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The Two Celebrities Who FINISHED: A Deep Dive Into Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Season 4

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The fourth season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test has concluded, delivering arguably the most brutal and surprising celebrity military training course yet. The reality competition, which pits celebrities against the grueling selection process of elite military units, wrapped up its latest run on FOX, leaving only two recruits standing. As of today, December 12, 2025, the full details of the intense training, the star-studded cast, and the shocking final results are confirmed, cementing Season 4 as a must-watch television event.

This season pushed the boundaries of mental and physical endurance, moving the training location to the harsh, unforgiving terrain of Morocco. The show’s premise remains simple: no votes, no eliminations based on popularity—only voluntary withdrawal, medical removal, or termination by the Directing Staff (DS). The ultimate goal is not to win a prize, but to simply survive the final phase of the course.

Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Season 4 Full Celebrity Cast

Season 4 premiered on Thursday, September 25, 2025, and featured a diverse group of 18 celebrities from the worlds of reality television, sports, music, and social media. Each recruit was stripped of their fame and given a number, facing the same intense psychological and physical challenges. The full list of celebrity recruits for the Morocco course is as follows:

  • Andrew East: Former NFL Player
  • Brianna LaPaglia (Brianna Chickenfry): Podcast Host and Influencer
  • Brittany Cartwright: Reality TV Personality (Vanderpump Rules)
  • Chanel Iman: Supermodel
  • Christie Pearce Rampone: World Cup and Olympic Soccer Champion
  • Eric Decker: Former NFL Player
  • Eva Marcille: Model and Reality TV Star (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)
  • Gia Giudice: Reality TV Personality (The Real Housewives of New Jersey)
  • Jussie Smollett: Actor and Singer
  • Kody Brown: Reality TV Personality (Sister Wives)
  • Mark Consuelos: Actor and TV Host (Live with Kelly and Mark)
  • Nick Viall: Reality TV Personality (The Bachelor)
  • Paige VanZant: MMA Fighter
  • Paulina Gretzky: Model and Socialite
  • Porsha Williams: Reality TV Personality (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)
  • Shawn Johnson East: Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast
  • Teresa Giudice: Reality TV Personality (The Real Housewives of New Jersey)
  • Tom Sandoval: Reality TV Personality (Vanderpump Rules)

The Elite Directing Staff (DS) and the Morocco Location

A major element of the show's topical authority is the legitimacy of its instructors. The Directing Staff (DS) are former Special Forces operatives who ran the course with unwavering discipline and intensity. They are the true arbiters of success and failure, focusing on the recruits' mental fortitude, or "Grit," and "Composure" under duress.

The Directing Staff Roster

The DS team returned with a familiar lineup of decorated veterans, ensuring the training remained authentic to real-world Special Forces selection.

  • Rudy Reyes: Former United States Recon Marine (Lead Instructor)
  • Mark “Billy” Billingham: Former UK Special Air Service (SAS) Soldier
  • Jason “Foxy” Fox: Former UK Special Boat Service (SBS) Operator
  • Jovon “Q” Quarles: Former United States Navy SEAL

These four men were responsible for the psychological warfare and extreme physical demands placed on the recruits. Their methods, including intense "Interrogation" and "Evasion" drills, are designed to break down the celebrity ego and test the limits of human resilience.

The Unforgiving Terrain of Morocco

For Season 4, the production moved to a new, equally hostile environment: Morocco. This location provided a backdrop of extreme heat, rugged mountain ranges, and expansive desert landscapes, making the course a true test of "Survival." The change in setting ensured that even veterans of previous seasons were facing a fresh set of environmental challenges. The recruits had to contend with the blistering desert sun one moment and treacherous, cold mountain climbs the next, adding another layer of difficulty to the already grueling "Warzone" conditions.

The Final Test: Who Conquered the Course?

The journey was brutal, with many high-profile celebrities voluntarily withdrawing or being medically terminated. Notable departures included Tom Sandoval and Teresa Giudice, both of whom faced significant physical and mental hurdles.

By the finale, only a handful of recruits remained to face the most challenging phase of the selection process. The final group, which included Gia Giudice, Kody Brown, Brianna LaPaglia, Shawn Johnson East, and Andrew East, had to endure a final, grueling 48-hour exercise designed to test their "Mind Set" and physical breaking point.

The Two Champions of Season 4

After the final "Evasion" and "Interrogation" exercises, the DS staff determined that only two recruits had demonstrated the necessary "Trust," "Grit," and mental fortitude to pass the course. The two celebrities who successfully completed the entire Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Season 4 were:

1. Shawn Johnson East (Recruit #14)

The Olympic gold medalist gymnast proved her athletic prowess translated directly into military-style endurance. Shawn’s background in high-pressure competition gave her the mental edge to push through pain and exhaustion, making her a standout performer throughout the course. She consistently demonstrated "Composure" under the most stressful conditions.

2. Gia Giudice (Recruit #10)

In a major surprise, the reality star and influencer, who entered the course with no military or high-level athletic background, showcased extraordinary mental toughness. Gia's ability to withstand the psychological pressure and maintain her resolve, even when her mother (Teresa Giudice) was also a recruit, impressed the DS staff and viewers alike. Her journey was a testament to the fact that mental strength often trumps physical size in this quasi-military training environment.

The Impact and Legacy of Season 4

The conclusion of Season 4 on November 20, 2025, reaffirmed the show's commitment to authenticity and its unique position in reality television. It’s not about who is the strongest, but who is the most mentally resilient. The success of Gia Giudice and Shawn Johnson East highlights the show’s core message: that inner strength and a refusal to quit are the only metrics that matter.

The season will be remembered for its harsh Morocco "location," the intense celebrity dynamics—especially the mother-daughter pairing of the Giudices—and the shocking performance of figures like Kody Brown, who made it deep into the competition despite initial skepticism. The intense challenges, from rappelling to survival drills, provided a fresh look at the celebrities' true characters, stripped bare of their public personas.

With the course complete, fans can now re-watch the entire season on Hulu, streaming the episodes the day after their original FOX air date. The show’s renewal for a potential Season 5 seems likely, given the high ratings and intense public interest in who will face the "World's Toughest Test" next.

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