Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins Odds: Ovie Remains Favourite Despite Quit Threat

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is gearing up for its final two episodes of the series, and some of the stars have started to struggle with the ruthless course.

In the latest double episode of the brutal Channel 4 show, two recruits exited the process.

Comedian Shazia Mirza, who was the Evens favourite on UK betting sites to go home next, was forced to leave for slowing everyone else down, and TOWIE star Pete Wicks voluntarily withdrew.

Celebrity SAS sees several celebrities from the world of entertainment, sport and journalism brave winter warfare training in the south islands of New Zealand, with the aim of passing this unique version of Special Forces selection.

The hellish eight-day course, which is run by four intimidating ex-Special Forces soldiers - Chief Instructor Billy Billingham and his team of Directing Staff (DS), Foxy (Jason Fox), Rudy Reyes and Chris Oliver - has been billed as the toughest yet, and it sees the stars come up against Special Forces training environments used to prepare the UK military for winter warfare operations.

The DS called time on Shazia's series, while Pete told them: "I’ve lost the fight. I’ve got nothing left; my head is not in it."

Ovie Soko remains the favourite on specials betting sites to pass the course - but he has drifted slightly to 6/4 after he considered quitting in the latest pair of episodes.

The former Love Island star has been a high achiever in most of the savage challenges thrown at him and the other recruits - but a small fleece nearly put paid to his time on the show.

Pro basketball player Ovie was left in tears after the DS mocked him for wearing Cherry Healey's garment after his broke.

The DS told Soko they would respect his decision if he decided to walk, but he opted to remain in the process.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins - Who Will Pass The Course Odds

While he had a small blip, Soko performed well again in the tasks across the two episodes.

In episode five, the stars were tasked with protecting a 'Principal' in enemy territory, and Soko was praised for a "stellar performance" in the task.

However, afterwards the DS insisted there was "no spark" in the group overall, and they responded by punishing the recruits with a beasting.

It continued until one of them was either sent home or quit - and that was Shazia, after she fell too far behind the others.

'Workhorse' Healey Marches On

Behind closed doors, the DS said Soko had "created high standards for himself", and they also praised Healey as an "absolute workhorse" during the beasting.

She is now into 2/1 on betting apps to pass the course, just behind 15/8 chance Lani Daniels.

In episode six, the recruits had to hike across 2km of treacherous icy terrain before taking part in an ice-breaking drill.

They had to submerge themselves in sub-zero water to test their reactions to cold shock.

The DS were particularly impressed with Daniels, who received a "strong pass".

She was praised for showing "great composure", and afterwards the DS told her she was in the top half of the course and is "doing well".

Bianca's Wobble Could Lead To Exit

Bobby Norris (4/1) also passed the ice-breaking drill, as did Bianca Gascoigne, but it had looked in doubt.

The model was nearly in tears beforehand and it appeared as though she wasn't going to take the challenge on.

However, she passed the task, but admitted afterwards she was nearly ready to leave the process.

Following her slight wobble, Bianca is the 11/8 favourite to leave the series next, while Bobby is a 7/4 chance.

While Bianca went through with the ice-breaking drill and passed it, Pete didn't attempt it.

He voluntarily withdrew after admitting he had mentally "checked out" of the process.

Elsewhere in episode six, the recruits had to engage in hand-to-hand combat against "the Red Man", a guy covered in red padding who the stars had to batter.

Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins - Who Will Exit The Process Next Odds

Several of the celebrities appeared to enjoy themselves and do well, including pro boxer Daniels and reality TV star Norris.

Sunday will see the penultimate episode of the series, ahead of Monday's finale, when the DS decide which of the recruits - if any - will pass the course. 

* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.