Jussie Smollett Exits Special Forces Due to Medical Emergency
UPDATE: Jussie Smollett has been removed from the reality series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test due to a serious medical emergency, as revealed in the latest episode aired on October 9. Despite his determination to continue competing, medical staff deemed his condition too severe to allow him to proceed.
Smollett, now the fourth celebrity to exit season four of the show, faced alarming health issues during a challenging task in the Moroccan desert. Fellow contestants reportedly noticed his severe coughing and breathing difficulties, prompting them to insist he seek medical evaluation. Initially hesitant, Smollett ultimately agreed to undergo a checkup.
Dr. Andy Brown, the show’s Chief Medical Officer, diagnosed Smollett with inflammation throughout his chest and revealed that he had developed an allergy to something in the dust. “His chest sounds horrendous,” Dr. Brown stated, expressing concern that Smollett’s condition could worsen if he continued competing. Subsequently, he made the tough decision to withdraw the actor from the competition.
“There’s a fight in me. I know that now more than any other time in my life,” Smollett declared, showing his resolve despite the situation.
Following Dr. Brown’s assessment, the show’s director, Jason Fox, removed Smollett’s armband, stating, “The situation was out of our hands.” Overcome with emotion, the actor admitted, “There have been too many opportunities in my life to quit on things, on myself, and I don’t quit easily.” His departure adds to the growing list of celebrities who have faced intense physical challenges on the show.
The challenge that led to Smollett’s medical emergency involved tracking and extracting fallen comrades in a simulated war zone, a task that clearly took a toll on him. Other participants, including Kody Brown, Gia Giudice, Andrew East, and Shawn Johnson, also struggled, but Smollett’s condition proved to be the most severe.
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, inspired by the British series SAS: Who Dares Wins, pits 16 celebrities against military-style challenges designed to test their physical and mental strength. As the competition continues, Smollett’s exit raises questions about the intense demands placed on participants and the toll it can take on their health.
Fans and viewers are left to wonder how this incident will affect the remainder of the season as the series seeks to push boundaries in extreme reality television. Stay tuned for further updates on the situation and the health of Jussie Smollett.
