Candace Cameron Bure Details ‘Special Forces’ Experience

“Full House” alum Candace Cameron Bure is one of 15 celebrities set to compete on season five of Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.” Ahead of the show, which premieres on September 24, the beloved actress is opening up about her experience, calling it one of the most challenging things she’s done in her life.

Candace Cameron Bure Had A Difficult Time On ‘Special Forces’ Season 5

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Bure was announced to be part of the cast of “Special Forces” in July 2026. Months later, she told Us Weekly that she wanted to quit the hit competition series because of the difficulty of the challenges.

She said, “I was ready to quit the show. Like, I was ready to quit. I was like, ‘I don’t know if I want to keep going.” The “Full House” actress explained, “It was physically the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life — and yet it was exciting, but brutal.”

Still, Bure appreciates the experience. According to her, “In retrospect — now that I’m not there in the jungle — I’m so glad I participated, said yes, and showed up. I’m really proud of myself for that. But it was really hard — physically and mentally — and you learn a whole lot about yourself, particularly your weaknesses.”

She then reflected on her journey, saying, “I don’t know if there’s any preparation. I’ll just tell you, I’m a big crybaby. Also being in perimenopause, your hormones are all over the place. I think that it truly was another reason why I wanted to do it because I was going in hoping I would inspire other women my age going through that.”

The Actress Revealed Her ‘Biggest Takeaway’ From The Show

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Bure continued her Us Weekly interview by admitting that she was a bit fearful to watch the show after experiencing the rigorous challenges, noting that she “cried way more than” she cared to own up to.

She said, “I don’t even know what we’re gonna watch back. I might be cowering and so embarrassed to see what’s gonna happen. I don’t really know.”

Bure added about the show, “But those interrogations, they were actually scary. I didn’t know the Directing Staff well, and they have such a presence, and they are really all beautiful people. But in the moment, you’re in this fight-or-flight stage, and it’s just scary. So I cried a whole lot.” 

Regarding her “biggest takeaway,” the mom of three said her abilities as a teammate aren’t where she’d like them to be, and she plans to improve in real life. She explained, “You are fighting for your life out there, and when you get put in those situations, it’s fight or flight. You either stand up to it or you want to run. That’s the emotional reaction that most people have.”

She continued, “I realize, like, I’m a flyer. Yet you have other people to care for, and that’s where I got really disappointed with myself that I let my fear get the best of me, but that also meant not just for me, but for the other people that I was with.”

Candace Cameron Bure Will Be Competing Against 14 Other Celebs On ‘Special Forces’

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As mentioned, Fox announced the cast of “Special Forces” season five in July 2026. In addition to Bure, it includes Brandi Glanville, Mauricio Umansky, Alexia Umansky, Ruby Rose, Collin Gosselin, Matt Barnes, Bre Tiesi, David Charvet, and several others.

The show features celebrities competing in military-style challenges. Unlike other reality shows in the genre, there are no votes or traditional eliminations. Instead, contestants either exit the competition on their own or are deemed medically unfit to continue. In some cases, the directing staff can remove players for other reasons.

The Actress Previously Turned Down The Show

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Following the news of her casting, Bure spoke to TV Insider in August 2026 and revealed that she’d been asked to join “Special Forces” in the past.

According to her, “I really love physical fitness, and I’m a very competitive person. I actually was offered this show a few seasons ago, and I passed, ultimately out of fear.” However, more recently, she “stepped up” her “fitness game” and then had a change of heart.

Bure explained, “So when the show offer came back around, I took a deep breath and thought to myself, ‘I think this is the opportunity and the timing that I need to say yes to.”

She Has Multiple Christmas Movies Releasing This Year

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In addition to “Special Forces,” Bure has two new movies releasing in 2026. The first, “A Second Chance Christmas,” will premiere on October 8 on Great American Pure Flix, then arrive on Great American Family and GFAM+ two days later.

After that, “A Sweet Christmas Anniversary,” the third movie in the series, will arrive on November 24 on Great American Pure Flix and then on the 27th on Great American Family and GFAM+.