BREAKING: Mark Estes has been medically withdrawn from FOX’s hit series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test during tonight’s episode. This decision comes just hours after another contestant, Christie Pearce Rampone, faced a similar fate due to a severe chest infection.
In a shocking turn of events on the show airing on November 6, 2023, Estes was removed from the competition following alarming medical concerns regarding his ear. The medic described his condition as “cauliflower ear,” a painful injury that erupted after a challenging murderball task the day prior. Physicians warned that Estes required immediate evaluation by an ENT surgeon or risked “long-term disfigurement.”
This season has seen an unprecedented rate of medical withdrawals, with five recruits already sent home—far surpassing the one withdrawal from Season 2 and the five total from Season 3. Earlier this season, Jussie Smollett was eliminated in Episode 3 due to a lung infection, while Eric Decker exited last week with a hip injury.
Currently, the competition continues with remaining contestants including Gia Giudice, Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East, Kody Brown, Brianna LaPaglia, and Randall Cobb. Fans are left wondering who will endure the rigorous challenges ahead as the series progresses.
For those eager to catch the latest episodes of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, you can tune in every Thursday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX. Streaming options are available via platforms such as Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV, with new episodes also accessible on Hulu each Friday morning.
As the competition heats up, viewers are encouraged to stay updated on the latest developments and witness how these contestants handle the physical and emotional toll of this grueling reality series.
