Celebrity SAS Winner Maisie Smith Breaks Down Live Recalling 'Torture' Experience

Maisie Smith, best known for her role on EastEnders, broke down in tears during a live interview on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch as she recounted the brutal and torturous experience of participating in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2022. Despite emerging as one of the four winners of the grueling competition, Maisie revealed that the physical challenges, including carrying 20 kilograms of sand through harsh desert conditions in Jordan, were almost unbearable and even more intense than what was shown on television. She described the mental and physical strain as relentless, with no breaks allowed even when microphones were changed, and expressed pride in not quitting despite the severe hardships. The actress, who was only 19 at the time, said the experience was the best thing she has ever done, but the memories still brought her to tears during the interview. The current Celebrity SAS series continues to be challenging, with several contestants quitting early due to the extreme demands. Maisie's emotional reflection highlighted both the toughness required to complete the series and the profound personal growth she gained from the ordeal.