Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins ‘faces MAJOR change’

Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins is reportedly set for a huge location change as Channel 4 continues their major shake-up due to money problems. 

The extreme TV series has previously filmed in Vietnam, New Zealand and Jordan however this year things will look very different for celebrities as they head to Wales. 

The UK destination will be a far cheaper alternative for the channel instead of flying dozens of contestants and crew to the tropical destinations. 

A TV insider told The Sun: ‘Belts have been tightening for some time at C4, which is going through financial dire straits at the moment.

‘So it’s no surprise that the current plan will see SAS Who Dares Wins stay in Wales this year – which will be a lot less costly.

‘Though it won’t be any less challenging for the contestants – in fact it might be harsher than some foreign climes.’

Channel 4 axed the civilian version of the series over the celebrity spin-off due to it gaining higher ratings. 

Channel 4 told MailOnline: ‘SAS Selection is the toughest selection procedure of any Special Forces Regiment in the world, with the first phase always taking place in Wales – the home of SAS training. 

‘The location of each series is chosen to reflect each phase of the real SAS selection and with storm swept Atlantic beaches to unforgiving mountain peaks, the Welsh wilderness, where series one was filmed, would push any celebrity recruit to their limits.’

Viewers normally see the star-studded lineup travel abroad to face a slew of terrifying challenges, while overcoming their worst fears. 

During the 2023 series, Gareth Gates was seen breaking down in tears as he won the series after successfully completing the grueling training course. 

Gareth beat fellow recruits Matt Hancock , 45, and Danielle Lloyd , 39, after the other sixteen celebs failed to make the final.

Channel 4, which receives its funding from advertising, has recently warned MPs that the level of TV advertising has fallen dramatically amid a shift in viewing habits toward digital and streaming services.

It has already had to cancel a handful of programmes, including Steph’s Packed Lunch, SAS: Who Dares Wins and slashed the amount of episodes soap Hollyoaks are producing in an effort to reduce costs.