Overview

• The Channel 4 series kicked off on August 3 with 14 celebrities facing authentic SAS-style selection exercises in the Welsh hills.
• In Episode 1, S Club singer Hannah Spearritt and dancer Louie Spence withdrew within minutes of the opening challenges.
• During Episode 2’s steep hill trek and ravine wire crossing, Love Island alumni Chloe Burrows and Tasha Ghouri handed in their armbands after struggling with the terrain.
• Directing Staff publicly admonished the quitters for “wasting a massive opportunity,” demanding greater mental resilience and endurance.
• Despite exiting early, all four departing recruits will receive their full appearance fees—reported between £10,000 and £20,000—leaving ten celebrities still in contention.