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Steven Kelly on Naked & Afraid (Survival Ste).

If you're here because you searched “Steven Kelly Naked & Afraid” or “Survival Ste Naked & Afraid” — welcome.

I'm Steven Kelly (aka Survival Ste): British Commando, survival instructor, and the bloke who decided it was a good idea to get dropped into the wild with no clothes, no food, and one item… on Naked & Afraid.

For my wider view of the people shaping the UK survival world, read 20 UK Survival Experts to Know in 2026.

This page is the home base for my exact episodes, where to watch them, my behind-the-scenes survival lessons, and The Survival Debrief Podcast interviews with Naked & Afraid legends.

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Steven Kelly on Naked And Afraid: Apocalypse
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My Naked & Afraid episodes.

Discovery Channel · 2024

Naked & Afraid — S17 E5 “Runaway Bride”

My original Naked and Afraid challenge, set in the Colombian tropics. Official synopsis: a survivalist postpones her wedding to try to make it to 21 days with a British commando in the mosquito-infested Colombian tropics. Starring Steven Kelly and Meagan “Sunny” Forsythe.

Watch / official listings: Max episode page · IMDb · TVmaze

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Discovery Channel · 2025

Naked & Afraid: Apocalypse — Season 1

The franchise's harshest twist yet: a scorched, post-apocalyptic landscape where experienced survivalists scavenge wreckage to last the challenge — and instead of a standard extraction, must find their own way back to civilisation. A franchise first.

Official listings: PEOPLE coverage · Apple TV show page · Episode 1: “Starting at the End of Days”

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What Naked & Afraid is REALLY like.

The truth beyond the edit.

If you want the hunger, the cold, the partner dynamics, the mental spirals, and the decisions that actually matter — start with my honest accounts, then hear it from the other legends of the franchise on The Survival Debrief Podcast.

Behind The Scenes & Interviews
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What Naked & Afraid is really like — my honest account

The hunger, the cold, and what the cameras don't show.
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The Ultimate Naked & Afraid Survival Guide

Skills and mindset — from a British commando who actually did it.
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FAQ.

What Naked & Afraid episode is Steven Kelly in?

Naked & Afraid Season 17, Episode 5: “Runaway Bride” (2024).

Is Steven Kelly in Naked & Afraid: Apocalypse?

Yes — Steven Kelly appears in Naked & Afraid: Apocalypse (Season 1, 2025).

Is “Survival Ste” Steven Kelly?

Yes — Survival Ste is my nickname/handle online.

Where can I listen to The Survival Debrief Podcast?

Start at the podcast hub page — it includes direct links to the latest episodes and platforms.

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