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Celebs Face Toughest Test on Special Forces
25 Sep
Summary
- Fifteen celebrities, including George Santos, join 'Special Forces' for season 5.
- The show tests recruits through a simulated US Special Forces selection course.
- Bre Tiesi was encouraged to join by ex-husband Johnny Manziel, a past contestant.
The rigorous "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" is back with its fifth season, commencing tonight, September 24th. Fifteen notable personalities from television and sports will be pushed to their limits in a demanding simulated U.S. Special Forces selection course. This year's cast includes familiar faces such as Brandi Glanville, Mauricio Umansky, Alexia Umansky, Bre Tiesi, Oliver Hudson, Candace Cameron-Bure, LeSean McCoy, Matt Barnes, and former politician George Santos.
The elite directing staff, comprising Rudy Reyes, Jason Fox, Mark "Billy" Billingham, and Jovon "Q" Quarles, will guide the recruits through challenging trials in Malaysia. Bre Tiesi shared that her ex-husband, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel, who previously competed in the show's fourth season, encouraged her to sign up. He reportedly warned her about the emotional intensity of discussing feelings with the directing staff.
For those without cable, "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" airs on FOX and can be streamed live via services like DIRECTV. Episodes will broadcast weekly on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
