'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test': What does the winner of the Fox's reality quasi-military training TV series get?

'Special Forces' is a true test of strength, determination and resilience, and only the toughest win
PUBLISHED SEP 26, 2023
The only 'prize' the winner on 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' receives is simply bragging rights (YouTube/Fox)
The only 'prize' the winner on 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' receives is simply bragging rights (YouTube/Fox)

NEW ZEALAND, OCEANIA: When it comes to reality competition shows, competitors are competing not just for bragging rights, but also for a big prize.

While the prize is usually a huge sum of money, 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' is a unique reality show.

These contestants compete on the show for no rewards and receive no special treatment, glam squad or indoor plumbing.

That's correct; the winner or potential winners of the challenge will not be paid at the end of the show. As a result, the celebrity's only "prize" is bragging rights.

Furthermore, unlike other competition programs, candidates may only quit if they are medically tapped (an injury prohibits them from continuing), choose to leave on their own initiative or are forced to leave by the Directing Staff (DS).

Celebrities compete in a series of challenges that simulate special military training on 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 2 (YouTube/Fox)
Celebrities compete in a series of challenges that simulate special military training on 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 2 (YouTube/Fox)

Where is 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 2 filmed?

The second season of 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' was filmed in New Zealand (YouTube/Fox)
The second season of 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' was filmed in New Zealand (YouTube/Fox)

The FOX show 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test,' which sends a group of celebrities to the desert for very grueling military training, will return for Season 2 in October.

MLB veteran Mike Piazza, soccer star Carli Lloyd, NBA veteran Dwight Howard, Olympic stars Gus Kenworthy and Nastia Liukin, and NFL veteran Danny Amendola teamed up with media personalities such as 'Bachelorette' star Hannah Brown and Spice Girls singer Mel B in Season 1.

This season, the network says the new group of 14 celebrities flew to New Zealand to battle the elements in colder weather.

Who stars in 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 2?

Fox announced the cast members of 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 2 (Twitter/FOXTV)
Fox announced the cast members of 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 2 (X/FOXTV)

Season 2 of 'Special Forces' has a fresh group of sportsmen and celebrities who will face difficult tasks and push themselves to their limits.

A team of highly-experienced training officers, notably former military soldiers and a Navy SEAL, will lead the recruits.

Season 2's cast includes:

Blac Chyna

Bode Miller

Brian Austin Green

Erin Jackson

Jack Osbourne

Jojo Siwa 

Kelly Rizzo

Nick Viall

Robert Horry

Savannah Chrisley

Tara Reid

Tom Sandoval 

Tyler Cameron

Dez Bryant

Who won 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 1?

On 'Special Forces', Carli Lloyd and Hannah Brown were the only two recruits left standing (Fox)
On 'Special Forces' Season 1, Carli Lloyd and Hannah Brown were the only two recruits left standing (Fox)

Out of the 16 celebrity competitors on Season 1, 'The Bachelorette' and 'Dancing with the Stars' champion Hannah Brown, and two-time Olympic gold medal soccer star Carli Lloyd were declared winners.

On Monday, September 25, 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' Season 2 will premiere on FOX at at 9 pm ET.

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