In a heart-stopping moment on Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, the show's directing staff were forced to make a dramatic intervention to prevent a serious accident during a perilous challenge.
A Perilous Urban Escape Challenge
The incident occurred during the episode broadcast on Saturday, January 11, 2026. The fourteen celebrity recruits, comprising seven British and seven Australian stars, were tasked with an urban combat escape. This involved crossing a 15-metre high ladder bridge suspended between two buildings while under simulated enemy fire.
Before the challenge began, the celebrities were sternly advised by the directing staff 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 DS member 'Foxy' for not tying his laces properly.
The Critical Harness Mishap
The situation escalated from a reprimand to a genuine safety crisis moments later. Just as former Home and Away actor Axle Whitehead was about to step onto the ladder, Foxy spotted that the Australian star's safety harness was incorrectly fitted.
Reacting with alarm, Foxy exclaimed, "Oh f***** hell, death on a stick." His quick observation and intervention came seconds before Axle would have embarked on the dangerous crossing with faulty safety equipment.
Viewer Reaction and Series Fallout
Despite the gravity of the situation, Axle responded with a quip, saying, "I knew you had it in for me." Foxy swiftly retorted, "I've just saved your life, I don't know why." The near-miss left viewers of the show, which returned to screens on January 4, deeply unsettled.
Many took to social media platform X to express their horror at the challenge itself, with one viewer stating their legs would "just go to jelly," while another declared there was "not a f***** cats chance in hell" they would attempt it. The series has already proven exceptionally tough, with Married At First Sight star Jessika Power, 31, becoming the first contestant to quit the previous week.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins continues on Channel 4.
