Thesecelebrities have proven they’re the world’s toughest.
While there were seven finalists heading into theSpecial Forces: World’s Toughest Testseason fivefinale on Nov. 12, only three proved they truly had what it takes to win.
And those winners were:Candace Cameron Bure,Collin GosselinandAlexia Umansky, who faced what one series staff sergeant called “12 hours of absolute hell” in order to ensure their victory.
The three winners, as well as boxerAlycia Baumgardner, French celebrityDavid Charvet, comedianHannah Stockingand NBA alumMatt Barnes’ final challenge involved 12 hours of simulated interrogation after the finalists were “captured behind enemy lines.” They were tasked with devising and maintaining cover stories, building rapport and acting human with their captors, all while making it to the very end through hours of intense interrogation, the downtime of which they were kept in rooms with hoods on.
Baumgardner eventually pulled herself out of the challenge when the pressure became too much, Charvet was removed for failing to build rapport with his captors and Stocking and Barnes failed when interrogators were able to debunk their cover stories.
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That leftJon & Kate Plus 8’s Gosselin, Umansky—who started the competition with her dadMauricio Umansky—andFull Housealum Bure, who proved they had what it took to win.
For Umansky, she shared how happy she was to bring home the win for her and her dad, adding she got through the toughest moments by keeping her eye on the prize.
“I have visualized what it’s like to walk out of this as a winner,” she said during a confessional. “I think I just have to keep that picture in my head so strong.”
Meanwhile, Bure felt her victory to have an impact beyond herself.
“This one’s for all the women out there,” she said through tears after winning. “No matter what challenges you have, physically you can do it.”
And for Gosselin—who is estranged from his motherKate Gosselinand many of seven siblings, an ordeal he chronicles in his recently-released memoir—this show proved he was capable after previously being discharged from the Marines, which he alleges was orchestrated by his mother.
Through tears, the 22-year-old said, “Now I feel I have this new profound belief in myself that nobody can take away from me.”
But while Umansky, Gosselin and Bure are reveling in their win, read on for a look back at all the celebrities who pushed themselves during season five.
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