As the current season of SAS: Who Dares Wins comes to an end, Channel 4 is already getting the gears turning on the next by putting out a call for prospective contestants.
If you want to test your mettle on the tough-as-nails reality series, now is the time to express your interest, but be warned – the application process is no cakewalk either.
Some fans may not be eligible to apply if they do not satisfy certain criteria, while the successful completion of a challenging fitness test is also required to get on the show.
Read on for all the details you need to know about applying for SAS: Who Dares Wins.
Who is eligible for SAS: Who Dares Wins?
Before you get stuck into the application process, consult the list below to ensure that you are definitely eligible to be considered for a spot on SAS: Who Dares Wins. You must:
- Be between the age of 18 and 44 years, 364 days on 31st October 2022
- Have a legal right to reside in the UK
- Have a valid passport for travel
- Be at least 147cm (4’10”) tall
- Weigh at least 50kg (8 stone)
- Not be currently serving in armed forces
- Be available for 3 weeks in September 2022
- Be willing to share vaccination status (for travel planning)
- Not be a current or former employee of Minnow Films or Channel 4
- Not be connected to anyone working on SAS: Who Dares Wins
- Not be a spouse, live-in partner or immediate relative of a Minnow Films or Channel 4 employee
- Be in peak physical health
Applicants will be tasked with undertaking a mandatory fitness test, which will render them ineligible for the show if failed. It consists of the following:
- Minimum 44 full press-ups in 2 minutes
- Minimum 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes
- Jerry can test – carry two 20kg weights for 120m in two minutes
- Beep test (level 10.1)
- Static lift onto a platform 1.45m high
How to apply for SAS: Who Dares Wins
You can apply for SAS: Who Dares Wins through an online form, which is accessible via the Channel 4 website.
All forms will be reviewed by the team behind the show, but not everyone will receive a response due to the high number of applications submitted.
There is not currently a deadline listed on the website, but it’s advisable to submit your application sooner rather than later to reduce the risk of missing the cutoff point.
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