What convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby was REALLY like on SAS Australia when the cameras stopped rolling… and fans may be surprised
Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby only lasted two days on SAS Australia.
But she left a lasting impression on some of the cast and crew.
Speaking to New Idea on Monday, Jackson Warne revealed what Schapelle, 43, was really like when the cameras weren’t rolling.
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REVEALED: What convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby (pictured) was REALLY like while filming SAS Australia
Jackson, the 21-year-old son of cricketing legend Shane Warne, said he enjoyed spending time with Schapelle on the military-style show.
‘It was really cool getting to know her,’ Jackson said, adding he saw her for ‘face value’ and not for her infamous past.
The professional poker player said Schapelle was ‘so awesome’ on the course, always gave everything a go, and was supportive of the entire team of celebrity recruits.
Team player: SAS co-star Jackson Warne said Schapelle was ‘so awesome’ on the course, always gave everything a go, and was supportive of the entire team of celebrity recruits
‘It was really cool getting to know her’: Jackson, the 21-year-old son of cricketing legend Shane Warne, said he enjoyed spending time with Schapelle on the military-style show
Schapelle has previously said she’s ‘proud’ of her time on SAS Australia.
In a post on Instagram after her exit, she spoke about how her life has changed for the better following the series.
‘Although I wasn’t in the course for long, I do feel like I’ve accomplished whatever it was I was searching for – I’m already feeling more productive in my every day life.
‘I would like to thank you all for your support, postivity [sic], encouragement. I’m loving reading all my msg’s.’
The convicted drug smuggler added: ‘But I am proud of myself for giving it a go. Thanks everyone for watching.’
Schapelle elected to leave the challenging series during a punishing running exercise, and said she simply ‘could not run one more step’.
‘I am proud of myself for giving it a go’: In a post on Instagram after her exit, Schapelle spoke about how her life has changed for the better following two episodes on the series
A total of 17 famous faces signed up for the intense SAS selection course run by an elite team of ex-special forces soldiers, otherwise known as the ‘Directing Staff’.
Six recruits so far have voluntarily withdrawn from the show by handing in their assigned numbers to the DS.
SAS Australia continues on Monday from 7:30pm on Channel Seven
Only 10 left! SAS Australia continues on Monday from 7:30pm on Channel Seven