Everything you need to know about Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

Including Matt Hancock, James Argent and Michelle Heaton

Author: Alex RossPublished 26th Sep 2023
Last updated 27th Sep 2023

Following the successful series in 2022, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is back for yet another series, with a whole host of famous names signing up for the brutal challenge show.

Now that the start date has landed here's your ultimate guide to the 2023 series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, as directing staff Jason Fox, Chris Oliver, Rudy Reyes and Billy Billingham MBE put this year's celebrities through their paces.

When does Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins start?

The new series will kick off on Tuesday 26th September at 9.30pm.

Which celebs are taking part?

16 brave celebrities have signed up for 2023 series, including former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, singers Gareth Gates, Michelle Heaton and Siva Kaneswaran, and a whole host of reality TV stars from the likes of Love Island and TOWIE.

See the full line-up below:

Matt Hancock

Gareth Gates

Michelle Heaton

Siva Kaneswaran

Danielle Lloyd

Jermaine Pennant

Melinda Messenger

Gareth Thomas

James 'Arg' Argent

Amber Turner

Montana Brown

Teddy Soares

Kirsty-Leigh Porter

Perri Shakes-Drayton

Zoe Lyons

Jon-Allan Butterworth

Admitting he wanted to 'push limits', Matt Hancock said of his appearance on the show: "Being on SAS was like nothing else I’ve ever experienced. It’s one of the toughest physical and mental things I’ve ever done.

“It really opens your eyes and makes you look into yourself.

“After coming through the most challenging period as health secretary during the pandemic, I wanted to push my limits.

“It’s safe to say the course tested my resilience,”

What channel is it on?

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins will air on Channel 4. Fans will also be able to catch up with episodes on Channel 4's streaming service.

When is it on TV?

Although the first show airs at 9.30pm on Tuesday 26th September, the show will move to Sundays at 9pm from 1st October.

The 2023 series will include seven episodes.

Who are the directing staff?

Following Ant Middleton's departure from the show, ex-special forces Jason Fox, Chris Oliver, Rudy Reyes and Billy Billingham MBE will once again be the directing staff.

Where was the series filmed?

The 2023 series was actually filmed earlier this year in the jungles of Thung Ui, North Vietnam.

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