Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is teaming up with a group of of fellow NFL stars, to compete on a new reality television show.
The former QB1, 32, will be joined by Patriots wide receiver Erick Decker, 38, Commanders long snapper Andrew East, 33, and Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb, 34, on Season 4 of the Fox reality competition series, "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test."
Two of the NFL star's wives, Eric's wife Jessie Decker, and Andrew's wife Olympic gold medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson East, are also joining the cast.
The military training show will throw 18 contestants into intense conditions, similar to what the U.S. Special Forces go through, to see who can brave the elements.
The official cast of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test season 4, premiering Sept. 25 on FOX. pic.twitter.com/Sy18U20jAJ
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Johnny Manziel shares first look at 'Special Forces' journey
Manziel announced the news on Instagram on Wednesday, August 6, alongside a picture of himself wearing a military-style backpack.
He captioned the post, "Ready to go. #SpecialForcesFox."
Fans react to Johnny Manziel's return to the spotlight
Manziel was once a promising NFL quarterback. The former first round draft pick by the Cleveland Browns recently revealed that his life might've turned out differently had he gotten paid millions for his name, image and likeness if he would've stayed in college a bit longer.
While the former NFL player's time in the league didn't exactly goes as planned, he still has plenty of fans rooting for him.
After the news broke about his return to television, fans were quick share their excitement on social media.
"Oh my qb is so back baby," one person commented on Instagram.
"omg can't wait," someone else wrote.
"Will definitely be watching this one," another person said.
"I'm so proud of you," someone else added.
Full cast lineup for 'Special Forces' Season 4
The NBA will also be represented on the show, as Denver Nuggets star Nick Young, known as "Swaggy P" is set to compete. In addition, United States soccer Defender Christie Rampone is also set to compete on the quasi-military training show.
Other competitor's include: Jussie Smollett, Teresa Giudice, Gia Giudice, Eva Marcille, Kody Brown, Brittany Cartwright, Mark Estes, Chanel Iman, Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia, and Ravi V.Patel.
Here is the full cast lineup for the new season of "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test."
| Teresa Guidice | "Real Housewives of New Jersey" |
| Gia Guidice | "Next Gen NYC" |
| Eva Marcille | "America's Next Top Model" |
| Brittany Cartwright | "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Valley" |
| Kody Brown | "Sister Wives" |
| Jussie Smollett | Actor |
| Randall Cobb | Former NFL player |
| Mark Estes | Social media influencer |
| Eric Decker | Former NFL player |
| Jessie Decker | Singer, Wife of Eric Decker |
| Andrew East | Former NFL player |
| Shawn Johnson | Olympic gymnast, wife of Andrew East |
| Chanel Iman | Model |
| Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia | Barstool Sports podcaster |
| Johnny Manziel | Former NFL player |
| Ravi V. Patel | Actor |
| Christie Rampone | Olympic soccer player |
| Nick "Swaggy P" Young | Former NBA player |
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" will premiere on Fox on Thursday, September 25 at 9 p.m. EST.
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