In a heart-stopping moment on Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, the show's directing staff were compelled to make a critical intervention to prevent a potential tragedy. The incident occurred during a perilously high challenge, where a celebrity's incorrectly fitted harness was spotted just in time.
A Perilous Urban Escape Challenge
The near-miss unfolded during the episode broadcast on Saturday, January 11, 2026. The fourteen contestants – comprising seven British and seven Australian celebrities – were tasked with an urban combat escape. Their mission involved crossing a 15-metre high ladder bridge suspended between two buildings while under simulated enemy fire.
Before the challenge, the celebrities were sternly advised to secure their harnesses and tie their shoelaces tightly to avoid any loose ends. Social media star Jack was first to attempt the crossing, already feeling queasy from the height, and was reprimanded by Directing Staff member Foxy for not tying his laces properly beforehand.
The Harness Mishap That Could Have Been Catastrophic
The situation escalated dramatically just as former Home and Away actor Axle Whitehead prepared to step onto the ladder. With seconds to spare, Foxy identified a critical fault: Axle's harness was not correctly fitted, posing an extreme danger given the daunting drop below.
Foxy's exclamation, "Oh f***** hell, death on a stick," underscored the severity of the oversight. In a tense exchange, Axle joked, "I knew you had it in for me," to which Foxy bluntly retorted, "I've just saved your life, I don't know why." The staff's swift action averted what could have been a devastating accident.
Viewer Reaction and Series Fallout
The intense challenge left viewers on the edge of their seats, with many taking to social media to express their horror. One viewer on X declared the task would make their "legs just go to jelly," while another stated there was "not a f***** cats chance in hell" they would ever attempt it.
The series, which returned to screens on January 4, has already proven exceptionally gruelling. Married At First Sight Australia star Jessika Power, 31, became the first contestant to quit the show the previous week. Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins continues on Channel 4 at 9pm.
