The Amazing Race Australia Celebrity edition has hit a major bump while filming overseas. Channel 10 confirmed that one of the teams has been disqualified and sent packing. The unexpected turn of events came after a verbal altercation led to an intervention by fellow contestant Brendan Fevola.
According to reports from The Herald Sun, Ant Middleton, known for hosting SAS: Who Dares Wins, and his brother Dan were removed from the competition. Although Ant wasn't involved directly, Dan allegedly had an off-camera clash with contestants Luke and Sassy Scott.
Channel 10 released a statement saying,
"Network 10 takes the health, safety and wellbeing of all contestants seriously. Following a breach of the production's code of conduct by one contestant, on a day off during production, a team from The Amazing Race Australia was disqualified and swiftly sent home."
Let's break down everything that went down.
Ant and Dan Middleton exit Amazing Race Australia after altercation
Ant and Dan Middleton were among the thirteen celebrity teams competing in this season of Amazing Race Australia. However, their journey came to a sudden halt following an incident involving Dan.
Dan Middleton allegedly yelled at brothers Luke and Scott late one night after the other contestants had gone to bed. Luke and Scott are social media stars who gained fame for their funny videos during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Brendan Fevola, who witnessed the situation, decided to step in. The outlet shares that Fevola confronted Dan about his behavior and then spoke with production staff. According to the report, Fevola told the production team he and his daughter would leave the show if the issue wasn't handled properly.
Channel 10 has not confirmed the exact details of the incident but emphasized their commitment to safety on the set of Amazing Race Australia.
Brendan Fevola’s intervention changed the course
Brendan Fevola's decision to get involved played a big role in how things unfolded. As reported, Fevola didn't just speak to Dan Middleton directly but made it clear to production that action needed to be taken.
Fevola warned, either the Middletons would have to leave or he and his daughter would. His firm stance pushed production to make a swift decision, leading to the disqualification of Ant and Dan Middleton from Amazing Race Australia.
It's worth noting that Ant Middleton was not accused of any wrongdoing. However, as a team, the brothers were sent home together. Channel 10 backed their decision with a clear statement, maintaining the importance of "health, safety and wellbeing" for everyone involved in Amazing Race Australia.
Channel 10 keeps details under wraps
While the news broke quickly, Channel 10 has kept many of the finer details under wraps. They have only confirmed that a team was disqualified due to a breach of the show's code of conduct.
No further names or descriptions were officially given by the network. However, reports from The Herald Sun point clearly toward Ant and Dan Middleton. The Star Observer also reached out to Channel 10 for further comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.
Final thoughts on the unexpected exit
The disqualification of Ant and Dan Middleton from Amazing Race Australia serves as a reminder that even off-camera behavior can have real consequences. Brendan Fevola’s intervention and the network’s quick action show how seriously issues of conduct are treated.
While fans may miss seeing Ant compete, the integrity of the game remains intact. As the show continues, the competition will likely get even fiercer among the remaining celebrity teams.
With Channel 10’s firm stance and a cast packed with big names, Amazing Race Australia isn't slowing down anytime soon. Whether on-screen or behind the scenes, it's clear that anything can happen when the race is on.