Shane Warne’s son Jackson reveals the one co-star who ‘impressed’ him the most on SAS Australia

It’s fair to say that Jackson Warne and his SAS Australia co-stars are all pretty tough, after they put their hands up to appear on the grueling Channel Seven Show. 

And now Jackson, 21, has revealed the one celebrity who ‘impressed’ him the most on the show, after they proved they had what it takes to complete it. 

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia last week, Jackson said that comedian and radio star Merrick Watts, 46, completely surprised him.  

EXCLUSIVE: Shane Warne’s son Jackson revealed to Daily Mail Australia this week, the one co-star who ‘impressed’ him the most on SAS Australia – after they proved they had what it takes to complete the grueling military-style show

‘Someone who I’d say really impressed me was probably Merrick,’ Jackson said. 

‘He’s 46 and so far out of his comfort zone and for him to constantly support everyone, take control, give advice or be someone to speak to, look up to, to chat to, he was always there.’

Jackson added that not only did Merrick constantly support the cast, but also showed up to the physical challenges. 

Who would have thought: Jackson said that comedian and radio star Merrick Watts, 46, completely surprised him

Who would have thought: Jackson said that comedian and radio star Merrick Watts, 46, completely surprised him

Sweet: 'He's 46 and so far out of his comfort zone and for him to constantly support everyone, take control, give advice or be someone to speak to, look up to, to chat to, he was always there,' Jackson said about Merrick

Sweet: ‘He’s 46 and so far out of his comfort zone and for him to constantly support everyone, take control, give advice or be someone to speak to, look up to, to chat to, he was always there,’ Jackson said about Merrick

‘And he was always at the front in all the physical parts as well and super switched on when it came to the guns and military-style tasks.’

While speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Jackson also revealed what villain Firass Dirani is really like. 

Jackson, 21, said that he was ‘good mates’ with Firass on the hit Seven show and said that Firass helped him out on the course a number of times.

‘I’m getting along really well with Firass,’ Jackson explained.

Not for the fainthearted: It's fair to say that Jackson Warne and his SAS Australia co-stars are all pretty tough, after they put their hands up to appear on the grueling Channel Seven Show

Not for the fainthearted: It’s fair to say that Jackson Warne and his SAS Australia co-stars are all pretty tough, after they put their hands up to appear on the grueling Channel Seven Show

‘On the course, we were pretty good mates, he helped me pack my bag, when we were chatting he was fine, we got to know each other really well.’ 

He added: ‘He helped motivate me, helped keep me warm when I was wet. But I can see why people get frustrated.’ 

Firass has become public enemy number one among the celebrity recruits on SAS Australia for regularly getting the directing staff (DS) offside and often causing the stars to undergo group punishments.

Jackson said his attitude got the other stars offside.

‘He said in these interviews, he doesn’t like being told what to do, and being yelled at. But in these environments, you have to forget about that for the time that you’re there.’

‘When he says stuff out of line or tries to make a joke about getting wet or wanting to go for a run, he’s not the one getting punished for it, its us, and as it happens more and more, we get more frustrated and frustrated.’ 

Jackson added that on the course, ’emotions are high’ and tempers flare because ‘everyone is exhausted.’

Firass has had a number of tiffs with his co-stars, including Biggest Loser trainer Shannan Ponton and Merrick Watts.

SAS Australia continues Monday from 7:30pm on Channel Seven 

Is he really the villain? While speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Jackson also revealed what villain Firass Dirani is really like. Jackson, 21, said that he was 'good mates' with Firass on the hit Seven show and said that Firass helped him out on the course a number of times

Is he really the villain? While speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Jackson also revealed what villain Firass Dirani is really like. Jackson, 21, said that he was ‘good mates’ with Firass on the hit Seven show and said that Firass helped him out on the course a number of times