Real-Life Loves
‘Special Forces’ Season 3 Cast’s Real-Life Loves: Trista Sutter’s Marriage, Kayla Nicole’s Famous Ex & More
The cast of Special Forces Season 3 took on the world’s toughest test while competing on the Fox reality show. With their loved ones waiting at home, the contestants tackled challenges faced by the United States Special Forces.
The majority of the Season 3 cast members had partners and children back home, while others were known for their previous high-profile relationships. None of that mattered when they were in the middle of selection, though, as they put their lives on the line to try and complete the difficult and treacherous process.
Scroll down to learn more about the cast’s real-life relationships.
Special Forces, Season 3 Premiere, Wednesday, January 7, 8/7c, Fox
Jordyn Wieber
Jordyn Wieber met her now-husband Chris Brooks in 2017. They got engaged in 2021 and tied the knot in May 2023. The former Olympian announced that she was pregnant with baby No. 1 in 2024.
Like Jordyn, Chris is a retired gymnast. He competed for the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games and was named team captain, although he did not walk away with any medals.
Golden Tate
Former pro football star Golden Tate married his wife, Elise Tate, in 2017. They have three children together.
The couple started dating in 2012. Before settling down with her now-husband, Elise worked for a staffing and recruiting group.
Denise Richards
Denise Richards made headlines for years due to her past relationship with Charlie Sheen, whom she married in 2002 and had two children with. Following intense legal issues, the exes divorced in 2006.
Denise moved on with Aaron Phypers in 2017, and they tied the knot. The following year, he adopted her daughter Eloise, whom she previously adopted as a single mother in 2011.
Christy Carlson Romano
Christy Carlson Romano met Brendan Rooney in 2011. She was studying at Barnard College at the time. After getting married in 2013, Christy and Brendan went on to welcome two daughters. The former Disney Channel star’s husband works as a writer/producer.
Kyla Pratt
Kyla Pratt is engaged to Danny Kirkpatrick, whom she’s been with since 2012. The couple has two daughters together. Danny is a rapper, singer and tattoo artist. He has appeared on Black Ink Crew: Compton.
Kayla Nicole
While Kayla Nicole is not currently in a relationship, she was previously in a high-profile romance with Travis Kelce. The exes dated on-and-off between 2017 and 2022 before splitting up for good.
Kayla has been open about how the publicized nature of her breakup from Travis affected her. The NFL star’s past love life was thrust into the spotlight when he started dating Taylor Swift in 2023.
Cam Newton
Cam Newton has been dating comedian Jasmin Brown since 2024, the same year they welcomed their first child together.
However, he was previously in a long-term relationship with Kia Proctor. The two have five kids together and split in 2019. Their breakup happened after he fathered another child amid the relationship. In total, Cam has eight children.
Landon Donovan
Landon Donovan has been married to Hannah Bartell since 2015, and they have one kid together. Hannah’s family owns the luxury hotel company Bartell Hotels in California. The former soccer star was previously married to Bianca Kajlich from 2006 until 2010.
Ali Fedotowsky
After failing to find lasting love on The Bachelorette, Ali Fedotowsky started dating Kevin Manno in 2013. They welcomed their first child in 2016, followed by their 2017 wedding and the birth of baby No. 2 in 2018.
Kevin is a radio and television host, who has starred in Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition with Abby Lee Miller. Ali was previously engaged to Roberto Martinez after meeting him on The Bachelorette.
Carey Hart
Although Carey Hart is a professional motocross racer, he’s perhaps best known for his marriage to Pink. The singer proposed to Carey in 2005 and they got married in January 2006. The couple has two children together.
Brody Jenner
Brody Jenner was known for his playboy ways on The Hills, but years later, he’s settled down with girlfriend Tia Blanco. The reality star and professional surfer started dating in 2022, and Tia gave birth to their daughter in July 2023.
Brody was previously in a five-year relationship with Kaitlynn Carter. Although they had a wedding in Bali, they were never legally married. He also famously dated Avril Lavigne and Kristin Cavallari.
Alana Blanchard
Alana Blanchard is married to fellow professional surfer Jack Freestone. They started dating after meeting in Hawaii in 2013. The athletes have one child together.
Stephen Baldwin
Stephen Baldwin — the youngest of the Baldwin brothers — has been married to wife Kennya since 1990. The actor’s daughter is Hailey Bieber and his son-in-law is Justin Bieber. He and Kennya also have another daughter named Alaia, as well as two grandchildren. Kennya is a graphic designer and was born in Brazil.
Nathan Adrian
Nathan Adrian dated Hallie Ivester for six years before proposing in 2017. The Olympic champion married his now-wife — a merchandising director — in September 2018. They share two children.
Trista Sutter
Trista Sutter and Ryan Sutter are the OG Bachelorette couple. They met on the first season of the show, which aired in 2003, and tied the knot later that year. The reality television couple have two children and live in Denver, Colorado.
