SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins

SAS Australia, also known as SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins, is a reality quasi-military training television programme based on the original British version SAS: Who Dares Wins that is broadcast on Seven Network since 19 October 2020. Upon release of the first season, the show's name was changed to simply SAS Australia. The series features Ant Middleton as the chief instructor.

For special forces unit of the Australian Army, see Special Air Service Regiment.
SAS Australia
GenreReality
Created byMinnow Films
Based onSAS: Who Dares Wins
Directed by
  • Nick Davies
  • Jo Siddiqui
Starring
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes15 (aired to date)
Production
Running time60 minutes
Production companyScreentime
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release19 October 2020 (2020-10-19) –
present

Cast
Name Position Series
1 (2020) 2 (2021) 3 (2022)
Ant Middleton Chief Instructor Main
Jason Fox Directing Staff Main
Matthew Ollerton Directing Staff Main
Mark Billingham Directing Staff Main
Clint Emerson Directing Staff Main
Dean Stott Directing Staff Main

Celebrity edition
SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
11219 October 2020 (2020-10-19)24 November 2020 (2020-11-24)
21413 September 2021 (2021-09-13)13 October 2021 (2021-10-13)
3TBC2022 (2022)TBA

Season 1 (2020)

Production began in March 2020 on location in Queenstown, New Zealand, however production was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] They recommenced filming on a property on the outskirts of Berridale in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales in Australia at GPS Coordinates 36°28′44″S 149°0′37″E. Production crew stayed locally in Jindabyne while filming.

Olympian Jana Pitman was reported to be a contestant in the March 2020 production, but with her pregnancy in the intervening months, was replaced by former The Biggest Loser Australia trainer Shannan Ponton.[1] Pittman subsequently appeared as a contestant in Season 2, six months after giving birth.[2]

Recruit Celebrity Known for Episode left Status
1 Roxy Jacenko Businesswoman & socialite 1 Voluntarily Withdrawn
2 Candice Warner Retired Ironwoman 10 Eliminated
3 Jackson Warne Poker player & son of Shane Warne 8 Voluntarily Withdrawn
4 Arabella Del Busso Con Woman to Josh Reynolds 2 Voluntarily Withdrawn
5 Molly Taylor Rally car driver 12 Voluntarily Withdrawn
6 Nick Cummins Former rugby player and former Bachelor 12 Passed
7 Erin McNaught Miss Universe Australia 2006 11 Voluntarily Withdrawn
8 Shannan Ponton Fitness professional 11 Voluntarily Withdrawn
9 Schapelle Corby Former convicted drug trafficker 2 Voluntarily Withdrawn
10 Merrick Watts Comedian & former radio host 12 Passed
11 Firass Dirani Actor 10 Eliminated
12 James Magnussen Retired swimmer 12 Eliminated
13 Shayna Jack Suspended swimmer 5 Voluntarily Withdrawn
14 Sabrina Frederick AFLW player 12 Passed
15 Mitchell Johnson Retired cricketer 4 Voluntarily Withdrawn
16 Ali Oetjen The Bachelorette Australia bachelorette 6 Voluntarily Withdrawn
17 Eden Dally Love Island Australia star 5 Voluntarily Withdrawn

Ratings
No. Title Air dateTimeslot Overnight ratingsConsolidated ratingsTotal
viewers		 Ref(s)
ViewersRankViewersRank
1 Character 19 October 2020Monday 7:30 pm 834,0005118,0004952,000 [7][8]
2 Fear 20 October 2020Tuesday 7:30 pm 795,0005100,0005895,000 [9][10]
3 Mindset 26 October 2020Monday 7:30pm 770,0008109,0008879,000 [11][12]
4 Teamwork 27 October 2020Tuesday 7:30pm 676,0008106,0007782,000 [13][14]
5 Resilience 2 November 2020Monday 7:30pm 671,0008126,0007797,000 [15][16]
6 Focus 3 November 2020Tuesday 7:30pm 654,00011107,00010761,000 [17][18]
7 Pressure 9 November 2020Monday 7:30pm 584,00014118,00014702,000 [19][20]
8 Strength 10 November 2020Tuesday 7:30pm 502,0009121,0008703,000 [21][22]
9 Trust 16 November 2020Monday 7:30 pm 676,0006105,0005781,000 [23][24]
10 Determination 17 November 2020Tuesday 7:30 pm 668,0007109,0006777,000 [25][26]
11 Survival 23 November 2020Monday 7:30 pm 728,000590,0005818,000 [27][28]
12 Courage 24 November 2020Tuesday 7:30 pm 737,000593,0004830,000 [29][30]

Season 2 (2021)

In October 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[31] The second season began airing on 13 September 2021.[32]

The season was filmed in the Capertree Valley in NSW with the camp being constructed in the Glen Davies Ruins. The Ruins are the remains of the Oil Shale Ruins which began operation in 1938 and ceased operation in 1952. The Glen Davis Ruins are on private property, but is available to visitors on a Saturday at 2pm

Full list of confirmed celebrities:[33][34][35]

Recruit Celebrity Known for Episode left Status
1 Emma Husar Former politician 3 Voluntarily Withdrawn
2 Koby Abberton Bra Boy 9 Voluntarily Withdrawn
3 Brynne Edelsten Socialite 1 Voluntarily Withdrawn
4 Jana Pittman Dual Olympian in athletics and bobsleigh 13 Eliminated
5 Pete Murray Singer-songwriter 4 Medically Withdrawn
6 Manu Feildel Celebrity chef 3 Voluntarily Withdrawn
7 Jett Kenny Ironman 10 Voluntarily Withdrawn
8 Isabelle Cornish Actor 9 Voluntarily Withdrawn
9 Dan Ewing Actor 13 Eliminated
10 Erin Holland TV Presenter 2 Voluntarily Withdrawn
11 Mark Philippoussis Former tennis player 13 Eliminated
12 Bonnie Anderson Singer/actor 6 Voluntarily Withdrawn
13 Kerri Pottharst Beach volleyball Olympian 6 Voluntarily Withdrawn
14 John Steffensen Olympic runner 13 Eliminated
15 Heath Shaw AFL Star 10 Voluntarily Withdrawn
16 Sam Burgess Former rugby league player 13 Passed
17 Alicia Molik Former tennis player 4 Voluntarily Withdrawn
18 Jessica Peris Sprinter 10 Voluntarily Withdrawn

Ratings
No. Title Air dateTimeslot Overnight ratingsConsolidated ratingsTotal
viewers		 Ref(s)
ViewersRankViewersRank
1 Ego 13 September 2021Monday 7:30 pm 647,00010N/AN/A647,000 [36]
2 Courage 14 September 2021Tuesday 7:30 pm 626,0009N/AN/A626,000 [37]
3 Control 15 September 2021Wednesday 7:30 pm 654,0008N/AN/A654,000 [38]
4 Aggression 20 September 2021Monday 7:30 pm 620,00012N/AN/A620,000 [39]
5 Leadership 21 September 2021Tuesday 7:30pm 586,00011N/AN/A586,000 [40]
6 Mindset 22 September 2021Wednesday 7:30pm 606,00011N/AN/A606,000 [41]
7 Fear 27 September 2021Monday 7:30pm 599,00014N/AN/A599,000 [42]
8 Confidence 28 September 2021Tuesday 7:30pm 592,00010N/AN/A592,000 [43]
9 Oppo 29 September 2021Wednesday 7:30 pm 643,0008N/AN/A643,000 [44]
10 Grit 4 October 2021Monday 7:30 pm 597,00012N/AN/A597,000 [45]
11 Pressure 5 October 2021Tuesday 7:30 pm 565,00012N/AN/A565,000 [46]
12 Drive 11 October 2021Monday 7:30 pm 585,00012N/AN/A585,000 [47]
13 Determination 12 October 2021Tuesday 7:30 pm 631,0008N/AN/A631,000 [48]
14 Debrief 13 October 2021Wednesday 7:30 pm 474,00013N/AN/A474,000 [49]

Season 3 (2022)
  • Full list of celebrities were confirmed in October 2021:[50][51]
Recruit Celebrity Known for Episode left Status
Anna Heinrich TV personality
Barry Hall Retired AFL player
Darius Boyd Retired NRL player
Ebanie Bridges Champion boxer
Ellia Green Rugby superstar
Geoff Huegill Olympic swimming legend
Locky Gilbert Reality TV star
Melissa Tkautz Singer/Actor
Melissa Wu Olympic diver
Michael Zerafa Professional boxer
Millie Boyle NRLW player
Orpheus Pledger Actor
Paul Fenech Comedian
Riana Crehan Motorsports presenter
Richard Buttrose Convicted drug dealer
Simone Holtznagel Model
Wayne Carey AFL commentator

Civilian edition

Season 1 (2021)

In March 2021, Seven commissioned a mini-series featuring civilian contestants in addition to the second main season.[52] Titled SAS: Hell Week the mini-season was filmed back to back with the second celebrity season in the Blue Mountains.[53]

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