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

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.

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.

He was able to grab a hold of the Helicopter’s landing skid and pull himself into the chopper, impressing his fellow contestants in the process.

The former Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots quarterback is taking part in season 3 of 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test'

That effort should be a familiar sight for Panthers fans, who watched the former Most Valuable Player leap and power his way through defenders for nearly a decade. Despite some strong pushes of late from Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts, Newton still holds the NFL record for most career rushing touchdowns (75) by a quarterback.