George Santos joins Fox's 'Special Forces' reality show
Newsday • • entertainment
Key Points:
- George Santos, the disgraced former congressman, will compete in the fifth season of Fox's reality series "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test," which premieres on September 24.
- Contestants face extreme challenges in the Malaysian jungle, including underground bunker searches, high-altitude supply retrievals, and chemical gassing exercises.
- Santos is currently under investigation by the Justice Department for suspicious trading activity related to President Trump’s 2023 State of the Union address.
- The season features a diverse cast of celebrities and athletes, such as Matt Barnes, Alycia Baumgardner, LeSean McCoy, Brandi Glanville, and Candace Cameron Bure.
- After a conviction and prison sentence for multiple crimes, Santos served nearly three months before receiving a presidential commutation from Donald Trump, making his participation in a grueling reality show a new chapter in his controversial public life—proving sometimes the toughest test is just staying out of trouble.
