FOX is sending another group of celebrities through one of television’s toughest reality competitions.
The network has officially unveiled the 15 celebrity recruits competing on Season 5 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, which premieres Thursday, Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu. This season takes the recruits to the jungles of Malaysia, where they’ll face intense military-inspired training exercises led by former Special Forces operatives.
Season 5 Cast
This year’s celebrity lineup includes:
Brandi Glanville (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) George Santos (former U.S. congressman) Breana Tiesi (Selling Sunset) Alexia Umansky (Buying Beverly Hills) Mauricio Umansky (Buying Beverly Hills) Candace Cameron Bure (Full House, Fuller House) Ruby Rose (Batwoman, Orange Is the New Black) Oliver Hudson (The Cleaning Lady, Rules of Engagement) David Charvet (Baywatch) Alycia Baumgardner (undisputed world boxing champion) LeSean McCoy (two-time Super Bowl champion) Maxim Naumov (Olympic figure skater) Hannah Stocking (content creator) Matt Barnes (former NBA champion) Collin Gosselin (Jon & Kate Plus 8)
What to Expect
Unlike traditional reality competition shows, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test doesn’t feature weekly eliminations or public voting. Instead, contestants attempt to survive physically and mentally demanding challenges modeled after real Special Forces selection exercises.
According to FOX, Season 5 will feature recruits navigating underground bunkers, enduring chemical exposure drills, completing aerial supply retrieval missions, and tackling other grueling tests in Malaysia’s unforgiving jungle environment.
The recruits will once again be trained by the show’s directing staff:
Rudy Reyes Mark “Billy” Billingham Jason “Foxy” Fox Jovon “Q” Quarles
Familiar Faces From Across Entertainment
Season 5 brings together an eclectic mix of actors, athletes, reality stars, and internet personalities.
One of the most talked-about additions is George Santos, whose casting has already sparked widespread online discussion following his controversial political career. Meanwhile, viewers will also see longtime television favorites like Candace Cameron Bure and Oliver Hudson, reality TV stars Brandi Glanville and Breana Tiesi, and sports stars including LeSean McCoy, Matt Barnes, and Alycia Baumgardner.
When Does Special Forces Return?
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 5 premieres Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. New episodes will also be available to stream the following day on Hulu.
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