Well, I started this thread - always rooting for Johnny's success liek before - so here's how it played out.
In episode two of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, Johnny Manziel was not kicked off the show, but voluntarily withdrew from the competition. This occurred after a heated confrontation with the directing staff (DS) during a difficult challenge involving being submerged underwater in a simulated drowning scenario.
Here is a breakdown of what happened:
Failed underwater challenge: The recruits were required to escape from a submerged plane fuselage while blindfolded. Manziel panicked during the physically and psychologically grueling task, repeatedly failing to free himself from the sinking fuselage.
Confrontation with the DS: After the challenge, DS staff member Mark "Billy" Billingham questioned Manziel's commitment and pointed out his failure to help fellow recruits. The staff member criticized Manziel for only caring about himself and not having the mentality needed for Special Forces.
Choosing to withdraw: Following the intense verbal confrontation, Manziel opted to leave the show. He explained that his time on the course helped him realize he needed to prioritize his relationships with his family and that the stress of the process was not for him. He told the staff, "I think there's a different fight for me to be fighting. I'm choosing to fight it with my family and my loved ones, not with this".