Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 5 cast details

The fifth season of the reality competition series ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’ is scheduled to premiere on Fox on September 24, 2026. The show features celebrities and athletes undergoing intense military-style physical, mental, and emotional challenges led by former Special Forces operatives.

The season 5 cast includes a variety of public figures, such as ‘Selling Sunset’ star Bre Tiesi, ‘Full House’ actress Candace Cameron Bure, actor Oliver Hudson, and former New York Representative George Santos. Other participants include NBA player Matt Barnes and athletes or influencers such as Maxim Naumov, Ruby Rose, and David Charvet.

Profiles of the contestants highlight various personal backgrounds, including the marital and relationship statuses of several recruits. For example, Candace Cameron Bure is married to Valeri Bure, Oliver Hudson is married to Erinn Bartlett, and George Santos is married to Matheus ‘Matt’ Gerard. The competition is designed to test not only endurance but also interpersonal relationships through simulated military rigor.