Overview

• Cartwright self-eliminated one day into Season 4 during the September 25 premiere of the Morocco-set course.
• She described overwhelming conditions, including extreme heat, a fear-of-heights challenge, and a hooding episode where she felt she could not breathe.
• The reality star said reactions to her decision have been mixed online, and she remains proud for stepping outside her comfort zone.
• She said a text from estranged husband Jax Taylor predicting she would not go far weighed on her mentally during the competition.
• While away, she used FaceTime and kept a photo to reassure her son, and she said she would prepare more physically if given another chance.