It’s been three years since SAS had Aussie fans sitting on the edge of their couches.
And now, the beloved reality show has returned with a vengeance – and a stellar celebrity lineup.
SAS: Australia v England will see stars from Down Under face off against an array of British celebrities as they test their national pride and endurance through special forces challenges.
Pushed to their physical and psychological max, contestants will brave the harsh climates of the Moroccan desert in the hopes of raising funds for their chosen charity.
As for the cast, some of Australia’s biggest names in TV, music and sport will be gracing our screens come 2026.
Former Neighbours stars Ryan Moloney, who played Toadie on the show, and Natalie Bassingthwaighte, who played Izzy Hoyland, will both be in the upcoming season.
SAS: Australia v England will see stars from Down Under face off against an array of British celebrities as they test their national pride and endurance through special forces challenges (Pictured: Jessika Power and Ryan Maloney)
Pushed to their physical and psychological max, contestants will brave the harsh climates of the Moroccan desert in the hopes of raising funds for their chosen charity (Pictured: Nathalie Bassingthwaighte)
Joining them is Married At First Sight’s Jessika Power, swimmer Mack Horton and singer Axel Whitehead.
And finishing off the Aussie side is none other than cricketer Brad Hodge and retired swimmer Emily Seebohm.
The British contestants have not yet been announced.
Daily Mail first reported the rumoured return of the SAS franchise a few months ago.
The show was said to be in the midst of a major makeover, with a slew of stars touching down in Morocco to begin filming the new season in June.
Described by insiders as part military boot camp, part luxury mind game, the series is slated to air in the UK first but could very well land on Channel Seven late next year.
‘It’s a wildcard version of SAS with a twist,’ one well-placed source said.
‘It’s still brutal – still physically and mentally demanding – but with an added psychological edge that really messes with the recruits.
Questions have swirled around the involvement of former SAS frontman Ant Middleton (pictured), who has helmed both the UK and Aussie versions of the show
‘It’s Who Dares Wins meets The White Lotus.’
According to the insider, the Aussie stars were chosen for their recognisability in both the UK and Australia.
‘There’s a definite strategy here, everyone has to be a big name in both markets,’ the insider reveals.
‘It’s all about building a format that can travel globally.’
Questions have swirled around the involvement of former SAS frontman Ant Middleton, who has helmed both the UK and Aussie versions of the show.
While he was once the face of the franchise, his recent antics while filming The Amazing Race Australia may have tarnished his appeal.
Brendan Fevola had Ant and his brother Dan disqualified from the Celebrity Edition of the show following an off-camera incident overseas.
