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SAS: WDW's newest DS talks to MH about how race and racism have impacted his life

GOOD Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid is not presenting the show all this week - fuelling speculation she could be appearing on the Masked Dancer.The

SHARE A Boy Scout leader based in Dubai has reflected on his new-found fame after landing a starring role in the hit reality TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins. Melvyn Downes, 56, joined the programme on Britain’s Channel 4 as a drill instructor, putting contestants through their paces on a course that mirrors the selection process for SAS recruits. Several weeks into the new series, he has proven to be a hit for his uncompromising style, which includes screaming at contestants and kicking mud in their faces. “It was amazing how it came about. During lockdown my wife asked me to watch it. I had...

To find out exactly what it’s like to go through SAS selection and make it out the other side we spoke with new 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' DS Melvyn Downes

An SAS: Who Dares Wins contestant has opened up to the show's team about his history of childhood sexual abuse. Jamie Cartwright, number 14, was called into the mirror room by the staff to review his performance on the course, after a not-so-good day of challenges. Minnow FilmsChannel 4 "We've got a long way to go on this. But we can tell you are a team player," said Melvyn Downes. The comment spurred Jamie to open up about his youth, as he said: "I left school and played football for five years, Staff. I played for Stoke City. "Unfortunately, I never broke into the first team."