SAS Australia production is under threat as risk of avalanches is reported in New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains
Channel Seven’s new military-style reality show SAS Australia was spotted filming in New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains this week.
But on Wednesday, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) alerted locals and visitors of the region of a heightened risk of avalanches and blizzards over the next week.
A spokesperson confirmed to Daily Mail Australia on Thursday that recent rain in the area followed by a heavy snow forecast has increased the risk of avalanches.
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Channel Seven’s SAS Australia production is under threat as risk of avalanches is reported in New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains – where filming has already commenced. Pictured: star recruit PR queen Roxy Jacenko
‘While it continues to snow, the risk of avalanches remain,’ they said, noting that up to 1.5 meters of snow are expected to fall on top of frozen ice from recent rainfall.
On Monday, the cast [at least 14 celebrities] were put through their paces during a filming session in full army camouflage.
A severe weather warning had been issued for far western NSW and Thedbo Top on Wednesday, but it’s unclear if any avalanches have occurred as a result of the wild weather so far.
On the BOM website it says: ‘Avalanche risk can be underestimated in Australia due to our relatively flat and dry landscape. But avalanches can and do occur in our alpine regions, sometimes with devastating consequences.’
Stay safe! On Wednesday, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) alerted locals and visitors of the region of a heightened risk of avalanches and blizzards over the next week
On location: Channel Seven’s new military-style reality show SAS Australia was spotted filming in New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains this week
Ready for their recruits! Filming has already commenced for the military-style show in NSW Snow Mountains with its former Special Forces hosts (pictured)
The recruits officially announced for the program so far have been ex-Bachelor Nick ‘The Honey Badger’ Cummins, 32, radio host and comedian Merrick Watts, 46, former Ironwoman-turned-WAG Candice Warner, 35, PR queen Roxy Jacenko, 40, and convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, 43.
Some of the filming is believed to have occurred in the snow, as its former Special Forces hosts shared a selfie from on the mountain ranges this week.
‘Australia they said!’ SAS Australia instructor Ollie Ollerton sarcastically captioned the snow picture on Wednesday.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Channel Seven for comment.
‘Australia they said!’ SAS Australia instructor and former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton sarcastically shared a photo in the snow this week
SAS Australia is a remake of the hit British TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins and will put stars through their paces as they attempt to pass the selection process to join the Australian Army’s elite Special Air Service.
The reality TV stars, models, athletes and radio presenters will receive no special treatment from their commanding officers.
Each celebrity will be referred to by a number on the show, and not by their name.
Prepared to work hard! If the challenges ever get too much for the celebrities, they have the ability to quit by handing over their armband with their assigned number. Pictured: Ironwoman and WAG Candice Warner
No laughing matter: Despite seemingly being the oldest competitor, radio host and comedian Merrick Watts, 46, (pictured) is determined to give the tough challenges his all
If the challenges ever get too much for the celebrities, they have the ability to quit by handing over their armband with their assigned number.
The former special forces instructors can also choose to dismiss a celebrity recruit at any time if they deem them incapable of continuing with a challenge.
Filming began earlier this year in Queenstown, New Zealand. However, production is now taking place in the Snowy Mountains due to international travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
SAS Australia premieres this October on Channel Seven
Coming soon: SAS Australia premieres this October on Channel Seven. Pictured: Rugby star and ex-Bachelor Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins