Denise Richards isn’t just surviving Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test—she’s sacrificing big time! The 53-year-old actress reveals she pushed herself to the limit on the brutal reality show.
The daring Stunt that led to a shocking Injury
In a jaw-dropping interview, Richards shared the shocking injury she endured during a daring stunt on the show. “I jumped off a bridge, and that’s when I ruptured my breast implants,” she told listeners during a SiriusXM chat with her husband, Aaron Phypers.
The dangerous jump was part of the intense challenges on Special Forces, which will premiere on January 8. Richards said the harness she wore while leaping off the bridge was to blame. The force caused a rupture to both of her implants—a sacrifice she never saw coming. “I still have to get them redone,” she admitted. “I was supposed to a month ago, but filming got in the way.”
A personal Expense: No Insurance Coverage
The actress explained that the repair won’t be covered by insurance, and she’s footing the bill herself. “I have to pay for it,” she confessed. “We pretty much signed our life away doing this show. It’s dangerous.” She wasn’t kidding—Special Forces is known for putting celebs through some of the toughest, most dangerous tests imaginable.
Star-Studded Cast and grueling Challenges
Richards competes alongside a star-studded cast this season, including Trista Sutter, Stephen Baldwin, Brody Jenner, Christy Carlson Romano, and Cam Newton. The competition, filmed in Wales, puts the celebrities through grueling challenges that test their physical and mental limits. This season, they’ll face the harsh reality of ocean warfare, including hostage rescues, high-altitude climbs, and a chilling boat dunk drill. Contestants will be submerged into freezing waters, with a surf immersion exercise pushing them to the brink of drowning.
These tests aren’t just physically demanding—they’re terrifying.
Family Concerns: Daughters are furious
Richards admitted that her daughters were furious when they learned she’d signed up. “They did not want me to do it, they were afraid I was going to get hurt or get killed. They were really angry. It was the first time they were upset with me about a project.”
Pushing through Fear and Doubt
But Richards didn’t let their fears stop her. Despite her daughters’ concerns and her own lack of athleticism, she committed to the challenge. “I thought, ‘This is the most challenging thing I’ll ever do, and why not do it?’” she said. “I was terrified, but once I made the commitment, I was there.”
The actress admitted to feeling completely out of her element among her fellow competitors. “I was so intimidated by everyone,” she said. “I heard there were some athletes, and I can’t compete with that. But that’s the great thing about this—it’s not about competing against anybody but myself.”
The raw, mental, and physical Struggle
Richards acknowledged that Special Forces strips everyone down, not just physically but emotionally too. The brutal tests leave competitors raw, and it’s all about survival. “It’s mentally and emotionally challenging, and that’s why they push you so hard,” she explained.
A true Test of Resilience
The actress’s dedication to finishing the competition, despite the risks and injuries, shows just how far she was willing to go. While she’s no stranger to tough projects, this one took it to an extreme level. From ruptured implants to near-drowning, Denise Richards proves she’s in it for the long haul—and she won’t let anything stand in her way.
Catch all the drama when Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test airs January 8!
