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SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins

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.

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October 2020: SAS Australia renewed for a second season

In October 2020, the SAS Australia series was renewed for a second season.

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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.

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September 2021: Second season began airing

The second season of SAS Australia began airing on 13 September 2021.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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