George Santos Defends Co-stars Amid Controversial TV Debut
WHO:
Deadline - George Santos, Brandi Glanville, Candace Cameron Bure
WHAT:
NBC News - Santos stated that his time on the show "changed everything."
US Magazine - Santos stated, “To all the haters talking about me being fat or @BrandiGlanville’s skin and wishing ill on @candacecbure amongst the other mean horrible things in the comment section, you could not walk a day in any of our shoes.”
Coming Soon - George Santos has been cast in the Fox TV show "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" for its fifth season.
Deadline - Santos defended himself and his co-stars from criticism following their casting announcement.
WHERE:
Coming Soon - The show is produced by Fox.
WHY:
Deadline - Santos addressed the criticism he and his co-stars received, referring to the backlash as coming from "haters."
HOW:
Deadline - Santos took to social media to respond to the criticism directed at him and his co-stars.
(UPDATED July 17, 2026 02:54 UTC)
Santos shared that his experience on the show "changed everything" for him. This statement was made during an interview with NBC News. The impact of his time on the show seems to have had a profound effect on his life and career.
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(UPDATED July 17, 2026 00:20 UTC)
Santos addressed critics in a recent statement, saying, “To all the haters talking about me being fat or @BrandiGlanville’s skin and wishing ill on @candacecbure amongst the other mean horrible things in the comment section, you could not walk a day in any of our shoes.” This comment highlights the ongoing discussions surrounding body image and public scrutiny. Santos's remarks come amid a wave of online negativity directed at various public figures.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 23:18 UTC)
George Santos has been cast in the upcoming fifth season of the Fox TV show "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," alongside Brandi Glanville and Candace Cameron Bure. In response to the backlash they received following the casting announcement, Santos defended himself and his co-stars on social media, labeling the criticism as coming from "haters." The show is produced by Fox and is set to bring these personalities together for an intense competition.