Ant also said he would start filming season 3 next week, before flying back to England at the end of May. He would return to Australia in June for his speaking tour.
UPDATE 10/5
Seven sources confirm filming will begin this week in the Blue Mountains area, using the same base camp as the upcoming S2, but with new locations and challenges included.
Season 3 is also set to be more condensed, but no less intense, filming over 2 weeks.
According to Sunday Herald Sun’s Tony Sheahan, celebrities who took part in season 2 were forced to endure over 30 minutes of tear gas during a challenge. One female contestant urinated on herself involuntarily and at least two male contestants passed out. The female was left with nightmares, other contestants hearing screaming late at night in fear she would have to do the task again. She had to be comforted by a sporting legend.
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That sounds like fun entertainment.
Problem is, quite a few celebrities who participate obviously don’t understand what they’re getting in to until they’re in it. Frankly, it’s the ultimate test of character, inner strength, and belief. If you aren’t truly 100%, it’ll break you.
New sneak peek clip for season 2 aired tonight during Seven News in Melbourne.
Star recruits pushed to breaking point in SAS Australia’s most gruelling season yet
Eighteen Aussie celebrities take on one of the toughest tests of their lives in the highly anticipated new season of SAS Australia , coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
Under the direction of elite ex-Special Forces soldiers Ant Middleton, Mark “Billy” Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox and Ollie Ollerton, recruits will face a series of physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process – on the most gruelling course ever seen in the UK or Australia.
The star recruits brave enough to take the ultimate challenge are:
- Alicia Molik – Tennis Champion
- Bonnie Anderson – Singer / Actor
- Brynne Edelsten – Socialite
- Dan Ewing – Actor
- Emma Husar – Former Politician
- Erin Holland – TV Presenter
- Heath Shaw – AFL Star
- Isabelle Cornish – Actor
- Jana Pittman – Dual Olympian
- Jessica Peris – Sprinter
- Jett Kenny – Ironman
- John Steffensen – Olympic Runner
- Kerri Pottharst – Beach Volleyball Olympian
- Koby Abberton – Bra Boy
- Manu Feildel – Celebrity Chef
- Mark Philippoussis – Tennis Legend
- Pete Murray – Singer-Songwriter
- Sam Burgess – NRL Star
In punishing conditions, recruits will be subjected to extreme physical endurance, sleep deprivation, interrogation and psychological testing, with no allowances or exceptions made for their celebrity status or gender.
They’ll need to push past their fears and their limits in the hope of passing SAS selection.
I’ll be interested to see how far Heater (Shaw) can last, he’s been known to be a hothead.
Five former Olympians pushed to breaking point in SAS Australia’s most gruelling season yet
Think the Olympics is tough? Wait until you see five former Olympians try to make it through SAS training.
Eighteen Aussie celebrities, including Olympians Alicia Molik, Jana Pittman, John Steffensen, Kerri Pottharst and Mark Philippoussis, are taking on one of the toughest tests of their lives in the highly anticipated new season of SAS Australia , coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
Under the direction of elite ex-Special Forces soldiers Ant Middleton, Mark “Billy” Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox and Ollie Ollerton, recruits will face a series of physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process – on the most gruelling course ever seen in the UK or Australia.
The star recruits with something to prove on TV’s toughest test are:
- Alicia Molik – Tennis Champion
- Bonnie Anderson – Singer / Actor
- Brynne Edelsten – Socialite
- Dan Ewing – Actor
- Emma Husar – Former Politician
- Erin Holland – TV Presenter
- Heath Shaw – AFL Star
- Isabelle Cornish – Actor
- Jana Pittman – Dual Olympian
- Jessica Peris – Sprinter
- Jett Kenny – Ironman
- John Steffensen – Olympic Medallist
- Kerri Pottharst – Beach Volleyball Olympian
- Koby Abberton – Bra Boy
- Manu Feildel – Celebrity Chef
- Mark Philippoussis – Tennis Legend
- Pete Murray – Musician
- Sam Burgess – NRL Star
In punishing conditions, recruits will be subjected to extreme physical endurance, sleep deprivation, interrogation and psychological testing, with no allowances or exceptions made for their celebrity status or gender.
They’ll need to push past their fears and their limits in the hope of passing SAS selection.
Some will reach breaking point and withdraw. Who has the mental strength to tough it out to the end?
NRL star opens up in new SAS Australia sneak peek
NRL star Sam Burgess breaks down in an all-new sneak peek of the upcoming season of SAS Australia , coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
The former Rabbitohs captain is seen enduring tear gas and other extreme tasks as he reveals he’s lost respect for himself and is scared of the dark.
During interrogation from SAS Chief Instructor Ant Middleton, Burgess admits: “I’ve lost my career, my kids and my marriage. I’ve lost it all.”
Burgess is one of 18 Aussie celebrities who will face a series of physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process – on the most gruelling course ever seen in the UK or Australia.
In punishing conditions, these recruits will be subjected to extreme physical endurance, sleep deprivation, interrogation and psychological testing, with no allowances or exceptions made for their celebrity status or gender.
They’ll need to push past their fears and their limits in the hope of passing SAS selection.
Some will reach breaking point and withdraw. Who has the mental strength to tough it out to the end?
The star recruits with something to prove on TV’s toughest test are:
New season premiering September.
Pittman’s biggest hurdle yet
Dual Olympian tackles SAS Australia six months after giving birth
Mother of four Jana Pittman reveals she wants to make her children proud in an all-new sneak peek of the upcoming season of SAS Australia , coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
“This course is going to test me beyond anything I’ve ever done,” says Pittman, a dual Olympian in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games
“I think I’m tough, but I had a baby six months ago,” she adds. “I hope I’ve got what it takes. I don’t like to fail.”
SAS Chief Instructor Ant Middleton describes Pittman as a “lioness”, telling her: “Whatever fire you’ve ignited within you, if you keep that, you will be here at the end of the course.” Will she make it?
Pittman is one of 18 Aussie celebrities who will face a series of physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process – on the most gruelling course ever seen in the UK or Australia.
In punishing conditions, these recruits will be subjected to extreme physical endurance, sleep deprivation, interrogation and psychological testing, with no allowances or exceptions made for their celebrity status or gender.
They’ll need to push past their fears and their limits in the hope of passing SAS selection.
Some will reach breaking point and withdraw. Who has the mental strength to tough it out to the end?
That’s fucking stupid.
That’s judgemental. She gave birth not suffered a life threatening illness.
Still. After just giving birth? After a year, maybe? But after only a few months?
On the assumption that you’re male (same would go if you were a woman tbh), I don’t think any woman needs judgment from you or anyone about what’s appropriate for them to do with their bodies or for work post birth. You can keep your opinions on that to yourself.
Former Home and Away bad boy gets real on TV’s toughest test
Dan Ewing reveals he’s trying to become a better version of himself in an all-new sneak peek of the upcoming season of SAS Australia , coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
The Aussie actor, best known for portraying bad boy Heath Braxton on Home and Away , says: “There’s no acting on this course for me. There’s no cut, there’s no trailer, this is Dan Ewing.”
Describing himself as immensely confident and meticulous, Ewing is looking forward to seeing what he’s capable of when his back’s against the wall.
“I won’t have my meditation music, candles… what’s going to be of benefit, as an actor, is my preparation.”
Ewing is one of 18 Aussie celebrities who will face a series of physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process – on the most gruelling course ever seen in the UK or Australia.
Aussie tennis legend determined to ace TV’s toughest test
Aussie tennis legend Mark Philippoussis admits he’s stopped being a dreamer in an all-new sneak peek of the upcoming season of SAS Australia , coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
“As a kid I was such a dreamer,” the Davis Cup champion and former world number eight reveals. “I can’t remember the last time I’ve dreamt of something I wanted to do, or become. I’ve stopped dreaming.”
The 44-year-old father of two is taking on the SAS selection course, determined to come back to his family “stronger and more complete”.
“When I’m on this course, I have to push through the pain,” he says. “I want to show my son as long as you keep going, as long as you keep believing, as long as you do not quit, you can achieve anything that you dream of.”
Celebrity chef steps out of the frying pan and into the SAS firing line
Manu Feildel is on the receiving end of a whole new set of rules in an all-new sneak peek of the upcoming season of SAS Australia , coming soon to Channel 7 and 7plus.
“I’ve been a chef for 35 years and it’s very similar to the army,” the celebrity chef reveals. “Running kitchens is a stressful environment.”
Tackling a terrifying challenge high above ground, the 48-year-old father of two admits he’s afraid of heights.
“I do believe that I’ve got what it takes to succeed,” he says. “I want to prove to my kids anything’s possible.”
Feildel is one of 18 Aussie celebrities who will face a series of physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process – on the most gruelling course ever seen in the UK or Australia.
In punishing conditions, these recruits will be subjected to extreme physical endurance, sleep deprivation, interrogation and psychological testing, with no allowances or exceptions made for their celebrity status or gender.
They’ll need to push past their fears and their limits in the hope of passing SAS selection.
The highly anticipated new season of SAS Australia storms onto screens Monday, 13 September at 7.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Eighteen Aussie celebrities have volunteered to put their privileged lives behind and embark on the toughest test of their lives.
They have enrolled on a condensed version of the Special Forces selection course, a brutal process which will physically and mentally strip them back to the core.
In punishing conditions, these recruits will be subjected to extreme physical endurance, sleep deprivation, interrogation and psychological testing, with no allowances or exceptions made for their celebrity status or gender.
They’ll need to push past their fears and their limits in the hope of passing SAS selection.
No other test asks as much, or means as much, to the few who make it through.
Seven’s Director of Programming Angus Ross said: “ SAS Australia was the most talked about show on television last year and for good reason. It puts the real into reality tv.
“These celebrities have volunteered for the world’s toughest TV show and Ant Middleton and his staff don’t hold back. This season is more extreme, more brutal and more controversial than ever. It’s going to blow people’s minds.”
The star recruits with something to prove on TV’s toughest test are:
While Ant Middleton is fronting this show I find it hard to want to watch, although I like the concept.
