I believe alternates are usually allowed to return home once the game actually starts. But with the family twist perhaps they had alternates stick around, free vacation.

http://survivorsucks.yuku.com/topic/106235/Survivor-Blood-vs-Water-Spoiler?page=13

Mister Plum #254
06/09/13 02:47 AM

My goodness guys, I saw Kat in a local mall here in Manila. I was elated but hesitant to talk to her at first but I did anyway. I wouldn't let her pass. But she told me that I can't take a picture of them, and I said I understand. She told me "thanks for watching the show though" then I went back to my friend. Then of course I took a pcture of them. What's more interesting though is she's with CANDICE!!!! And Candice was with a guy, I assume it's her husband. I'll post a photo when I get home. Don't be too excited though because most of them are just their backs. But damn, what a great day this is.

Mister Plum #255
06/09/13 03:11 AM

Also I might add, Candice was with her husband but I didn't see Hayden around, Hayden probably reached the merge. :/

Mister Plum #256
06/09/13 03:13 AM

They've probably merged by now since they're already here in Manila which is hours of transportation away from Palaui. Sorry for the triple post.

Mister Plum #263
06/09/13 03:39 AM

Well I'm in the theater right now, Hayden is nowhere to be found.

Mister Plum #269
06/09/13 03:50 AM

I didn't care about the guy but whoever that was, Candice was holding his hands while walking. I think that's her husband. Kat looked at him when she said their photos can't be taken.

Mister Plum #279
06/09/13 04:40 AM

My pleasure SFAN, I was shocked myself. It's just an ordinary day then voila they appeared. I saw Candice first but thought it's not her because who would expect that she's here then I saw Kat after and confirmed that they're the real deal. Lol. Forgot to mention Kat said "you didn't see us, okay? " but she's really nice and approachable.

Mister Plum #291
06/09/13 09:47 AM

I originally saw them at Landmark but I followed them from there to Greenbelt. If only I had my whole day for nothing I would stalk them nonstop. It was fun taking pictures of them even if I failed miserably by capturing their faces! I'm just happy I was able to talk to them. It's one of the most unexpected and random thing to happen in my life, as corny as that sound.

Mister Plum #301
06/09/13 10:40 AM

They're not accompanied by anyone. I stalked them for quite some time and didn't see other players/bodyguards with them. Candice is really tricky. From what I've observed, her husband seem really shy/quiet, not entertaining for reality TV but he's quite fit so that could be a reason why he could e on/alternate. But we can also say this about Tyson's girlfriend and other family members so it's really tricky. But it's really shocking to see her. Actually, I saw her first before I saw Kat so I didn't instantly think that she's the real deal especially she was never mentioned as a spoiler so there's really a huge possibility that she's an alternate. It'd be great though if she's on even if she didnt't go that far just cause they probably have more surprises than what we've been provided by Redmond and other posters who provided cast spoilers. This also opens the possibility that there are other well hidden players aside from Candice (if she's on) cast for BvW.