Cam Newton’s flair for the dramatic was on full display as the former NFL star completed a harrowing jump from a speedboat onto a helicopter. The clip is from the FOX series Special forces: The toughest test in the world.

In a video shared on social media, Newton, a participant, commented Special forcesIn Season 3, one is seen standing next to a teacher on a moving speedboat while a helicopter hovers over the boat from a short distance away.

When an instructor orders Newton to jump and cling to the helicopter, the 35-year-old hesitates briefly before taking the plunge, which he successfully manages to the great delight of his fellow actors.

“Did you see that? He pushed himself up onto a helicopter!” says a crew member as Newton’s castmates look on in amazement. Clearly excited and caught up in the moment, Newton begins to celebrate verbally before being scolded by one Special forces Member in the Helicopter for his unbridled outburst.

In addition to Cam Newton, the “recruits” are in the third season of Special Forces: The Toughest Test in the World These 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.

According to the network, Newton and his fellow recruits were trained in Wales, home of British Special Forces Selection, where they were tasked with enduring “the harsh realities of naval warfare.”

A former No. 1 draft pick and league MVP, Newton played for the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots during his 11 seasons in the NFL.

He is currently the host of his own podcast, 4th and 1 with Cam Newtonand analyst at ESPN First attempte. The dual-threat quarterback has transferred his supernatural athletic talents to his foray into the world of media and entertainment, as evidenced by his daring helicopter stunt.

Watch footage of Cam Newton’s performance Special Forces: The Toughest Test in the World below.

Cam on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test is unfolding just as you'd expect it to 🚁 pic.twitter.com/dh7QKiR5ed

— Michael Bell (@avl_mike) January 12, 2025

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