Channel 4 addresses reports SAS: Who Dares Wins is "struggling" to replace Ant Middleton
The broadcaster has confirmed the next series of SAS: Who Dares Wins will still go ahead.
Channel 4 has responded to reports that SAS: Who Dares Wins bosses are "struggling" to replace series star and former Special Forces soldier Ant Middleton.
The former series hard-man previously parted ways from Channel 4 but his departure has reportedly cast doubt on the show's future.
A source told The Sun: “Bosses really wanted this first series without Ant to go with a bang... [but] they’re struggling to replace Ant. They can’t bring in a complete novice. It’s got to be someone who has that star appeal of Ant.
"That’s why picking one [a host] from the American version would have given the series a much needed lift but COVID is hampering all of that too.
“Everyone wants answers but emails are being ignored and it’s frustrating everyone on the show.”
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In a statement to RadioTimes.com, Channel 4 revealed the series would be going ahead as planned, and would be "another spectacular but brutal series".
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“We are still in the early stages of planning the next series of SAS: Who Dares Wins, so it is too early to confirm the details," a spokesperson said. "Lots of options are being considered but it is shaping up to be another spectacular but brutal series. As with all Channel 4 productions, strict COVID guidelines will be followed.”
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