UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, two more recruits have been medically withdrawn from the hit FOX series, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, during tonight’s episode, November 6, 2023. Mark Estes and Christie Pearce Rampone are the latest casualties, raising concerns over the physical demands of the competition.
The situation escalated when Christie Pearce Rampone, an Olympic gold medalist, was pulled from the course due to a severe chest infection. This marks a continuation of health-related withdrawals this season, as actor Jussie Smollett previously exited in Episode 3 for a lung infection, and Eric Decker left last week with a hip injury. With these latest withdrawals, the competition is becoming increasingly intense, and only six recruits remain active in the challenging series.
Mark Estes faced a critical medical situation that forced his withdrawal. Following a grueling murderball task, he developed a severely blistered and swollen ear, which he described as resembling “cauliflower ear.” Medical professionals on-site determined that Estes needed immediate attention from an ENT surgeon to prevent potential long-term disfigurement. The urgency of his condition highlights the extreme physicality and risks associated with the series.
As the competition progresses, the number of participants continues to dwindle. The remaining recruits, who are still pushing through the rigorous challenges, include Gia Giudice, Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East, Kody Brown, Brianna LaPaglia, and Randall Cobb. Viewers now wonder how many more will be able to endure the tough tests ahead.
For fans eager to catch the latest episodes, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test airs every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Those without cable can stream the show live through services like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV, with new episodes available on Hulu each Friday morning.
As the season progresses and the stakes rise, many are left questioning who will endure the trials ahead. This season has already seen a significant number of withdrawals, with only five recruits medically withdrawn in the entire third season and just one in Season 2. With the competition heating up, fans and viewers alike are left on the edge of their seats, eager to see who will remain and who will be the next to fall.
Stay tuned for more updates as this gripping season unfolds and more recruits face the brutal reality of the course.
