Why Trista Sutter abruptly left SWAT: What you didn’t see

Trista Sutterexit from Special Forces suddenly appeared on television, but it turns out there was a lot going on behind the scenes that viewers didn’t see during the Wednesday, January 15 episode.

“When I came back from the beach on the first day, I went into hypothermic shock. My lips were turning blue in the car on the way back. It was bad. I was extremely lethargic, – said the 53-year-old Sutter in an exclusive interview Us Weekly. “It was really scary.”

Not long on Wednesday’s episodethe OG Bachelorette revealed Special Forces the soldiers she wanted to leave behind. According to Sutter, she realized it was time to look for a room of mirrors that was not ventilated.

“I wanted to get to the end. I really did. I wasn’t one to just sign up for a show and get paid the first day, you know what I mean? I wanted to challenge myself as much as I could, and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and being a part of that mirrored room, I wanted to achieve that,” she said. us. “I thought it would be further, but because of what happened to me, they pulled me in and I really connected on a human level with billy (billingham) and Q (Jovon Quarles).”

Sutter also recalled a bond with Trooper Rudy Reyes.

“When I was on the beach I stopped Rudy and said, ‘I think I’m going to pass out.’ And he says, “Well, what do you want to do?” I said, “I’d like to see a doctor.” And he says: “Well, you can’t, if you see a doctor, then you voluntarily remove yourself.” … And he says, ‘I’m sorry, you either need a VW or carry on.’ And I’m like, ‘Okay, I’m not ready to go home,'” she explained us. “So I just kept going and he said, after the mirror room, ‘I’m so proud of you. I thought you were going to leave on the beach and you didn’t and you kept going and that’s so important and I’m so proud of you.’

Sutter called the endorsement she received from DS a reward — and a sign that she may have accomplished what she set out to do with the show, despite her quick exit.

“They saw that I give 100 percent – although my 100 percent is not as great as that of professional athletes and Kerry HartI tried my best, she continued. “And so just knowing that they could see that I was giving it my all meant a lot to me. I have a lot of respect for them and what they have given to our country (and) their countries. Communication with them was very important for me.”

The reality TV host went into more detail about her decision to quit the show, explaining that she took a long shower to warm up after returning from the beach.

“Before we started shooting (again), I saw the number 444, and I believe in angel numbers and guardian angels and God and I have a lot of faith and all that,” she said. “I went into it knowing or believing that my guardian angels were watching over me, as it were, and went to bed. I woke up to the explosions—we all did—and an instant calm came over me, thinking, “You’re good.” You have gained a lot in these two days.’ Even though it’s only two days. It was like a lifetime.”

Sutter added that the staff warned her that it would become even more difficult if she stayed and advanced on the show.

“And it was already very difficult!” – she continued. “In between — running with a pack that’s basically a third of my body weight — it was really hard. I’ve never been a runner and these were the hard parts, the tasks that I was really excited about and I thought I did really well, even though I didn’t technically pass.’

On the show, Sutter said she didn’t want to be a “burden” to any of her co-stars.

“I wanted to challenge myself but (not) make it difficult for other people to help me,” she said us remarks. “They shouldn’t have helped me. Golden (Tate) was carrying my packet—it was seen at one point by the bridge—he had two packets on him, one of them mine. And I remember telling him, “I guess I’ll go.” He says, “Are you sure?” And notice, that’s when we’re running around trying to get ready, like, go, go.’

Sutter reiterated that even though she was only on the show for a short time, it was a very rewarding experience. She noted that fellow contestant Denise Richards (who was the second rookie to leave) probably felt the same way.

“I have a lot of respect for what Denise was able to accomplish, and she was the second one to go,” Sutter said. “Everyone has different goals for being there. Everyone has their own personal reasons for leaving, and it doesn’t take away from who they are or what they’re trying to achieve.”

Sutter concluded that appearing on the series has given her back her “confidence” — as a person and as an athlete.

“I realized that I can do hard things if I put my mind to it. And part of me regrets leaving when I saw everything they went through,” she said. “But I just keep trying to remind myself of how I felt in that moment and the peace that came over me, (as I did), challenging myself with the experience and all the people I met, the camaraderie. I’m trying to be grateful for it all, but it’s hard. I wish I could wake up and say, “Yeah, whatever.” Screw this piece. Keep going!”

Special Forces airs Wednesdays at 8pm ET on Fox.