Colman Domingo reflected on the meaning of success and the memory of his parents in an exclusive clip from the June 9 episode of Fox’s Bear Grylls Is Running Wild. The Euphoria star became emotional while discussing his late mother and stepfather, who both died in 2006, and said he feels they remain with him as he continues to build his career. Domingo said he does not take his achievements for granted, especially given his roots in West Philadelphia, and described his success as something he shares with his parents. He added that he trusts the journey he is on and believes his family is still supporting him in spirit.
Bear Grylls Is Running Wild follows adventurer Bear Grylls as he takes celebrities on 48-hour wilderness challenges designed to push them outside their comfort zones. The series blends survival action with personal conversations, giving viewers a more revealing look at stars in an unusual setting. The current season also features Michelle Monaghan, Matthew McConaughey, Uma Thurman, Elizabeth Banks, Rhys Darby, Tiffany Haddish and Machine Gun Kelly.
Grylls said the format differs from a traditional talk show because nature helps open guests up more quickly and honestly. He explained that the experience encourages celebrities to embrace discomfort and test themselves in difficult conditions. According to Grylls, successful people often share a willingness to do hard things, and the show aims to capture that side of them.
Domingo’s appearance adds a more personal and emotional moment to the season, highlighting themes of gratitude, family, resilience and the role of memory in professional success. The episode airs on Fox, with Bear Grylls Is Running Wild continuing its Tuesday night run at 9 p.m. ET.
