ANOTHER brave batch of celebs have agreed to put themselves through hell to prove they have what it takes to make the Special Forces.
We can reveal the full 14 person line-up for the next series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is packed full of reality TV legends and even boasts and English sporting hero and an ex prime minister’s sibling.
Buckle up as we look at the list of names gearing up to push their minds and bodies to the limit in the New Zealand wilderness:
Bianca Gascoigne
Bianca Gascoigne is returning to reality TV after becoming a mum
Former Love Island winner and daughter of England football legend Paul is hoping to prove she’s not just a pretty face.
A source said: “Bianca is ready and raring to go. She loves challenging herself, and by signing up to SAS she knows she will be pushed to her physical and mental limits.
“Bianca has been on a lot of television shows but nothing as challenging as this, and she cannot wait to get started.
“As a former model she knows there are people who will have preconceptions of what she is like.
“She wants to show them what she is made of on SAS and those close to her think she will surprise a lot of people.”
Marnie Simpson
Marnie Simpson wants to make her kids proud
Geordie Shore’s Marnie, who recently married partner Casey Johnson, is battling it out to make her two “kids proud.”
A source told us: “Marnie is on her way to New Zealand as we speak – determined to prove how much she’s changed compared to the party girl from Geordie Shore.
“She wants to make her kids proud and when they are older and there’s no tougher show on TV.”
Bobby Norris
Bobby Norris has beefed up in the gym after quitting Towie
Towie legend Bobby has been hitting the gym hard for the gruelling Channel 4 show.
A source told The Celeb Report: “Bobby’s been through a lot, but this is going to be his toughest challenge yet. Viewers are going to see a side to him they’ve seen from all his time on Towie.
“He knows it’s not going to be easy, but Bobby is in the best shape of his life at the moment so he’s confident he can take on the physical and the endurance side of the show.”
Pete Wicks
It’s second time lucky for Pete Wicks after he was injured in last year’s show
It’s Towie star Pete‘s second time on the show after he had to pull out in the second episode last year when a jump from a helicopter went horribly wrong.
He was knocked unconscious after leaping from the chopper into the sea and broke his ribs.
A source said: “When he was told he would get the chance to give it another go he was over-the-moon.
“Pete has flown out to New Zealand now to quarantine ahead of filming the new series.
“He cannot wait to show them what he is made of and thinks he could go all the way.”
Tez Ilyas
Tez is swapping political satire for physical punishment
Comedian Tez, 40, hosted The Tez O’clock Show on Channel 4 in 2019, has starred in Man Like Mobeen and is known for his stand-up.
He could end up clashing with another name further down this list after making his opinions on their famous politician sibling very clear while hosting his satirical show.
John Barrowman
John Barrowman is bouncing back after his flashing scandal
John, 56, is a household name on British TV thanks to his long career in show business.
But in May 2021, he came under fire following allegations of sexual misconduct.
The actor was accused of flashing at his cast on Doctor Who and its spin-off Torchwood.
John was forced to apologise in May 2021, and told The Guardian that his “high-spirited behaviour” was “only ever intended in good humour to entertain colleagues on set and backstage”.
He said: “With the benefit of hindsight, I understand that upset may have been caused by my exuberant behaviour and I have apologised for this previously.”
Rachel Johnson
Rachel might dish the dirt on her PM brother
Boris Johnson’s sister Rachel is no stranger to reality TV having done Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.
But SAS: Who Dares Wins is a different kettle of fish and will provide a sterner test than the boredom of lounging around the CCTV house.
A source said: “Rachel is Channel 4’s star signing for SAS.
“They hope she will spill the beans about her childhood with Boris during the tough interrogations.
“Rachel is a tough woman and will give it her all. But she had a gilded upbringing and might struggle when it’s freezing cold, she has barely slept and is being made to do extreme exercises.”
Ovie Soko
Love Island legend Ovie will have viewers swooning
Ovie, 32, is best known for his stint in the fifth instalment of Love Island.
Though that experience saw him live in relative luxury in a Mallorcan villa on TV, sources close to the Channel 4 insist that the star is the perfect fit for the new series.
A show insider said: “Ovie jumped at the chance to take part and flew out earlier this week.
“He’s a basketball player so he’s hoping the fact he’s an athlete will give him an advantage over the other stars.”
Georgia Harrison
Georgia is looking for a fresh start after a hellish couple of years
Georgia‘s disgraced ex Stephen Bear is currently serving a 21 month prison sentence for voyeyrism and sharing revenge porn – and she’ll be forced to confront her ordeal during a tough interrogation after signing up as a new recruit.
A source told The Celeb Report: “It’s been a really tough few years for Georgia, but she feels doing this show will be a way to put the past behind her and also prove to everyone just how strong she is.
“She knows it will be incredibly tough and that a lot of emotions will come up during the intense SAS interrogations, but she feels like if she can get through everything she has been through, she can get through anything.”
Cherry Healey
Cherry is going it alone without her telly partner Gregg Wallace
Telly star Cherry, 42, has starred alongside Gregg Wallace on four seasons of factual BBC show Inside The Factory, which sees the duo do as the title suggests: explore the weird and wonderful world of various UK business operations.
The 42-year-old is known for her light-hearted work, but this will take her to much darker places as she battles all manner of challenges to discover what she’s really capable of.
Chris Robshaw
Chris Robshaw is strapping on a different kind of boot
Ex-England ruby union captain Chris will bring plenty of brawn to the show and should thrive in the physical challenges.
Having led a team of elite athletes, don’t be surprised if his co-stars look to him for inspiration and advice.
But will his shoulders be broad enough to carry that burden?
Shazia Mirza
Shazia has experience of being on a brutal survival show which could stand her in good tead
Comedian and actress Shazia is a regular socio-political commentator on panel shows.
She may have an advantage over other contestants thanks to her experience on Celebrity The Island with Bear Grylls in 2017.
On that show she had to dig deep to survive on an uninhabited island in the Pacific.
Ellie Downie
Gymnast Ellie Downie should thrive in the physical challenges
GB gymnast Ellie, 23, is used to intense competition having competed at the highest level of her profession.
The athlete took a break from gymnastics in 2021 following the shock death of her brother Joshua, 24, and she subsequently retired to protect her mental health.
Now a coach, Ellie may have to confront some emotional memories if the DS summon her for interview during the process.
Anthony Ogogo
Anthony Ogogo can’t be kept down after a career-ending eye injury
Anthony, 34, won bronze in boxing at the London 2012 Olympics but was stuck with a career-ending injury to his eye in 2016, forcing him to later take early retirement.
A TV insider told us: “Anthony has been through a lot of adversity in recent years, including countless operations on his eye, so he is used to facing extreme challenges.
“He is a very positive guy and he will throw himself into this endurance test like he does everything else. Expect him to go very far as he is no quitter.”
