SAS Australia 2023 is just around the corner and here’s everything we know about the savage new season.
In the most brutal series yet, 14 Aussie celebs will be pushed to their limits to see if they can withstand the trials and tribulations of the REAL SAS selection process.
Back at the helm is long-time Chief Instructor Ant Middleton and his crew of Staff, ready to put the incoming celebrities through their paces.
In an SAS Australia first, the recruits will travel overseas to a secret base camp in the Middle East.
Here, they will eat, sleep and train together in the blistering heat, with no allowances made for their gender or celebrity status.
From sleep deprivation and physical endurance to psychological testing and interrogation, these controversial star recruits will be put to the ultimate test.
Not all of them will go the distance or make it out unscathed, so who will have the strength to battle it out til the bitter end?
If you’re just as excited about the adrenaline-filled season as we are, keep scrolling to find out everything we know about SAS Australia 2023.
Who are the contestants on SAS Australia 2023?
This year, 14 celebs will be taking on the ultimate challenge as they rough it out in the Middle East.
Among the list of star-studded faces include Olympic Gold swimmer Stephanie Rice, the OG Bachelor Tim Robards and controversial actor Craig McLachlan.
If you’re keen to meet the rest of the cast, we’ve got you covered as we’ve already compiled a list of the star recruits who’ll be battling it out this season.
Who is on the SAS Australia 2023 Staff?
While the official lineup for the SAS Australia 2023 staff is yet to be revealed, you can bet Chief Instructor Ant will have the best of the best on his team.
How much does the SAS Australia cast get paid?
Taking on SAS Australia is no easy feat, but what’s in it for the cast? Well, money, of course.
According to New Idea, convicted drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury is one of the “highest paid of the cast this year”, with other reports hinting that the upcoming reality star is receiving a six-figure sum.
The rest of the cast is reportedly pocketing a cool $30,000 each to appear on the show. However, this seems dependent on their status.
In 2022, former AFL player Wayne Carey was paid $250,000 to appear on the show, whilst NRL’s Sam Burgess took home between $150,000 to $200,000 in 2021. Sheesh!
Convicted drug trafficker Schapelle Corby was also said to earn $150,000 for her appearance in the show’s first season. Now that’s impressive!
How does SAS Australia compare to the real SAS process?
According to an ex-SAS officer, the recruitment process for SAS Australia is very similar to the real deal.
“It’s a fairly decent adaptation of the selection process. The key point of difference is that while the TV show is filmed over two weeks, the real SAS selection takes six months,” the officer told Mamamia in 2021.
However, he said the on-screen base camp is much more “luxurious” than it is IRL.
The officer also revealed that the interrogations are “well off”, confessing that the real thing is much more savage and will “basically break you.” Yeah, no thanks.
When can we watch SAS Australia 2023 ?
SAS Australia 2023 will premiere on Monday, October 9 at 7:30 pm on Channel Seven and 7Plus.
Is there a trailer for SAS Australia 2023?
You betcha, and you can check it out below:
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