Topic: Survivor 31: Second Chances (Cast Bios and Discussion!)

[gamerfan09]

Keith Nale
Season 29
Survivor: San Juan del Sur
Previous Finish: 4th place

What will you do differently this time around?

Going into the game this time I plan to be more social and assertive. I'm going to search out the right person to form a strong alliance earlier in the game and then "stick to the plan."

Vote for Keith on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Joe Anglim
Season 30
Survivor: Worlds Apart
Previous Finish: 10th place

What will you do differently this time around?

I would take more of a back seat when it came to challenges and strategy and be much more prudent in whom I choose to align myself with. It is almost certain that I will be returning with an all-star/fan-favorite cast. This is beneficial in that everyone is a legitimate threat and I now have the ability to put targets on other players. With a cast of not only athletic and stronger competitors but also smarter, more strategic players, I can play a relaxed, non-threatening game by not putting myself out there as much. I’m going to enjoy myself just as much if not more this second time. However, it will be different this second time around in that I'm making it to the end.

Vote for Joe on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Jeremy Collins
Season 29
Survivor: San Juan del Sur
Previous Finish: 10th place

What will you do differently this time around?

1. I need to do a better job picking my alliance. Last time I was on, my alliance turned their back on me at the first chance they got, so I would pick more trustworthy and loyal people. 2. I would try to improve in my immunity challenges.... I was terrible in those! 3. Lastly, I would enjoy the moment. I was thinking so much about the game that I didn't take in the moment and it was over just like that [snap fingers].

Vote for Jeremy on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Kelley Wentworth
Season 29   
Survivor: San Juan del Sur
Previous Finish: 14th place 

What will you do differently this time around?

In Blood vs. Water II, I had to consider my dad with every move and that made me hesitant to say and do what I really wanted. When you're playing for two people, you can't play strategically because you're worried about your partner getting caught in the line of fire. This time there is no partner—so bring on the fire! My strategic game will be 100 percent different!

Vote for Kelley on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/females/

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Kass McQuillen
Season 28
Survivor: Cagayan
Previous Finish: 3rd place   

What will you do differently this time around?

Win.

Vote for Kass on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/females/

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Spencer Bledsoe
Season 28
Survivor: Cagayan
Previous Finish: 4th place

What will you do differently this time around?

I was an underdog of Charlie Brown proportions when I first played Survivor, and I wasn’t as skilled as I thought I’d be. With a second chance, I’ll focus more on the people around me and less on getting lost in my own head. I’m still the same Survivor-obsessed super geek, but instead of relying on being a student of the game, I’ll get far this time via better genuine relationships. It’s time for Charlie Brown to bust out of the peanut gallery and walk the walk.

Vote for Spencer on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Woo Huang
Season 28
Survivor: Cagayan
Previous Finish: Runner-up

What will you do differently this time around?

For me, the ultimate decision comes down to whether or not I uphold my martial art values while playing the game. On Cagayan, I adapted to the gameplay to make it to the final two, but in the end, I did not adapt who I was as a person. Survivor is a game that has, up until now, proven that in order to win, you have to get your hands dirty. Should I enter the dark side to win it all? Or should I prove that morality can trump deceit, even on Survivor? Right now, all I know is that I'm going to have even more fun than I did last time.

Vote for Woo on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Shane Powers
Season 12
Survivor: Panama
Previous Finish: 5th place

What will you do differently this time around?

Smile more....

Vote for Shane on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Terry Deitz
Season 12
Survivor: Panama
Previous Finish: 3rd place

What will you do differently this time around?

I'm very excited to get the opportunity to play this game again. What would I do differently? I would play a more strategic game and balance much better!

Vote for Terry on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Kimmi Kappenberg
Season 2
Survivor: The Australian Outback
Previous Finish: 12th place

What will you do differently this time around?

I didn't have an alliance the first time. I would rather have a bad alliance than no alliance. I have the motivation of being a single mother to 2 boys this time. The first time was an adventure for me; this time is to provide for my sons.

Vote for Kimmi on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/females/

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Kelly Wiglesworth
Season 1
Survivor: Borneo
Previous Finish: Runner-up

What will you do differently this time around?

Win. I would have picked a different number when Greg asked us to pick a number. I would not have voted Gretchen out, and I would have voted Richard out.

Vote for Kelly on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/females/

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Jeff Varner
Season 2
Survivor: The Australian Outback
Previous Finish: 10th place

What will you do differently this time around?

Fifteen years is a long time. Like the game itself, I’ve grown, matured, changed, and learned to appreciate things much more than before. I expect my second chance will reflect all of that. In Australia, I was free, played the game and allowed myself to let go and have fun. I intend to approach this time around the exact same way. This game doesn't necessarily have to be an unpleasant experience. However it plays out, I assure you I’ll have fun every second I’m there.

Vote for Jeff on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Max Dawson
Season 30
Survivor: Worlds Apart
Previous Finish: 14th place

What will you do differently this time around?

I'll never forget my first time. It was forever in the making. For years I'd fantasized about how it would feel. I'd practiced by myself until I had callouses on my hands. When the moment finally came, I felt like I was going to explode. I was so excited to be there. Too excited. I rushed. I lost control. And it was over before I knew it.

My first time was a mess. Disappointing. Premature. But I still know I can do it. That I can last. That I can go all the way. All I need is a chance to prove it. Know this: just because you've seen me naked doesn't mean you've seen all that I've got.

Vote for Max on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

[gamerfan09]

Mike Holloway
Season 30
Survivor: Samoa
Previous Finish: (still in game)


What will you do differently this time around?

Given the amazing opportunity to play this game again, I would be much more of the same Mike you saw the first time—developing outside the box strategies, taking big risks, playing with big heart! Although, I would dial the worker bee mentality back a whole lot! If you like big moves and no pauses in the game, then I am your guy.

Vote for Mike on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/males/

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Shirin Oskooi
Season 30
Survivor: Worlds Apart
Previous Finish: 8th place


What will you do differently this time around?

The first time I played, I felt like a Survivor tourist. Coconut popcorn! Monkey sex! My enthusiasm for being in the game caused me to lose focus. This time around I would be dialed into the game from the get-go. Having a second chance to play with other returning players would help me take my game to the next level. I perform best when going up against the best.

Vote for Shirin on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/females/

[gamerfan09]

Don't forget to vote everyday for your faves!

[bottle]

So will it be like Eurovision? Jeff saying Next Finalist is e.g. Mike(and then in French?lol)

[Prama]

Kass McQuillen
Season 28
Survivor: Cagayan
Previous Finish: 3rd place   

What will you do differently this time around?

Win.

Vote for Kass on http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/second-chance/females/

pls let her in <3333333333

[gamerfan09]

If people outside America want to vote, PM me and I'll try my best to help you!

[Ryan]

Love this love love love!

Also, really enjoyed Jeff's inclusion of Mike/Carolyn. One of them might win, they both might lose, maybe they both get to Final Tribal and it's a 4-4 split and we have our most exciting first ever tie! Adds to the drama that whoever from the voting pool is in spot #11, might slide into this Season 31 cast.

Very cool, glad they did it. Although as Eliza/Brian Corridan pointed out on Twitter, read the fine print of the voting site! It states "The castaways selected will be based on votes from CBS and the public"...so CBS does still have their say, which is fair because we might get a lot of recency bias, leaving greats like Kelly Wiggles, Varner, Terry and PG out of the mix, if production doesn't give them another shot now they'll get too old or forgotten.  I hope the Survivor community is tight enough to know the right 20 people to move forward in this.

[Marionete]

How can I watch the videos as a non-US resident?

[Mandoli]

This is... Actually a good way of doing a returning player season. Although this is the determining factor:

... so CBS does still have their say, which is fair because we might get a lot of recency bias, leaving greats like Kelly Wiggles, Varner, Terry and PG out of the mix, if production doesn't give them another shot now they'll get too old or forgotten.

If there aren't any players from the earlier seasons, I'd actually feel a tad bit depressed. In my opinion, there should be a mixture of seasons represented.

[Ryan]

^Agreed! Also, ummm did anyone notice Keith is from Keithville, LA? XD

[Reilly Queens]

Abi-Maria, Kass, Teresa, Kimmi & Kelly top 5!! Must return plz

[Chameleon777]

Men: Jeff, Savage, Shane, Terry, Stephen, Troyzan, Woo, Spencer, Jeremy, and Keith.



Women: Kelly W., Kimmi, Teresa, Peih Gee, Ciera, Tasha, Kass, Carolyn, Kelly, and Monica.


I think all of them have something to offer in the new season and it will be very interesting to see their gameplay now compared to their gameplay during their original seasons.