Celebrity SAS 2026 Cast Revealed: UK Takes On Australia in Epic Reality Showdown

Introduction: A New Era for Celebrity SAS

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins has a new twist in 2026, with celebrities from the UK and Australia competing against each other. The series kicked off at 9pm on Sunday 4th January, with new episodes airing every Sunday and Monday nights on Channel 4. This unprecedented format brings together 14 famous faces in what promises to be the most intense series yet, with national pride on the line as the two teams battle through brutal Special Forces training in the scorching heat of North Africa.

The Complete Cast List

The fourteen famous faces trading their glamorous and luxurious lifestyles for the harsh realities of Special Forces training – competing head-to-head as Team UK versus Team Australia to see which nation will triumph—are; TV Personalities, Dani Dyer (28 – British), Gabby Allen (33 – British) and Jessika Power (33 – Australian); social media personalities, Jack Joseph (25 – British) and Cole Anderson-James (28 – British); ‘Neighbours’ Actors, Ryan Moloney (45 – Australian) and Natalie Bassingthwaite (50 – Australian); World Cup Winning Rugby Player, Ben Cohen (46 – British); ‘Gladiator’ and Olympian, Toby Olubi (37 – British); International Cricketers, Graeme Swann (46 – British) and Brad Hodge (50 – Australian); Olympic Swimmers, Emily Seebohm (33 – Australian) and Mack Horton (29 – Australian); and Home & Away Actor and Musician, Axle Whitehead (44 – Australian).

What Makes This Series Different

Fourteen famous faces from both countries will face the toughest challenges they’ve ever had to endure in North Africa in a condensed version of the show. Taking place across eight episodes, the stars will go through the harsh realities of Special Forces training to see which team will triumph. Stripped of their identities, luxuries and excuses, the 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 – will strip everything away.

Early Departures and Challenges Ahead

The competition has already proven brutally demanding. Australian TV personality Jessika Power voluntarily withdrew from the programme during episode two. The recruits have faced intense physical challenges from the start, with the directing staff showing no mercy to either team as they push each celebrity to their absolute limits.

Conclusion: A Battle for National Glory

As the series continues to unfold, viewers are gripped by the question of which nation will emerge victorious from this gruelling contest. With Olympic champions, professional athletes, and reality TV stars all pushed beyond their comfort zones, Celebrity SAS 2026 represents not just a test of individual endurance but a clash of national pride. The combination of extreme physical challenges, psychological pressure, and the UK versus Australia rivalry ensures this series will be the most compelling instalment yet. As bonds break and limits are tested in the North African heat, only time will tell which team has what it takes to triumph in this ultimate test of strength and character.