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The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
SAS Who Dares Wins signs up fan-favourite Gladiators star ahead of celeb-packed new series
CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Wins has signed up a fan-favourite Gladiators star ahead of the celeb-packed new series. The hit Channel 4 show puts a group of famous faces through a tough quasi military training course - and now we can reveal who will be joining the star-studded line-up. 5 The Sun can reveal the latest star to be put through their paces by the tough instructors on Celebrity SAS Credit: PA 5 The show puts famous faces through their paces Credit: PA 5 The Sun can reveal Gladiators star Phantom has joined the line-up Credit: BBC 5 The hunky star is known for his muscles Credit: Instagram/tobyolubi The civilian series of SAS: Who Dares Wins ended in 2023, but the star version lives on. The Sun can now reveal that Celeb SAS has signed up A show insider said: "Phantom is a great signing. "Not only is he rock hard, so he won't be afraid of what the special forces officers throw at him, he's also very easy on the eye with loads of female fans who'll be tuning in to see him flex his muscles in the desert." Read more on Celeb SAS The Sun has approached a rep for Celeb SAS for comment. During his time on Gladiators, Phantom has become a huge hit with fans, so he'll prove VERY popular on SAS. Phantom also has the physical prowess to take on the challenge . STAR SIGN UPS This latest news comes after The Sun revealed how former Love Island star Most read in Reality We were also the first to reveal that Celeb SAS Who Dares Wins winners revealed They will be joined by MAFS star Jessika Power, and also 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 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 season 7 line-up The Sun has revealed several stars who have signed up to the new series. They include: Love Island legend Cricketer Graeme Swann Rugby hero Married At First Sight star Love Island star Gladiators star
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.
