Bowen Taken by Surprise as Dani Dyer Commits to Celebrity SAS Challenge
Jarrod Bowen was left stunned after learning that his wife, Dani Dyer, had signed up for Celebrity SAS, initially believing the decision was a joke before realising she was serious about taking on one of television’s toughest formats.
The move comes months after Dyer was forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing in September due to a broken ankle, a setback that pushed her toward a very different kind of challenge as she looked to test herself physically and mentally.
Dyer, the daughter of actor Danny Dyer, has built a television career through high-profile reality shows, but Celebrity SAS represents a sharp departure from her previous appearances. Fresh from marrying the West Ham captain in May and raising two-year-old twins, the timing adds further weight to her decision.
The idea first took shape in a quiet moment at home, with Dyer and Bowen watching an episode of the programme together. What began as a passing thought quickly turned serious, with Bowen initially reacting in disbelief before the opportunity became real.
Despite knowing the demands of the show, Dyer committed fully, explaining that the appeal lay in pushing beyond her comfort zone. The physical intensity and psychological pressure of Celebrity SAS were central to her motivation, especially after months of recovery from injury.
Dyer emerged from the experience convinced she had proved something to herself, describing the challenge as unlike anything she had attempted before and expressing pride in having seen it through from start to finish.
Support from her inner circle played a key role. Bowen backed the decision despite initial nerves, while her father reacted with a mix of disbelief and admiration, far more positive than his response when she previously signed up for Love Island.
Both Bowen and her family admitted they were anxious about what lay ahead, aware of the show’s reputation, but encouraged her to embrace the test and give everything once the decision had been made.
For Dyer, Celebrity SAS marks a defining personal milestone, while for Bowen it was a reminder that even off the pitch, challenges can demand the same courage and commitment that define elite sport.