Celeb SAS line up huge Brit TikTok star with 4 million followers – despite backlash over ‘ableism' row

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While he appears to have deleted the post, it didn't come with a public apology or explanation - leaving fans unsatisfied
SAS Star Celeb SAS line up huge Brit TikTok star with 4 million followers – despite backlash over 'ableism' row
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CELEBRITY SAS: Who Dares Wins bosses have signed up a huge British TikTok star with 4 million followers - despite backlash over past comments in an 'ableism' row.
Comedian Jack Joseph, 25, is set to take part in the hit Channel 4 show, which puts celebs through gruelling military-style challenges.
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Celebruty SAS bosses have signed up TikTok star Jack Joseph for the next series
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A source said: "Channel 4 is keen to attract a younger audience and a content creator like Jack has a huge following with that demographic.
"But his past comments on disability were controversial and it's not a good look for a station that prides itself on inclusivity."
Jack faced criticism after posting a comedic sketch where he mimicked someone using a wheelchair - using stereotyped behavior and language that disabled viewers and advocates described as offensive.
TikTok users flagged it as ableist, accusing him of mocking disabilities rather than satirizing broader issue.
The backlash prompted conversations and response videos from disability advocates on the platform.
While Jack appears to have deleted the post, it didn't come with a public apology or explanation - leaving fans unsatisfied.
Recently, TikTok's search results show his name still trending with phrases like 'Jack Joseph apology ableism' and 'Jack Joseph ableism reaction,' suggesting that viewers are still calling for clarity or accountability.
This latest news comes after The Sun revealed how former Love Island star Dani Dyer would also be part of the line-up for the new series.
England cricketing hero Graeme Swann is being lined to appear on the next series too.
SHOW SHAKE-UP
We exclusively revealed how Celebrity SAS is set for a major shake-up too, with the new series set to take place in a new location.
A show insider said: 'Last series, there was a bit of a cash crisis at Channel 4 so the series shunned exotic locales and filmed in Wales.
"Bosses made it work but it felt like it wasn't on as big a scale as when they have filmed in foreign climes, so for the next series, execs are blowing the budget and pushing the boat out to film in Marrakech instead.
"It's more expensive but will look amazing on camera.'
The Sun has contacted Channel 4 for comment.
Who is Jack Joseph?
Jack Joseph is a British TikTok content creator who has amassed over 4million followers.
Born on April 6, 2000, in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, the TikTok sensation now lives in the seaside resort of Brighton.
Who is Jack Joseph on TikTok
The content creator is best known for his hilarious point-of-view styled videos, in which he plays characters like American Bully and Undercover Fed.
Jack often collaborates with his friends to create relatable characters in online comedic sketches.
Although American Bully and Undercover Fed are characters that appear regularly in his posts, other comedy themes include football fanatics, relationships and the funny side of being a kid.
Speaking on the What's Good? podcast, Jack admitted where and who he derives the inspiration to create his online characters:
He said: "All of my characters are based on people...mainly people from my school.
"The Undercover Fed, Brighton is full of people like that," he confessed.
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The hit Channel 4 show puts celebs through gruelling military-style challenges
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We exclusively revealed how Celebrity SAS is set for a major shake-up
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His daily video's are posted to his TikTok page @jackjos3ph and Instagram using the same username.
Does Jack Joseph have a girlfriend?
Jack's girlfriend is Annabel Parker.
He has been dating the former Sussex university student since around 2020.
The couple regularly share loved up selfies on Instagram, as well as feature in each others point-of-view video's on TikTok.
On his birthday in 2024, Annabel shared a lift selfie of them both wearing matching trainers and captioned it: "Happy Birthday to the other half of me. You have the kindest heart.
"I love you always xx."
You can follow Annabel on Instagram @annabelparker_.
Does Jack Joseph have a YouTube channel?
Jack also has a YouTube channel alongside his TikTok account but has admitted in the past that he's not as active on there as he'd like to be.
Speaking again as a guest on the What's Good? podcast in 2021 he admitted: "For the past year I've been thinking I need to get on YouTube.
"I don't know what to do. YouTube's difficult.
"I want to get into YouTube because, well, there's money in it. There's no money in TikTok."
Jack used his YouTube channel to announce he has started a 90 Day Transformation Challenge, as a response to some experience of fat-shaming online.
He admits: "I haven't been looking after myself over the past couple of years.
"Mainly due to adopting bad habits.
"I've been vaping, eating bad food, not exercising and procrastinating on work.
"Although these things might seem minor in moderation, when you let it snowball it does have a massive mental and physical health.
"However, the best part is it's never too late to change.
"So I've had an idea. I'm going to do a 90-day transformation."
Jack urges his followers to join him in taking on the health challenge, while posting regular updates on his process to inspire others.