Denise Richards' Breast Implant Surprise on 'Special Forces'

Actress and reality TV star Denise Richards shared an unexpected health issue she faced during her time on "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. " During a recent interview on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, the 53-year-old revealed that she ruptured both of her breast implants while participating in a stunt on the show. The incident happened when she jumped off a bridge wearing a harness that exerted too much pressure on her implants. Richards confessed that she still hasn’t had them fixed due to filming commitments. Interestingly, her insurance won’t cover the repair, which seems like one of the risks she took on by being part of the high-intensity show. Her husband, Aaron Phypers, suggested reaching out to the show’s network, Fox, to possibly help with the costs.

"Special Forces" is known for its challenging tasks, and this season, set in Wales, was no different. Contestants, including Richards, faced various daunting challenges such as hostage rescue missions, treacherous cliff ladder crossings, and freezing ocean dunks. Despite her daughters’ initial concerns and her own admission of not being very athletic, Richards pushed through, driven by the desire to challenge herself. She saw the experience as an opportunity to compete against herself rather than others, appreciating the mental and emotional growth it offered.

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