Former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Denise Richards is starring in the new season of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.” The program recruits celebrities and subjects them to military training to test their physical and mental abilities.
“It was an opportunity to do something I had never done before, which was very challenging and completely out of my comfort zone,” Richards said He said H! news. “It’s unlike anything I’ve ever done and I was scared to death to do it. I actually skipped season two because I watched season one and said ‘there’s no way’. Then I was grateful they asked me for season three, but it was a challenge,” she continued. .
Richards also told the outlet that her children were worried when she told them she had signed a deal to do the show.
“My daughters were terrified. They didn’t want me to do it. They said I probably wouldn’t be able to come home,” she told the outlet. Richards is a mother to Sammi, 20, Lola, 19, and Eloise, 13.
Denise Richards received positive feedback from fans after the premiere of “Special Forces.”
The new season of the Fox reality series premiered on Wednesday, January 8. Viewers got to know some celebrities, including Richards, during the first episode. Quite a few people took to Instagram to praise Richards after seeing her on the show.
“What a great job you did Denise, you crushed it.” one person wrote.
“Go Dennis! Even just catching the helicopter is an accomplishment in itself. Someone else said.
“So proud to see you doing something like this!” “Inspiring” Read the third comment.
“This is so cool. I’m definitely watching and cheering for you.” added a fourth fan.
Denise Richards shared some personal details at the premiere
During the first day’s prospecting, Richards spoke candidly about her life-changing past experiences.
“I really want to learn how not to be overwhelmed by fear. I have been through traumatic situations that were very terrifying for me. I want to learn how to deal with these issues and be stronger,” she said on the show. Per People magazine.
At some point, the direction staff (DS) noticed that Richards “froze” during rehearsal.
“I’ve been overcome by some quite scary situations, and I need to learn how to stay calm and do something,” she explained.
She has spoken openly about being sexually assaulted at the age of 15 and said she “froze” when it happened.
“It’s very scary to have that situation, you know, at that age and be so weak. And I have three daughters, and I want them to never go through that. And also, if something happens, God forbid, be strong enough,” Richards said. “It’s enough.”
Despite being on the verge of an emotional breakthrough, Richards ultimately decided that the show wasn’t for her. She removed her armband and was eliminated.