Jamie Lynn Spears sobs over ‘struggle’ of growing up in sister’s shadow… while Mel B regains power
Jamie Lynn Spears broke down in tears when she admitted she had self-esteem issues as Britney Spears’ younger sister in Wednesday’s season premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
The 31-year-old actress got emotional after a tough military drill alongside fellow contestant Mel B, 47, who was looking for a fresh start after getting out of an abusive relationship.
Jamie Lynn struggled with a backward fall from a helicopter into the water and was called a “jester” by an instructor before she was later interviewed about her failure.
She was emotional: Jamie Lynn Spears broke down in tears as she admitted to self-esteem issues as Britney Spears’ younger sister in Wednesday’s season premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test
“Growing up, my sister became famous, famous all over the world, when I was very young,” said Jamie Lynn.
I’m so proud of her, I love her to death, but I don’t know. Sometimes I feel like I don’t really have anything going for me,” she continued.
In a confessional, Jamie Lynn said she was “extremely proud” of her sister’s success, but also wanted to carve out her “own identity”.
“I struggle with self-esteem all the time,” Jamie Lynn admitted.
Fight session: Mel B showed his fighting spirit during a military exercise
Jamie Lynn said water exercise has also made her uneasy since her daughter Maddie nearly drowned in an accident in February 2017.
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test began with 16 celebrities who enlisted in military training for 10 days to prove they can withstand physical and emotional hardship.
The 16 celebrities recruited included: Danny Amendola, Mel B, Hannah Brown, Tyler Florence, Kate Gosselin, Dwight Howard, Montell Jordan, Gus Kenworthy, Nastia Liukin, Carli Lloyd, Beverley Mitchell, Kenya Moore, Mike Piazza, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Anthony Scaramucci and Jamie Lynn.
Terrible accident: Jamie Lynn said water exercise has also troubled her since her daughter Maddie nearly drowned in an accident in February 2017
Difficult moment: Kate Gosselin overcame her fears and got off the helicopter, but suffered a neck injury and was eliminated
They were put through demanding training exercises led by Directing Staff (DS) Agents Rudy Reyes, Mark “Billy” Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox and Remi Adeleke, an elite team of former Special Forces agents.
Spice Girls singer Mel B said she had been living in fear and hoped the course would help her regain her own power.
“I ended up in a very horrible abusive relationship of 10 years. I felt useless, you feel powerless. I face huge fears. I’m just going to bring out that inner person that I hope isn’t dead and gone,” Mel said.
Abusive relationship: ‘I ended up in a very horrible 10 year abusive relationship. I felt useless, you feel powerless. I face huge fears. I’m just going to bring out that inner person that I hope isn’t dead and gone,” Mel said.
Mel stepped up during the first dive challenge as she followed the instructions perfectly and entered the water correctly.
He was later tasked with attacking a heavily padded instructor in an assault test.
Mel fought hard and was then able to shut it down on command.
Back Plunge: Mel took a step forward during the first plunge challenge while following instructions perfectly and entering the water correctly
Aggression test; He was later tasked with attacking a heavily padded instructor in an assault test.
Reality star Kenya, 50, also rose to challenge as she kicked hard and punched during the drill.
I mean, I’m from Detroit. You have to know how to fight,” said Kenia, who won the Miss USA pageant in 1993.
Kate, Drew, Tyler, and Montell were eliminated during the season premiere with 12 celebrities remaining.
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test will return next week on Fox.
Hard kick: Reality star Kenya Moore, 50, also rose to challenge as she kicked hard and punched during the drill.