Fox has greenlit an American version of “Sas: Who Dares Wins,” an unscripted format from the U.K. The U.S. version has been given the working title “Special Forces: The Ultimate Test,” and features 16 celebrity contestants who are put through a set of challenges meant to emulate special forces training camp.
The news came ahead of the network’s presentation at the Television Critics Association’s virtual summer 2022 press tour.
Dubbed “the ultimate celebrity social experiment” by Fox, “Special Forces: The Ultimate Test” will feature NFL vet Danny Amendola, who won two Super Bowl titles with New England; Spice Girl Mel B.; former “The Bachelorette” Hannah Brown; TV chef Tyler Florence; reality personality Kate Gosselin; NBA champ Dwight Howard; R&b singer and pastor Montell Jordan; skier Gus Kenworthy; gymnast Nastia Liukin; soccer star Carli Lloyd; “7th Heaven” actor Beverley Mitchell; “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore...
The news came ahead of the network’s presentation at the Television Critics Association’s virtual summer 2022 press tour.
Dubbed “the ultimate celebrity social experiment” by Fox, “Special Forces: The Ultimate Test” will feature NFL vet Danny Amendola, who won two Super Bowl titles with New England; Spice Girl Mel B.; former “The Bachelorette” Hannah Brown; TV chef Tyler Florence; reality personality Kate Gosselin; NBA champ Dwight Howard; R&b singer and pastor Montell Jordan; skier Gus Kenworthy; gymnast Nastia Liukin; soccer star Carli Lloyd; “7th Heaven” actor Beverley Mitchell; “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore...
- 9/7/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Edward Norton, Bryan Cranston, Hank Azaria, Neymar Jr., David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Ricardinho, Liam Payne, Gabriel Macht, Amy Schumer and many more celebrities played head-to-head over the weekend in the ‘Stars Call for Action – Powered by PokerStars’ online poker tournament to raise an enormous $1 million for charity.
Charity PokerStars Invitational
More than 90 celebrities signed up to the tournament to raise relief funds during the global pandemic, with the final table a true representation of the event’s international nature. Twenty-four players succeeded in taking down a portion of the total donation for their charity of choice.
Main Event final table winners and charity amounts:
1st: David Costabile – $100,000
2nd: Douglas Costa – $75,000
3rd: Jennifer Shahade (PokerStars Ambassador) – $40,000
4th: Casey Affleck – $30,000
5th: Chris Moneymaker (PokerStars Ambassador) – $20,000
6th: Mike Tindall – $15,000
With 50 percent of the total donation going directly to Care International on behalf of those playing, the remaining $500,000 now goes to the winners’ charities of choice.
Charity PokerStars Invitational
More than 90 celebrities signed up to the tournament to raise relief funds during the global pandemic, with the final table a true representation of the event’s international nature. Twenty-four players succeeded in taking down a portion of the total donation for their charity of choice.
Main Event final table winners and charity amounts:
1st: David Costabile – $100,000
2nd: Douglas Costa – $75,000
3rd: Jennifer Shahade (PokerStars Ambassador) – $40,000
4th: Casey Affleck – $30,000
5th: Chris Moneymaker (PokerStars Ambassador) – $20,000
6th: Mike Tindall – $15,000
With 50 percent of the total donation going directly to Care International on behalf of those playing, the remaining $500,000 now goes to the winners’ charities of choice.
- 5/19/2020
- Look to the Stars
Sport Relief is back and for the first time ever is asking the entire nation to take on a huge collective challenge – beating a billion steps a day, every day, from 17th-23rd March.
A host of famous faces including Zoe Ball, Greg James and Alex Jones will lead the charge and take on their own epic challenges to raise money and inspire the public to make their steps count as part of Team Sport Relief.
Running, dancing, dog walking or Zumba-ing all count towards the step total as the nation comes together to raise money and help vulnerable people, across the UK and the world, to live happier, healthier and safer lives.
To help the nation keep track of their hard earned steps and ensure they count towards the national total, the brand new Sport Relief App will be available to download for free. Packed with innovative challenges, exclusive...
A host of famous faces including Zoe Ball, Greg James and Alex Jones will lead the charge and take on their own epic challenges to raise money and inspire the public to make their steps count as part of Team Sport Relief.
Running, dancing, dog walking or Zumba-ing all count towards the step total as the nation comes together to raise money and help vulnerable people, across the UK and the world, to live happier, healthier and safer lives.
To help the nation keep track of their hard earned steps and ensure they count towards the national total, the brand new Sport Relief App will be available to download for free. Packed with innovative challenges, exclusive...
- 2/7/2018
- Look to the Stars
Sport Relief is back in March, and events are now being revealed.
Live on stage at the National Television Awards, Freddie Flintoff announced four fearless celebs that will go head-to-head in a charity celebrity boxing match. Ex-footballer Wayne Bridge will take on television personality Spencer Matthews, whilst S-Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt will take on The Saturdays star Vanessa White. All four celebs will pursue a gruelling training programme in the lead up to the big match, which will be aired on BBC One during Sport Relief’s Night of TV on Friday 23rd March.
It’s Made in Chelsea vs ‘played in Chelsea’, it’s two of the biggest girl band rivalries; it’s a sporting event you definitely will not want to miss.
Sport Relief culminates in a week of unmissable events, hilarious TV moments and physically-demanding celebrity challenges encouraging the nation to get active, raise money and change...
Live on stage at the National Television Awards, Freddie Flintoff announced four fearless celebs that will go head-to-head in a charity celebrity boxing match. Ex-footballer Wayne Bridge will take on television personality Spencer Matthews, whilst S-Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt will take on The Saturdays star Vanessa White. All four celebs will pursue a gruelling training programme in the lead up to the big match, which will be aired on BBC One during Sport Relief’s Night of TV on Friday 23rd March.
It’s Made in Chelsea vs ‘played in Chelsea’, it’s two of the biggest girl band rivalries; it’s a sporting event you definitely will not want to miss.
Sport Relief culminates in a week of unmissable events, hilarious TV moments and physically-demanding celebrity challenges encouraging the nation to get active, raise money and change...
- 1/30/2018
- Look to the Stars
Rachel Stevens has joined the Strictly Come Dancing 2015 UK tour as a replacement for Frankie Bridge.
Bridge pulled out of the dates on the advice of her doctor after announcing that she is pregnant.
"I'm really happy for Frankie and Wayne - it's great news to start the New Year with," Stevens said.
"I know she's disappointed not to be doing the tour- I was supporting Team Frankie during the show and she was fantastic - but I'm happy to be able to step in for her."
She continued: "It's no secret that I loved my time in Strictly and that I'm a big fan of the dances, so I'm excited to be back and to get my dancing shoes on again.
"Today, I'm straight into rehearsals learning the routines and meeting the guys and next week we'll be on tour seeing fans across the country - I can't wait!
Bridge pulled out of the dates on the advice of her doctor after announcing that she is pregnant.
"I'm really happy for Frankie and Wayne - it's great news to start the New Year with," Stevens said.
"I know she's disappointed not to be doing the tour- I was supporting Team Frankie during the show and she was fantastic - but I'm happy to be able to step in for her."
She continued: "It's no secret that I loved my time in Strictly and that I'm a big fan of the dances, so I'm excited to be back and to get my dancing shoes on again.
"Today, I'm straight into rehearsals learning the routines and meeting the guys and next week we'll be on tour seeing fans across the country - I can't wait!
- 1/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Frankie Bridge is pregnant with her second child. The Saturdays star - who already has 14-month-old Parker with her husband, retired footballer Wayne Bridge - confirmed the news on her official Twitter account. She wrote: ''So excited to tell you that Wayne & I are expecting another baby later this year. We cant wait for Parker to have a little brother or sister (sic)'' The 25-year-old also revealed she hasn't been feeling too well and will have to miss the 'Strictly Come Dancing' tour, which is due to take place later this month. She added: ''Sadly I'm really unwell with my pregnancy and won't...
- 1/9/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Frankie Bridge has announced that she is pregnant again.
She and husband Wayne Bridge previously welcomed son Parker in October 2013.
The recent Strictly Come Dancing runner-up also confirmed that she will not be able to appear on the upcoming 2015 Strictly tour as she is "really unwell".
She is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, the same debilitating condition that the Duchess of Cambridge has experienced with both of her pregnancies.
"So excited to tell you that Wayne & I are expecting another baby later this year. We cant wait for Parker to have a little brother or sister," the Saturdays star tweeted today (January 8).
"Sadly I'm really unwell with my pregnancy and won't be able to take part in the Strictly tour. I'm So sorry. I was so looking forward to it," she continued.
Mark Wright may miss Strictly Come Dancing tour with back injury
In a separate statement, the singer added: "I'm devastated that I'm missing out,...
She and husband Wayne Bridge previously welcomed son Parker in October 2013.
The recent Strictly Come Dancing runner-up also confirmed that she will not be able to appear on the upcoming 2015 Strictly tour as she is "really unwell".
She is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, the same debilitating condition that the Duchess of Cambridge has experienced with both of her pregnancies.
"So excited to tell you that Wayne & I are expecting another baby later this year. We cant wait for Parker to have a little brother or sister," the Saturdays star tweeted today (January 8).
"Sadly I'm really unwell with my pregnancy and won't be able to take part in the Strictly tour. I'm So sorry. I was so looking forward to it," she continued.
Mark Wright may miss Strictly Come Dancing tour with back injury
In a separate statement, the singer added: "I'm devastated that I'm missing out,...
- 1/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Frankie Bridge is pregnant with her second child. The Saturdays star - who already has 14-month-old Parker with her husband, retired footballer Wayne Bridge - confirmed the news on her official Twitter account. She wrote: ''So excited to tell you that Wayne & I are expecting another baby later this year. We cant wait for Parker to have a little brother or sister (sic)'' The 25-year-old also revealed she hasn't been feeling too well and will have to miss the 'Strictly Come Dancing' tour, which is due to take place later this month. She added: ''Sadly I'm really unwell with my pregnancy and won't...
- 1/3/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
We have added a set pictures from the event Thomas Sabo London Flagship Store Launch Party. Guests included Georgia May Jagger, Frankie Bridge and Wayne Bridge. Photos are copyright by Landmark / PR Photos. Georgia May Jagger attends the Thomas Sabo London Flagship Store Launch Party at Thomas Sabo, South Molton Street in London, UK. Photo is copyright by Landmark / PR Photos.
- 12/9/2014
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Frankie Bridge has said that Strictly Come Dancing will never come between her and husband Wayne Bridge.
The 25-year-old Saturdays singer, who has son Parker with the former footballer, also said that the supposed 'curse' on the show was exaggerated.
Speaking to Ok magazine, Frankie said: "The show wouldn't come between me and Wayne though," adding that dance partner Kevin Clifton is "like a brother".
Of the so-called 'curse', which has seen a number of celebrity contestants split from their significant others following their appearance on the show, she added: "I don't think it's Strictly's fault - there must be something wrong in the relationships already.
"I actually think this whole subject is made into a bigger thing than it is. After all, there are 15 couples every year, the show has been on for 12 series, so there aren't all that many couples affected by the supposed Strictly 'curse'."
On...
The 25-year-old Saturdays singer, who has son Parker with the former footballer, also said that the supposed 'curse' on the show was exaggerated.
Speaking to Ok magazine, Frankie said: "The show wouldn't come between me and Wayne though," adding that dance partner Kevin Clifton is "like a brother".
Of the so-called 'curse', which has seen a number of celebrity contestants split from their significant others following their appearance on the show, she added: "I don't think it's Strictly's fault - there must be something wrong in the relationships already.
"I actually think this whole subject is made into a bigger thing than it is. After all, there are 15 couples every year, the show has been on for 12 series, so there aren't all that many couples affected by the supposed Strictly 'curse'."
On...
- 11/4/2014
- Digital Spy
A staggering 1.6 million people have applied for tickets to see Strictly Come Dancing live at Elstree Studios this year - which means that Digital Spy was ridiculously excited to be asked along to watch Movie Week unfold right before our eyes on Saturday (October 11).
And while we all saw Frankie Bridge's incredible paso, Donny Osmond's phobia of scores under 5 and Jennifer Gibney hanging up her dancing shoes, here's some things you didn't see on BBC One...
1. Wardrobe issues
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman looked absolutely spiffing in their garb on both shows. However, comfortable they were not. Before Strictly went live on Saturday, they both walked out to say hello and wish everyone luck. Well, we say walked. Clauds hobbled erratically all over the dancefloor, tugging at her behind at least 10 times and declaring to the whole of the studio that her (several pairs of) Spanx were chaffing up a storm.
And while we all saw Frankie Bridge's incredible paso, Donny Osmond's phobia of scores under 5 and Jennifer Gibney hanging up her dancing shoes, here's some things you didn't see on BBC One...
1. Wardrobe issues
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman looked absolutely spiffing in their garb on both shows. However, comfortable they were not. Before Strictly went live on Saturday, they both walked out to say hello and wish everyone luck. Well, we say walked. Clauds hobbled erratically all over the dancefloor, tugging at her behind at least 10 times and declaring to the whole of the studio that her (several pairs of) Spanx were chaffing up a storm.
- 10/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Frankie Bridge's Saturdays bandmates think she'll be a ''stand-out'' on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The brunette beauty showcased some of her fancy footwork on stage at The Sse Arena, Wembley, London during the group's Greatest Hits tour last night (19.09.14) and the rest of the band think she has what it takes to scoop the glitterball trophy. Her bandmate Una Foden said: ''Check out Frankie's moves out in the next song, I keep calling it the Cha Cha Cha, it's The Saturdays' version. She will definitely be a stand-out - she's amazing.'' The 25-year-old beauty - who has 11-month-old son Parker with husband Wayne...
- 9/20/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Frankie Bridge hopes her husband won't be jealous about the amount of time she spends with her dance partner on Strictly Come Dancing.
The Saturdays singer, who is married to retired footballer Wayne Bridge, was the first celebrity announced for this year's series of Strictly.
As part of an interview in Sunday's (August 31) Fabulous Magazine, Frankie said: "We have dancers on tour so he knows it's just dancing."
She added: "I hope he doesn't get jealous. There's not much hot about men in bell bottoms and sparkly tops, so I think he's alright."
Frankie will find out which professional dancer she'll be paired with on next week's launch show, which will go head-to-head with X Factor.
Viewers can watch Strictly Come Dancing's launch show on BBC One at 8pm on September 7.
The Saturdays singer, who is married to retired footballer Wayne Bridge, was the first celebrity announced for this year's series of Strictly.
As part of an interview in Sunday's (August 31) Fabulous Magazine, Frankie said: "We have dancers on tour so he knows it's just dancing."
She added: "I hope he doesn't get jealous. There's not much hot about men in bell bottoms and sparkly tops, so I think he's alright."
Frankie will find out which professional dancer she'll be paired with on next week's launch show, which will go head-to-head with X Factor.
Viewers can watch Strictly Come Dancing's launch show on BBC One at 8pm on September 7.
- 8/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Frankie Sandford's husband has been training her for 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Saturdays singer is set to compete in the BBC One contest so has enlisted the help of soccer star Wayne Bridge to ensure she is in the best possible shape. A source said: ''Frankie began training with Wayne six weeks ago when she first started talking with producers about appearing on 'Strictly'. ''She knew how gruelling the dance training would be, and wanted to make sure she was ready for it. ''Plus the costumes are very revealing and she wants to feel confident on the dancefloor. ''She and Wayne have been going on...
- 8/19/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Frankie Bridge has become the first celebrity to be confirmed for the lineup of Strictly Come Dancing 2014.
The Saturdays singer made the announcement during an appearance with her bandmates on BBC Breakfast this morning (August 13).
"I'm such a huge fan of Strictly! I've always wanted to be a part of the show - it looks like so much fun and the costumes are just gorgeous," said Frankie.
"Like so many little girls, I used to take dance lessons when I was in primary school and I really love dancing but this is going to be so different from anything I have done with The Saturdays. I just can't wait to get started!"
Frankie will compete against 14 other celebrity dancers for the glitter ball trophy on BBC One this autumn.
She married her long-term partner, former footballer Wayne Bridge, in June. The couple have one child together, a boy named Parker.
The Saturdays singer made the announcement during an appearance with her bandmates on BBC Breakfast this morning (August 13).
"I'm such a huge fan of Strictly! I've always wanted to be a part of the show - it looks like so much fun and the costumes are just gorgeous," said Frankie.
"Like so many little girls, I used to take dance lessons when I was in primary school and I really love dancing but this is going to be so different from anything I have done with The Saturdays. I just can't wait to get started!"
Frankie will compete against 14 other celebrity dancers for the glitter ball trophy on BBC One this autumn.
She married her long-term partner, former footballer Wayne Bridge, in June. The couple have one child together, a boy named Parker.
- 8/13/2014
- Digital Spy
The Sun
Whether it’s due to their exorbitant spending or tendency to change managers more times than the average person changes their tee-shirt, Chelsea football club have been at the centre of a series of scandals and controversies over the last few years.
Following Roman Abramovich’s takeover of the club in 2003, and the investment of millions into infrastructure and players, the Blues have grown into one of Europe’s most recognised sides, and with that has come media publicity – though it hasn’t always been for the better.
Chelsea have been on the back pages of Sunday newspapers for all the wrong reasons at times, from John Terry’s affair with the girlfriend of England teammate Wayne Bridge through to Abramovich’s aforementioned ‘revolving door policy’ of managerial hirings and firings.
The Londoners seem to court controversy, with even Abramovich being accused of corruption recently, and if the...
Whether it’s due to their exorbitant spending or tendency to change managers more times than the average person changes their tee-shirt, Chelsea football club have been at the centre of a series of scandals and controversies over the last few years.
Following Roman Abramovich’s takeover of the club in 2003, and the investment of millions into infrastructure and players, the Blues have grown into one of Europe’s most recognised sides, and with that has come media publicity – though it hasn’t always been for the better.
Chelsea have been on the back pages of Sunday newspapers for all the wrong reasons at times, from John Terry’s affair with the girlfriend of England teammate Wayne Bridge through to Abramovich’s aforementioned ‘revolving door policy’ of managerial hirings and firings.
The Londoners seem to court controversy, with even Abramovich being accused of corruption recently, and if the...
- 7/19/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Nottingham Forest vs Reading
Friday, 29 November 2013
City Ground, Nottingham
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Reading travel to Nottingham Forest on Friday knowing a win would take them above their opponents and into the SkyBet Championship playoff places ahead of the weekend’s fixtures.
The Royals come to the City Ground without a win in four matches and an away record of just two points from their last 12, however. Nigel Adkins’s outfit have only gone back to Berkshire with all three points from one of their last five visits to Nottingham.
Hosts Forest meanwhile can temporarily climb a place to fourth with a point or better. Billy Davies’s side are buoyed by a recent victory at East Midlands rivals Leicester City and a battling draw with table toppers Burnley last time out.
Team News
Forest captain Chris Cohen is out for the rest of the season after damaging...
Friday, 29 November 2013
City Ground, Nottingham
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Reading travel to Nottingham Forest on Friday knowing a win would take them above their opponents and into the SkyBet Championship playoff places ahead of the weekend’s fixtures.
The Royals come to the City Ground without a win in four matches and an away record of just two points from their last 12, however. Nigel Adkins’s outfit have only gone back to Berkshire with all three points from one of their last five visits to Nottingham.
Hosts Forest meanwhile can temporarily climb a place to fourth with a point or better. Billy Davies’s side are buoyed by a recent victory at East Midlands rivals Leicester City and a battling draw with table toppers Burnley last time out.
Team News
Forest captain Chris Cohen is out for the rest of the season after damaging...
- 11/29/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
Frankie Sandford will take part in 'Strictly Come Dancing' next year. The Saturdays singer has reportedly already signed up for the BBC One ballroom dancing show, after pulling out of this year's line-up when she discovered she was pregnant. The 24-year-old brunette - who welcomed a son, Parker, with her fiancé Wayne Bridge in October - feels the time will be right to hit the dancefloor next autumn, with the added bonus of burning off any remaining baby weight. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Frankie was desperate to take part but had to pull out after getting pregnant. But she has said...
- 11/28/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
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With England’s place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil confirmed national coach Roy Hodgson can now begin to assess his options. There were few surprises in the squad announced to face Chile and Germany in Wembley friendlies.
Southampton pair Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez, 25 and 24 respectively, earned deserved call-ups as the Saints continue to fly high under Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino. The Three Lions roster is getting an increasingly younger flavour through regular inclusions of defenders Kyle Walker, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones among others.
Everton starlet Ross Barkley and Spurs winger Andros Townsend have also broken into the squad this season. They join a recalled Jordan Henderson and forwards Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge – all being well – on international duty over the next couple of weeks.
Hodgson has already shown he is prepared to place his faith in youth, but the usual suspects still remain.
With England’s place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil confirmed national coach Roy Hodgson can now begin to assess his options. There were few surprises in the squad announced to face Chile and Germany in Wembley friendlies.
Southampton pair Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez, 25 and 24 respectively, earned deserved call-ups as the Saints continue to fly high under Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino. The Three Lions roster is getting an increasingly younger flavour through regular inclusions of defenders Kyle Walker, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones among others.
Everton starlet Ross Barkley and Spurs winger Andros Townsend have also broken into the squad this season. They join a recalled Jordan Henderson and forwards Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge – all being well – on international duty over the next couple of weeks.
Hodgson has already shown he is prepared to place his faith in youth, but the usual suspects still remain.
- 11/8/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
Frankie Sandford is missing alcohol. The Saturdays star is expecting her first child with soccer player Wayne Bridge and has admitted that although she's not a ''massive drinker'' she is finding it difficult to abstain from drinking now she is pregnant. Speaking to Bang Showbiz at the European premiere of 'The Hangover Part III' on Wednesday (22.05.13), she confessed: ''I've never been a massive drinker, but now I am not allowed I am like, 'Oh, I kind of want one.' '' However, the 24-year-old beauty's drinking days could soon be behind her - if bandmate and fellow proud mum Una Healy is to...
- 5/24/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
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