Topic: S50: Kamilla Karthigesu (Kalo)

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Kamilla Karthigesu

Season: Survivor 48
Age: 31
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Current Residence: Foster City, Calif.
Current Occupation: Software Engineer

Why do you want to come back for Survivor 50 and how does it feel to be chosen for this milestone season?

The thrill of winning immunity challenges, seeing people fall for my lies... I want to experience it all again! Getting the call for 48 was a dream come true, but getting called back for 50? To play Coach? None of this feels real and I’m afraid I’m going to wake up any moment.

What one life experience since the last time you played do you feel has prepared you for 50?

Well it’s only been a year, so I’ll say the experience of watching Survivor 48 with everyone. I got a lot of s--- from my friends and family about all the self doubt, so I’m hoping to approach 50 with a lot more confidence.

Coming into this season, what is the Survivor accomplishment you are most proud of?

And what are you eager to have another shot at? I am most proud of winning individual immunity twice on what I believe to be the most athletic season of Survivor to date. But also, PLEASE LET ME PARTICIPATE IN ANOTHER FIRE MAKING CHALLENGE. I don’t care about making fires at camp, I need to make fire in a head to head for redemption.

What would you say is your Survivor reputation and how will you manage that perception in the game?

Even though we all watch the same edit, different people will have different perceptions of me. Some may see me as Kyle’s goat. Some may see me as a challenge liability or puzzle beast. Some may see me as untrustworthy and some may see me as loyal No. 1. My goal is for them to only see the parts of me that are beneficial to them.

What is your strategy going into 50? And how will it differ from previous time(s) you’ve played?

It really depends on who feels threatened by me and who doesn't. I may need to bring my bus back to Fiji, or who knows, I may start an ‘Honesty and Loyalty’ cult with Coach.

Survivor fans have had the opportunity to help shape the game this season by voting on various elements – what are you hoping makes the cut and why?

Listen – I hate final four fire making but I need it back so I can redeem myself. Also no rice please. The lack of food affects bigger people more than smaller people so I’d like them all to deteriorate faster than me.

At this point in your life who is your biggest inspiration and why?

Just like last year, and for the same reason, it’s my parents. They are actual survivors who went through so much yet are still the most selfless people I know.

Why will you be the Sole Survivor?

It will be an uphill battle, but I’ll be the sole survivor because I am a proven expert in throwing people under the bus and making them look worse than me. I also have nothing to prove to anyone which gives me the freedom to play however I want.