Special Forces’ Mauricio Umansky Quits Show After Painful Injury

Mauricio Umansky is down for the count.

The Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test star reached his breaking point during the Fox reality competition series’ Oct. 15 episode, ultimately quitting season five due to a painful rib injury.

As day five kicked off in Malaysia, the directing staff informed the 11 remaining celebrities they’d be participating in a brutal chemical warfare simulation that would cause extreme discomfort and physical pain. But after Mauricio had trouble simply walking to the challenge due to a suspected sprain, the luxury realtor feared he couldn’t handle the taxing test of stamina.

“Staff, I am going to have to VW,” the 56-year-old announced upon his decision to voluntarily withdraw. “I physically no longer can continue.”

Staff member Jovon “Q” Quarles looked confused by Mauricio’s proclamation. However, the father of four explained, “My rib is just hurting and if I’m going to be coughing and not able to breathe, I feel like it’s gonna break further.”