Special Forces Season 5 Cast: A look at the stars and real-life partners behind the famous faces

Special Forces Season 5 has brought some new and some familiar faces together in the latest episode released on September 24, 2026. In the new season of the Fox Reality Show, which is reportedly taking place in Malaysia, viewers will see not only celebrities but also politicians and athletes.

This includes Black Christmas star Oliver Hudson, Buying Beverly Hills star Alexia Umansky, Full House star Candace Cameron Bure, and more.

Let's take a look at the real-life partners behind these famous faces.

Special Forces Season 5 cast and their real-life partners

1) Candace Cameron Bure and Valeri Bure

Candace Cameron Bure, famous for No One Would Tell, Fuller House, and Full House, is married to Valeri Bure, a Russian ice hockey player.

The couple first reportedly met through her Full House co-star and comedian Dave Coulier, who introduced them at a charity hockey game in 1994. Two years later, they got married, and now they have three children named Lev, Maksim, and Natasha.

2) Breana Tiesi and Nick Cannon

Model Breana Tiesi is in a relationship with actor Nick Cannon, famous for Drumline, Bobby, Men in Black II, and Love Doesn't Cost a Thing. They also share a son together named Legendary Love, whom they welcomed four years ago in June 2022, according to People.

Speaking to Page Six about Cannon's reaction to her joining Special Forces Season 5, she said that he told her good luck, but he was "definitely" wondering why she wanted to go through the challenges in the show.

3) Oliver Hudson and Erinn Hudson

Oliver Hudson, who recently joined Special Forces Season 5, is famous for Walk of Shame, Going Greek, and Black Christmas. He is married to actress Erinn Hudson, famous for The Benchwarmers, Shallow Hal, and Little Nicky.

The couple met in an acting class in the late 1990s, according to People. They got married in Mexico in 2006 and have since welcomed three children: Wilder, Bodhi, and Rio.

4) Alexia Umansky and Jake Zingerman

TV personality Alexia Umansky, cast of Special Forces Season 5 and famous for Buying Beverly Hills and Love Island: Beyond The Villa, is married to Jake Zingerman. The couple also share a matching tattoo.

Alexia Umansky and Jake Zingerman first met when they were kids at school and stayed good friends for many years before they started dating in 2019, as reported by People. Jake proposed to Alexia in November 2024, and they got married last year in September in Los Angeles.

5) George Santos and Matt Gerard

Former United States Representative George Santos, who recently joined Special Forces Season 5, is married to Matheus "Matt" Gerard. Speaking about how they first met, George Santos told Page Six that he met Matt Gerard on Grindr. He said a glitch on the dating app made it appear that Gerard was only a few feet away, even though he was actually miles away in New Jersey. According to the outlet, the two tied the knot in 2021.

The former congressman first publicly introduced Gerard as his husband in an X post in 2023. Earlier this year in April, he also wished Matt a happy 30th birthday on Instagram.

6) Matt Barnes and Anansa Barnes

American former basketball player Matt Barnes, who recently joined Special Forces Season 5, is reportedly married to Anansa Barnes, daughter of actress Beverly Johnson and Danny Sims.

The couple first met when they were students at UCLA in the 1990s. They have two sons, named Austin and Ashton. As of 2026, their son Ashton is seven years old, while Austin is two years old.

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