Rebecca Loos – Recruit Number 13
Category: Press Pack ArticleRebecca Loos first gained public attention after her alleged affair with football star David Beckham, while working as his Personal Assistant. The revelation of the affair, in 2004, sparked a media frenzy, with Rebecca's story dominating headlines around the world. Despite the controversy, Rebecca went on to carve out a career in television, modelling, and media, becoming a well-known personality in her own right.
Rebecca's media career has included appearances on multiple high-profile shows, and she has also modelled for several magazines including Playboy, FHM, and Nuts.
However, behind the glamour, Rebecca's journey has been fraught with personal struggles. Having faced severe trolling and public vilification following the affair’s disclosure, Rebecca made a new life in Norway, away from the spotlight, and qualified as a yoga teacher and A&E medical assistant. She currently splits her time between Hemsedal and Oslo, with her husband and two children.
In 2023, Rebecca faced renewed media attention when the Beckham affair resurfaced in the wake of the release of the Netflix documentary, Beckham. This triggered a fresh wave of press interest and backlash, which Rebecca has publicly addressed. Despite the difficulties, she continues to dedicate her time to helping others and to stand up for herself and the truth, hoping to inspire others to be resilient in the face of adversity.
Why did you sign up to Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins?
I said yes to this because I felt that it was a really good time in my life to do this. I'd had a break from reality TV for a few years, become a mother, moved to Norway, changed quite a bit, and when I was younger I loved doing extreme things. I was finalist in Spanish Survivor where I was surviving on an island for three months in Honduras, and I've done quite a few extreme things, and adventurous shows. So I just felt like it would be really interesting to do.
What were you hoping to get out of the experience?
I mean, obviously I had to overcome some fears, but I think for me it was more about seeing who I am today, compared to who I used to be 16 years ago when I was in shows and on television, seeing who I've become and how I've changed, and being pushed and seeing how I handle that. It was more a personal decision for me taking part in this and being pushed to my limit.
Did you do any preparation for it?
No, I really wish I had. I really wish I had spoken to somebody who had done it before. I don't live in the UK, and I don't have much contact with a lot of people from the UK, so I have never watched this programme before. I got to see clips on the internet, but I really wish I'd spoken to someone who'd been in there. I didn't prepare as well as I should have, physically. I just came out of our winter season. I live in a ski resort in Norway, so we have skiing here until May, and I left to do the show a week later. So our hiking season was just beginning, but it was still very much snow and skis, so it wasn't the easiest environment for me to go out and run and hike.
Who did you bond with out of the other recruits?
I very much liked everyone. I bonded a lot with Michaella. She's a mum and a single mum to two boys, so I bow down to her, wow. Conor Benn speaks Spanish and has spent many summers in Marbella, so we spoke some Spanish together. I was really impressed he spoke Spanish. They were all really nice. Adam's a super nice, really nice down-to-earth guy, very open. Talked a lot about his partner and it was just so lovely. Everyone talking about their families. Lucy was about to get married, Troy was about to get married.
Would you say you learned anything from the DS?
Yeah. I very much like how they instill in you that even though you want to give up, you don’t. And it's easier to take the easy way out, but you've got to fight and push through, and push hard. They really inspired me.
What challenged you the most - the mental or physical side of the course?
I think I found the physical the hardest. I really felt that I was the oldest and the least fit of the group and that was quite hard, which is why I guess that really ignited in me a mission to get into shape or at least get into a better shape. There was a boat challenge, when we had to blow up the boat and carry it for miles, that broke me.
How would you sum up your SAS experience?
It definitely lived up to my expectations. It was amazing. It's a once in a lifetime experience, really, to be with these sorts of soldiers in these conditions. I would sum it up as a tough, raw experience.