Natalie Bassingthwaighte Bows Out of SAS Challenge as Memoir Release Approaches

Australian Star Exits Gruelling Reality Show

Neighbours’ Natalie Bassingthwaighte has become the second celebrity to leave the latest series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The 50-year-old actress and singer, known affectionately as ‘Nat Bass’, participated in the eighth series of the Channel 4 programme, which has taken an unprecedented format this year. The eighth series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is currently airing on Channel 4 in the UK, and in a change to the usual format, this year has pitched seven Australian celebs against seven British celebrities.

Career Highlights and Personal Journey

Bassingthwaighte’s participation in SAS: Who Dares Wins represents another chapter in her diverse entertainment career. Ryan Moloney, who played Jarred ‘Toadfish’ Rebecchi from 1995 until late 2025, and Natalie Bassingthwaighte, who played Izzy Hoyland from 2003 until 2007, with returns in 2018 and 2022 were both featured in the programme. Bassingthwaighte was also the lead singer of electro-pop band Rogue Traders between 2004 and 2008. The show proved physically and mentally demanding, with the former Neighbours star left wretching on the dusty ground, having just had the living daylights beaten out of her by Love Island star Gabby Allen during a boxing challenge.

Looking Ahead: 2026 Projects and Personal Life

Natalie Bassingthwaighte is preparing for a huge 2026, with a new Rogue Traders album and a tell-all memoir both on the way. Earlier in the week, Natalie Bassingthwaighte also announced that she’s writing a memoir, Love Like This, also set for release in 2026. The autobiography, due out in April, promises an intimate look at her multi-faceted career and personal life. Actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte came out as queer in 2023. Natalie came out in 2023, and announced at the time she was in a relationship with her fiancee Pip Loth. The couple got engaged in October.

Significance for Fans

Bassingthwaighte’s appearance on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and her upcoming projects highlight her continued relevance in Australian entertainment. Her willingness to tackle physically demanding challenges whilst openly sharing her personal journey resonates with audiences navigating their own life changes. As she prepares to release her memoir and new music, fans can expect an honest reflection on her experiences in the spotlight and beyond.