In what may be the most unpredictable and emotionally charged season of unscripted television yet, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test returns to Fox with a second installment —

and this time, the stakes are higher, the terrain is harsher, and the cast is absolutely wild. Reality TV veterans, Olympic athletes, controversial figures, and Hollywood notables

have all been thrown into one grueling environment: the unforgiving mountains of New Zealand. Here, 16 celebrities will put their physical endurance, emotional resilience

, and mental fortitude to the ultimate test — all under the intense scrutiny and instruction of elite ex-special forces agents.

A Cast So Surreal, You Have to See It to Believe It

When Fox announced the official lineup for Season 2, jaws collectively dropped across the entertainment world. Where else would you find JoJo Siwa, Tom Sandoval, Blac Chyna, and Brian Austin Green sharing the screen — not in a talk show or scripted sitcom, but in an icy, mud-drenched training course designed for military-grade torture?

Among the headlining names is Tom Sandoval (Vanderpump Rules), making his first TV appearance since his highly publicized breakup with Ariana Madix following an affair that shook Bravo fans to the core. Now, Sandoval is trading cocktails for combat gear, and judging from the teaser, he’s not afraid to shed a little blood — literally. In one dramatic clip, he appears with a nosebleed, defiantly proclaiming, “I wanna get punished.”

Meanwhile, pop icon and Dancing With the Stars finalist JoJo Siwa brings a new kind of fire to the show. Known for her high-energy persona and glitter-soaked performances, she’s out to prove she’s more than a dancefloor darling. And then there’s Blac Chyna — a figure who’s never shied away from controversy — now stripped of glamor and facing her inner demons in a brutal bootcamp setting. “I can’t do it,” she whispers to herself in a moment of raw vulnerability, offering a rare and unguarded look into her mental battle.

Drama Meets Discipline: The Challenge of a Lifetime

But this is no typical celebrity reality show. In Special Forces, there are no votes, no alliances, and no eliminations by strategy. The only way out is to quit, suffer an injury, or be forcibly removed by the show’s directing staff — a ferocious team of former special forces operatives including Rudy Reyes, Jason “Foxy” Fox, Remi Adeleke, and Mark “Billy” Billingham. Each brings years of military expertise, unflinching authority, and a no-nonsense approach that crushes ego and exposes character.

The format replicates a classified special forces selection process. It’s not just a physical bootcamp; it’s psychological warfare. The recruits are thrust into extreme environments — icy waters, high altitudes, and pitch-black obstacle courses — where sleep deprivation, hunger, and emotional exhaustion wear away their masks. By the end, only the strongest — mentally, emotionally, and physically — will endure.

Fox’s logline sets the tone: “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test is the ultimate test of physical, mental and emotional resilience — revealing the celebrities’ deepest and truest character. Who will quit, who will survive?”

From Beverly Hills to Battlefields

Joining the lineup is 90210 heartthrob Brian Austin Green, ready to swap red carpets for resistance drills. Actress Tara Reid, best known for American Pie and Josie and the Pussycats, adds another unexpected layer. “You don’t wanna underestimate me,” she declares in the trailer. “I’m a lot stronger than people think.” It’s a statement that may resonate with anyone who’s seen her evolve from teen star to tabloid fixture to now, a soldier-in-training.

Savannah Chrisley (Chrisley Knows Best), whose parents are currently serving prison sentences for fraud, is also stepping into the fire — literally and metaphorically. Her appearance comes at a time of personal turmoil, and the show may serve as a crucible for transformation or collapse.

Also in the mix are Bachelor Nation staples Tyler Cameron and Nick Viall. Viall, known for his emotional candor, may find himself challenged in ways no rose ceremony could prepare him for.

A Sporting Edge

While most of the cast enters the arena with fame but no combat background, a handful may have the competitive edge. NFL veteran Dez Bryant brings his gridiron grit to the game, while NBA legend Robert Horry knows what it takes to stay cool under pressure. Olympic skier Bode Miller and Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson are no strangers to pain and perseverance, but even their training may be tested to the brink in the face of military-caliber drills.

Tension, Redemption, and Raw Emotion

The emotional arc of Special Forces is unlike anything else on television. Stripped of glam squads, publicists, and social media filters, these celebrities are forced to confront not only the elements but themselves. Past scandals, unresolved trauma, and public scrutiny don’t disappear in the mountains — they rise to the surface.

And that’s what makes Special Forces a cultural phenomenon. It’s not just about physical survival. It’s about emotional reckoning. For someone like Sandoval, still reeling from reality TV scandal, or Chrisley, navigating family chaos, the show becomes more than a test — it’s a chance at redemption.

Premiere Date and Final Thoughts

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 2 premieres September 25 on Fox, promising to deliver more drama, grit, and heart than ever before. If the trailer is any indication, viewers are in for a season that’s brutal, compelling, and absolutely unforgettable.

This is not about celebrity. This is about character.

When the lights go down and the screaming fades, who will emerge stronger — and who will be broken by the weight of the challenge?

Grab your gear. This isn’t just television. It’s war.