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Jussie Smollett Removed From Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Over Medical Issue

Jussie Smollett was medically withdrawn after developing a dust allergy causing severe chest inflammation and coughing during a rescue mission challenge on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.

  • On October 9, Jussie Smollett was medically withdrawn from Season 4 of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test after Episode 3, when heavy coughing prompted a medical exam.
  • During the day three challenge, medics diagnosed an allergy to dust after examining Jussie Smollett's lungs during the Moroccan desert rescue mission.
  • Medics reported chest inflammation after auscultation, and Smollett left in tears, as Andy explained, `Based on Andy's advice, the boot camp team had to deliver bad news to Jussie. know you're upset about it, but your chest is too bad`.
  • Smollett became the fourth celebrity to leave Season 4 during the Oct. 9 episode, leaving 14 remaining recruits still trying to complete the course.
  • After an emotional DS session last week, Smollett struggled mentally and physically despite maintaining his innocence over 2019 accusations that he staged an attack.
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Why Did Jussie Smollett Leave ‘Special Forces’? His Exit Explained

His departure in Episode 3 was the fourth of the season.

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E! News broke the news in United States on Friday, October 10, 2025.
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