Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins has turned to chaos as two stars quit during the very first episode of the new series, following a gruelling challenge
Two celebs have quit Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins after the first episode (Image: PA)
Chaos erupted on the opening episode of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins as two contestants quit during the first episode of the new series. The Channel 4 military reality show returned Sunday night but the high-stakes challenge quickly proved too much for some.
This year’s lineup features 14 famous faces including Love Island stars Chloe Burrows, Tasha Ghouri and Adam Collard, X-Factor singer Lucy Spraggan and ex-drug mule Michaella McCollum, among others. The group was pushed to their limits by instructors Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham, Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox, Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver.
From the outset, the recruits were plunged into high-pressure situations. One of the first challenges saw them hooded and lined up on a breakwater, where chief instructor Billy demanded their identities – while he snapped at several contestants warning them not to ‘grin’ at him.
What followed were two intense tasks: a 26-foot plunge into the sea followed by a swim to an intercepting boat and a simulated hostage rescue mission in an abandoned compound, described as one of the most dangerous tests on the course.
Pop star Hannah Spearritt, 44, best known for her time in S Club 7, was visibly distressed during the rescue mission. She approached the directing staff and handed in her number tag, saying: “I’m done, I’m sorry, I’ve reached a point.”
In a pre-recorded interview played after her exit, Spearritt admitted: “I didn’t think I’d go on the first day… I wouldn’t forgive myself.”
Hannah Spearritt became the first celeb to quit SAS as she gave up in the first episode (Image: Channel 4)
Spearritt wasn’t the only celeb to give up during the first task, as Louis Spence, best known for his appearance on Pineapple Dance Studio also chose to withdraw.
During the same hostage task, Spence prematurely threw a grenade into the building while two “hostages” were still inside. After the mission, he told the staff he wished to leave, despite being offered the chance to stay.
Spence said: “I want to do an immediate withdrawal, I just don’t have the conviction, and I feel as though I’m not dedicated enough.”
He was told that he “hadn’t even started”, but Spence replied “that’s what I mean.”
The episode also featured tense moments for other recruits. Former model Rebecca Loos was pulled in for interrogation after struggling in the water-based challenge. During the intense questioning, she was asked about her alleged affair with footballer David Beckham, whom she once worked for as a personal assistant.
Louis Spence also walked during the first episode (Image: Channel 4)
Before the first task, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash claimed the experience would be “a piece of p**s” after growing up as a queer person in Norfolk.
Later, ex-Watford striker Troy Deeney was questioned by directing staff after successfully completing the hostage task. In an emotional moment, he opened up about the physical abuse he and his mother suffered at the hands of his late father.
Unlike other reality shows, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins doesn’t eliminate contestants through votes. Instead, participants either quit of their own accord or are removed by the directing staff. Those who endure to the end are declared the winners.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins continues Monday at 9pm on Channel 4.
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