Crehan's 'proudest moment' to conquer SAS Australia

Supercars reporter Riana Crehan says completing the full SAS Australia course is the proudest moment of her life. 

The popular Seven Network show sees celebrities put through physical and psychological challenges as part of the real-world SAS selection process.

After weeks of brutal challenges, the pit lane reporter’s tenacity and determination made her one of only three recruits to pass the gruelling selection course.

The final four contestants were put to the ultimate test in Tuesday night’s finale, to prove they had what it takes to pass the final selection.

Crehan received the nod along with retired NRL star Darius Boyd and NRLW ace Millie Boyle, after the directing staff dropped reality TV star Locky Gilbert earlier in the episode.

A fitness enthusiast and avid runner, Crehan put in an impressive performance to scale a cliff face while carrying a heavy weight in the final SAS Australia challenge. 

Crehan celebrated the final episode at a function on the Gold Coast, along with Supercars drivers Anton De Pasquale, Nick Percat, Zane Goddard and husband Will Davison.

"It's just amazing," Crehan told Supercars.com.

"We shot the show in October last year, so it's been a big secret to keep, within my friends and family.

"To be here tonight, I'm so overwhelmed by so many people who come to support me and to donate to the Mental Awareness Foundation.

"It's been such a fun night, it's way exceeded my expectations.

"I honestly thought it might have just been me and Will standing in the middle of the room.

"I think it's a bit of a pinch-me moment. I actually can't believe what's just happened."

Speaking further about what she learned about herself during the process, Crehan added: "It's given me so much confidence.

"When I first walked in, I felt like an imposter, like I really didn't feel like I belonged in the show.

"There were so many incredible athletes and people that have done amazing things, and gone to the Olympics, and I walked in thinking this is so embarrassing that I'm even here.

"I think [the show] has given me such a huge amount of confidence and belief in myself and lifelong friends.

"We've formed such strong bonds with everyone that's in the show, so I think it's given me everything, it's the proudest moment of my life."

Crehan joins last year’s celebrity recruit and NRL player Sam Burgess to pass SAS selection.

The Perth-born presenter returned to the microphone as part of the star-studded 2022 Supercars broadcast team this season.