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Long before Cam Newton and Kayla Nicole were co-stars on Season 3 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, the two were briefly embroiled in an online feud. Back in 2022, Newton made controversial comments about a woman’s place in the home — and Nicole fired back.

During her relationship with Travis Kelce, Kayla Nicole had choice words for future ‘Special Forces’ costar Cam Newton

In additon to Cam Newton, the “recruits” on third season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test include influencer Kayla Nicole, actress Kyla Pratt, former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Golden Tate, Olympic track and field athlete Marion Jones, and more.

Former NFL star Cam Newton is proving his bravery in the latest episode of 'Special Forces' season 3 — the ex-quarterback can be seen leaping from a moving speed boat to grab onto the landing gear of a helicopter.

You can now officially add "jumped onto a moving helicopter" to former No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton's long list of accolades. That's right, the former Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots quarterback is participating in the newest season of FOX's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test—and accomplished this incredible stunt during the latest episode.

Cam Newton and Kayla Nicole had a notable interaction long before appearing together on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test. The two were at the center of a public exchange in 2022 after Newton made controversial remarks about women's roles during a podcast appearance.