SAS Australia is back for 2021 and this season is shaping up to be even bigger than the last. It’s the show where a select handful of the nations favourite celebrities are thrown into a base camp and put through a series of challenges so gruelling, it has to be seen to be believed.
Headed up by elite ex-Special Forces soldiers Ant Middleton, Mark “Billy” Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox, and Ollie Ollerton known as the DS (directing staff), the recruits will have to prove they’ve got what it takes to make selection.
Last year, rugby player and former Bachelor Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins, comedian Merrick Watts and AFLW player Sabrina Frederick were the only three to make it to the end, with recruits dropping off gradually due to physical and mental exhaustion.
It’s incredibly compelling viewing, and it’s making a triumphant return soon on Channel 7. If you’re keen to learn a little more about the 18 celebrity recruits, keep reading.
Erin Holland
Former Miss Australia and TV presenter Erin may look unassuming but she could prove to be one to watch.
Manu Feildel
Known for cooking up a storm and his latest stint on Dancing With The Stars, Manu will be swapping his French cuisine for base camp food.
Isabelle Cornish
You’ll probably recognise her from Puberty Blues and Home & Away, but SAS could be the biggest role she plays yet.
Jett Kenny
Given his ironman title, we already know that Jett has physical strength on his side, but it’ll take a whole lot of mental strength to get him through to the finish line.
Alicia Molik
This former tennis champion has seven Grand Slam titles and a bronze Olympic Medal under her belt, giving her quite the impressive resume.
Koby Abberton
As a former professional surfer, it’s likely Koby will take to the water challenges with ease.
Jessica Peris
Jessica is the daughter of Olympian and Survivor star Nova Peris, so her mum may have given her a few tips for nailing the reality-TV game.
John Steffensen
This former track and field Olympian will be sprinting to that fashion line against all odds.
Jana Pittman
As a 400-metre hurdles world champion, Jana is used to overcoming obstacles.
Heath Shaw
AFL player Heath is gearing up to play the game of his life.
Emma Husar
As a former politician and Labor member for Lindsay from 2016-2019, Emma might know how to play the people better than anyone in there.
Dan Ewing
Known for his role as Heath on Home & Away, this actor is no stranger to playing the tough guy on screen. But how will he hold up when it’s all for real?
Bonnie Anderson
She took the winning title on last year’s season of The Masked Singer, but Bonnie won’t have anything to hide behind this time.
Mark Philippoussis
This ex-tennis player will be serving up his best, but will it be enough?
Brynne Edelsten
Brynne may be married to billionaire Geoffrey Edelsten, but she’ll be trading in the glitz and glamour for a far more gruelling reality.
Kerri Pottharst
Taking home a gold medal at the Olympics for beach volleyball in 2000, it’ll be sink or swim for Kerri.
Pete Murray
Singer-songwriter Pete won’t be able to win over the DS with his sweet serenades, so let’s see what else he’s got.
Sam Burgess
NRL player Sam arguably has the most to prove, so let’s see if he’s got what it takes to make it to the end.
