Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins contestants are reportedly paid their full appearance fee even if they quit the show early, according to insiders. The Channel 4 military-style reality series returned last week with a cast including X Factor star Lucy Spraggan, footballer Troy Deeney, and former drugs mule Michaella McCollum. However, several celebrities have already left the show after minimal participation.
Pop star Hannah Spearritt quit just minutes into the first episode, followed by dancer Louie Spence. In the second episode, Love Island stars Tasha Ghouri and Chloe Burrows also withdrew. Sources claim that some celebrities are paid up to £20,000 as an appearance fee and receive the full amount regardless of how long they stay.
A source told The Sun: "Hannah Spearitt, Chloe Burrows and Tasha Ghouri will all have been paid over £10k - some as much as £20k - but unlike other reality shows, they do get paid if they pull out. So even though Hannah only lasted one minute, she’ll still get paid over £10k for that minute." The source added that the guaranteed payday makes it worthwhile for celebrities to sign up, even if they doubt they can complete the course.
Spearritt, known for her role in S Club 7, was seen struggling during a mission and told instructors: "Sorry - I'm done. Sorry. I've reached a point." Louie Spence also quit, saying he lacked conviction. Chloe Burrows later explained her exit on Instagram, citing exhaustion and a desire to return home.
