Former NFL Star Johnny Manziel Quits ‘Special Forces’ Tonight

UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel has voluntarily withdrawn from Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test during tonight’s episode, marking a significant moment in the competition. The episode aired on October 16, 2023, and featured grueling challenges that pushed recruits to their limits.

As the contestants face their fourth day of intense selection exercises, mental and physical exhaustion is taking its toll. Tonight’s episode featured an anxiety-inducing “infiltration task,” where recruits crawled through tight, dirt-filled underground tunnels. Manziel, facing a dead end, succumbed to panic and chose to leave the course, impacting his team’s performance.

This season has seen emotional exits, including Teresa Giudice, who withdrew two weeks ago, leaving her daughter Gia Giudice to face the challenges alone. Last week, Jussie Smollett was medically discharged due to an allergy, highlighting the extreme conditions of the competition.

With Manziel’s departure, the remaining recruits include Gia Giudice, Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East, Jessie James Decker, Eric Decker, Kody Brown, Brianna LaPaglia, Chanel Iman, Mark Estes, Randall Cobb, Christie Pearce Rampone, Ravi Patel, and Nick Young.

HOW TO WATCH: Fans can catch new episodes of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. For those without cable, episodes are available for streaming on platforms like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV. New episodes also become accessible on Hulu and FOX One on Friday mornings, with a one-week free trial currently offered.

Stay tuned for more urgent updates as the competition continues, and watch the remaining recruits battle through the toughest challenges yet!