‘I just feel worthless…’: Special Forces star Jessie James Decker quits after husband Eric’s brutal back injury forces him out — as the tearful NFL legend opens up about depression, anxiety and losing his sense of purpose off the field… - suong
SPECIAL Forces star Jessie James Decker has been sent packing after her husband Eric’s nasty back injury prevented him from continuing the show.
The duo’s last day played out on Thursday’s episode of the World’s Toughest Test.
Much of the episode highlighted Eric‘s personal battles as he sought to find himself six years after retiring from the NFL.
The professional athlete struggled to complete the day’s challenges, which included “The Postman’s Walk,” where each of the remaining recruits had to sidestep along a 165-foot stretch of rope suspended 200 feet above the canyon floor.
Eric’s team failed the exercise after exceeding the 10-minute time limit, a loss that appeared to fall on the football player’s shoulders, given that he was the last to cross the rope.
Later that night, Eric, 38, was pulled for a private chat with the special forces operatives leading the group, and they dug deep into what could be holding the Denver Broncos former wide receiver back.
He admitted he was “afraid to fail” in his NFL career, leading him to retire because it was “easier.”
However, Eric confessed that transitioning into a life outside of football has been far from simple.
“It was great for six months, and then depression, anxiety,” the father of four said while fighting back tears.
“Taking the locker room away, being in isolation, and questioning who I am, what my worth is, what’s my legacy, without talking about it, just holding it in,” Eric explained of his mental battles since hanging up his cleats.
The TV star was encouraged to further open up about life off the football field, and he shared the dynamic at home with his country music star wife, Jessie, 37.
“I have four kids. I support my wife because she is a career woman. I take pride in that,” Eric confessed, but the operatives urged him to pursue something for himself and were sure that would help him break through his mental roadblocks in the challenges.
Eric appeared to take that advice to heart and went all out in the next day’s “Murderball” challenge, which had the recruits fight to get a ball over the opposition’s goal line in true football style.
However, the physical exercise became too much for the TV personality, who injured his back, and the pain only worsened over time.
Eric was later checked out by the on-site medic, and he wasn’t cleared to continue the show.
Upon returning to the tent to tell his wife, Jessie decided to quit and leave with her husband voluntarily.
Fans applauded the pair for making it as far as they did, considering eight recruits had already left before them.
“Noooo I LOVED Eric and Jessie,” one person wrote on X.
“Oh Go Eric!” said another.
Earlier in the episode, model Chanel Iman was forced to leave after failing to meet the operatives’ standards.
Other celebrities who’ve bowed out so far include Brittany Cartwright, Teresa Giudice, Eva Marcille, Jussie Smollett, Johnny Manziel, Nick Young, and Ravi V. Patel.
‘Married to Medicine’ Recap: Accusations Worsen Between Toya & Anila liennhi
On the recent episode of “Married to Medicine,” tension between Toya and Anila worsens. Toya is very upset about being accused of cheating on Eugene with a man from their neighborhood. And she believes Anila played a role in the rumor spreading around the neighborhood. As for Anila, Quad told her that she’s being suspected of staging the robbery by Toya, Simone, and Contessa.
Although Anila was hoping her parents would be able to help them to survive their nanny’s departure, it’s been a disaster. Thankfully, they were able to talk Miss Gomez into coming back. They had to make her an excellent offer since she left to spend more time with her family.
And life is about to change for Audra and Martin.
Here’s a recap for, “Going Back, Back to Blue Ridge.”
Anila and Quad have complaints about Toya.
Quad goes to Anila’s home to check on her. They talk about what went down when the ladies hung out recently at Jackie’s. And Quad says Simone and Contessa believe that Anila staged the robbery. This is upsetting to Anila. And she says she can’t believe educated women would say something like this.
And when it comes to Toya, Anila says it’s disappointing that Toya didn’t reach out to check on her family.
Quad accuses Toya of just trying to shift the narrative because she’s been accused of cheating on Eugene. .
Miss Gomez returns.
As the group continues to fracture, a cast trip to Blue Ridge is proposed by Jackie, Curtis, Simone, and Cecil.
Contessa competes in her first fitness competition. This is something she’s always wanted to do. She’s surprised when she comes in first place.
Kiran and Anila are able to talk Miss Gomez into being their nanny again.
Anila confronts Toya.
The group heads to Blue Ridge. Cecil and Simone notice the shade when Audra and Martin arrive in matching Champion outfits. As for Toya, she says she’s not comfortable with being around Audra after their altercation.
Audra and Martin find out she’s pregnant. It’s exciting because it will be Martin’s first biological child. Audra had a son from a previous relationship.
Heavenly approaches Toya to apologize for their recent blowup. She says she’s sad about her mother’s passing. So she knows she’s wrong for lashing out. But Toya becomes emotional and says Heavenly has a right to grieve. She isn’t happy when she sees Anila and Kiran walk into the house.
Later, it’s time to put it all out on the table. Anila asks Toya if she accused her of staging her robbery. And Toya says she doesn’t know what Anila would do.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger.
What are your thoughts on the episode?
