Celebrity SAS: Who dares Wins is back for another thrilling season and there’s a major twist that is set to put decades of rivalry to the test.
The new run, coming in January 2026, will see 14 British and Australian celebrities face the most punishing challenge of their lives.
As ever, the celebrities will be leaving their lives of luxury behind for the harsh realities of Special Forces training. In the brutal heat of North Africa, the celebrities will embark on a savage, condensed version of SAS selection that they won’t be able to charm, spin or tweet their way out of.
Competing in Team UK are TV and social media personalities Dani Dyer, Gabby Allen, Jack Joseph and Cole Anderson-James rugby player Ben Cohen Gladiator star Toby Olubi and cricketer Gareme Swann.
Simultaneously occurring on Team Australia, the celebrities taking part will include former married at First Sight Australia breakout star jessika Power actors Ryan Moloney, Axle Whitehead and Natalie Bassingthwaite cricketer Brad Hodge and Olympians Emily Seebohm and Mack Horton.
They will all be stripped of their public identities, luxuries and excuses and met with a brutal physical and mental course, led by Chief Instructor, Billy Bilingham MBE and his team of Directing Staff – Foxy (Jason Fox), Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Announces Return Date and First Look at New Recruits
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is set to return to Channel 4 in January 2026, pitting a new cohort of celebrities against the grueling challenges of the SAS selection process. A first-look image has been released, showcasing some of the recruits preparing for the intense course.
What to Expect in the New Season
The upcoming season will feature recruits from both the UK and Australia competing against each other.The synopsis released by Channel 4 promises an even more intense experiance than previous iterations, stating that recruits will be pushed “so far past their limits they forget they ever had any.” Radio Times reports that the show will continue to test the physical and psychological endurance of its celebrity participants.
The competition will focus on the rivalry between the UK and Australian recruits, with the ultimate goal of determining which nation can produce the strongest candidates. The show’s format, overseen by Directing Staff (DS) Rudy Reyes, Chris Oliver, Foxy, and Billy Billingham, will continue to replicate the real SAS selection process, demanding extreme physical exertion and mental fortitude.
Will Anyone Pass?
A central question of the season, as highlighted in the synopsis, is whether any of the celebrities will successfully complete the course and impress the DS enough to “pass.” The show is known for its high attrition rate, and the added pressure of the UK vs. Australia dynamic is expected to further challenge the recruits.
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