Guy Sebastian slams SAS Australia's violence against women
<p>Guy Sebastian has called out Channel 7’s <em>SAS Australia</em>, saying he felt “sick” after he tuned in to Monday night’s episode.</p>
<p>In the episode, the 17 celebrity recruits were challenged to fight one another in a boxing fight.</p>
<p>AFLW player Sabrina Frederick picked Nick ‘Honeybadger’ Cummins, which shocked her fellow contestants and those watching at home.</p>
<p>Honeybadger did not hold back, and Sebastian came on to Nova 93.7’s <em>Nathan, Nat & Shaun</em> show on Thursday morning to speak about the confronting scene.</p>
<p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7838373/sas-guy-sebastian-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/1770343db2e749c2938ebcd79e504fce" /></p>
<p>“My wife and I run a foundation where we deal with domestic violence,” he said on radio.</p>
<p>“I thought that was pretty p**s poor, if I’m being honest.</p>
<p>“I think it makes it very difficult to tell your kids, to tell your boy, ‘You never hit a girl! It doesn’t matter what the circumstance is, you just never, ever hit a girl. Violence against women is always wrong.’</p>
<p>“I felt quite sick if I’m being honest, watching that,” Sebastian continued.</p>
<p>The Australian Idol winner made it clear that he was not “having a crack at Nick (Cummins)”, but rather “whoever is in charge of the show”.</p>
<p>A fierce debate erupted regarding Monday night’s episode and whether it was right for Cummins to agree to the challenge.</p>
<p>Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/nick-cummins-boxes-aflw-player-leaving-people-in-tears-c-1414088" target="_blank">7 News</a>, <em>SAS Australia </em>chief instructor Ant Middleton said: “The hand-to-hand combat task was the ultimate test of character and bravery.</p>
<p>“Sabrina had the luxury of choosing her enemy and she chose a tough opponent, showing true strength of character and how much she wanted to test herself and get the absolute most out of this experience.</p>
<p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7838374/sas-guy-sebastian-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/bef74f62933d4737a84a0ab5ea5f484a" /></p>
<p>“Nick did exactly what was asked of him,” Middleton added.</p>
<p>“They both held a good and correct account of themselves.”</p>
<p>Frederick spoke to Seven News about the incident and revealed why she wanted to challenge Cummins.</p>
<p>“I volunteered first and I picked Nick for two reasons,” she said.</p>
<p>“Firstly, I wanted to select the person I thought was the biggest challenge. Secondly, I knew our respect was mutual and he would give me a fair fight, regardless of my gender.</p>
<p>“In battle, the enemy doesn’t care about your gender or size and we had to think like soldiers to get through each and every task.</p>
<p>“Yes, I was scared but that’s the whole point of SAS selection – not letting the fear consume you and instead harnessing it to empower you.</p>
<p>“I am truly grateful for Nick and for that experience.”</p>
