne McCann and Maisie Smith Series 5 (2023) - Gareth Gates
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Celeb SAS in huge shake-up for new star-studded series as bosses blow the budget
Keep scrolling to find out about the huge shake-up in store big change Celeb SAS in huge shake-up for new star-studded series as bosses blow the budget Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Wins is set for a major shake-up in its star-studded next series - as bosses blow the budget. The hit Channel 4 show - which launched in 2015 - puts a group of ordinary people through a tough quasi military training course. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is set for a major shake-up Credit: PA 3 The show puts famous faces through their paces Credit: PA 3 Mark "Billy" Billingham is the current Chief Instructor Credit: Pete Dadds / Channel 4 Although the civilian version ended in 2023, the celebrity iteration has continued on. The Sun can reveal a shake-up will see the next series take place in a new location. A show insider said: 'Last series, there was a bit of a cash crisis at Channel 4 so the series shunned exotic locales and filmed in Wales. !Bosses made it work but it felt like it wasn't on as big a scale as when they have filmed in foreign climes, so for the next series, execs are blowing the budget and pushing the boat out to film in Marrakech instead. "It's more expensive but will look amazing on camera.' The Sun has contacted a rep for comment. Earlier this year, The Sun revealed how Celebrity SAS had been saved from the axe - after bosses had considered quietly ending the series. But after seeing footage of the upcoming series, execs couldn't let it go. A TV insider revealed: 'Channel 4 never officially announced that Celebrity SAS had been dropped, but behind closed doors, they had decided not to bring it back — at least for the time being. 'It's an expensive show to make, as far as reality shows go, and budgets have been tightened.' Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins winners revealed The most recent series was completed by Love Island star Georgia Harrison and boxer Lani Daniels. It also featured reality star Pete Wicks - while airing concurrently with his stint in Strictly Come Dancing. The source added: 'They filmed a series in 2024, which will air later in 2025, and that was quietly considered to be the last one they would make. 'However, it's a beloved franchise and they have had a last-minute change of heart after doing the edit for the unaired series that's in the can.' However, the show's future was put back on track with the next course to be filmed later this year and air in 2026. Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins winners Many celebrities have attempted the infamous Channel 4 quasi military training course - but only a select few have successfully passed. Series 1 (2019) - Wayne Bridge Series 2 (2020) - Locksmith and Lauren Steadman Series 3 (2021) - Alexandra Burke, Aled Davies and Wes Nelson Series 4 (2022) - AJ Pritchard, Calum Best, Ferne McCann and Maisie Smith Series 5 (2023) - Gareth Gates The hit series originally featured Ant Middleton as Head Instructor from 2015 to 2021. Since his departure, Mark "Billy" Billingham has taken over that position. Other Directing Staff (DS) includes Jason "Foxy" Fox, Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver. Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins airs on Channel 4.
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Celeb SAS in huge shake-up for new star-studded series as bosses blow the budget
CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Wins is set for a major shake-up in its star-studded next series - as bosses blow the budget. The hit Channel 4 show - which launched in 2015 - puts a group of ordinary people through a tough quasi military training course. 3 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is set for a major shake-up Credit: PA 3 The show puts famous faces through their paces Credit: PA 3 Mark "Billy" Billingham is the current Chief Instructor Credit: Pete Dadds / Channel 4 Although the civilian version ended in 2023, the celebrity iteration has continued on. The Sun can reveal a shake-up will see the next series take place in a new location. A show insider said: 'Last series, there was a bit of a cash crisis at Channel 4 so the series shunned exotic locales and filmed in Wales . !Bosses made it work but it felt like it wasn't on as big a scale as when they have filmed in foreign climes, so for the next series, execs are blowing the budget and pushing the boat out to film in Marrakech instead. Read more on Celeb SAS "It's more expensive but will look amazing on camera.' The Sun has contacted a rep for comment. Earlier this year, The Sun revealed how Celebrity SAS But after seeing footage of the Most read in News TV A TV insider revealed: 'Channel 4 never officially announced that Celebrity SAS had been dropped, but behind closed doors, they had decided not to bring it back — at least for the time being. 'It's an expensive show to make, as far as reality shows go, and budgets have been tightened.' Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins winners revealed The most recent series was completed by Love Island star and boxer . It also featured reality star Pete Wicks - while The source added: 'They filmed a series in 2024, which will air later in 2025, and that was quietly considered to be the last one they would make. 'However, it's a beloved franchise and they have had a last-minute change of heart after doing the edit for the unaired series that's in the can.' However, the show's future was put back on track with the next course to be filmed later this year and air in 2026. Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins winners Many celebrities have attempted the infamous Channel 4 quasi military training course - but only a select few have successfully passed. Series 1 (2019) - Wayne Bridge Series 2 (2020) - Locksmith and Lauren Steadman Series 3 (2021) - Alexandra Burke, Aled Davies and Wes Nelson Series 4 (2022) - AJ Pritchard, Calum Best, Ferne McCann and Maisie Smith Series 5 (2023) - Gareth Gates The hit series Since his departure, Mark "Billy" Billingham has taken over that position. Other Directing Staff (DS) includes Jason "Foxy" Fox, Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver. Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins airs on Channel 4.
