Leaked messages between SAS Australia ‘villain’ Firass Dirani and Ant Middleton shows a VERY different side to their relationship
They’ve butted heads from day one on SAS Australia.
But Firass Dirani, 36, has revealed the truth of his relationship with Chief Instructor Ant Middleton, 39, by leaking a text message exchange between the pair on Tuesday.
The conversation, which the actor published on his Instagram Stories, showed the men discussing Firass’ decision to disappear from the ‘base attack’ challenge that aired on Tuesday night’s episode.
More than meets the eye: Leaked messages between SAS Australia ‘villain’ Firass Dirani, 36, (right) and Ant Middleton, 39, (left) shows a VERY different side to their relationship
During the challenge, the recruits were put through an emergency evacuation exercise.
When Candice Warner was ‘captured’ by the enemy, Firass secretly decided to return to base camp to rescue her.
While Firass was berated for the snap decision by Directing Staff Jason Fox on the show, the leaked text message exchange shows Ant praising the House Husbands star for his heroic efforts.
Nothing but praise: The leaked text message exchange shows Ant praising the House Husbands star for his heroic efforts during Tuesday night’s challenge – during which Firass attempted to save Candice Warner from kidnappers
Praise where praise is due: When Firass asked Ant whether he was the first ever recruit to ever return to base camp to save a kidnapped cast-mate, Ant replied: ‘It’s true my friend!’
‘Is it true in 7 seasons, no one has ever come back in ‘Base attack / vantage point test? Where I came back for Candice?’ Firass wrote to Ant.
‘It’s true my friend!’ Ant cheerily texted back.
‘You’re the first… A new age of Thanos (blue gauntlet) [laughing emois]’, he added, referring to the blue glove worn by Firass when he attempted to rescue Candice.
Light hearted quip: Ant’s message referred to the blue glove worn by Firass when he attempted to rescue Candice
‘Thanos’ refers to the fictional Marvel super-villain who wears a magical gauntlet.
Firass was left red-faced on Tuesday night after his botched attempt at saving Candice – who had been ‘kidnapped’ by the show’s Directing Staff, who were posing as the enemy.
Firass armed himself with a metal rod and went running into the sleeping quarters to free Candice from her captors.
Going rogue: Firass quietly broke away from the rest of the recruits and snuck back to base camp in an effort to find Candice during Tuesday night’s challenge
His reckless actions left the show’s DS (directing staff) furious, especially after he poked Ollie Ollerton with the metal rod.
‘Oi! Get that the f**k away from me, you f**king d**khead!’ shouted Ollie.
‘Give me the f**king pole, p***k. What are you doing?’ asked Jason Fox.
Firass explained that he’d come back to save Candice, leaving the DS stunned as they asked where the other recruits were.
‘Right, next time you do something f**king heroic like that, I’d suggest you f**king bring at least two of you. And don’t bring a f**king five-foot picket to a gun fight,’ added Jason.
Rescue attempt: His reckless actions left the show’s Directing Staff furious, especially after he poked Ollie Ollerton (centre) with a metal rod