Celebrities Take on Jungle Survival in FOX’s New Reality Show
FOX is rolling out the fifth season of its gritty reality series, this time throwing fifteen high‑profile contestants into a jungle that replicates real Special Forces training. The show will forgo public voting and weekly eliminations—contestants exit only if they quit, are medically unfit, fail a task, or are removed by producers.
The Challenge
Physical & Mental Demands
Participants must dig through cramped underground shelters for weapons, haul supplies from 300 feet above the forest floor, and navigate chemical gas while tracking coordinates linked to enemy ships.Expert Panel
An elite panel of former Special Forces specialists will coach and judge the recruits, ensuring authenticity.
Contestant Lineup
| Category | Names |
|---|---|
| Athletes | NBA champion Matt Barnes, boxer Alycia Baumgardner, Super Bowl winner LeSean McCoy, Olympic skater Maxim Naumov |
| Actors | Actress Candace Cameron Bure, actor David Charvet, actor Oliver Hudson, actor Ruby Rose |
| Reality Stars | Brandi Glanville, Collin Gosselin |
| Comedian | Hannah Stocking |
| Former Politician | George Santos |
George Santos—facing expulsion from Congress after a scandal involving false claims and financial fraud—surprised viewers by announcing his participation. He posted on X that the experience would be transformative and expressed excitement about sharing it with fans.
Air Dates
- Premiere: Thursday, September 24 at 9 p.m. ET on FOX
- Streaming: Episodes available the following day on Hulu
