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From Sarah, her thoughts on Shantel: She was very good at talking to other people and building relationships. It set off alarm bells in my head because everyone loved Shan! She and I were on the puzzle, and no one placed blame on her. It felt very clear that it was more because they just felt more connected to her. I definitely , “She’s the biggest threat in this game,” but I was so scared to put her name out because she literally was like the mafia boss at camp. If I put her name out, it would have been game over for me, because anyone I said it to would have gone directly to her, and then she absolutely would not have trusted me.
and,
On Day 1, Shan and Ricard approached me, and they were like, “Oh, we’re going to be a tight three,” and I was very set on not overplaying. I was like, “Sick, I have numbers.” Day 2, I decided to not trust them, because I saw how good they were with other people. Then I was like, “OK, let’s not focus on trying to be under the radar and going with the numbers. Let’s focus on building your other relationships.” That is definitely a regret of mine. I was truly focused on underplaying, and I didn’t play enough in terms of connecting with people.
Survivor 41's Sara Wilson Breaks Down that Hectic Tribal Council and the Pride in Her Fight By Mike Bloom https://parade.com/1266999/mikebloom/sara-wilson-survivor-41-interview/
Right before we went to Tribal, before we got on the boats, I actually turned to JD and Shan and I was like, "Let's do Brad," because I felt like it was on me. And I felt like Brad was the only person I had ammunition against because he literally put Shan's name out to her. And I felt like Shan had the most power and kinda was calling the shots. So it was like, if we're going to get anyone but me, it has to be someone that she wants. And the only person who she might want is someone who's put her name out.
Shan was the one person who everyone really gravitated towards because she was a smooth talker, and I was always really wary of that because I was like, "I don't know how people can't see that she's working everyone!" And I saw that and it made me feel like an outsider, because had it been my choice and I put a name out there, I would've 100 percent wanted to vote her out. But I did feel like she was a Mafia boss and like the Godfather and that if I said her name, it would literally be a nail in the coffin for me. There was nowhere to go with that. So I didn't even try to go there. But on day one, me, her, and Ricard had a lot of conversations about it being us three. But it was very clear to me that they were kind of working with the other people as well. So I definitely wish I wasn't as loyal to them as I was.
Sarah also mentioned the horrible shelter that Ua had.
Shan has a very strong story going on. To see if she can be our winner I'd listen for that tune she hummed when she said she was about to backstab someone. If production picks it up and THEY start playing it as background music when she's strategizing then: Ding! Ding! We have a winner. A pastor winning Survivor NOW THAT would be something!
Re: "Shan has a very strong story going on. To see if she can be our winner I'd listen for that tune she hummed when she said she was about to backstab someone."
Here is the tune!
Shantel evil theme song😈. Evil mafia pastor. The Shantem. Survivor 41 Sep 29, 2021 Swapnaneel Basu Roy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPJM3fMb0Vw This is the evil theme music made by Shantel in the show.
Update: Subject should be: E02 3rd Vote Off David Voce
David Voce on his devastating, logic-defying Survivor blindside "It was just very clear that strategy went out the window and paranoia set in." by Dalton Ross http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-david-voce-interview/
Brad Reese on his great Survivor broccoli misadventure "I'd rather be myself. I'd rather run wide open, take risks, and learn from my mistakes." October 07, 2021 By Dalton Ross http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-brad-reese-interview/
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the fourth player voted out of Survivor 41. This week, Rob speaks with Brad Reese from the Ua tribe after he was voted out of the game by a 3-1 vote. Rob and Brad discuss him telling Sara and Shan that they were on the chopping block to their face early on, surviving the first vote, and his decision to run down the beach to spy on JD and Ricard. They also talk about how he was completely blindsided by JD, Ricard, and Shan after just pulling off a blindside two days prior, the shared immunity idol he found, leaving camp in the middle of the night, and more from his short-lived 7-day tenure in the game.
Brad is a 50-year old Rancher originally from Shawnee, Wyoming, where he also currently resides. He said that he would play a thoughtful strategic game like “Boston” Rob Mariano did. He also added that his skills from being a rancher, combined with his social ability, would carry him to the victory of Sole Survivor.
JD Robinson reacts to the 'poor Survivor play on my part' "I actually liked kind of having the Fabio edit, because I can't be mad at that. It's how I looked while I was playing out there." October 14, 2021 By Dalton Ross http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-jd-robinson-jairus-interview/
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the fifth player voted out of Survivor 41. This week, Rob speaks with Jairus “JD” Robinson from the Ua tribe after he was voted out of the game by a 3-1 vote. Rob and JD discuss his early strategizing, his trip to the summit on day 2, surviving the first vote, and how he convinced Shan and Ricard to vote out Sara at their first Tribal Council instead of him. They also talk about how he was completely blindsided by Genie, Ricard, and Shan after just pulling off a blindside two days prior, the extra vote he found and then gave to Shan to hold as he was voted out, and more from his short-lived 9-day tenure in the game.
JD is a 20-year old College Student originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he also currently resides. He said that he would play the game as a mix between winners Parvati Shallow, Jud “Fabio” Birza, and Jeremy Collins, combining Parvati’s ability to charm others, Fabio’s ability to be underestimated, and adding his own spin to Jeremy’s “meat shield” strategy. He also added that his social skills, being able to do everything “well enough,” and having the “it” factor that winners James “JT” Thomas and Kim Spradlin-Wolfe had, would carry him to the victory of Sole Survivor.
Genie Chen on how an ill-timed bathroom trip dramatically changed Survivor 41 The entire course of the season may have shifted due to a potty break. October 21, 2021 at 11:44 AM EDT By Dalton Ross http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-genie-chen-interview/
Genie Chen thought she had made a strong enough bond to get her through one more vote on Survivor 41, but the grocery clerk got bagged after Shan Smith chose the strategist over the loyalist, sticking with ally Ricard Foyé to vote Genie out of the Ua tribe and out of the game.
Genie became the latest victim who trusted Shan only to be sent packing at a Tribal Council. How does she feel about her ouster? And how does she feel about her own game? Was she too trusting?
We asked Genie all that and more when we caught up with her the morning after her ouster, and also inquired as to how this spare tire felt about being put on the side of the road when her tribe no longer needed her. Not only does she respond to that, but she also explains how an untimely trip to the bathroom may have completely altered the entire course of the season. The time for answers is now!
Genie Chen goes with her gut. In the literal sense, her love of cooking made her an early provider and staple on her tribe in Survivor 41. And there’s the metaphoric one, having lived a life so far of trusting her instincts even when things look bleak. Despite the hecticness of the game, it steadily got her through an increasingly shrinking tribe, even finding her an idol in the process. But just when she felt most comfortable, the dynamic duo of Shan Smith and Ricard Foye struck. As a result, Genie did not get her wish of making it another day in the game, sending the grocery clerk to the Survivor checkout line.
Genie came into the game hoping to utilize a lifetime of customer service skills to charm her way into a power position. But in the early days of Ua, it was her work ethic that prevailed, getting her corraled in with rancher Brad Reese. But while she was putting in the effort to keep the fire going at camp, she could not translate to snuffing other people’s torches. After losing her closest ally, Genie survived due to her close relationship with Shan despite being on the bottom. With their tribe down to half its numbers, she was more committed to the group than ever. To that point, she not only told them about the re-hidden idol she found but even followed Shan’s recommendation not to open it (only to have the other two take the idol for themselves while she was away). After a tense challenge sent them to their fourth Tribal Council, Genie and Ricard both made their pitches to Shan about why the other should go. Genie was confident her loyalty would prevail over Ricard’s strategy, choosing not to play her “Shot in the Dark” advantage. But her TC blood pressure shot up when she saw that Shan had sided with Ricard, despite an intense tiff earlier that day over an extra vote.
Now out of the game, Genie talks with Parade.com about why she felt safe at her final Tribal Council, responding to JD’s accusations that she wouldn’t play with him, and how she ended up becoming the “Ozzy of Ua.”
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the sixth player voted out of Survivor 41. This week, Rob speaks with Genie Chen from the Ua tribe after she was voted out of the game by a 2-1 vote. Rob and Genie discuss her early alliance with Brad, her vote for Ricard at the first Tribal Council, and how she convinced Shan and Ricard to vote out JD at the previous Tribal Council instead of her. They also talk about how she planned to play the Beware Advantage, whether she was aware of Shan’s trick to get the idol, and more from her short-lived 11-day tenure in the game.
Genie is a 46-year old Grocery Clerk originally from Los Angeles, California who currently resides in Portland, Oregon. She said that she wouldn’t play any past Survivor castaway but would make multiple alliances to keep her options open. She said that her likability and kindness would make people want to keep her around, and that her deceptive strategic ability, would lead her to the victory of Sole Survivor.
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the seventh player voted out of Survivor 41. This week, Rob speaks with Sydney Segal from the merge tribe after she was voted out of the game by a 5-4-3 vote. Rob and Sydney discuss her early alliance with Danny and Deshawn, her up and down relationship with Naseer, and her days on the Luvu tribe not going to Tribal Council the whole way. They also talk about how she felt about the twist that originally gave her safety then sent her to Tribal Council, the decision on who to vote for, her playing her “Shot in the Dark,” and more from her 14-day tenure in the game.
Sydney is a 26-year old Law Student originally from Los Angeles, California who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. She said that she would play a game similar to that of Survivor: Samoa winner Natalie White, admiring her social awareness. She said that her adaptability, social awareness, her essential social skills, and high Survivor IQ, would lead her to the victory of Sole Survivor.
Tiffany Seely says getting voted out of Survivor 'sucked s---' "I was literally walking around camp going, 'No one's talking to me. This sucks. Hey, crab. You want to talk to me?'" By Dalton Ross November 11, 2021 at 12:11 PM EST http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-tiffany-seely-interview/
Survivor 41's Tiffany Seely on Her Unseen Fit at Tribal Council and Finding a Best Friend on the Island NOVEMBER 11, 2021 – 11:34 AM Mike Bloom https://parade.com/1291836/mikebloom/tiffany-seely-survivor-41-interview/
Tiffany Seely becomes the first member of "Suvivor" S41's jury after she was voted off this Wednesday night. Seely gives us the scoop on who she thinks is secretly running the game. Tune in to new episodes of "Survivor" season 41 Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Global.
Boy, Tiffany does not come off well to me at all.....she's pissed at Xander because he didn't stick to glue with them, yet the entire pre=merge game was the three Yase women just trashing Xander? She thinks Xander voted her, but he voted Naseer. She is deranged if she thinks if Xander had played his idol on her, that they would have been fine and had the numbers?
Talk about a bitter juror. Then she goes on to say that Deshawn has "fits" if he doesn't get his way, when it appears that Shan is the one to me that is so rigid. Seems like they are in a big power struggle, and both are behaving badly. Would the winner of Survivor be portrayed this way?
I also listened to RHAP interview with Tiffany. Sure sounds like she would NOT vote for Xander or Deshawn if they end up in the F3, but just might vote for Shan if she ends up there? FWIW!
Naseer Muttalif on how he tried to flip the vote on Survivor The fan favorite also says his wife can post whatever she wants about him on Twitter. November 18, 2021 at 02:27 PM EST by Dalton Ross http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-naseer-muttalif-interview/
First up, Rob speaks with Naseer Muttalif from the Viakana tribe after he was voted out of the game by a 3-3 vote and then a 4-0 revote. Rob and Naseer discuss his early days on the victorious Luvu tribe, trying to fit in, being a provider for the group, and how he even won a challenge that his tribemates were trying to throw. They also talk about how he felt about the previous vote where Heather threw his name out at the last minute, how concerned he was about his two best allies in Ricard and Shan sending him home, and more from his 17-day tenure in the game.
"Survivor 41" Ninth Castaway Exit Interview Nov 18, 2021 Gordon Holmes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADeqpSBdTFw A big blindside, an early-game injury, and mattress gate?
'Survivor' S41's Naseer Muttalif Reacts To Being Blindsided | EXTENDED Nov 18, 2021 ET Canada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03G7g9wt678 Speaking with ET Canada Pride correspondent Dallas Dixon, "Survivor" castaway Naseer Muttalif reflects on his blindside and the unique experience of transitioning from the Viakana tribe to the jury during the series' double-elimination episode. Tune in to new episodes of "Survivor"
Evvie Jagoda reveals what tore Yase apart on Survivor Yase seemed to be a strong foursome headed into the merge. So what happened? November 18, 2021 at 12:53 PM EST by Dalton Ross http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-evvie-jagoda-interview/
Second in the lineup today, Rob speaks with Dr. Evvie Jagoda from the Viakana tribe after they were voted out of the game by a 3-2 vote. Rob and Evvie discuss her early days on the initially disastrous Yase tribe, the way they managed to make alliances with everyone on their tribe, and what her reasoning was for telling Deshawn about Xander’s idol on their journey together. They also talk about how they felt about the craziness of the merge vote, going from the top to the bottom and barely squeaking by that vote, to winning individual immunity the round after, and ultimately Xander not playing either of his advantages for her and ultimately not saving her on the last of her 17-day tenure in the game.
"Survivor 41" Tenth Castaway Exit Interview Nov 19, 2021 Gordon Holmes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uogyunU4k3M The latest eliminated player discusses the blindside, being a mega threat, "Come on in, guys" and more...
'Survivor' S41's Evvie Jagoda Reflects On Gameplay, Representing Queer Community | EXTENDED Nov 18, 2021 ET Canada http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLdP_CNe24o While chatting with ET Canada Pride correspondent Dallas Dixon, Evvie Jagoda reveals why they're "so proud" to be able to have represented the queer community on season 41 of "Survivor." Tune in to new episodes of "Survivor" Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Global.
Shantel Smith reveals her one big Survivor regret The ousted contestant also explains to EW her parting shot at Deshawn, and shares intel on the one sequence she's happy we never saw. November 29, 2021 at 01:48 PM EST By Dalton Ross http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-shantel-smith-interview/
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the eleventh player voted out of Survivor 41. This week, Rob speaks with Shan Smith from the Viakana tribe after she was voted out of the game by a 3-3-2 vote and 6-0 revote. Rob and Shan discuss her early days on the Ua tribe, making relationships with nearly every player, her relationship with Ricard in particular, how they battled through all the losing, and what her original plan going into the merge. They also talk about her alliance from the summit with Liana, how concerned she felt about Deshawn, her huge blindside, and more from her 19-day tenure in the game.
This is interesting, IMHO, from Shan's EW interview with Dalton Ross:
Why so focused on Heather? Why was Heather this huge person that has to be taken out?
My focus with Heather was that it wasn't about Heather, because Heather has no game. But the thing with Heather is that she was crucial to Erika's game. And my thing with Heather was that I was like, "No, you're a vote for Erika, and Erika, I believe, is smart." And I kept telling people that I think we should take out Erika. And I think one of the ways you take out a person without having to take them out, if people are so set on, "Well, let's wait," is taking out their right hand man, which, I guess, is also the same thinking of Deshawn like, "Let's get rid of Ricard, because Shan's the most powerful player in the game." So, my thinking there was, I think Heather just needs to go.
And Heather rubbed me, and I would say a number of people, the wrong way when we were just out there on that island. I just got an icky feeling from her. But yeah, so that was my whole thing with Heather was, is I just didn't want to play with her. And then also, I just felt like she was a vote for Erika, if Erika ever tried to want to make a move. And it didn't make sense to keep Heather, because I don't believe in bringing goats to the end. I just don't. I don't think it's good gameplay, but it is what it is.
So... sounds like Shan unintentionally confirmed that Heather got to the F3.
Great observation, Pepe. So the question is does Erika get to the F3 with Heather, and if she does, will Shan vote for the third person that makes it there. So far I am worried about this jury. They are so rigid in their thinking, doesn't look like they will reward gameplay....outwitting, outplaying, outlasting over personal feelings. We'll see.
Survivor star Liana Wallace gives her current take on Xander's face The ousted contestant also reacts to her nemesis revealing he had a crush on her out on the island. By Dalton Ross December 02, 2021 at 01:13 PM EST http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-liana-wallace-interview/
Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the eleventh player voted out of Survivor 41. This week, Rob speaks with Shan Smith from the Viakana tribe after she was voted out of the game by a 3-3-2 vote and 6-0 revote. Rob and Shan discuss her early days on the Ua tribe, making relationships with nearly every player, her relationship with Ricard in particular, how they battled through all the losing, and what her original plan going into the merge. They also talk about her alliance from the summit with Liana, how concerned she felt about Deshawn, her huge blindside, and more from her 19-day tenure in the game.
Speaking with ET Canada, Liana Wallace reacts to her shocking blindside on last night's episode of “Survivor”, revealing which of the tribe members she thinks was behind the plan. Tune in to new episodes of "Survivor" season 41 Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Global.
I’m two years old. Me and my brothers are running down the stairs to find our spots in front of the TV for our weekly Wednesday bedtime routine. It goes something like this -- my mom rewarding us with getting to watch Survivor if we quickly get through bath time and follow instructions. We succeed and reap the rewards huddled around the TV watching our favorite show - a leftover bubble from the bath protruding from one of my short brown curls. Sometimes after the show me and my brothers sit around our kitchen table and light three candles, one for each of us. With one magical whoosh of the candle snuffer my mom let us play with, André, the eldest, would suffocate one of the flames -- always Jordan’s and never mine--and exclaim: “THE TRIBE HAS SPOKEN!". This is how I fell in love with Survivor. Surrounded by my family, enthralled by the thrill of it.
Survivor has been my dream ever since I was a little girl. Throughout middle and high school I always said one day I would play it and thanks to a pandemic and a little shot in the dark now I have. Little did I know I would be trading candles for tiki torches so soon. I starved for 14 days before receiving one grain of rice, put on 12 pounds of muscle training for the show and lost 17 leaving it. I gave everything my body could give in every immunity challenge I competed in. I contributed to my tribe winning three immunity challenges in a row against tribes that were much more physically capable than mine, believe it or not, with TWO women, one non-binary person and one man -- all of us badasses. I was on the correct side of 5 out of the 7 tribal councils I ever participated in, and still managed to meditate every single day I was out there and play with the authenticity and intensity I intended to. I am extremely proud of the game I played and the person I found staring back at me when every emotional, mental, and physical part of my being was tested. It was a privilege to have been able to play with such an incredible cast and I am privileged to have had the freedom and flexibility to be able to drop everything and fly to Fiji to chase a wild two year old's dream.
I came into the game holding my family, the communities I was raised in, the struggle and complexity of Blackness, and my heart. Whether or not there is space to hold all of that in a game that is inherently cut-throat and oriented around winning one million dollars is besides the point. I am unapologetic about the way I played and would do it all again if it meant walking away with the clarity I gained. The perspective acquired through the trials and tribulations of watching myself on TV was enhanced by reflecting on how I actually played. There was so much beauty in this season but also so much complexity that no viewer watching one of twenty-four plus hours of footage will ever get to see or truly understand. They’ll never see the first time I smiled at Evvie, looking proud and powerful in their bow-tie during pre-game. They’ll never see the way me and Tiff clung onto each other as we ventured out into the black forest in the middle of the night to try and pee. They’ll never get to see the three Jewish Yase women bonding over our hunger for just one bite of bagel, lox, and schmear. They’ll never see how many games of Marry, #####, Kill me and Erika played with desserts we were dreaming about eating. They’ll never see how Ricard comforted me when I was faced with one of my toughest decisions in the game. They’ll never see how we all danced on the beach and did the cha-cha slide. They’ll never hear all the stories we told each other (some true and some not so much) laying under the stars with our backs pressed against bamboo. They’ll never know the cloud of the George Floyd trial, looming over some of our heads with an incomplete verdict as we headed into the game. They’ll never know or see any of that.
The complexity of this season cannot be understated. I never thought people would feel enraged enough to call me a N***er all for forming a Black alliance. For 40+ seasons of Survivor when white alliances formed, they had the freedom and privilege of race not having to exist since whiteness is the “norm” in our society. White survivor players have rarely formed an alliance with other white people simply because they were white...why? Because the majority of the tribe was white anyway. When being in the majority both on Survivor and in the real world, whiteness becomes commonplace, the “norm”, and one is provided the freedom to not have to notice their race. This privilege provides the freedom to make alliances based on social or personal identities, strategic decisions, or shared values--free from the thought of race-- all for the glory and sexiness of one million dollars. For me and the other Black players on season 41 we did not have the freedom or privilege to forget our Blackness. We did not have the liberty of our Blackness being accepted as commonplace or the “norm”. We were not granted the flexibility of playing a game free of the weight of the outside world or how generational racialized experiences inform who we are.
At tribal council I repeat the phrase, “I am a Black woman”. I say I am a Black woman, here, playing Survivor. I am a Black woman in my classes at Georgetown. I am a Black woman wherever I choose to work. I am a Black woman. I cannot forget I am a Black woman, not because I particularly enjoy remembering I am a Black woman but because the world won’t let me forget it. The 1944 GI Bill that provided white World War II veterans the ability to attend universities and get loans on houses, while denying that privilege to Black vets -- therefore widening the generational wealth gap between white and Black families -- won’t let me forget it. Breonna Taylor being shot in her sleep won’t let me forget it. The Black Codes that ensured cheap labor even after slavery ended won’t let me forget it. The current mass incarceration system won’t let me forget it. The breath stolen from George Floyd’s chest with Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck won’t let me forget it. This is not just about racism. This is about the abuse of power and how that power has meant death, violence, and continued disenfranchisement to the Black community.
So, no. When I played Survivor I wasn’t free of Blackness nor the power differentials between Black and white. My Black alliance had nothing to do with whiteness, white feelings, or what is referred to as “reverse racism” -- which by the way doesn’t exist. There is a very big difference between individual acts of racial discrimination and widespread, pervasive racism. The generational wealth gap, poverty, and health disparities that exist in 2021 along racial lines did not just magically appear. They were created by policies and are grounded in historic power differentials. The key here is not hurt feelings in the fleeting span of a moment, but years of oppression, discrimination and abuse embedded in the fabric of our global society.
If you made it this far and none of this makes sense to you, good. Read it again. This is a conversation that needs to be had in all households over dining room tables, at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah -- maybe even while reading your children their bedtime stories. If my playing Survivor is the catalyst for having important discourse in white households across America, then forget the rest of the season and the prize money. Our collective humanity will have won so much more. I formed a Black alliance because I am a Black woman and Survivor being a microcosm of the real world would not let me forget that. I formed a Black alliance in solidarity. I formed a Black alliance because it meant George Floyd, Emmett Till, and that little Black girl with a dream who might be watching, knew that I saw them and that I would not forget them, not even for $1 million dollars. I formed a Black alliance and am unapologetic about it.
Every player in the game has struggled with the balance between emotion and strategy. Few go into the game telling themselves to trust everyone and reveal all their secrets. Nonetheless, we are human and the game happens. We are starving, and hungry, and aqua dumping and sometimes we forget that the cut-throat nature of this amazing game has no room for values or emotion. Yet we bring all of this with us. Some of us are better at cutting it off than others, but the best players struggle with it. It’s the beauty of being human in an unforgiving game. Yes, maybe I’d tweak some things next time but that's why this game is so beautiful. This is why that little two year old who watched with her brothers after bath time loved it so much. My Dad always tells me the minute you stop growing, you die. This game found ways to make me stretch and grow even after the cameras stopped rolling, even after my face fades from your mind and the television screen. For that I am forever grateful. Everyday while playing whenever I got a chance to meditate I would tell myself something my brother told me before I left, “a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor”. He was absolutely right. Even through the choppy seas I’m still sailing and I’m going to continue sailing. Thank you to my castmates, to the producers, to the crew, to Jeff, and to the fans for one hell of a boat ride.
Danny McCray shares lots of unseen secrets from Survivor 41 The ousted contestant explains his final words, why nobody is targeting Xander, and what really happened on the Shan vote. By Dalton Ross December 09, 2021 at 12:04 PM EST http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-danny-mccray-interview/
Survivor 41 Episode 12 Exit Interview with the Thirteenth Player Voted Out Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the thirteenth player voted out of Survivor 41. This week, Rob speaks with Danny McCray from the Viakana tribe after he was voted out of the game by a 3-3 vote then a 4-0 revote. Rob and Danny discuss his early days on the Luvu tribe, making strong relationships with everyone on his tribe and Deshawn in particular, how he led his tribe to challenge win after challenge win helping Luvu avoid Tribal Council for the entire premerge, how he truly felt about the hourglass twist, and what his original plan going into the merge. They also talk about his alliance with Deshawn, Liana, and Shan, how confident he felt going into this vote, why he and Deshawn didn’t attempt to vote for Xander and voted for each other instead, and more from his 23-day tenure in the game.
Danny is a 33-year old Ex-NFL Player originally from Houston, Texas who currently resides in Frisco, Texas. He said that he would play a game similar to Ben Driebergen, being able to outwork everyone on his tribe once he becomes a big threat. He said that his belief to succeed at whatever he sets his mind out to, will lead him to the victory of Sole Survivor.
Ricard Foyé paid hidden tribute to Jeremy Collins on Survivor 41 finale The fifth-place finisher talks about what could have been, why he didn't vote for Xander, and gives a nod to a past great that didn't make it to air. By Dalton Ross December 16, 2021 at 10:40 AM EST http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-ricard-foye-finale-interview/
Survivor 41 Finale Exit Interviews with the Final 5 December 16, 2021 By Rob Cesternino http://robhasawebsite.com/survivor41-finale-exit-interviews-erika-casupanan-deshawn-radden-xander-hastings-heather-aldret-ricard-foye/ Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the final 5 of Survivor 41 the day after the finale. This week, Rob speaks with the winner Erika Casupanan, runners-up Deshawn Radden and Xander Hastings, and finalists Heather Aldret and Ricard Foyé to break down all their games, strategies, and decisions from the finale and the whole season.
Finally(Fifth), Rob speaks with the fifth-place finisher of Survivor 41, Ricard Foyé. Ricard is a 31-year-old Flight Attendant from Lynnwood, Washington, and is currently living in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Ricard began the game, forming a tight alliance with Shan, as Ua went to four Tribal Councils pre-merge. Despite being in the minority at the merge, he won Immunity when he needed to and blindsided Naseer and Shan to get in a power position, before he was too big of a target and taken out on day 24 in a 4-1 vote, leaving him in fifth place, as the seventh member of the jury.
Heather Aldret actually called Survivor to ask about her invisible edit The fourth-place finisher didn’t just sit around wondering why she wasn't appearing in early episodes. She rang up the show to get some answers. By Dalton Ross December 16, 2021 at 12:17 PM EST http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-heather-aldret-finale-interview/
Survivor 41 Finale Exit Interviews with the Final 5 December 16, 2021 By Rob Cesternino http://robhasawebsite.com/survivor41-finale-exit-interviews-erika-casupanan-deshawn-radden-xander-hastings-heather-aldret-ricard-foye/ Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the final 5 of Survivor 41 the day after the finale. This week, Rob speaks with the winner Erika Casupanan, runners-up Deshawn Radden and Xander Hastings, and finalists Heather Aldret and Ricard Foyé to break down all their games, strategies, and decisions from the finale and the whole season.
Fourth, Rob speaks with the fourth-place finisher of Survivor 41, Heather Aldret. Heather is a 52-year-old Stay-at-Home Mom from Charleston, South Carolina, where she is also currently living. Heather started the game in a tough position, struggling physically and on the outs due to her age, but made it to the merge avoiding Tribal Council on Luvu. She played a mostly under-the-radar game throughout, forming a tight alliance with Erika, getting all the way to the final four, before losing the Fire-Making Challenge on day 25 by a few seconds, coming in fourth place, and making her the eighth and final member of the jury.
Xander Hastings reacts to getting blanked by the Survivor 41 jury "I think that the jury was just out on me. I don't think that there's a scenario in which I win." By Dalton Ross December 16, 2021 at 08:33 AM EST http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-xander-hastings-finale-interview/
Survivor 41 Finale Exit Interviews with the Final 5 December 16, 2021 By Rob Cesternino http://robhasawebsite.com/survivor41-finale-exit-interviews-erika-casupanan-deshawn-radden-xander-hastings-heather-aldret-ricard-foye/ Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the final 5 of Survivor 41 the day after the finale. This week, Rob speaks with the winner Erika Casupanan, runners-up Deshawn Radden and Xander Hastings, and finalists Heather Aldret and Ricard Foyé to break down all their games, strategies, and decisions from the finale and the whole season.
Third, Rob speaks with the second runner-up of Survivor 41, Xander Hastings. Xander is a 21-year-old App Developer from Jacksonville, Florida, and is currently living in Chicago, Illinois. Xander started the game with a giant target on his back at Yase after getting an Extra Vote and Hidden Immunity Idol early on, and despite the target, managed to make it to the merge. Then, at the merge, he pulled off a major blindside of Liana to keep his idol and kept his alliance safe. After that, he was forced to play from the bottom and used this under-the-radar strategy to get the end, won the final Immunity Challenge to get all the way to the Final Tribal Council with only 2 votes cast against him and ultimately didn’t earn a single vote from the jury, coming in third place.
Deshawn Radden reacts to having his 'heart ripped out of his chest' on Survivor 41 finale The runner-up wishes he and Shan could have discussed their differences in another forum. By Dalton Ross December 16, 2021 at 09:38 AM EST http://ew.com/tv/survivor-41-deshawn-radden-finale-interview/
Survivor 41 Finale Exit Interviews with the Final 5 December 16, 2021 By Rob Cesternino http://robhasawebsite.com/survivor41-finale-exit-interviews-erika-casupanan-deshawn-radden-xander-hastings-heather-aldret-ricard-foye/ Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the final 5 of Survivor 41 the day after the finale. This week, Rob speaks with the winner Erika Casupanan, runners-up Deshawn Radden and Xander Hastings, and finalists Heather Aldret and Ricard Foyé to break down all their games, strategies, and decisions from the finale and the whole season.
Second, Rob speaks with the first runner-up of Survivor 41, Deshawn Radden. Deshawn is a 26-year-old Medical Student from San Bernardino, California, and is currently living in Miami, Florida. Deshawn started the game in a power position at Luvu as he survived the entire pre-merge without going to Tribal Council, then at the middle of the merge, was forced to play from the bottom after he blindsided his alliance-mate Shan, survived many close scares, but ultimately did enough, including winning the final Fire-Making Challenge to get all the way to the Final Tribal Council with 7 votes cast against him and ultimately earned one jury vote, coming in second place.
Survivor 41 Finale Exit Interviews with the Final 5 December 16, 2021 By Rob Cesternino http://robhasawebsite.com/survivor41-finale-exit-interviews-erika-casupanan-deshawn-radden-xander-hastings-heather-aldret-ricard-foye/ Rob Cesternino (@RobCesternino) is back to interview the final 5 of Survivor 41 the day after the finale. This week, Rob speaks with the winner Erika Casupanan, runners-up Deshawn Radden and Xander Hastings, and finalists Heather Aldret and Ricard Foyé to break down all their games, strategies, and decisions from the finale and the whole season.
First, Rob speaks with the winner of Survivor 41, Erika Casupanan. Erika is a 32-year-old Communications Manager from Niagara Falls, Ontario, and is currently living in Toronto, Ontario. Erika is the first-ever Canadian winner of Survivor and the first-ever player of Filipino descent to win the game as well. She played under-the-radar at the beginning at Luvu as she survived the entire pre-merge without going to Tribal Council, then at the merge, played from the bottom when she needed to, and then began gaining control of the game in the middle stages of the merge, orchestrating some huge blindsides, voting in the majority every single time, to get all the way to the Final Tribal Council with only 2 votes cast against her and ultimately win the title of Sole Survivor in an 7-1-0 vote.
Speaking with ET Canada's Morgan Hoffman, Erika Casupanan, the first Canadian winner of "Survivor", emotionally reacts to everything she achieved on the 41st season of the reality series. New episodes of "Survivor" return in Spring 2022 on Global.
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