SAS: Who Dares Wins DS star shocks as he quits show after less than a year – leaving fans devastated
SAS: WHO Dares Wins star Remi Adeleke has announced he's quit the show after just one series on the franchise.
The former US Navy Seal joined the show in April 2022 in a major shake-up for the show, becoming the new DS replacing Melvyn Downes who left the series.
His arrival came hot on the heels of Ant Middleton spectacularly leaving the gruelling training series over clashes regarding his behaviour on set (Ant later claimed the incident was 'military banter' and that he was quitting anyway).
But ahead of the Celebrity SAS finale Sunday night, Remi revealed the episode will be his last – meaning he has only appeared in one civilian series and one celebrity series during his time on the endurance trial show.
Sharing a alongside a photo of the DS team in the Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan, Remi wrote: "Bye bye UK. Tonight’s finale will also be my finale, as I won’t be returning for the next UK [SAS Who Dares Wins] installments.
"I’d like to thank my brothers, Billy, Rudy and Foxy for allowing me to be a part of this EPIC, life changing and fulfilling ride.
"I’d like to thank our AMAZING crew for capturing all the magic!
"To all the SAS fans who stuck around despite the changes, thank you for welcoming me."
"To all the haters, thank you for hating, as haters have always fuelled my drive towards success," he added in a telling nod to those who criticised the series following Ant Middleton's exit.
"Finally, thank you to @minnowfilms and @channel4 especially Johnny [Jon Cahn] for hiring me.
"God bless, much love and KEEP PAYING THE MAN!!!!"
Leading the support were the rest of the DS team, who all responded wishing him well in his future endeavours.
"All the best my friend it’s been a pleasure," said Mark "Billy" Billingham, while James Fox praised him as a "legend".
Rudy Reyes, who joined the show at the same time as Remi, replacing Ant Middleton, added: "My Brother what challenges and opportunities for growth we all had together leading recruits!!! See U soon My Man"
The exit is another major blow for the series, which is currently filming its latest celebrity series in Jordan.
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Six celebs taking part have already had to quit due to injury, the largest number of medical discharges in the show's history.
The Wanted singer Siva Kaneswaran, ex footballer Jermaine Pennant and Paralympic cyclist Jon-Allan Butterworth all passed out during a marching test, walking in extreme heat while carrying heavy bags.
The trio were forced to walk in the heat by the SAS team — led by former US Navy Recon Marine — while carrying heavy bags.
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SAS: Who Dares Wins airs on Channel 4 and is available on 4OD.
