Ant Middleton is reportedly staying on as host of 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' in Australia.
Ant Middleton
The former solider is said to be continuing to front the hit show Down Under despite being dropped by Channel 4 on the British version, with the likes of Jason 'Foxy' Fox, Mark 'Billy' Billingham and Ollie Ollerton having to choose between the two shows.
An insider told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre TV column: "The Aussie bosses were really pleased with how the show was received there and said that they want more of the same.
“The show has had Ant on from the beginning and their view was they want to continue with him but the others could come or go. Ollie has said he will join Ant in Oz, but Billy and Foxy are staying loyal to the UK version."
While bosses for the UK edition are said to be "not best pleased" with the situation, Ant himself is glad to be able to carry on his work on the Australian show.
The source added: “Channel 4 and Minnow — the production company which makes the UK series — are not best pleased.
"Ant, though, is happy as Larry. He loved the Oz version and is looking forward to getting two new instructors in as replacements for Billy and Foxy.”
Meanwhile, Ant previously insisted he will never be a "yes man".
He wrote on Instagram: "I will always fight for authenticity and against any political agenda forced into my work!
"I will continue to fight it with a readied sword whilst never being afraid to lead the charge!
"Unfortunately I fought this battle alone and you can clearly see now that I was pushed before I jumped... I am not and never will be a YES man so if you want real, then you know where to come! (sic)"
Ant left the Channel 4 show in abrupt fashion earlier this year, amid concerns over his "personal conduct".
A spokesperson for the broadcaster subsequently explained: "Ant Middleton will not be taking part in future series of 'SAS: Who Dares Wins'.
"Following a number of discussions Channel 4 and Minnow Films have had with him in relation to his personal conduct it has become clear that our views and values are not aligned and we will not be working with him again."