The Big Picture It came as no huge surprise when Tara Reid dropped off on episode 2 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 2. If anything, it came as a surprise that she survived the first episode. “The bag is so heavy. I can’t do it. My back’s killing me," Tara complained before calling it quits. To be fair, Fox's quasi-military training reality show is tough, both physically and mentally.
It can break even the strongest contestants like Pro Football NFL star Dez Bryant who completely lost it during episode 2. Dez had to run down a steep 300-foot wall of a dam in New Zealand. As he was waiting for Angela White who was supposed to race with him, he started yelling out in pain. The line he was attached to was linked to White, and she wasn’t too eager to do the task and finally called it quit.
Surviving harsh conditions, enduring freezing cold, and tackling challenging assignments can take a toll on both your physical and mental well-being. In this show, celebrities find themselves metaphorically naked, exposing their deepest fears and their ability, or lack thereof, to cope with various situations.
From the beginning, it was evident that White was struggling in multiple aspects—physically, emotionally, and socially. She didn't seem to be a team player. Constant complaints aside, what ultimately led to her decision to quit was her fear of running down the side of the dam. This, combined with an earlier task involving immersion in ice-cold water, proved to be too daunting for her.
Following a moment of reflection, Bryant expressed remorse and a desire to rejoin the competition, but by then, it was too late, and he was eliminated. It’s hard to criticize contestants for quitting due to fear, exhaustion, or an inability to complete tasks. Viewers often question whether they themselves would do any better in such demanding situations.