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Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test is an intense reality show airing on Fox featuring well known celebrities who take part in physically and mentally demanding tasks. These challenges were similar to those US special forces personnel go through as they train. Season three began with sixteen contestants with an increasing amount of voluntary withdrawals, medical exits and some remaining.
The season 3 started with 16 public figures all hoping to test their limits. While some were prepared others struggled to maintain through these trials.
There are people from acting, athletics, reality television and many different areas of media from all different backgrounds making this group vastly different from each other. This also creates for interesting social dynamics within the group with personal strengths and weaknesses playing out in new challenges.
Throughout season 3 a few well known individuals have chosen to voluntarily remove themselves by taking off the armband each member had to represent their participation. These decisions came at different times within the series.
Stephen Baldwin made an early exit because of a perceived injury. It was stated after jumping into a helicopter and hurting his meniscus which removed him from competing further and having to leave at the show’s first episode. He was quoted stating the reason was an inability to get injured with prior work lined up which shows how each individual needed to prioritize life after the show.
Ali Fedotowsky suffered a hand injury in episode two, which lead her to depart due to medical recommendations and not being able to complete any further exercises. She appeared very devastated with leaving and demonstrates what happens to a highly competitive person.
Denise Richards also chose to remove herself from the series in episode 2 when stating she hurt her back. She didn’t participate in an activity she knew she could not physically do which also shows the type of person she is. The exercises for each episode became more demanding which showed what type of endurance that was required.
Additional stars who chose to leave the show were Trista Sutter and Jordyn Wieber who did not feel they could go beyond their limit after several challenges. While medical issues also made other individuals, such as Landon Donovan remove himself in episode 3 as his rib fracture would be something that could not continue on to further challenges.
Some participants faced conditions that lead to a need for withdrawal based on medical evaluations that were done by the show’s doctor and staff on set.
Marion Jones-Thompson had to leave the series during episode 3 as a result of the impact from fighting in the hand-to-hand combat exercise which she attempted, but then created a health need which caused her departure. Her willingness to complete the task was high but her limitations showed that it was time for her to be medically removed.
Nathan Adrian also had to depart on medical recommendations after the hand-to-hand combat event, showing that this form of test created challenges for the participants.
Even with several participants having to leave there is still a strong force of individuals that have demonstrated both strength and the willingness to challenge themselves. Many personalities remain on set which provide a diversity of skillsets and strength.
Those still competing include Alana Blanchard, Kayla Nicole Brown, Carey Hart, Brody Jenner, Cam Newton, Kyla Pratt, Christy Carlson Romano, and Golden Tate. With many left to see what challenges will come there are several areas to be tested on to find out what a truly resilient contestant looks like.
The format showcases real challenges special force personnel experience highlighting the physical requirements of the test with a mental approach. Some of the challenges include high stakes elements like high jumps with many obstacles to be overcome as well which makes this series an intense view of reality challenges.
Two figures who provide guidance through the journey are Rudy Reyes and Billy Billingham . The staff shared thoughts on a number of participants along with showcasing their experiences on previous missions.
As the participants struggled there are many instances of quitting in the form of a voluntary exit. Some are a result of injuries or a decision to go no further. For some a combination of different life experiences were at the core of their departures. The staff were direct in the way they had people remove themselves without a second chance, proving what true dedication was meant to be.