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Channel Seven has revealed the identities of the 14 ordinary Aussies set to take part in upcoming SAS Australia spin-off, Hell Week.
The four-part series will feature the cast going to hell and back in hopes of passing SAS selection.
A teacher, bodybuilder, stay-at-home mum, dancer, mine worker, surfer and former federal police officer are among the volunteers who will endure the toughest and most intense SAS course to date.
Following the success of the celebrity version of the military-style challenge show, Ant Middleton and his directing staff (DS) are returning for a special new season – but this time, with ‘everyday Australians’ at the helm. Pictured the cast
Bassim, 32, Bodybuilder, NSW
Full-time fitness trainer Bassim spends four months of each year competing in bodybuilding competitions.
He is a self-confessed overthinker with a heart of gold.
The Lebanese-Australian says he wants to do his community proud and prove that he’s got what it takes to make it through selection.
Fit: Full-time fitness trainer Bassim, 32, (pictured) spends four months of each year competing in bodybuilding competitions
Beck, 33, Youth worker, VIC
Raised on a farm, Beck’s parents didn’t send her to school until year six.
She quit high school after being bullied by her peers for being so far behind her classmates.
Beck now works as youth worker with the Building Bridges organisation, after seeking help from them in her younger years.
Will she pass the test? Beck, 33, works as youth worker with the Building Bridges organisation, after seeking help from them in her younger years
Gary, 44, Former federal police officer, QLD
Gary was the head of ex Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s security team.
He developed a gambling addiction and found himself in a decade-long spiral, gambling away $1.7 million, $40,000 of which was taxpayer money on a government credit card.
He was found out and faced 64 charges of fraud before serving eight months of community service.
Gary is now rebuilding his life and works as a gym owner focusing on men’s health and addiction.
Has he got what it takes? Former federal police officer Gary, 44, was the head of ex Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s security team
Isabella, 25, Rapper, SA
Izzy is currently Australia’s number three canoe sprinter.
She has since taken up boxing and hopes to make her Olympic dream come true someday.
Izzy is also a musician and rapper, performing under the name ‘Emcee Izzy’.
Fast: Isabella, 25, Rapper from SA. She is currently Australia’s number three canoe sprinter
James, 30, Holistic health coach, QLD
James works as a holistic health coach who believes in the power of the spirit.
He is a fatalist with the firm conviction that everything happens for a reason.
After battling a weight issue at university, James got into the gym and body shaping, and became obsessed with his physique. His obsession led to steroid use.
Power of the spirit: James, 30, works as a holistic health coach who believes in the power of the spirit
James, 29, Dancer, QLD
James grew up in a rough neighbourhood and, as a sports-mad child, did athletics six days a week with his identical twin brother.
After high school, James’ relationship with his brother and friends changed when they took a path of violence and crime.
Determined: James, 29, grew up in a rough neighbourhood and, as a sports-mad child, did athletics six days a week with his identical twin brother
Kellie, 27, Teacher, QLD
Kellie is a proud Aboriginal woman who works as a teacher in a specialist school for underprivileged kids.
In high school, she was bullied for being Indigenous and for having very broad shoulders.
It wasn’t until she left school that she embraced her heritage and with her muscular physique, she decided to take on competitive bodybuilding.
Nice! Kellie, 27, from QLD is a proud Aboriginal woman who works as a teacher in a specialist school for underprivileged kids
Kirsten, 24, Mine worker, WA
Kirsten is a mine worker who does hard labour for a living.
At her last job, Kirsten used a sledgehammer for hours on end and shovelled tonnes of rocks by hand.
Kirsten is extremely fit and has played in the women’s NRL State of Origin.
Contender: Kirsten, 24, is a mine worker who does hard labour for a living
Lena, Fashion designer, NSW
Lena is a mother, author, fashion designer and domestic violence survivor.
A strong Armenian woman, Lena is fun and loves to smile and laugh but can be feisty and combative.
Stylish: Lena, 42, is a mother, author, fashion designer and domestic violence survivor
Lisa, 27, Influencer, NSW
Born to Filipino and Spanish parents who migrated to Australia, Lisa grew up not having a lot, but it made her resilient.
As a fitness influencer and trainer, Lisa wants to empower women to be their better selves.
Influencer: Born to Filipino and Spanish parents who migrated to Australia, Lisa, 27, grew up not having a lot, but it made her resilient
Luke, 31, Tradie, VIC
Luke was drafted into the AFL straight out of school, but due to injury and a spell of partying and drinking, he was let go after just one year.
Luke now works as a tradie, but a fear of failure has plagued him ever since he lost his shot at living his sporting dream and he’s been looking to make more of himself ever since.
Tradie: Luke, 31, was drafted into the AFL straight out of school, but due to injury and a spell of partying and drinking, he was let go after just one year
Mitch, 22, Surfer, NSW
Mitch is an adrenaline junkie with a seemingly unstoppable adventurous spirit, whose ultimate goal is to BASE jump from the top of Mt Everest.
Mitch works as a barista – a job that helps funds his adventures – and loves to surf, ski, jump out of planes and do CrossFit.
Surfer: Mitch, 22, is an adrenaline junkie with a seemingly unstoppable adventurous spirit, whose ultimate goal is to BASE jump from the top of Mt Everest
Sandy, 35, Stay-at-home mum, QLD
Stay-at-home mum of two Sandy was an accountant for 13 years before giving up her career to look after her family.
After a cervical cancer diagnosis, Sandy had a hysterectomy, meaning she and her husband cannot have a much-longed for third child.
Stay-at-home mum: Sandy, 35, was an accountant for 13 years before giving up her career to look after her family
Sarah, 25, Dating coach, SA
Sarah is a men’s dating coach who conducts seminars to rooms of up to 1000 men, giving them tips on how to build the confidence to approach the opposite sex.
Prior to her dating career, Sarah was in an emotionally manipulative relationship, which led to a loss of confidence and forgetting who she really was.
Dating coach: Sarah, 25, is a men’s dating coach who conducts seminars to rooms of up to 1000 men, giving them tips on how to build the confidence to approach the opposite sex
Coming soon: SAS Australia: Hell Week premieres Monday at 7.30pm on Channel 7
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