Cam Newton jumps from speedboat onto helicopter in daring ‘Special Forces’ stunt

Cam Newton’s flair for the dramatic was on full display when the former NFL star made a harrowing leap from a speedboat into a helicopter. The clip is taken from the FOX series Special forces: The world’s hardest test.

In a video shared on social media, Newton, a contestant on Special forces‘ third season, can be seen standing on a speedboat in motion next to an instructor, while a helicopter hovers above the boat a short distance away.

Cam Newton on 'Special Forces' Season 3

Cam Newton on ‘Special Forces’ Season 3

When an instructor orders Newton to jump and grab onto the helicopter, the 35-year-old hesitates briefly before taking the leap, which he successfully takes, much to the delight of his fellow players.

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

Cam Newton

Cam Newton

In addition to Cam Newton, the “recruits” of the third season of Special Forces: The world’s toughest test include influencer Kayla Nicole, actress Kyla Pratt, former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Golden Tate, Olympic athlete Marion Jones and more.

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

Newton and other 'Special Forces' recruits

Newton and other ‘Special Forces’ recruits

As previously no. 1 overall draft pick and league MVP, Newton played for the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots during his eleven seasons in the NFL.

He currently hosts his own podcast, 4th&1 with Cam Newtonand an analyst on ESPN First, Thank youe. The dual-threat quarterback has translated his preternatural athletic talents into his foray into the media and entertainment world, as evidenced by his daring helicopter stunt.

Watch footage of Cam Newton’s performance at Special Forces: The world’s toughest test under.

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