Fourteen celebrities will try to fulfill the choice commonplace of the SAS within the new season of SAS Australia.
Filmed within the Jordanian desert, they spend 10 brutal days and nights, residing in grim camp circumstances.: drop bathrooms, one bucket of chilly water to bathe with every day, unappealing rations and stretcher beds over a sand flooring. Sleep-deprived and lacking the comforts of dwelling, they’ll endure scorching desert warmth throughout the day and the freezing chilly of night time.
Every day, they’ll endure duties that may push them to their limits bodily and mentally, past their very own notion. If the ache is an excessive amount of to bear, they will voluntarily withdraw from the course. Some will maintain accidents and be medically withdrawn, and a few will final 10 days. All through the course, every recruit will inform their story behind the headlines in confronting confessionals.
Directing Employees L to R: Anthony “Staz” Stazicke, Ollie Ollerton, Chief Teacher Ant Middleton, and Jamie “Jay” Morton.
Abbey Holmes
Age (On Course): 32Current Hometown: MelbourneProfession: AFL Discipline Commentator
Why did you wish to enlist in SAS Australia?I’m all the time seeking to problem myself and do one thing to get out of my consolation zone.How would you describe your expertise on the course?It was a brutal however superb expertise. I don’t suppose something can put together you for a way actual and the way uncooked it’s.What coaching did you do in preparation for the course?I used to be already in coaching for New Zealand’s Coast to Coast 30km mountain trip, which assisted my bodily coaching. However the primary one for me was the psychological and psychological aspect; I actually needed to hone in on that. I’m a really emotional particular person so I needed to put together myself for what the DS was going to throw at us.When did it hit dwelling that this course was 100% actual?The primary minute of seeing the DS. They make it extraordinarily actual and that was a shock to the system. There was no easing in. It was on like Donkey Kong from that first minute!
Anthony Mundine
Age (On Course): 47Current Hometown: SydneyProfession: World Champion Boxer
What did you find out about your self by this expertise?I discovered the true depths of my psychological power.Do you may have any regrets?Sure.Would you ever do it once more?Yeah, undoubtedly. The individuals have been very cool and straightforward to get together with.They name this the hardest check. Do you agree?Sure.What recommendation would you give to future SAS recruits?Undoubtedly have a crack. It’s superb. You’ll be taught and develop a lot and make life-long pals
Boyd Cornder
Age (On Course): 30Current Hometown: SydneyProfession: Retired NRL Star
Why did you wish to enlist in SAS Australia?I assumed it could be a very good problem after I retired from the NRL. And it could check me each bodily and mentally.How would you describe your expertise on the course?It was nice to be sincere. It didn’t disappoint in any respect. I beloved the truth that it was within the Center East.What coaching did you do in preparation for the course?I maintained my regular fitness center health routine and added in hikes and dune working.When did it hit dwelling that this course was 100% actual?After I was on my solution to the airport, I began getting actually nervous, and that’s when all of it turned very actual.Was the expertise roughly difficult than you anticipated?It was just about what I anticipated. I used to be making ready myself for the worst.
Cassie Sainsbury
Age (On Course): 28Current Hometown: AdelaideProfession: Convicted Drug Smuggler
When did it hit dwelling that this course was 100% actual?The second that you simply heard the DS yelling and working at you. For me, it was just like the guards working on the inmates over again.Was SAS roughly difficult than you anticipated?I hadn’t anticipated my bronchial asthma to be a difficulty, but it surely flared up and made the whole lot 10 instances more durable. It made an already laborious expertise fairly harmful.What was the spotlight of this course of for you?Making an attempt to confront the trauma that was controlling me. It took all my willpower to attempt to pull myself collectively.What have been the toughest issues about this course of for you?For me, it was the PTSD that it pressured me to face. I needed to acknowledge that jail had left a everlasting mark on me. And being within the desert actually messed with my bronchial asthma. It made me wrestle with the most straightforward issues.
Dr. Craig Challen
Age (On Course): 57Current Hometown: PerthProfession: Thai Cave Rescue Hero
Would you ever do it once more?I don’t know. A part of me says, “ticked that one off and transfer on to the following factor.” However I additionally really feel it could be good to have one other go.They name this the hardest check. Do you agree?It’s the one check I’ve ever completed on TV, so I’ve no foundation for an opinion. Nevertheless it was about as robust as a caving expedition, so not too unhealthy.That is the primary Australian season to be shot within the Center East. Are you able to describe the local weather and terrain on the course and the way this impacted your expertise?It was heat however not likely sizzling. The terrain was principally lots of sand. All of that is acquainted should you come from Western Australia. I’ve spent fairly a little bit of day out within the desert, so the circumstances suited me. I’m in all probability extra used to it than most on the course.What recommendation would you give to future SAS recruits?Go for it.
Craig McLachlan
Age (On Course): 57Current Hometown: SydneyProfession: Actor
Why did you wish to enlist in SAS Australia?I wished the chance to exorcise ache with ache.How would you describe your expertise on the course?Extraordinary.What coaching did you do in preparation for the course?Consider it or not, hardly any, as I needed to endure belly surgical procedure not lengthy earlier than we began. However I fastidiously did what I might and handed the barrier and cardio assessments a few days earlier than delivery out.When did it hit dwelling that this course was 100% actual?On the exact second Ant Middleton and his merry males jumped out of helicopters that had been hovering over us, sandblasting us out in the midst of the desert. They raced over to us screaming, shoved us down into the scorching sand, bagged our noggins (black hoods over our heads) and double-timed us by the dunes to ready graves!Was SAS roughly difficult than you anticipated?It was all I imagined and extra.
Jason Akermanis
Age (On Course): 46Current Hometown: BrisbaneProfession: AFL Corridor of Famer
What did you find out about your self by this expertise?How good my life is.Do you may have any regrets?No.Would you ever do it once more?No.They name this the hardest check. Do you agree?Sure, that’s right. Nothing is more durable on TV than this present.That is the primary Australian season to be shot within the Center East. Are you able to describe the local weather and terrain on track and the way this impacted your expertise?Through the day it was sizzling and dry and everybody’s lips have been cracked. The nights have been dry and chilly.What recommendation would you give to future SAS recruits?Don’t go on it.
Lindy Klim
Age (On Course): 45Current Hometown: BaliProfession: Balinese Princess
What coaching did you do in preparation for the course?I did a mixture of practical coaching, sizzling Pilates and many mountain climbing with a 12kg backpack on. I even began working for the primary time. I had solely seen roughly 10 minutes of the present earlier than and wished I had educated extra particularly for the present’s wants.When did it hit dwelling that this course was 100% actual?The minute I used to be shoved to the bottom face down with such pressure, after which had the bag put over my face by one of many DS.Was SAS roughly difficult than you anticipated?It was undoubtedly lots more durable and extra actual than I had anticipated.Did something in regards to the expertise shock you?Sure, the whole lot. A part of me needs I had watched extra episodes of the present beforehand, however in saying that, I might have almost definitely pulled out and never pushed myself to the restrict.What was the spotlight of this course of for you?I did get pleasure from getting match once more, particularly after COVID. The coaching gave me a function and I beloved assembly all the opposite superb recruits.
Mahalia Murphy
Age (On Course): 29Current Hometown: SydneyProfession: Worldwide Rugby Star
What have been the toughest issues about this course of for you?Reflecting on my childhood experiences as a result of it wasn’t simple to speak about and really feel these feelings when sharing.What did you find out about your self by this expertise?Psychological power can get you wherever.Would you ever do it once more?100%. I might like to.They name this the hardest check. Do you agree?I agree. You aren’t ready sufficient and also you don’t know what to anticipate. It pushes your thoughts and physique to the bounds.That is the primary Australian season to be shot within the Center East. Are you able to describe the local weather and terrain on the course and the way this impacted your expertise?It was completely sizzling! The sand dunes have been robust. It made each a part of the physique change on and burn while working. Felt such as you have been on a treadmill.
Matthew Mitcham
Age (On Course): 35Current Hometown: LondonProfession: Olympic Gold Diver
What have been the toughest issues about this course of for you?I’m advantageous with chilly. I’m advantageous with moist. However there’s something significantly demoralising about being chilly and moist for hours at a time, virtually on daily basis.What did you find out about your self by this expertise?That I’m a badass!Would you ever do it once more?100%.They name this the hardest check. Do you agree?I do. The DS are intelligent: they don’t simply flog you so laborious that you simply stop. That may be too simple. They flog you to the sting of breaking bodily, mentally and emotionally. They know if you’re proper on the edge they usually maintain you there day after day after day. I’ve by no means been so drained.That is the primary Australian season to be shot within the Center East. Are you able to describe the local weather and terrain on the course and the way this impacted your expertise?As quickly because the solar was gone, it was chilly. There was one afternoon activity that was in a deep valley sheltered from the solar. I used to be one of many first to do the duty, so I used to be ready for a few hours, dripping moist within the chilly, shivering violently like a small baby.What recommendation would you give to future SAS recruits?100%. Couldn’t advocate extra extremely.
Peter Bol
Age (On Course): 29Current Hometown: MelbourneProfession: Olympic Runner
How would you describe your expertise on the course?It was an awesome expertise on the proper time of my life. I loved the simplicity of residing with no telephones (expertise), no clock and the day-to-day noise.What coaching did you do in preparation for the course?I did mountaineering, weight vest mountain climbing at unusual hours, chilly showers, sand working and boxing.When did it hit dwelling that this course was 100% actual?On day one.Was SAS roughly difficult than you anticipated?It was much more difficult than I anticipated. I’m used to pushing my physique to its absolute limits, however this took that to a complete different stage.What was the spotlight of this course of for you?The expertise allowed me to find lots about myself and I met some actually superb individuals alongside the way in which.
Stephanie Rice
Age (On Course): 34Current Hometown: BrisbaneProfession: Olympic Champion
They name this the hardest check. Do you agree?Sure, I agree. For most individuals, your entire course is totally exterior their consolation zone, with nowhere to cover. Your true, genuine self will all the time shine by. This present, this course, brings out everybody’s true character.That is the primary Australian season to be shot within the Center East. Are you able to describe the local weather and terrain on the course and the way this impacted your expertise?It was probably the most unbelievable location. Figuring out it was abroad added an additional component of depth, journey and stress. After we arrived, I used to be fully blown away by how gorgeous and mystical the situation was. The sand and warmth have been two massive elements that I attempted to coach for and get extra snug with.What was the hardest factor about life on base camp?Sleeping! No doubt, that was the hardest. Not realizing when or should you would get woken up for a beasting. Do you sleep with the total package on, or take the sneakers off for a greater sleep, not realizing how lengthy it could take to place them again on.
Tim Robards
Age (On Course): 40Current Hometown: SydneyProfession: OG Bachelor
Why did you wish to enlist in SAS Australia?My physique is getting older. I’ve had many accidents and a few degeneration over the previous couple of years and I really feel like I’mbattling in opposition to it every day. Individuals round me are telling me to decelerate and basically, it’s time to present it up. That doesn’t sit proper with me. I would like all the time to be transferring ahead indirectly.How would you describe your expertise on the course?Traumatic. It was a impolite awakening. Regardless that I had mentally ready a lot, nothing prepares you for the fixed state of gruelling stress, worry and nervousness the DS create. The challenges are one factor, however the every day nervousness is a complete different weight that takes its toll.What coaching did you do in preparation for the course?I modified my coaching to be extra particular to what I might endure. That meant a combination of extra strolling/working with weight vests, extra HIIT and extra practical coaching. The largest change was to make every session a problem for the thoughts too.Was SAS roughly difficult than you anticipated?Way more. I knew it could be laborious and I assumed I used to be ready. However the hardest a part of the course is consistently being on edge, realizing that at any stage, you may be checked, challenged or examined and should you screw up or make a mistake or neglect one thing, your complete crew will endure. It’s the burden that you can be accountable for the struggling of others.
Zima Anderson
Age (On Course): 25Current Hometown: MelbourneProfession: Actress
What did you find out about your self by this expertise?I discovered I’m sturdy. Extremely sturdy and I actually need to cease doing issues to show my power to others. My expertise, ability and power know no bounds. I now know this in my soul.Any regrets?No regrets. However l I want I believed in myself somewhat extra in the direction of the top and was simpler on myself.Would you ever do it once more?Sure x10000.They name this the hardest check. Do you agree?Yeah, it’s fairly actual. There’s no smoke and mirrors right here and that’s the one motive I did it. I like that it’s the one actuality present the place you might be supporting one another’s makes an attempt.What recommendation would you give to future SAS recruits?Do it. Put together. Be sure you deal with your thoughts and are ready each mentally and bodily.
SAS Australia 7:30pm Monday – Wednesday on Seven.
