Survivor:Jeff Probst says Devon had to play his (dis)advantage

The idea is to add another layer to the game. The original note was an advantage. Jessica could block a vote. This is where it gets really fun. A secret advantage (which it is) shows up in Devons bag. Anybody would assume this is a good thing. And thats what Devon assumed. But its all about perspective. It is definitely an advantage for Jessica to be used against Devon. She wisely wanted to protect her own and disrupt the others....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Aaron Hernandez

Survivor:Jeff Probst sizes up the final five

But there are so many factors that come into play in each situation that its just not that clear. The easy criticism is to say You idiots! So I do think that was part of the thinking… Hes not gonna find another one. And I also think groupthink plays a part because nobody wants to be the babysitter. Its exhausting and so often your time would be spent following someone who doesnt end up finding anything....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Anthony Jones

Survivor:Jeff Probst weighs in on latest vote-off

She has been an underdog time and time again.Survivoris not always an equal opportunity game. Social politics your ability to read a person or find the nuance in a moment is key. So in that sense, this was another underdog situation for Simone. She has a great attitude toward life and who knows? Maybe she learned a bit about how to play the game of life. WatchFan Forum: Survivor, available now, on PeopleTV....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Daniel Smith

Survivor:Jenna Bowman on the fake idol we never saw

Jenna Bowman was eliminated after the remaining players were separated into two temporary tribes. How shocked was Jenna to not get the idol and then be voted out? What was it like going straight to the jury? CBS And how frustrating was it to constantly be on the wrong side of the numbers. Here are some highlights from that chat, including intel on a fake idol we never saw. (Also ensure to check out ourexit interview with Michael Yerger....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Michael Sanchez

Survivor:Jessica says she and Cole are 'currently in a friend zone'

She wanted the money and the man. It turns out she got neither. Her showmance with Cole made her a target. Robert Voets/CBS So did the fact that unlike Cole she actually somewhat seemed to know what she was doing out there. Once Ben and Lauren defected from the Yawa tribe, she was done. Here are a few highlights. On if she had any idea she was the target:“No, I had no idea....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Jessica Hardin

Survivor:Kellyn Bechtold reveals her biggest mistake in the game

To call Kellyn Bechtold emotional would be an understatement. But when she was voted out ofSurvivor: Ghost Island, Kellyn took it completely in stride. Did she scramble to stay? Robert Voets/CBS Why did her famous gut lead her astray? And what are some things we didnotsee on TV? We asked Kellyn all that and more and here are some highlights from our chat. [Laughs]No, I was working hard. After Chelsea left, I knew my name was next and I had lost Laurel....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Christina Allen

Survivor:Patrick stands by his final words

But he was not having much fun after getting voted out of his tribe onSurvivor. “I had no idea it was coming. I had total trust with Ryan, Devon, and Ali. It’s too early in the game for me to leave and this has been devastating.” Then, when Patrick refused to sub out while throwing sandbags in the challenge, his fate was sealed. So how does the 24-year-old moving company owner feel now about his ouster?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Richard Garcia

Survivor:Roark reveals her secret paranoia scheme wedidn'tsee

It also turned out to be her last. How did Roark go from being the swing vote to being swung right out of the game? Here are a few highlights. Robert Voets/CBS On how confident she was feeling heading into Tribal Council:Oh, I felt great. Ryan played Ali and I perfectly, frankly. And I remember asking Ali, Is this how he always is before Tribal? Ali and I had no idea about the Chrissy-Ryan day 1 advantage connection....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Kelsey Watkins PhD

Survivor:Ryan on why he was 'distraught' by final four twist

But it was my fault. Trust me, it was all my fault. Well, thats still an incredible accomplishment to make it all 39 days.Thanks. CBS The theme was just, dont go with Ben to the end. Anybody else but Ben. And unfortunately for myself and Chrissy, we were sitting next to Ben. And Im so happy for him. Ben is such a good dude. And the way it was worded at Tribal Council was that I was beingtakento the end....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Jacob Wu

Survivor:Simone says Ali and Patrick knew each other before the game

Did she think she had a chance of turning the tribe against Patrick? And just how proud is she of her aqua dump? On her reluctance to go to the bathroom in the water:I didnt go until day 4. I was that scared. The producer Woody was yelling at me from the pier, Simone! My God, it was so terrifying. I was telling him, Look away! On her biggest concern about being filmed naked:You have to bathe in the ocean, obviously....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Brian Sharp

Survivor:Stephanie Gonzalez on her parting shot you didn't see

The bad luck started when she was put on a tribe with another person named Stephanie. That means Stephanie Gonzalez had to go by her last time to avoid confusion. Where did it all go wrong? What should she have done differently? Who did she take a parting shot at on her way out? Here are some excerpts from our chat. EW RADIO: What happened? I just couldnt shut up....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · David Davis

Survivor:Stephanie Johnson says she wanted to 'poison' Bradley

Stephanie Johnson is battery powered. Im not just talking about her neon-bright leggings. What does she think of the folks that sent her home? Michele Crowe/CBS Is there anything she could have done differently? And what did not make it to air that we should know about? Here are some highlights from our chat. But youre still never really ready for it. I dont even remember saying goodbye. So even if you know, its still a shock....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Kevin Weber

Survivor:The winner talks about that controversial final four twist

All hope looked lost. That was the situation for Ben Driebergen. There was no way Chrissy, Ryan, and Devon would not vote out the games most dangerous player. CBS We asked the season 35 champ all that and more right after his dramatic and emotional victory. And honestly, Ryan did really good at final Tribal. Hes a good talker, weve all seen that. I was really scared. I didnt ever think I had it in the bag....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Robert Yu