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Cheaters Host Tommy Habeeb Trained for Confrontations

1/13/2026

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Tommy Habeeb, former host of Cheaters, described threats during filming from people who believed he was a 'bad guy'.
To prepare for confrontations, Habeeb trained with Navy SEALs to learn disarming techniques.
He recounted a bar incident when a woman threw glasses, angered by her husband's infidelity.
Habeeb defended Cheaters, saying it helped people in distress, as the series ended after 21 seasons in 2024.

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Tommy Habeeb, former host of Cheaters, described threats during filming from people who believed he was a 'bad guy'.
To prepare for confrontations, Habeeb trained with Navy SEALs to learn disarming techniques.
He recounted a bar incident when a woman threw glasses, angered by her husband's infidelity.
Habeeb defended Cheaters, saying it helped people in distress, as the series ended after 21 seasons in 2024.