Another recruit bites the dust on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test—but this time, it’s not exactly a voluntary exit. In a twist that’s sparking debate among viewers, Jussie Smollett didn’t technically quit the grueling FOX competition in tonight’s episode. Instead, he was medically withdrawn after a visit to the on-site doctor revealed a severe allergic reaction to dust and a chest condition deemed too risky to continue. But here’s where it gets controversial: Was this a legitimate health concern, or did the show’s intense conditions simply push him to his limits? Smollett himself reflected in his final confessional, ‘There’s a fight in me. I know that now more than any other time in my life.’ His departure follows a string of exits from Bravo stars like Brittany Cartwright, Teresa Giudice, and Eva Marcille, each with their own dramatic reasons for leaving. Cartwright called it quits midway through her first day, Giudice opted out to avoid watching her daughter in a physical training exercise, and Marcille was removed by the DS over concerns for her mental and physical well-being after a near-drowning incident. And this is the part most people miss: With Smollett’s exit, the question looms—how much of this show is about physical endurance, and how much is about mental resilience? Who’s left standing? Gia Giudice, Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East, Jessie Dames Decker, Eric Decker, Kody Brown, Brianna LaPaglia, Chanel Iman, Mark Estes, Randall Cobb, Johnny Manziel, Christie Pearce Rampone, Ravi V. Patel, and Nick Young are still in the game. If you’re wondering how to catch all the drama, cable subscribers can tune in Thursday nights on FOX. For cord-cutters, platforms like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV offer live streaming options. New episodes also drop Friday mornings on Hulu and FOX One, which is currently offering a one-week free trial. But here’s the real question: As the challenges intensify, who will crack next? And more importantly, what does it truly take to survive the World’s Toughest Test? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think Smollett’s exit was justified, or was it a missed opportunity to prove his resilience?
