A Russell vs. Rob tribe would be fun.... I don't mind them seeing again. :lol: :hearts:
Well, I do. I've had enough of both of them to last me a lifetime.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 21, 2010, 10:57:03 PM
I don't mind as long as it's not centric of them both and its an all-starish season again, I personally love all-stars as long as its not every 2 seasons from now on :lol:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Mandoli on July 22, 2010, 05:40:03 PM
I'd like to be handed a spork from Taco Bell so I can gouge my eyes out, please.
No more Russell. Three seasons of this guy? (Editing to remove "straight". Still, three?)
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: kittygoesmeow on July 22, 2010, 07:40:03 PM
I don't know how truthful it is, but I thought I read somewhere (and I don't remember where) that Russell took to his Facebook page and said that the rumors were not true.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: realshowfan on July 22, 2010, 08:01:49 PM
You have got to be kidding me. :groan: I LOVE returning stars seasons, but having one two seasons after an All-Star one? And 3/4 of the supposedly spoiled contestants were in Heroes vs Villains! It's crazy! What's gonna be the second Philippines season's theme?
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on July 23, 2010, 01:37:53 AM
I don't know how truthful it is, but I thought I read somewhere (and I don't remember where) that Russell took to his Facebook page and said that the rumors were not true.
I saw that too, but apparentlly TDT doesn't believe it...
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Mug Costanza on July 23, 2010, 02:26:05 AM
This isn't necessarily anything definitive one way or another, but about 10 hours ago, Lynne Spillman posted this on her Twitter account:
"Russell on S22? Not my idea, direct hatred elsewhere. Thanks."
(Also...... what is TDT? :duno:)
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on July 23, 2010, 03:23:01 AM
Poor Lynne..she gets all the grief and none of the glory. :(
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: theschnauzers on July 24, 2010, 10:59:52 PM
A third season of Russell will be the death knell of Survivor.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: ZBC Company on July 24, 2010, 11:35:56 PM
I hope they get hatch u will love see him fisher nude. It funny to me
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Mug Costanza on July 26, 2010, 05:23:01 PM
Lynne's latest tweet:
"i'd like survivor 22 to be filled with interesting people. ha, i'm just ****ing with you... expect more kelly sharbararararaughghghghhh <3"
I don't know if Kelly is a reference to a past contestant (I haven't regularly watched Survivor since Cook Islands) or a friend or fan.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: kittygoesmeow on July 27, 2010, 08:05:32 PM
I just did a Twitter search for Lynne Spillman and it said the account was suspended...I wonder why?
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: TexasLady on July 27, 2010, 08:10:37 PM
I wonder if her account was hacked. That last gibberish sounds like a kid messing around to me.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on July 27, 2010, 10:01:05 PM
Or someone just using her name.... :o
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Mug Costanza on July 27, 2010, 11:48:46 PM
I'm pretty sure her account is/was legit. She had back-and-forth conversations with Jeff Probst (his account is a Verified Account) and several past Survivors. As far as that last post is concerned, I have no idea. Who is "kelly sharbararararaughghghghhh" referring to? :duno:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Kiwi Jay on July 28, 2010, 12:52:04 AM
Kelly Sharbaugh was the boring blonde from Samoa voted out in 11th Place. Needed to research that :lol:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: realshowfan on August 01, 2010, 05:39:21 AM
"i'd like survivor 22 to be filled with interesting people. ha, i'm just ****ing with you... expect more kelly sharbararararaughghghghhh <3"
I don't know if Kelly is a reference to a past contestant (I haven't regularly watched Survivor since Cook Islands) or a friend or fan.
She (who appears to be Lynne Spillman) meant the season is expected to be filled with boring cast instead of interesting people I guess. >.>
They better not make returning castaways more recent btw. Heroes vs. Villains was epic with the decade-old thing and all, but just two seasons later, it's going to get real old.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Reality_Gal on August 06, 2010, 10:17:03 PM
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! I LOVE Russell Hantz :wohoo: :wohoo: :wohoo: :wohoo: :wohoo:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: kittygoesmeow on August 08, 2010, 01:29:13 PM
They should be leaving any day now. We'll find out if the awful rumors are true soon enough.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: RudyRules on August 08, 2010, 06:43:08 PM
Puhleez, Russell get lost!! :knuckles: Stay home & hassel your wife!
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Kacper on August 21, 2010, 10:24:04 AM
Ok, according to TDT they started filming this season 5 days ago http://truedorktimes.com/s22/calendar.htm
survivor 22 survivometer (with russell and rob) http://truedorktimes.com/s22/survivometer22.htm
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: realshowfan on August 23, 2010, 08:52:19 AM
Soo...Are they confirmed yet? Internet activity and whatnot? I hope not. >.< I am begging to the bottom of my heart they're just there for interviews or some temporary thing and not actually in the game!!!
Well...the only positive thing in this is that the new "clue hiding" thing will be Russell's epic demise and he becomes first out (then everyone that had a hand in voting him out instantly becomes a Hero). :snicker: Or even better, a tribal pick'em like in Palau where the unpicked castaways go home without doing a single thing (this part is a joke, of course, I hated that twist).
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Ruth on August 23, 2010, 09:46:57 AM
Wow... Rob and Russell are on Survivor 22? I wonder what kinda season it's gonna be. It already sounds exciting! Geez.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Mandoli on August 23, 2010, 12:11:51 PM
Okay - forget this season. Remind me to tune in when Russell gets kicked out. I wish this is done very early.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: banredbeans on August 24, 2010, 08:30:27 AM
Please please please no more Russel :'(
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Ruth on August 24, 2010, 10:48:05 AM
Lol. Enough of Russell indeed. Even Rob, though he was likeable last season, I really think that he's appearing on TV too much. But hey, I figure it'll be sweet if Russell gets voted off in one of the earlier episodes and that smugness will be wiped off his face forever.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: kittygoesmeow on August 24, 2010, 01:42:51 PM
I'm going to have to work on a drinking game for this season.
Count me in!!
:hosed
As long as I can forget what happened afterwards, I'm happy.
I think there are drugs for that :D
See, I want to make sure I do this and do it legally. :P
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: irelen on September 03, 2010, 01:22:46 AM
Haha- how about every time Russel lies you drink- oh, wait, won't work, you'll be passed out before the first commercial! Ok, every time he talks about how he is the ultimate survivor- dangit, same problem! Umm, I give up! Lol :keeta: :beer: :jam:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: RudyRules on September 17, 2010, 09:10:13 PM
I'm going to have to work on a drinking game for this season.
Count me in!!
:hosed
:ythat: (but I can stand Rob a whole lot better than Russell! )
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: littlewop on October 10, 2010, 08:04:03 PM
A friend of mine actually met Boston Rob yesterday. She told him she heard he was doing another Survivor, and he said not anytime soon. But I'm sure they have to deny, deny, deny, and technically since it is done filming, it's not anytime soon. She did say he looked pretty thin, I saw the picture of them together and he does. But he also told her that he & Amber were expecting their 2nd baby in 5 weeks. He would have just gotten home 2 weeks ago. Would he have left her while she was that pregnant? I can't wait to see if he was really on it or not.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: kittygoesmeow on October 12, 2010, 08:49:55 AM
Hold on to your hats people.
Missy at Sucks has said that there is a cheerleader as well as two beauty queens this season, and that they all have something in common during the game.
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Okay, you want beauty queens, I will give you more beauty queens. I have hinted about the cheerleader, now let's go coast to coast, one from the west coast and one from the east coast. Both beauty queens. One more prominent than the other. That should get you started. This is gonna be your pre-show info, not gonna be giving out tons of info, heck I might not even do 22 but I will give you these Coast to Coast Beauty Queens, if you come up with them.
The cheerleader is Krista Klumpp from Auburn University who eerily looks like Natalie from Samoa. Her great grandfather invented Velveeta.
The East coast beauty queen is Ashley Underwood, Miss Maine 2009. Played basketball at the University of Maine, nursing degree, quit playing pro basketball in Switzerland to join the pageant circuit.
Missy says "It is almost shocking at how close Krista is to Natalie. Be careful about accusing them of being all beauty and no brains though. Don't make that mistake."
And the West coast beauty queen?
Carrie Prejean. No bio necessary.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: bostonfan on October 12, 2010, 10:38:42 AM
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And the West coast beauty queen?
Carrie Prejean. No bio necessary.
Seriously????? :duno: (:;)
OMFG I'm scared
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: kittygoesmeow on October 12, 2010, 07:13:47 PM
Missy also just said that Kimbo Slice, the mixed martial artist will also be on the season. So I guess this is turning into Celebrity Survivor?
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Jobby on October 13, 2010, 11:04:06 AM
Russell and Rob again? Ewww, Survivor is getting down the drains. :groan:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: north09 on October 13, 2010, 12:25:44 PM
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The East coast beauty queen is Ashley Underwood, Miss Maine 2009. Played basketball at the University of Maine, nursing degree, quit playing pro basketball in Switzerland to join the pageant circuit.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Stephanie apply for TAR with Miss Maine 2009 but got rejected and told to try again with Chad? I know CBS likes to use each show's rejects as a means to cast the others, so it would seem this is how they found Ashley.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on October 13, 2010, 09:51:05 PM
I believe you are right!! Hmmm...TAR vs Survivor? :lol:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Mandoli on October 14, 2010, 01:25:51 PM
Season 22 makes me want to pull every last strand of hair out of my head.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Jobby on October 15, 2010, 12:10:01 PM
It seems like Survivor should have ended on a high note with Heroes VS Villians. :(
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: bostonfan on October 15, 2010, 12:26:26 PM
It seems like Survivor should have ended on a high note with Heroes VS Villians. :(
I was thinking the same thing myself. This season is slowly going down the hill
It doesn't seem like next season is going to be any better either
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Kiwi Jay on October 15, 2010, 07:43:51 PM
I'm enjoying Nicaragua, but this sounds like a piece of s**t. Sorry, but it does. And apparently Series 23 is all newbies. 24 is possibly All-Stars or some theme type thing and 25 is Best of the Best with it being the final season\
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: bostonfan on October 15, 2010, 08:42:58 PM
I'm enjoying Nicaragua, but this sounds like a piece of s**t. Sorry, but it does. And apparently Series 23 is all newbies. 24 is possibly All-Stars or some theme type thing and 25 is Best of the Best with it being the final season\
This season is OKAY. Just that with characters like Shannon, Jimmy T, Naonka, Marty... it's very bad to watch.
On the other hand i really like Kelly Bruno and Jane (is it her name)?
HOPEFULLY, Survivor 22 throw some new stuff in. I rather they too a Celebrity Survivor rather than some OLD VS YOUNG lame twist.
And i guess Kiwi is right.. the LAST SEASON should be Survivor: Best of the Best to end it on a high and memorable note. That means it's Parv, Russell, Sandra or maybe all the winners (most if not) coming back for one last shot. (hopefully all the winners then we won't see Russhole)
OR maybe, WINNERS VS LOSERS.
Put a tribe of 10 winners pitting against 10 others who lost the million. :lol:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: The Amazing Race on October 17, 2010, 03:42:37 PM
It's ok for me when they have like 2, 3 celebrities (like in survivor china) but half of the people is too much
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: KevinTheAmazingRaceFAN on October 21, 2010, 04:05:57 PM
look at that http://news.sportsinteraction.com/poker/is-johnny-chan-the-poker-pro-on-survivor-35577/
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on October 21, 2010, 10:33:28 PM
UGH. I am starting to hate this season before it starts.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Jobby on October 24, 2010, 08:29:30 AM
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: realshowfan on October 25, 2010, 05:51:20 PM
Kimbo? x_X This really is starting to be a Celeb season with Rob & Russ guiding these "high maintenance" celebs go through survival. Ugh.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: ZBC Company on October 26, 2010, 07:56:04 AM
yeahy i cant celbrity edtoin
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Jobby on October 26, 2010, 08:27:44 AM
I know the Rob and Russell is an interesting concept. But why.. Rob had like 10 chances to pimp himself for the million dollars together with wife Amber already.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: realshowfan on October 26, 2010, 08:33:43 AM
I know the Rob and Russell is an interesting concept. But why.. Rob had like 10 chances to pimp himself for the million dollars together with wife Amber already.
I agree, three's a crowd, four's too much (plus 2 from TAR...)! Next thing you know, he's on American Idol. :groan:
And he's probably gonna get his 5th Survivor chance at the rumored Best of the Best... He'd be in, like, a fifth of the show's whole lifespan.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Jobby on October 26, 2010, 10:32:05 AM
I know the Rob and Russell is an interesting concept. But why.. Rob had like 10 chances to pimp himself for the million dollars together with wife Amber already.
I agree, three's a crowd, four's too much (plus 2 from TAR...)! Next thing you know, he's on American Idol. :groan:
And he's probably gonna get his 5th Survivor chance at the rumored Best of the Best... He'd be in, like, a fifth of the show's whole lifespan.
If he's on, that makes him having 4 shots at a million dollars for Survivor, Amber with 2 shots at a million with Survivor.
As for TAR, they've got 2 shots.. making it a total of 1million out of a total 7 million so far... pretty weak. :lol:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: bostonfan on October 26, 2010, 10:55:14 AM
I know the Rob and Russell is an interesting concept. But why.. Rob had like 10 chances to pimp himself for the million dollars together with wife Amber already.
I agree, three's a crowd, four's too much (plus 2 from TAR...)! Next thing you know, he's on American Idol. :groan:
And he's probably gonna get his 5th Survivor chance at the rumored Best of the Best... He'd be in, like, a fifth of the show's whole lifespan.
If he's on, that makes him having 4 shots at a million dollars for Survivor, Amber with 2 shots at a million with Survivor.
As for TAR, they've got 2 shots.. making it a total of 1million out of a total 7 million so far... pretty weak. :lol:
Gosh! Wouldn't it be easier on his body and our mind to just to give the guy a million bucks??? :groan:
And while your at it give Russell one too
Thanks
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Mandoli on October 27, 2010, 12:01:41 AM
Anyone get a strange feeling Rob and Russell are going to the merge? (I would fear about what happens if they make it to the final TC.)
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: kittygoesmeow on November 03, 2010, 04:01:15 PM
missy has recanted and said that neither Carrie Prejean or Kimbo Slice are on season 22.
:yess:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: kittygoesmeow on November 03, 2010, 04:11:50 PM
I'm enjoying Nicaragua, but this sounds like a piece of s**t. Sorry, but it does. And apparently Series 23 is all newbies. 24 is possibly All-Stars or some theme type thing and 25 is Best of the Best with it being the final season\
Wait,wait,wait!So are you saying that Survivor will ends at the Season 25?
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on December 20, 2010, 11:49:58 PM
That's the rumor...totally unconfirmed.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on December 21, 2010, 01:00:42 PM
I kind of like the idea...there are always people I wish had gone further.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: DrRox on December 21, 2010, 01:28:42 PM
I kind of like the idea...there are always people I wish had gone further.
Sounds like people sure wont be so cocky at tribal councils next season either......whomever they blindside....just might come back and git em.......
This I wouldn't mind seeing. Knocking someone out and being all smug about it and then surprise! there back again
could be interesting
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: DrRox on December 21, 2010, 02:09:32 PM
I like the idea of "earning" their way back into the game.........much better than the fan "vote in" from seasons past.........It will be really good if they dont tell the players till after they are voted out......and let the people still in the camp(s) think the people are history.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: bostonfan on December 21, 2010, 03:00:42 PM
That would be good if the people in camp thought they were history.
You get someone like Russhole in camp that would be great
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Alfwin on December 23, 2010, 06:19:23 AM
Just went to check truedocktimes,they added a guy name 'Rooster' Kiser....http://truedorktimes.com/s22/survivometer22.htm
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Kacper on December 23, 2010, 08:38:36 AM
where? I do not see it.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on December 27, 2010, 12:45:15 AM
Right in that link....
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Kacper on December 30, 2010, 04:11:04 PM
Yeah I see it now, but I also see that TDT added a lot of people and You can see that these people have different color backgrounds PURPLE and ORANGE :)
http://truedorktimes.com/s22/survivometer22.htm
so 3 new guys and 3 new girls added (one with the age of 19)
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: KevinTheAmazingRaceFAN on December 31, 2010, 11:19:31 AM
Do we know when the cast will be announced OFFICIALLY??
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Reilly Queens on December 31, 2010, 12:15:08 PM
Do we know when the cast will be announced OFFICIALLY??
We don't know when. Just Like TAR it will probably be late January/Late February
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Reilly Queens on December 31, 2010, 12:21:26 PM
According to TDT this is the updated cast/tribes
Current Purple Team
Russel Hantz Ralph Kiser Mike Chiesl David Murphy Krista Klumpp Stephanie Valencia
Current Orange Team
Rob Mariano :yess: Matt Elrod (looks like older Fabio) Ashley Underwood Natalie Tenerelli (background gray but tribe color on side is orange) Andrea Boehlke (background gray but tribe color on side is orange)
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Jobby on January 10, 2011, 09:23:58 AM
Forget about the ???
CBS = Lame, they should just announce it's Rob and Russell. :res:
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: Cocoa on January 10, 2011, 09:27:47 AM
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: DrRox on February 12, 2011, 07:35:37 AM
I was thinking that maybe those were the left over scraps.
Title: Re: Survivor 22 Contestants *spoilers*
Post by: georgiapeach on February 16, 2011, 12:46:44 AM
Jeff Breaks Down the Cast:
STEVE – Another football player? Yes, it’s true: another former Pro football player. Not sure it’s that much different from another pharmaceutical rep, or another bartender, or any of the other “types” we have on the show. I will however grant you that it is odd that we’ve had so many football players but we haven’t had any professional basketball players.. oh wait, we have one of those this season too! (Ashley) As well as another former football player (Grant.) Back to Steve – he’s a big fella and a likable fella. Just based on physical size it appears he will be a force in a lot of challenges and his strength should come in handy at camp as well. I had a very good feeling about Steve from the moment I met him. His biggest obstacle will be people viewing him as a threat.
JULIE – Firefighter. Tough. Legs like tree trunks. This woman can hack it with anybody. Julie has a drive to win that comes from being a single mom with a home facing foreclosure who wants to be able to provide for her family. That kind of drive will take her a long way in the game. Her biggest obstacle might be that people feel she is a “charity case” and they don’t want her around for fear that her “need” will compel people to vote for her.
DAVID – I think David tested higher on the IQ test than any previous contestant. He’s a defense attorney. He’s cocky and pretty well-versed in the art of debate. David’s biggest strength will be his ability to persuade. I really wanted him to be on the show but he wasn’t a shoo-in. It took the network a bit of time to warm to him. If he has that same affect on the rest of his tribe, he’s in trouble. If he can get in a good solid alliance, he could be a key strategist and go deep. Not sure he’s likable enough to win, it remains to be seen.
ANDREA – Don’t judge this book by her cover. She’s a player in all aspects. Grew up on a farm. She will surprise people who underestimate her. I think young women are going to like Andrea a lot. If given a chance she should be strong in challenges and help out around camp. Although she’s aware of her looks, I don’t think she’s the type to try to use them to gain favor. What she gets she will earn. She will come in and go out fighting. Let her get to the end and I think she could win it.
ASHLEY – She was a shoo-in. From the moment she walked in, told us about her pageant and professional basketball player background, she was on the show. She has so many qualities that make for a good contestant. She will be a physical contributor, no doubt. She can play the mental game, no doubt. The key for Ashley will happen in the first few days. Can she land with the right group of people who will utilize her skills. She’s another one that if given a shot late in the game could win enough challenges to earn herself a spot in the final.
NATALIE – Our youngest Survivor ever. When we first met Natalie we weren’t sure she was ready for Survivor. She’s so young. Survivor is an ASS KICKER. Survivor fans know that our show is no joke. It will destroy you on every level. The concern was she didn’t have enough life experience to prepare her for dealing with people like Russell. We took a chance on her and I’m so glad we did. First out or in it at the end, she will compel you to root for her because she believes in herself. Young girls will adore Natalie. Can she win? It’s possible and it would be awesome.
MATT – Don’t confuse Matt with Fabio. Yes they have the same hair but that’s where the comparison ends. Matt is a very solid, Christian with none of the surfer boy tendencies of the ever-charming Fabio. Matt has a faith that guides him in his daily life and it will guide him during his time on Survivor as well. He’s trusting and that could be his downfall, but put him in a competitive environment and he will be tough to beat. Matt could definitely win this game.
MIKE – Captain America. Just look at him. Square jaw, dark hair, athletic. He’s also extremely polite – every damn thing he says he says with respect. This kid was raised well. Mike will do extremely well at challenges, he’s very likable and should go a long way in this game. His biggest obstacle will be staying in tight with his alliance and not getting on the outside of it because he is seen as a threat. That happens often to guys like Mike. He needs to stay in control. Mike could win.
KRISTINA – I liked Kristina the minute we met her in casting. She’s already lived a full life and she is ready for yet another new adventure. I love that she had tattoos on both arms and then decided she didn’t want them anymore so she’s having them removed. She’s a no-bull**** chick. She will knock you upside your head if you give her attitude and she will fight to win this game at any cost. Her chance of winning is not as strong as some of the others because of the edge she carries. But it’s that edge that could get her deep into the game, where anything can happen.
KRISTA – Krista is a dark horse. She’s going to have to establish early on that she is strong enough to hang because people are going to judge her based on physical appearance. Krista is very sharp and is very good with people. As happens so often in this game, her success will be based on those first few days. Krista will never be in charge of an alliance, she just isn’t outspoken enough, so she needs to attach to someone strong and reliable who will take her to the end.
RALPH – The quintessential Survivor contestant. He has a bit of “Big Tom” in him with his own unique look. He has a way of speaking that is so rural that we’ll need to subtitle much of what he says. He has two full-time jobs, he can build a house from the ground up, he is always working and truly seems to enjoy his life. I loved Ralph the moment I saw his casting tape. You will definitely remember him no matter how far he goes in the game and if we have any luck this season he’ll be around for a long, long time. Could he win? It’s quite possible.
GRANT – How can you root against a former Pro football player turned yogi instructor? I liked Grant instantly. Big time athlete. Will be very tough to beat in challenges. Very likable too. Grant’s biggest obstacle is that he is a bonafide threat to win the game. He must form a strong and loyal alliance or he will be sent to Redemption Island very soon. If he lasts past the merge, he could win it all.
STEPHANIE – We need at least one Stephanie every season. A woman who is not afraid to speak her mind on any topic at any time. Initially, I was uncertain about Stephanie but she showed me on day one that she has the attitude to go far in the game. Her odds of winning are very slim though because unlike Grant she is not instantly likable. Don’t get me wrong, I like her, because I love candid conversation and real opinions. But generally speaking she is going to rub people the wrong way because she has long since turned off her PC filter.
RUSSELL – Enough has been said about Russell. I love him on the show, but I don’t ever want him to know where I live. He doesn’t believe me when I say that to him, but it’s true. I do not trust him. The man is an amazing manipulator but he has his hands FULL this season. Everybody is now gunning for him. It’s almost like there is a bounty on his head and everybody in the game wants to be the one to say “I took out Russell Hanz!” If he can make it deep again, there is no denying his legend in the Hall of Fame. Fortunately for Russell, if or when he is voted out, there is Redemption Island…where he could last for a very long time.
BOSTON ROB – He went from villain to hero in one season. More people stop me to say they “love Boston Rob” than any other Survivor. Yes this includes Rupert and Ozzy and even Parvati. He is a blue-collar work horse. He’s a MASTER manipulator and he’s almost unstoppable at challenges. If Rob can find people who will trust him and not try to take him out, he could go all the way to the end. His biggest obstacle is the fact that he can win this game and everybody knows it. If Rob is taken out early again, I would imagine that will be the end of his Survivor career. This story feels like the “old-timer” coming back for one last shot.
PHILLIP – To all the Survivor angels looking over our show, I’d like to take a moment to personally acknowledge you and thank you for once again blessing us with one of the GREATEST CONTESTANTS OF ALL TIME! If you loved Coach, you are going to fall out of your chair for Phillip. Phillip is so good and so unique I do not think I can describe him other than to say that he’s one of a kind in the greatest possible way and that I would sacrifice two episodes of WEEDS if it meant I could ensure he lasted to the end. He’s that good, cause trust me… I love me some Mary Louise Parker.
FRANCESCA – Francesca has a smile that lights up a room. She’s very bright and could be one of those players that forms a strong alliance and works it to the end. She looks like she should do well physically but I don’t think that is what will move her through the game. If she gets sent to Redemption Island she may surprise people.
SARITA – I liked Sarita in casting quite a bit. On the island I think her biggest challenge is going to be embracing the experience. Not saying she can’t do just that, but I do think it will take some work. Survivor living is very different from “real life” living where you can grab a cup of tea and some cheese anytime you want it. Survivor will kick your ass. Once Sarita gets over the shock she’s smart enough to align herself with people who could take her deep into the game.