Reality TV star Adam Collard, best known for his appearance on Love Island, has revealed the emotional toll of filming Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The 28-year-old broke down in tears during the gruelling Channel 4 show, admitting he felt like a "failure" under the intense pressure.
Collard, who has built a reputation as a confident and physically strong personality, surprised viewers with his raw vulnerability. In a candid moment, he confessed: "I just felt like I was letting everyone down—myself, the team, the DS (Directing Staff)."
The Breaking Point
During one of the show's toughest challenges, Collard reached his limit. "There was a moment where everything just hit me," he explained. "The exhaustion, the pressure, the constant feeling of not being good enough—it all came crashing down."
Fellow contestants rallied around him, offering support as he struggled to regain composure. The emotional scene has resonated with fans, many praising Collard for showing a rarely seen side of male reality stars.
Mental Health and Reality TV
Collard's breakdown has sparked conversations about mental health in reality television. "People forget we're human," he said. "Just because we sign up for these shows doesn't mean we're immune to struggling."
Experts suggest that intense shows like Celebrity SAS can trigger unexpected emotional responses, even in seemingly tough individuals. Collard's experience serves as a reminder of the psychological challenges participants face beyond the physical tests.
The Newcastle native has since reflected on the experience positively: "That moment changed me. It taught me that vulnerability isn't weakness—it's strength."
