'Tough as Nails' Season 3: Release date, spoilers and all about CBS reality show

The highly competitive reality show celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout via the daily routine of their job at hand
PUBLISHED SEP 30, 2021
A still from 'Tough as Nails' (IMDb)
A still from 'Tough as Nails' (IMDb)

'Tough as Nails' is a reality series - a highly competitive one that celebrates everyday Americans who get their workout via the daily routine of their job at hand; they consider the calluses on their hands and feet more like warrior scars!

The final four members in the previous season -- Scott, Sarah, Zeus, and Swifty, raised the stakes - putting everything on the line, and competing in a series of challenges to be crowned the champion and win the cash prize of a whopping $200,000! 

The show is hosted by Phil Keoghan, featuring various contestants competing in challenges at job sites. The said obstacles test their toughness, with one participant eliminated in every subsequent episode. The series premiered on CBS on July 8, 2020.

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Release date

Season 3 of 'Tough as Nails' premieres on Wednesday, October 6, at 9 pm ET.

Where to watch?

'Tough as Nails' airs on CBS.

Spoilers

'Tough as Nails' was renewed by CBS for both Seasons 3 and 4 in April 2021. Season 4 is expected to air in the spring of next year. The official synopsis reads: "Tough As Nails is a competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don't think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, in order to keep their country running." 

Competitors are tested for their strength, endurance, agility, and mental toughness in challenges that take place every day in the real world. They are eventually eliminated until the ultimate champion is named. Even after they “punch out” of the individual competition, every participant has the opportunity to win additional prizes in the team competitions that continue throughout the season. The series redefines what it means to be tough!

Cast

Kelsy Reynolds

Kelsey is a professional crop duster by occupation. She is a 30-year-old woman residing in Mansfield, Illinois.

Kelsey Reynolds (CBS)

Christine Connors

Christine is a 29-year old ironworker by profession. She hails from and resides in California.

Christine Connors (CBS)

The rest of the cast includes Takeru “Tak” Tanabe, Jerome Kupuka'a, Lamar Edwin Hanger, Lia Mort, Dequincey “Quincey” Walker, Kalimba Edwards, Mike Shaffer, Elizabeth Rillera, Sarah Ham, and Alfredo “Alfie” P Rivera.

Writer/Director

The creators of the show are Phil Keoghan and Louise Keoghan. They are also the executive producers along with Anthony Carbone. 

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