Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins full line-up – from Kerry Katona to Ulrika Johnson

CELEBRITY SAS: WHO DARES WINS returns to our screens on August 29, 2021 for a brand new series of celebs being put through their paces.

Some of those swapping glamour for grit are singer Alexandra Burke, Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell, former Premiership footballer Kieron Dyer and Loose Women star Saira Khan.

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The group will leave behind their comfortable homes and luxury lifestyles and head into the wilds of the Inner Hebrides in Scotland to the remote island of Raasay for what is described as “one of the toughest selection courses yet”.

Putting them through a condensed course over eight days will be Ant Middleton and his team of Directing Staff (DS), Foxy, Billy, Melvyn and Staz.

It’ll be Ant’s last appearance on the show, which was filmed last year, after he was dropped by Channel 4 in March over Black Lives Matter tweets.

The 12 stars will face gruelling tasks and interrogations that will test them both physically and mentally and each will confront surprising truths about themselves. Here’s the full list of contestants who’ll be hoping that they’re up to the challenge…

Ulrika Johnson is trading catwalks for camo

Ulrika Johnson

Swedish TV star and model Ulrika Johnson first rose to fame as an AM weather presenter before moving onto a presenting gig on ITV classic Gladiators.

Ulrika said she felt going through the SAS process had a “profoundly positive effect on me”, while Kerry said: “This was a once in a lifetime opportunity… I never thought I’d learn so much about myself.”

Double Olympic Champ James Cracknell is heading to the Outer Hebrides

James Cracknell

Rowing champion James Cracknell has already proven how tough he is on the water, after taking home two Olympic golds from the Sydney and Athens games, but he’s now taking on a new challenge.

Ore Oduba won Strictly back in 2016

Ore Oduba

Ore Oduba is a radio and TV presenter who fronted CBBC news show Newsround for five years.

He won BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.

Alexandra Burke took home the X Factor crown in 2008

Alexandra Burke

Former X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke has made a name for herself in the music industry and snagged several west end roles.

Alexandra revealed she begged to be on the show, and said: “Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is the most challenging thing physically and mentally I have ever done.

“It was such a life changing experience and totally blew my mind. I would do the whole thing again in a heartbeat.”

Jake Quickenden became a (very proud) dad earlier this year

Jake Quickenden

Joining Alexandra is fellow X-Factor contestant Jake Quickenden, who was a runner up on the 9th and 11th series of the show.

He also appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2014.

Ex-Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona will be put through her paces

Kerry Katona

Kerry Katona shot to fame in 1998 after joining girl group Atomic Kitten.

After her music career, the 41-year-old became a reality TV staple, winning the 2004 series of I’m A Celebrity and getting first runner up on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011.

She rejoined the band that made her a household name in 2012, but left for good in 2017.

Footy legend Kieron Dyer now coaches his old team

Kieron Dyer

Ex-England footballer Kieron Dyer retired back in 2013 but has stayed involved in the sport and now coaches the under-23 team at Ipswich Town – where he himself began as a youngster.

“I thought it was very therapeutic,” the footy star said of his time on the show. “I even said to them (Ant and Billy) that they’ve saved me on this show and taught me methods that will help me for the rest of my life.”

Saira Khan has hit out against her Loose Women co-stars

Saira Khan

Saira Khan is an ex-Loose Women panelist and former The Apprentice contestant.

The 51-year-old dramatically quit her daytime TV role in January 2021 and admitted that she was only able to “tolerate” some of her former co-stars and that they “wouldn’t be friends” in real life.

Wes Nelson has collabed with artists including Clean Bandit

Wes Nelson

Still only 23, Wes Nelson made a name for himself on the 2018 series of Love Island, reaching the final with ex Megan Barton Hanson.

He’s since appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity and Dancing On Ice and has broken into the music biz with hit songs Nice To Meet Ya and See Nobody.

Vicky Pattison has worked to distance herself from her Geordie Shore past

Vicky Pattison

Another reality alum, Vicky Pattison made her name on Geordie Shore, but has since expressed regrets about some of her behavior on the show and declined invitations to reunite with her former castmates – a position ex-friend Charlotte Crosby didn’t take too kindly to!

Vicky has since become a TV presenter, appearing on Loose Women as a regular panelist and filming a documentary based on her tough break up from ex-fiancé John Noble.

Welshman Aled Davies has won two Paralympic golds

Aled Davies

Aled Davies is a Welsh paralympian who’s secured the gold for Team GB in two different events.

He won gold in the shotput at London 2012 and topped the podium again – this time in Discus – at Rio 2016.

Now, the star is heading to Tokyo in the hopes of securing a hattrick.

Shanaze Reade retired from BMX in 2019

Shanaze Reade

Sports star Shanaze Reade has an impressive collection of World Championship golds in BMX and cycling.

Retiring in 2019, Shanaze now acts as a commentator for the BBC.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins returns to Channel 4 on August 29 at 9pm.

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