Jussie Smollett to compete in Fox reality series | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKevin E G PerryThursday 07 August 2025 01:22 BSTRelated: Jussie Smollett speaks to Good Morning America in first TV interview since attackJussie Smollett is set to return to Fox as a competitor on the reality series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.The show, which features celebrities undertaking military special forces training challenges, is scheduled to premiere on September 25.Smollett previously left Fox's Empire in 2019 following controversy over an alleged hate crime attack he claimed to have suffered in Chicago.He was later accused of staging the attack, leading to a conviction for disorderly conduct in 2021, which he consistently denied.His conviction was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2024 due to a non-prosecution agreement.In fullControversial actor Jussie Smollett returns to Fox in latest Special Forces castThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in