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The Herald Scotland
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Where was Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2025 filmed?
These celebrities will be tested on the Channel 4 show, as they are put through "the most gruelling phase of Special Forces selection". Celebrity SAS will once again feature an elite team of ex-Special Forces soldiers - Chief Instructor Billy Billingham and his team of Directing Staff (DS) – Foxy (Jason Fox), Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver. They will put the stars through their paces in the new series as they are stripped of their home comforts, families, agents and social media. Channel 4 added: "Together the DS will push the celebrity recruits even further and teach them the key skills to survive. "There will be no room for mistakes as these celebrity recruits face the hardest course yet, in the most gruelling stages of SAS selection. "The fourteen famous faces will abandon their glamourous and luxurious lifestyles to immerse themselves in the punishing Special Forces training environment. "This year's course will be physically demanding and psychologically gruelling; all but a few who take part will fail but who will make it to the end and eventually pass?" Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2025 full line-up The celebrities taking part in the seventh series of Celebrity SAS (in 2025) are: Adebayo Akinfenwa (ex-footballer and broadcaster) Troy Deeney (ex-Premier League footballer) Conor Benn (professional boxer) Louie Spence (dancer and TV personality) Tasha Ghouri (former Love Island contestant) Hannah Spearritt (S Club 7 singer and actress) Harry Clark (The Traitors winner) Rebecca Loos (TV personality and yoga teacher) Chloe Burrows (former Love Island contestant and influencer) Bimini (drag artists and DJ) Michaella McCollum (ex-drug mule from the Peru Two) Lady Leshurr (musician) Lucy Spraggan (musician) Adam Collard (former Love Island contestant) Where was Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2025 filmed? This year's series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins was filmed in Wales - "the home of the first phase of SAS selection". Sunday's (August 3) opening episode takes place on an Anglesey beach (in North Wales), according to the BBC. Billingham, speaking to Lucy Owen on BBC Radio Wales, said: "It's beautiful, of course, but it's unforgiving. It's a great test ground. "It's a birthplace of the special forces, the SAS, where we do all our training in Wales." Previous series of Celebrity SAS have been filmed in locations including Vietnam, Chile and Morocco. But Billingham said it was great to finally be "home" for a series. He said: "We've been wanting to come home, as we call it, for a long time, because the fact that they're just in Wales is a test in itself. "You can have four seasons in one day. "It sounds exotic to go to New Zealand and Australia and all these places. "But it was great to come home. It offers everything we want." This isn't the first time Wales has been used by Channel 4 for the show, with a series of the non-celebrity version being filmed there in the past. RECOMMENDED READING: When does Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2025 start? Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2025 will start on Sunday (August 3) at 9pm on Channel 4. The seventh series will feature eight one-hour episodes and can be streamed on Channel 4 online or watched live every Sunday and Monday.
South Wales Guardian
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Where was Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2025 filmed?
The new series features 14 celebrities, including ex-footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa, ex-Love Island contestant Tasha Ghouri and S Club 7's Hannah Spearritt. These celebrities will be tested on the Channel 4 show, as they are put through "the most gruelling phase of Special Forces selection". A post shared by SAS: Who Dares Wins (@sas_whodareswins) Celebrity SAS will once again feature an elite team of ex-Special Forces soldiers - Chief Instructor Billy Billingham and his team of Directing Staff (DS) – Foxy (Jason Fox), Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver. They will put the stars through their paces in the new series as they are stripped of their home comforts, families, agents and social media. Channel 4 added: "Together the DS will push the celebrity recruits even further and teach them the key skills to survive. "There will be no room for mistakes as these celebrity recruits face the hardest course yet, in the most gruelling stages of SAS selection. "The fourteen famous faces will abandon their glamourous and luxurious lifestyles to immerse themselves in the punishing Special Forces training environment. "This year's course will be physically demanding and psychologically gruelling; all but a few who take part will fail but who will make it to the end and eventually pass?" The celebrities taking part in the seventh series of Celebrity SAS (in 2025) are: This year's series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins was filmed in Wales - "the home of the first phase of SAS selection". Sunday's (August 3) opening episode takes place on an Anglesey beach (in North Wales), according to the BBC. Billingham, speaking to Lucy Owen on BBC Radio Wales, said: "It's beautiful, of course, but it's unforgiving. It's a great test ground. "It's a birthplace of the special forces, the SAS, where we do all our training in Wales." Previous series of Celebrity SAS have been filmed in locations including Vietnam, Chile and Morocco. But Billingham said it was great to finally be "home" for a series. He said: "We've been wanting to come home, as we call it, for a long time, because the fact that they're just in Wales is a test in itself. "You can have four seasons in one day. "It sounds exotic to go to New Zealand and Australia and all these places. "But it was great to come home. It offers everything we want." This isn't the first time Wales has been used by Channel 4 for the show, with a series of the non-celebrity version being filmed there in the past. RECOMMENDED READING: Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins lineup including Traitors star and ex footballer Celebrity SAS star 'clashed heads' with fellow contestant on Channel 4 show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2025 will start on Sunday (August 3) at 9pm on Channel 4. The seventh series will feature eight one-hour episodes and can be streamed on Channel 4 online or watched live every Sunday and Monday.
Daily Mirror
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Must-see TV this week: Celebrity SAS, The Fortune Hotel and David Attenborough series
Fan-favourite shows are back on screens this week with new seasons of Celebrity SAS and The Fortune Hotel. And there are more shows to last through the week. Get the lowdown. Another week of TV is set to keep fans on the edge of their seats, with two beloved series making their comebacks on the box. After a successful first run, Stephen Mangan helms the second season of The Fortune Hotel on ITV, with another batch of UK contestants and a fresh set of cases to swap around. Over on Channel 4, a handful of beloved household names push themselves out of their comfort zones in a new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, as they encounter gruelling challenges. BBC One also delivers its fair share of emotions with a new show delving deep into the animal world. Parenthood is narrated by natural historian and national treasure David Attenborough. Meanwhile, streaming platforms have their own gripping dramas and documentaries to offer. Here's everything you need to know about this week's TV. The Count of Monte Cristo Saturday, 9pm, U&Drama Sam Claflin stars as Edmond Dantes in this new adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, a French classic by Alexandre Dumas. Falsely accused of treason and imprisoned after a rival grows jealous of his success, Edmond plots revenge after years of captivity. Returning under a new identity, he sets out to dismantle the lives of those who betrayed him. Expect emotional twists, explosive turns and compelling performances from Blake Ritson, Ana Girardot and Jeremy Irons. Griff's Great American South Saturday, C4 Comedian Griff Rhys Jones heads to Charleston, South Carolina, where the American Civil War began. With his signature wit and charm, Griff explores grand architecture, mouthwatering delicacies and Southern hospitality, he dives into the city's rich and controversial past. But along the way, he also meets with the descendants of enslaved people to explore how the region's difficult past still shapes its present. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Saturday, 7pm, 5 Join Bettany Hughes on a breathtaking journey through time as she sets off across Egypt, Greece and Turkey to rediscover the greatest monuments of the ancient world ever built. From the Great Pyramid to the Colossus of Rhodes, Bettany weaves history and myth into an eye-opening travelogue. Her signature warmth and insight breathe life into ruins, revealing not only their grandeur but the civilisations behind them. Billy Joel: And so it Goes Saturday, 9pm, Sky Documentaries He's sold millions of records and filled stadiums worldwide - but who is Billy Joel? And who is the man behind the performer? This revealing two-part documentary offers rare access to never-before-seen performances, intimate interviews and personal archives as it unpacks the heartache, hope and triumph behind the music. Now 76, the Piano Man lets his guard down as he reflects on the moments that shaped him and the songs that still resonate across multiple generations. William: A Life in Pictures Saturday, 8:30pm, 5 From cradle to crown-in-waiting, this new documentary traces Prince William 's life through his most iconic photographs - from shy schoolboy to future king. With exclusive footage and expert commentary, this documentary reflects on the impact of Diana's death, the lifelong pressures of royal duty, his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011, and the family he's built. Now at 43, and first in line to the throne, the question remains - how will he shape the monarchy's next chapter? Parenthood Sunday, BBC1 David Attenborough returns to screens with Parenthood - a wild and emotional ride through the highs and lows of raising the next generation. Filmed across 23 countries, this enlightening series captures extraordinary moments of animal parenting, from orcas teaching their young to hunt, to spiders sacrificing themselves for their offspring. Packed with stunning visuals and a stirring score, it's a powerful, raw look at the lengths animals go to for love, survival and legacy. Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Sunday, 9pm, C4 Fourteen famous faces sign up for the ultimate endurance test in the seventh series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Led by Chief Instructor Billy Billingham and his team, the group faces military-level challenges across remote Welsh terrain. Through eight episodes, celebrities are pushed to breaking point and stripped of all comfort as they mirror real Special Forces training. This year's line-up includes Tasha Ghouri, Harry Clark, Troy Deeney, Rebecca Loos and Conor Benn. Naming the Dead Sunday, Disney+ Thousands of unnamed bodies lie forgotten across America. This gripping five-part series follows the race undertaken to uncover their identities. With the help of DNA Doe Project - a leading organisation in genetic investigation and identification - forensic teams and law enforcement tackle decades-old cold cases, using new cutting-edge technology to bring answers and closure to families left in limbo. Part detective story, part human drama, this show combines heartbreak and science. Cooking With the Stars Sunday, ITV Eight celebrities swap the spotlight for the stove in season five of Cooking with the Stars. Through six episodes, all hosted by Emma Willis and Tom Allen, this culinary competition pairs well-known faces in the likes of Natalie Cassidy, Jordan North, Ekin-Su and Kelly Hoppen with professional chefs. Together, they tackle intense cooking battles, hoping to win the Golden Frying Pan. With eliminations judged by the pros themselves, it's a test of nerves, skills and team work. Kensuke's Kingdom Sunday, BBC1 After a storm separates 11-year-old Michael from his parents, he finds himself shipwrecked on a remote, seemingly deserted, island with his dog Stella. Together, they fight to survive - until they meet mysterious island-dweller Kensuke. Voiced by Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Raffey Cassidy and Ken Watanabe - among many more - this moving animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's beloved 1999 novel explores survival, unlikely friendships and the scars of war - both mental and physical. Do You Have ADHD? Tuesday, C4 Dr Clare Bailey Mosley and Dr Karan Rajan front this enlightening documentary on ADHD, diving deep into the realities behind the complex condition. From children and adults waiting in long queues for clarity to specialists supporting life post-diagnosis, the show sheds light on the growing demand for answers. For Clare, it's personal: she steps into the patient role herself, undergoing testing to explore whether ADHD might explain aspects of her own behaviour. Georgia & Tommy: Happy Essex After Tuesday, ITV2 Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet are back - but it's not all glam and gloss. After more than a decade together and two wedding ceremonies, the TOWIE alumni lift the lid on married life and parenthood in this feel-good six-part series. From chaotic mornings with Brody and Gigi to the realities of romance after babies, it's an unfiltered look at the power couple in their most intimate moments as they navigate their Happy Essex After. Platonic Wednesday, Apple TV+ Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne return as chaotic besties Will and Sylvia in Platonic's second season. After a one-year time jump at the end of season one (and Will's surprise engagement), the pair are still navigating midlife mayhem - from career hiccups to romantic disasters - all while pushing each other into deeper trouble. With familiar faces like Luke Macfarlane and Carla Gallo returning, and comedy favourites Aidy Bryant and Beck Bennett joining in, the mayhem is far from over. Churchill: Winning the War, Losing the Peace Wednesday, 8pm, U&Yesterday In 1945, Winston Churchill led Britain to victory - and the Conservative Party straight into political defeat, just weeks later, when he was swept from office in Labour's landslide defeat. Narrated by actor Paul McGann, this revealing documentary revisits one of the biggest shocks in British political history, exploring why voters turned to Churchill's opponent, Clement Attlee, and how the former Prime Minister's leadership in war failed to secure trust in peace. The Fortune Hotel Wednesday, ITV After a successful first run last year, eleven new pairs check in for another sun-soaked, high-stakes stay in The Fortune Hotel with Stephen Mangan as their host. Each team receives a briefcase - one holds £250k, another an Early Checkout card. Throughout their stay in the Caribbean, players must complete palpitation challenges, build solid alliances and outwit each other to stay in the game. With case-wapping ceremonies and secret twists, only one duo will walk away with the jackpot. Wednesday Nevermore Academy reopens its gates as Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams in Season two of Netflix's hit gothic drama - and things are off to a tense start when she gets kidnapped. With a new headmaster (Steve Buscemi), her younger brother Pugsley joining the student body and Morticia now working at her school, Wednesday faces pressure from all sides. As mysteries unfold, viewers explore the Addams' family dynamics with national treasure Joanna Lumley as Morticia's mother Hester.
Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Peru Two drug mule Michaella McCollum insists she's changed ahead of Celeb SAS challenge
EXCLUSIVE: Michaella McCollum is trying to move on from her Peru Two past and make her kids proud on TV this weekend If there is one women who might be equipped to take on the toughness of an SAS challenge, it is Michaella McCollum. It's been more than a decade since drug mule Michaella made headlines as one half of the so-called Peru Two. On 6 August 2013, Michaella McCollum and Melissa Reid were arrested at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru. Their luggage contained £1.5m worth of cocaine. Michaella had been convinced to attempt to smuggle the drugs from Peru to Spain by a man she met in Ibiza. But it was a decision that would see her go on to spend three years behind bars in one of South America's toughest prisons before being granted early release. Her interview comes after Channel 4 breaks silence after Gogglebox couple suddenly dumped from show. Looking back, Michaela admits that having messed up when she went to jail for drug smuggling left her so terrified of making another mistake she became so cautious and stuck in her ways. Signing up to Channel 4 's SAS was her way of giving her a push to take back control of her life. 'I feel like in my younger days, I made lots of mistakes, so then I was really cautious of doing things, because I didn't want to mess up again. I didn't want to mess up, I didn't want to make any more mistakes. "But we can't live life like that, because we're always going to make mistakes, we're always going to make bad choices, obviously not as bad a choice as I made previously, but it's okay to make a mistake. 'I had got to the point where I was just refusing to do a lot of things because I was scared. What if I mess it up? What if I take this job and it doesn't work out? What if I move to this place and it doesn't work out? I was just a little bit afraid of making those decisions. I felt stuck. So I guess that was the main thing for me, to try and learn to overcome that. 'I was at the point in my life where I was just stuck in my comfort zone, and I thought this is a good way to break those barriers and do the things that scare me, and maybe that will help me in the future with decisions and just different things in life.' Now 32, she is stepping back into the spotlight in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, alongside the likes of Rebecca Loos and Conor Benn. The celebs take part in the most gruelling phase of Special Forces selection, directed through by an elite team of ex-Special Forces soldiers including Chief Instructor Billy Billingham. First she had to learn to swim before heading onto the show, then face a grilling from the SAS team and even fight her co-stars and take on a range of other challenges. Michaela knows she will always be known as one half of the Peru Two but Michaela hopes being on the Channel 4 series will show people a different side to her. She told the Mirror: 'It's so easy to sit at home and judge somebody when somebody's whole life is tearing apart. So I feel like it was important, I guess, when I got there, to show that I'm not just that girl who went to prison. "I'm a mother, I'm a human, I make mistakes. This is what we are and this is what we're here to do. So I hope it does change the public's opinion, but if it doesn't, it doesn't. 'I did that show for me, I wanted to improve myself and push myself. There's gonna be people that will always have their opinion. There'll be people that will always judge me for that(smuggling). But I'm not just that. "I hope it kind of, softens the image so people get to see me in a different light.' And having spent three years in the notorious Ancon 2 jail Michaella endured horrendous living conditions, physical violence, and while battling the legal system and learning to survive in an environment that was as hostile as it was brutal. Following her release in 2015, Michaella sought to rebuild her life in Northern Ireland, earning a degree in International Business Management from Ulster University in 2023. She also found a new passion for fitness, using it as a tool to reclaim control over her life. She regularly delivers motivational talks about personal transformation, overcoming adversity, and the dangers of coercion. Her experiences, both in prison and in navigating the challenges that followed, have made her a sought-after speaker for law enforcement and community groups. Away from the show She's a single mum to two twin boys and Michaela says they are going to be shocked when they see what she did on the course. She can't wait for them to see her in action and realise that behind the glam exterior is a tough cookie. She said: 'I spoke to my kids about the show, and they didn't want me to do the show, because they were like, 'You're going to die.' 'I'm like, 'I'm not going to die' And like, 'No, because this is really bad, and you're going to break your nails.' I'm like, 'It's fine. I can break my nails. It's okay'. 'But I think I had these conversations with them, obviously they're only seven, but I had these conversations with them after. So I think when it does air, to show them that, because obviously they don't see that side of me, to show that I am capable of doing that, and that it's okay. "They'll think it's super cool to jump off a speedboat onto a helicopter. They're going to see that mum is an action hero! I'm a single mum, so it's just me in my household. They always say mum doesn't do boy stuff but I hope when they see this and what I did I'll be like, "Yeah, you see me? I can do what boys do too.' Asked if she has learned anything from the experience, on top of all the other experiences she had had in life, she added: 'I mean, they're incredibly strong, resilient people. You don't normally meet people that are faced with the challenges and the things that they have to do. "And I guess when you listen to them and you talk to them, you realise that the things that you worry about in your everyday life really don't freaking matter. The things we're stressing about every day, they don't matter when you have people like them in the Army or SAS. What they have to go through when they are in times of war, you don't really understand that.'
