Channel Seven’s new military-style reality show SAS Australia will put a host of celebrities through tough challenges and rigorous training drills.
And on Monday, the cast were put through their paces during a filming session in New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains.
At least 14 celebrities were seen in full army camouflage – but two of the show’s known stars were noticeably absent.
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Thrown in the towel already? The entire cast of Seven’s military-style reality show SAS Australia competed in a grueling challenge in New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains on Monday – but two prominent stars are appear to have already quit
SAS Australia will see stars attempt to pass the selection process to join the Australian Army’s elite Special Air Service.
The reality TV stars, models, athletes and radio personalities will receive no special treatment by their commanding officers.
Each celebrity will be referred to by a number on the show, and not by their name.
If the challenges ever get too much for the celebrities, they have the ability to quit by handing over their armband with their assigned number.
The former special forces instructors can also choose to dismiss a celebrity recruit at any time if they deem them incapable of continuing on with the challenges.
At ease: The cast, which consists of reality TV stars, models, athletes and radio personalities, sat around as they awaited instructions by the show’s former special forces instructors
No special treatment! Each celebrity will be referred to by a number on the show, and not by their name. Pictured left to right: Retired Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson, swimmer Shayna Jack, comedian Merrick Ross, Bachelorette Ali Oetjen, and WAG Candice Warner
Two recruits down? Former Bachelorette Ali Oetjen was assigned the number ’16’, while only 14 recruits were seen filming on the day. Pictured with former Bachelor Nick Cummins, reality TV star Eden Dally, and Shane Warne’s son Jackson
On Sunday, Seven official announced five celebrities who will appear on the show.
The initial lineup included former Bachelor Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins, 32, radio star and comedian Merrick Watts, 46, former Ironwoman Candice Warner, 35, PR queen Roxy Jacenko, 40, and convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, 43.
However, while a cast of 14 were seen filming this week, two of the recently announced celebrities were nowhere to be seen.
Roxy and Schapelle appeared to sit out the challenge, hinting that they either quit early or failed to impress the show’s four ex-soldier hosts.
In an early promotional clip, Roxy declared that she’s more than just ‘handbags and fashion’, while Schapelle said she wants to ‘change’ her life.
Are they out already? While PR queen Roxy Jacenko, 40, (left) and convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, 43, (right) have been confirmed for the show, they weren’t in the challenge
Run for it? If the challenges ever get too much for the celebrities, they have the ability to quit by handing over their armband with their assigned number. Pictured Nick Cummins and Olympic swimmer James Magnussen
Shape up or ship out? It’s believed if the celebrities fail to impress the show’s four ex-soldier hosts they may be booted from the military-style competition
Training hard! Former Bachelor and Rugby star Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins appeared focused on completing the challenge with his group
No laughing matter: Despite seemingly being the oldest competitor, radio star and comedian Merrick Watts, 46, remained serious and determined
Other stars identified in the stealth photos were actor Firass Dirani, 36, model Erin McNaught, 38, Love Island Australia star Eden Dally, 28, and former Bachelorette Ali Oetjen, 34.
With fitness backgrounds, former Biggest Loser trainer Shannan Ponton, 46, retired Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson, 38, and Olympic swimmer James Magnussen, 29, could make it far in the reality TV series.
The youngest of the recruits appear to be professional swimmer Shayna Jack, 21, and cricketer Shane Warne’s son Jackson, 20.
The cast were seen carrying heavy rucksacks in full army attire as they walked over varying terrain in small groups.
A water element also appeared to be involved, as stars were seen ringing their clothes out and getting changed in the open.
Sink or swim? A water element also appeared to be involved as they were ferried on a small boat. Pictured: Candice Warner and Ali Oetjen
Strong! WAG and former Ironwoman Candice Warner was seen ringing her top out before putting it back on
Celebrity comradery: Nick Cummins was seen helping former Biggest Loser trainer Shannan Ponton get changed
ABS-olute challenge beasts! It’s likely Nick Cummins (left) and Shannan Ponton (right) will get far in the series due to their fitness routines and buff physiques
SAS Australia is a remake of the hit British TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins and will put stars through their paces as they attempt to pass the selection process to join the Australian Army’s elite Special Air Service.
Filming began earlier this year in Queenstown, New Zealand, however, it will now resume in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, due to strict international travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
SAS Australia premieres this October on Channel Seven
Coming soon: SAS Australia premieres this October on Channel Seven