The pressure is rising, the stakes are higher than ever—and one more recruit has just tapped out of FOX’s 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.' But who didn’t make it through, and why? Let’s dive into the emotional twists and shocking exits from tonight’s episode.
In just 48 hours, reality personalities Brittany Cartwright, Teresa Giudice, and Eva Marcille have all called it quits. Cartwright, best known for her time on Vanderpump Rules and The Valley, withdrew midway through her very first day, realizing that the brutal conditions weren’t for her. Teresa Giudice, from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, made the painful decision to bow out early because she couldn’t handle the idea of watching her daughter, Gia, engage in a physically intense confrontation during a task. And then there’s Eva Marcille—whose exit was not a choice. After a near-drowning incident during a water drill, the Directing Staff stepped in and removed her for safety reasons, citing concerns about both her mental and physical state.
And now for tonight’s drama: who was forced to leave in the latest chapter of this grueling adventure?
Here’s where things get complicated. Technically, Jussie Smollett didn’t quit—he was medically eliminated. On the third day of the course, Smollett’s deteriorating condition caught the attention of the medical team. His persistent coughing led to a diagnosis of an allergic reaction to the desert’s thick dust. According to the on-site doctor, his chest sounded far too compromised for him to continue safely. The final blow came when the DS arrived and stripped him of his armband, officially marking the end of his time on the course.
In his closing confessional, Smollett reflected with raw honesty: “There’s a fight in me. I know that now more than ever before. I’ve had countless chances in life to walk away—from things, from myself—but quitting isn’t who I am.”
And this is the part most people miss: while many viewers see these early exits as signs of weakness, some fans argue that recognizing your physical limits—and walking away before harm—might actually be a sign of strength. Where do you stand on that debate?
So, who’s still holding on and pushing through the pain? Here are the remaining recruits standing strong on the course: Gia Giudice, Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East, Jessie James Decker, Eric Decker, Kody Brown, Brianna LaPaglia, Chanel Iman, Mark Estes, Randall Cobb, Johnny Manziel, Christie Pearce Rampone, Ravi V. Patel, and Nick Young.
For die-hard viewers keeping up with the chaos, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test airs Thursday nights on FOX if you have traditional cable.
But don’t worry if you’ve cut the cord—there are still plenty of ways to catch the latest action. The series is available to stream live on services like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV. Missed the live broadcast? New episodes drop on Hulu every Friday morning and can also be streamed on FOX NOW, which is even offering a free one-week trial for newcomers.
So, what do you think—would you have pushed through like Jussie, or stepped back like Brittany and Teresa? Drop your thoughts in the comments: is quitting always a weakness, or sometimes the wisest move on the world’s toughest test?
