Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Secures Ninth Season Renewal
The future of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins has been officially confirmed, with the show set to return for a ninth season after a particularly intense and bloody eighth series that saw stars pushed to their absolute limits. The celebrity version of the Channel 4 programme, which premiered on January 4 and concluded on January 26, featured brutal challenges where contestants battered each other and even experienced extreme physical reactions, such as Olympic swimmer Mack Horton wetting himself at the start of the series.
Winners Emerge from Grueling Competition
In this latest season, UK and Australian celebrities went head-to-head in a fierce bid to win, but it was Dani Dyer, Gabby Allen, and Emily Seebohm who ultimately triumphed and were crowned the winners. They were joined by a roster of other notable contestants, including:
- Mack Horton
- Ben Cohen
- Toby Olubi
- Graeme Swann
- Ryan Moloney
- Brad Hodge
- Cole Anderson-James
- Axle Whitehead
- Jack Joseph
- Natalie Bassingthwaighte
- Jessika Power
However, only Dani, Emily, and Gabby made it to the final stage, where they faced a condensed version of SAS training and intense interrogation by experts Billy Billingham, Jason Fox, Rudy Reyes, and Chris Oliver.
Future of the Series Revealed
Fans had been left wondering about the show's future after the regular series SAS: Who Dares Wins was axed in 2023 following eight seasons. However, The Sun has now confirmed that Celebrity SAS will indeed be returning for a ninth season. According to the publication, a casting call has been issued to recruit hardy celebrities keen to film later this year, with the series expected to broadcast early in 2027.
Winners Reflect on Their Triumph
Upon passing the course, the three winners were over the moon with their achievement. Dani Dyer, from Love Island, was the first to speak, congratulating her teammates Gabby and Emily, saying, 'Well done, girls.' She reflected on her win, stating, 'Every single moment was horrendous. But to hear that I’d passed — it’s the best feeling in the world. If I can do this, I can do anything. I definitely am a lot stronger than what I think I am.'
Gabby Allen chimed in, expressing her pride in their accomplishment: 'I can’t believe that out of fourteen people, it’s us. Well, I can — because we’re boss b***hes. Standing there with two women at the end meant everything to me. My whole brand is about empowering women from every walk of life.' She added, 'Two girls from Love Island showing everyone what we can do.'
Emily Seebohm shared her thoughts on the experience: 'When we were un-bagged and it was just the three of us standing there, I thought we’d been picked out as the weak ones. I wasn’t surprised it was the three women, but I was surprised the two guys [Ben and Mack] didn’t make it because they were so strong.' She also revealed how she drew strength from her son, saying, 'Every time I struggled, I pictured my son in his dinosaur pyjamas. It gave me strength.'
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is currently available to stream on channel4.com, offering viewers a chance to relive the intense challenges and emotional victories of the latest series.
