# Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 5

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/special-forces-worlds-toughest-test-season-5
> Updated: 2026-09-24T20:48:35.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

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 season features a cast of 15 celebrities and athletes, including Candace Cameron Bure, Oliver Hudson, Ruby Rose, and former Representative George Santos.

Titled “Jungle Warfare,” this season involves recruits undergoing intense military-style training within the Malaysian jungle. The challenges are overseen by former Special Forces operatives and are modeled after actual selection processes. Participants must decide to leave the program via injury, failure, or personal choice, as the show does not use traditional voting or eliminations.

## Claims

- The fifth season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test premieres on September 24, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Season 5 features 15 celebrity recruits participating in jungle warfare training in Malaysia. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Directing staff include Rudy Reyes, Billy Billingham, Jason Fox, and Jovon Quarles. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The cast includes Candace Cameron Bure, Ruby Rose, Oliver Hudson, Brandi Glanville, LeSean McCoy, and Mauricio Umansky. (single source)
- The competition format excludes traditional votes or eliminations. (single source)
- Bre Tiesi stated that Johnny Manziel encouraged her to join the show. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 5 premieres in Malaysia

Season 5 of FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test premieres September 24, 2026, featuring 15 celebrities undergoing jungle warfare training in Malaysia.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/special-forces-worlds-toughest-test-season-5-premieres-in-malaysia

### 2026-09-20: Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 5 cast details

The fifth season of ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’ premieres September 24, 2026, on Fox, featuring celebrities like Candace Cameron Bure and George Santos in extreme military challenges.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/special-forces-worlds-toughest-test-season-5-cast-details

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