Another gruelling season of SAS Australia has come to an end and only the most physically and mentally capable recruits have passed selection.
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Only four celebrities made it to the final day of the course: number 15 Millie Boyle, number seven Riana Crehan, number eight Darius Boyd, and number 10 Locky Gilbert.
When Locky was culled by the DS after the penultimate challenge, it was up to the three remaining recruits to prove they had what it takes to pass.
Characteristically the toughest challenge of the season, the final task involved the recruits retrieving a vital piece of equipment which was dangling from a cliff edge in just 15 minutes.
All three recruits completed the task with seconds to spare. It was then the DS’ turn to deliberate who deserved to pass selection.
Gathering the three recruits together, Ant Middleton gave his final decision after 14 brutal days and nights.
“I can tell you now, we’re looking for integrity, grit, determination, passion, emotional intelligence, the thinking soldier, a team of individuals that can function together, that can work together, that can trust each other,” Ant said.
“This has been the hardest decision that we’ve had to make. Number seven, number 15, number eight…. you have all passed selection. Well done.”
The three celebs quickly embraced in an emotional and teary hug with equal parts elation and relief.
“This really has been the hardest thing I’ve done in my whole life,” Riana said following the decision. “Physically, mentally, emotionally; it’s definitely life changing.”
“To be honest, it’s just such an amazing experience,” Darius added. “I didn’t think it was possible; it’s just an amazing feeling.”
Millie was equally overjoyed, saying that she was “buzzing with emotion”.
“It’s been the longest two weeks of my life, but the best two weeks. It’s amazing.”
Just missing out on the celebrations was The Bachelor alum Locky Gilbert, who was culled by the DS after the recruits had to vote someone out.
Following a challenge which saw the final four plunge into the ocean and navigate cliffs to a light house, the stars were tasked with choosing one of their own to be culled.
Millie and Locky both voted for number seven, Riana, while Darius and Riana both voted for number 10, Locky.
The tie had to be broken by the Directing Staff. In the end, they decided Locky was too much of a liability to stay on the course, and only the remaining three would progress to the final challenge.
Speaking to New Idea following his exit, Locky revealed just how upset he was to leave so close to the end.
“They weren’t looking for that big alpha male that can get through all the tasks and do everything physically,” Locky told us, adding that the DS were clearly seeking mental strength.
“Obviously I did everything physically, I passed most of the challenges and did all the bee stings, but unfortunately it wasn’t my physical capabilities that got me through it. They were looking for something else.”
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