History of SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins in Timeline
SAS Australia, a reality TV show based on the British SAS: Who Dares Wins, aired on the Seven Network from 2020 to 2023. The show featured ex-Special Forces soldiers as directing staff, led by Ant Middleton. Celebrities and public figures were put through a condensed version of SAS selection, testing their physical and mental resilience through grueling challenges.
1938: Oil Shale Ruins began operation
The Oil Shale Ruins, located in the Capertee Valley in NSW, began operation in 1938.
1952: Oil Shale Ruins ceased operation
The Oil Shale Ruins, located in the Capertee Valley in NSW, ceased operation in 1952.
March 2020: Jana Pittman replaced by Shannan Ponton
In March 2020, Olympian Jana Pittman, initially slated to be a contestant, was replaced by Shannan Ponton due to her pregnancy.
March 2020: Production began in Queenstown, New Zealand
In March 2020, production began on location in Queenstown, New Zealand for SAS Australia, but was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2020: SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins broadcast on Seven Network
In October 2020, SAS Australia, originally called SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins, was broadcast on Seven Network.
October 2020: SAS Australia renewed for a second season
In October 2020, the SAS Australia series was renewed for a second season.
March 2021: SAS: Hell Week commissioned
In March 2021, Seven commissioned SAS: Hell Week, a miniseries featuring civilian contestants, filmed back to back with the second celebrity season.
September 2021: Second season began airing
The second season of SAS Australia began airing on 13 September 2021.
October 2021: Celebrities confirmed
In October 2021, full list of celebrities for SAS Australia were confirmed.
February 2022: Third season began airing
The third season of SAS Australia began airing on 21 February 2022.
March 2023: Celebrities confirmed
In March 2023, full list of celebrities for SAS Australia were confirmed.
October 2023: Fourth season began airing
The fourth season of SAS Australia began airing on 9 October 2023.
November 2023: SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins broadcast ended on Seven Network
In November 2023, SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins broadcast ended on Seven Network.
June 2024: Production of SAS Australia halted
In June 2024, Seven Network announced that the production of SAS Australia was halted for the year.
2025: SAS Australia series was not mentioned at Seven’s upfronts
In 2025, the SAS Australia series was not mentioned at Seven’s upfronts, casting doubt on the series' future.
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