Cast Announcement for Survivor Heroes vs. Villains
January 6th, 2010 | posted by conrad walton |
Benjamin ''Coach'' Wade, Courtney Yates, Amanda Kimmel, Rob Mariano, Cirie Fields, Rupert Boneham, Stephenie LaGrossa, Colby Donaldson, Tyson Apostol, Jessica ''Sugar'' Kiper, James ''J.T'' Thomas Jr., Danielle DiLorenzo, Sandra Diaz (Top Row, Left to Right), James Clement, Parvati Shallow, Russell Hantz, Candice Woodcock, Tom Westman, Jerri Manthey and Randy Bailey (Bottom Row, Left to Right) are the 20 returning castaways set to compete in SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS when the twentieth installment of the Emmy Award-winning reality series debuts with a 2-hour premiere on Thursday, Feb. 11 (8:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The rumors were all true. The cast was officially announced this evening on the People’s Choice Awards. From the press release:
20th Installment of the Hit Television Series, Hosted by Emmy Award Winner Jeff Probst, Premieres with a Special Two-Hour Episode on Thursday, Feb. 11
Twenty former castaways will return to compete on SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS, when the 20th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres with a special two-hour episode, Thursday, Feb. 11 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS will reunite some of the most memorable, heroic and controversial castaways from previous SURVIVOR seasons. The series’ best strategists will face off in their attempt to overcome — or embrace — the label placed upon them when they return to seek revenge or redemption, all in an effort to win the title of Sole Survivor.
CONFIRMED CAST LIST
HEROES |
![]() Rupert Boneham Rupert Boneham Age: 45 Seasons: ‘Pearl Islands’ (8th place); ‘All-Stars’ (4th place) Memorable moment: Known for his boisterous personality, bushy beard and tie-dyed shirts, Rupert made his mark on the first day of ‘Pearl Islands’ when, embracing the pirate theme of the season, he stole the shoes of the opposing tribe. |
![]() James Clement James Clement Age: 32 Seasons: ‘China’ (7th place); ‘Micronesia’ (7th place (injury)) Memorable moment: James has the unfortunate distinction of being the only player in the history of ‘Survivor’ to be voted out of the game while in possession of two immunity idols. |
![]() Colby Donaldson Colby Donaldson Age: 36 Seasons: ‘The Australian Outback’ (2nd place); ‘All-Stars’ (12th place) Memorable moment: Colby made a costly (to the tune of $900,000) decision when, after winning the final five immunity challenges, he selected the well-liked Tina Wesson to sit beside him in the final tribal council, instead of Keith Famie. Third time’s the charm? |
![]() Cirie Fields Cirie Fields Age: 39 Seasons: ‘Panama’ (4th place); ‘Micronesia’ (3rd place) Memorable moment: Cirie endeared herself to fans through two seasons of ‘Survivor’ with her sweetness while playing an amazing social game, which included several blindsides and eliminations of close allies. |
![]() Amanda Kimmel Amanda Kimmel Age: 25 Seasons: ‘China’ (3rd place); ‘Micronesia’ (2nd place) Memorable moment: Amanda became the first female to find a hidden immunity idol on ‘China,’ using it to save herself. |
![]() Jessica ''Sugar'' Kiper Jessica “Sugar” Kiper Age: 30 Season: ‘Gabon’ (3rd place) Memorable moment: Sugar spent more time on Exile Island (or “The Sugar Shack,” as she called it) than any other player; she found the hidden immunity idol almost immediately. |
![]() Stephenie LaGrossa Stephenie LaGrossa Age: 30 Seasons: ‘Palau’ (7th place); ‘Guatemala’ (2nd place) Memorable moment: Stephenie was the only surviving member of her tribe; rather than participate in a merger, she was simply absorbed into the opposing team, and was quickly voted out. |
![]() James ''J.T.'' Thomas James “J.T.” Thomas Age: 25 Season: ‘Tocantins’ (winner) Memorable moment: In one tribal challenge, J.T. lost half of a tooth to secure his victory. Host Jeff Probst later returned the tooth at the live reunion special. |
![]() Tom Westman Tom Westman Age: 45 Season: ‘Palau’ (winner) Memorable moment: During an impromptu fishing challenge, Tom stunned everyone when he caught a shark. |
![]() Candice Woodcock Candice Woodcock Age: 27 Season: ‘Cook Islands’ (8th place) Memorable moment: Candice chose to join the other tribe with then-ally Jonathan Penner — a costly mistake, as Jonathan went on to stab her in the back. |
VILLAINS |
![]() Tyson Apostol Tyson Apostol Age: 29 Season: ‘Tocantins’ (8th place) Memorable moment: Tyson will forever be remembered for his biting commentary during interview segments (“It’s funny when people cry,” he said) and his constant sparring with Sierra Reed, who managed to finish one place ahead of him. |
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Randy Bailey |
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Sandra Diaz-Twine |
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Danielle DiLorenzo |
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Russell Hantz |
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Jerri Manthey |
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Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano |
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Parvati Shallow |
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Ben “Coach” Wade |
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Courtney Yates |
Here’s Jeff Probst talking about the cast:





















140 Responses to “Cast Announcement for Survivor Heroes vs. Villains”
By Gracie on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply
Excellent, can’t wait for the fun to begin!
By crystal boake on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply
pretty good picks knew boston rob would be back very dissapointed not too see ozzy can’t wait for survivor 20th
By Saber on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply
Very upset Ozzy wasn’t coming back
I guess two seasons were enough for him. =(
But really happy with a lot of these characters, especially Rupert! Bring on the pirate!
By DEE on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply
Well, I WAS a Survivor fan. Loyal for 19 years. Never missed a show, but if you can really say, with a straight face, that this is a good choice of players, then I’m ashamed to ever have been a fan. Jeff, I hope to hell that you are reading a script, written for you by some idiot. How you can say that Ben Wade didn’t do anything to be hated is just ludicrous. He bragged on himself, lied, treated women like garbage, and was the first of the two most vile excuses for human beings, that I’ve ever witnessed. Hantz the troll, being the second. I’m all through with Survivor. I won’t suffer through Parvati SHALLOW (the only honest thing about her is her last name), Hantz, Wade, That revolting freak show, Tyson Apostle. Entertaining? Brother, you have your head in a very dark place, if you can say their names, and that word in the same sentence.
By lex on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply
Amanda’s memorable fact is wrong.
She used the idol to save herself in Micronesia, right?
By Cronc on Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
Great list of participants – could do without old “Boston Rob” Mariano though. Has’nt he been on enough reality shows by now?
By az on Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
1. It ain’t a heroes tribe without: Ozzy, Ethan(he has a form of rare disease), Bobby Jon
2. They shd have allowed the fans to vote..and then they can shortlist they might want to be on the show..so its both ways.
3. Ultimately its abt ratings. So bikini babes always are much needed..
By carolyn on Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
can’t wait to see the next show!
By Micronesia Buff on Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
Myself, as a Micronesia fan, absolutely know everything from Micronesia. From Fairplay’s random first out, to Ozzy’s speech to Amanda, I know everything. I KNOW that you are correct. She did not use it in China but Micronesia. She had to blindside Alexis or it would of been her (in a 4-2 vote). My brother is a China Buff so he can explain more on that season later. I hope whoever wrote this changes it!!
By sandy logsdon on Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
can’t wait. Will be a battle to the end. I don’t think Rob should have come back. would have like to have seen shambo. I heard Johnny fairplay was coming back-sorry he didn’t want to play the second go around.
By Janice on Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
Sandy,
u get with rupert,Jt, and a few others. But stay away from russell,he needs to go first,and then Fairpaly. They both are liars,liars,liars
By Janice on Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
Can’t wait!!!
Heroes forever,especially Rupert!
By abs on Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
im very very upset that ozzy was not coming back his picture was on the season 20 preview. he was the best survivor ever! i cant believe it!!! i think next year fans should vote on who comes back that would be more logical and probably better for the show and ratings- pleeeaaassseee bring ozzy back in a future season!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Linda on Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
Ozzy definitely should have been on this one. Would like to see how he would match up against JT
By Anne on Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
I am very pleased with the cast. Im so excited cant wait!!!!!
By joanna on Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
I think Erik should have been back on the hero’s team,he was very honest,very strong player,I can’t stand Russell,like Rupert,but I love Erik,I miss him,VERY sexy,VERY hot,VERY gourgeus,I thought he would be back,he shouldv’e been back,maybe Erik will be back on another show, and I thought we the veiwer’s would get to vote who was going to be on,but I will still watch this show,my favorite,I get very upset when the show is off.thank you for bringing this show back,love it.joanna
By Joannie on Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
Love Rupert Can’t stand Russell so probably won’t watch until they get rid of him
By Miguel on Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
On the next Survivor will be an All-Star 3 Hero’s vs. Villians how about that here they come.
By Anthony on Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
Bob should of been brought back he had the best fake idols ever and was a very likable player
By franca lattavo on Jan 11, 2010 | Reply
won’t be the same without ozzy. not happy with some of the cast choices.
By Don on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
should be fun. looking forward to it. glad boston rob is on
By GARNET ROBICHEAU on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
why don,t they go to a filal challonge, russel would have won hands down
By GARNET ROBICHEAU on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
come on russel beat up on that pussy boston rob ,the womans man
By paige on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
he said your not a survivor fan if your happy with the choices! BULL SHIT!!!
i have watched every season !! i love survivor!
but not having ozzy is stupid!
he is my fav person who has ever played the game
and alot of other peoples to
i was really excited about the season.
but not anymore
i am very disappointed about it
i mean come on? who didnt like ozzy?
him and rupred are like the two most fav people on the show of like everyone?
disappointing
very much
By Denise Wood on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
I really liked Ozzie and Yul to bad they aren’t on the Hero’s and Villain’s show. Don’t really care for some of the players chosen but they probably won’t last long anyway. I like the idea of letting the viewers have a say. Give us the finial 50 names and we’ll help you choose next time.
By Same Old Stuff on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
I for one do not like seeing people on this show twice. Now, there are a few in the mix that will be their third appearance. No survivor cast member has been so intriguing that I want to see them again. I hope for NO REPEATS in the future.
By Tim on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Don’t hold it against the show for not including Ozzy (and maybe some others) without having all the facts. We have no way to know what went on behind the scenes in the selection. Maybe they did ask Ozzy and he declined?
By Melissa on Jan 12, 2010 | Reply
Really wish ozzy was back he is the best survivor hands down.No one and i mean No one has ever played he game like he did in cook islands.
By Betsy on Jan 13, 2010 | Reply
I am so happyyyy!!!! to c who came back EXCEPT FOR RUSSELL!!!! I HATE HIMMM!!!! EWWWWWWWWYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! :/
By Cricket on Jan 13, 2010 | Reply
Ok, Some I love seeing back, some I like, some I don’t like but glad they are back, some back that I don’t think should be.
There is no way the show can please everyone. Just pick your own favorite and go with it. To me it’s not only who is on the show but the locations(you can’t say they haven’t picked wonderful, beautiful parts of the world) also the challenges and the people are not all from the same season so they really don’t know that much about each other. I just think they have been doing something right to be on tv for 10 years and I intend to keep watching.
By Dan on Jan 14, 2010 | Reply
Um…Johnny Fairplay for the villains???? Hello? The most hated player of all time!
By unconditional survivor fan on Jan 14, 2010 | Reply
Man there are some serious winers on here! Why does everybody think you have to be all goody-goody to win this show? News flash people- ITS A FREAKING GAME SHOW! I LOVE russell and think nobody deserves to win this show more than he does! And to all the Ozzy followers out there maybe he didn’t want to be on the show! jeez people calm down its going to be a good season as it always is!
By Amanda on Jan 14, 2010 | Reply
i wish terry (the one who won ALL those immunity challenges but didn’t win the final one) was on it
By Katie on Jan 14, 2010 | Reply
Guess I’m going to have to pass this one by. Can’t stand Rob – does he really need more airtime? Survivor must be scraping the bottom of the barrel to bring us this one.
By David D on Jan 14, 2010 | Reply
Come on all. geez. everyone wanted Ozzy I wanted others as well. However as Tim pointed out my guess is Ozzy DECLINED. Not everyone can just stop like for 2-3 months. Richard Hatch was supposed to be on but he legally cant. so thats another example. Johnny fairplay I am sure could not come on either. (who lies about their grandma being dead??!)
What I would like to see are all the winners ocme back, and have a show down, and all the injured players come back
By Tyson on Jan 15, 2010 | Reply
YEHHHHHHHHHH RUSSELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Puzzled on Jan 15, 2010 | Reply
OK, granted, there’s no cast that would have made everyone happy, but seriously, do we really need to see some of these people a third time??? Yes, Rupert was lovable, but his shtick is old. Stephenie, strong woman (yah-yah-yah) but enough already. Amanda, boring! Cirie, tired of her. And Mariano?? Gheez, his 15 minutes is sooo over! Note to the folks named above – stop making Survivor a career and get a real job!
By Debbie on Jan 15, 2010 | Reply
Ya I am so excited for this new season to see alot of my favorites,but ya where is Ozzy?I would like to see a season with only females and then the next season with only males
By Danny on Jan 16, 2010 | Reply
their team is called villians for a reason you know…What are they going to bring back players nobody remembers? It’s a game who cares what happens in the end.
By Danny on Jan 16, 2010 | Reply
YEA! Survivor should have forced Ozzy to leave his newly married wife and 2 month old baby for the show! SOOO UNFAIR TO THE FANS!
By carter on Jan 17, 2010 | Reply
This show will be a very talent show between a lot of nice people. I hope it comes down between rupert and jt. Cant wait untill feb. 11.
By Herb on Jan 17, 2010 | Reply
Only 2 that are not to my liking, Russel and ‘Coach”. Would love to see Rupert take the $$$$
By Ronda on Jan 17, 2010 | Reply
Villians and Heroes…
I agree having Russel back as I would love to choke the @#$% out of him. But what happened to Yau-man or even Ozzy? Both were favorites. I am very grateful though, Richard Hatch is not in.
By Polly on Jan 17, 2010 | Reply
I think that Roger Bingham should have been brought back as one of the good guys.
By bobby on Jan 18, 2010 | Reply
(villian)jonny fairplay, (heroe)ozzie,(heroe) bobby jon, (heroe) lex I think that these people should have been on there, but the field is great. Poor richard would have really mad the field awesome.
By RusselRocks on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply
Why does everyone hate Russel! He is the perfect survivor? “Outwit, Outplay, Outlast”…with the exception of losing to Natalie in the final he was the best in all those fields. Manipulation and strategical moves make the game. If you don’t have people like him there would be no blindsides, no confusion and too much trust. You would know the winner of the series by week 3, thus making it boring
By PEP on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply
I’ve read all the comments. This is Great! Some say you wouldn’t watch on a bet and you are asking why so and so was picked and not so and so. You pleople make this show. YOU’LL ALL WATCH IT because it’s in your blood and you will sit there a scream at the TV and will enjoy every minute. It’s the the best show ever whether you agree with the pick or not. THIS SHOW ROCKS! I’v watched ever show and can’t wait for the next on. I don’t agree with the pick BUT IT’S GOING TO BE ONE HELL OF A SHOW!!!
By Kit on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply
I for one have had about eough of Rob. Please let this be his last time. There must be hundreds of others much more interesting to watch.
By jason on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply
Where the heck is Ozzy..:( can somebody tell me please im extremely dissapointed..
By Tosha on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply
I think this is going to be an awsome season, And ok people I love Rob. To you guys with nasty comments maybe some of the other greats declined or did not want to come back. Cheers to a fun season.
By Debbie on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply
Where is Ossie????????
By FeLouis on Jan 20, 2010 | Reply
Definitely think they are missing a couple of great contestants with not having Jonny Fairplay (villain) and Ozzie (hero). Should be an excellent season. Well done survivor for a fab show!!!!!
By old man damm on Jan 20, 2010 | Reply
CANT WAIT—O SUGAR GO GO GO GO
By LoyalAussiefan on Jan 20, 2010 | Reply
Where is ozzy he is the best player to have played, a true hero, voted out cheaply give him another chance :(
By Maggie on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
I really hope Ozzie isn’t on this list because he doesn’t want to be, because he is the best “survivor” of them all..win or lose. Despite that, I think it will be very entertaining to watch. For those of you that refuse to watch because of Rob need to calm down. You are taking this much to seriously! One thing I love about survivor are the people that I can’t stand. Sometimes they’re the most interesting to watch…we just don’t want them to win. How boring would this season be if they just had the people we liked???
By Joseph on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
I think ozzy is not on the show because him and Amanda are still together and that would cause a conflict of interest…cuz obviously they align together, gives them both emotional support, and also makes them a target.
By Joseph on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
Fairplay begged to go home last time he was on
By Alexa on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
I LOVE surviver i have watched and own all of the seasons and i am so exited for the new survivor and i want sugar to win
By kate on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
really i think its stupid how they keep having the same contestants back to play this game. they didnt win the first time that should be it. look how many people are on for the 3rd time. give new people a shot. i could see every so often having the all stars.. but this should not have anyone who was on before the last all stars.. just ridiculous! 9 contestants that it will be their 3rd time! theyre just money hungry. either that or theyre like russell they have just become obsessed with the title and cant get over the fact they havent won.
By Karen on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
Where is Roger from Kentucky?
By Shaq on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
Mwahahahaha! Go the Villains!
And why the hell is Yau-Man not on? That’s completely ridiculous.
By brenda on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
i’m a die hard fan of survivor. i have watched every season, and can’t wait for HEROES VS VILLAINS. the cast= some i like some i don’t like but thats what makes it interesting. i think this is going to be the BEST SURVIVOR EVER! GO JT i love you man.
By Dawn on Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
Yes there are much greater villians than the ones playing in this season. BUT we have to remember that the player actually has to agree to come on the show. Maybe some of them have just moved on and really don’t want to be a part of this anymore. That said i cannot understand why Fairplay would say no. He LIVES for this.
By Tammy on Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
Even though I cant stand Coach and I like Boston Rob even less then I do Coach How fun is this going to be with those 2 and Russell at camp Maybe they will name their camp SirJerkAlot. I am not a super fan of Russell.Ya have to admit though he played the game. I do hope that he gives Coach and Rob a run for their money. Cant wait to see this
By Lyn on Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
All I can say is…..Where is OZZY??? We want OZZY!!
By Diane on Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
Sorry to hear about Jenn Lyons dying, so sad, I feel bad for her family, she was a sweet person, May she R.I.P. Her family is in my prayers, also, hope Eathan is doing ok, He is in my Prayers too, he was a cutie.
By Anne on Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
Mean old Russell should just stay home. He’s such a baby, was almost crying when he lost..how bad is that. There’s villians and there’s down right nasty, he’s the nasyiest of any that’s ever been on the show. How would he like having his socks burned, and water poured out. Such a waste of time with him. Already got his millions and he brags about it. grrrrrrrrrr. I’m voting for JT or anyone other than Russell…
By Laura on Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
I am looking forward to seeing this show. Survivor rocks! Colby, JT, Rob, and Rupert are going to be great to see again. Randy, Sugar, Jerri, and Sandra will be gone fast! (I hope) It will be interesting to see Coach and Russell on the same team.
By Beverly on Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
I am surprised by some of the people on the show.I wish Yau-Man was going to be on. I am surprised that Fairplay is not on but I think I have had enough of him. For me Rupert is the best and I am so glad to see him. I think they should bring back Michael, who fell in the fire on a early season. He was great until he got hurt.
By Jake on Jan 23, 2010 | Reply
I know the show has already been taped, but when I heard about the concept of the show my first thought was Ozzy needs to be on this season!!!! Boston Rob? This guy would be on any reality show just for the free trip!!
By Victoria on Jan 23, 2010 | Reply
This is going to be a great season of Survivor. Go Boston Rob!
By Gunther on Jan 24, 2010 | Reply
Looking forward to seeing JT smile his way to another victory. Can not wait to see Russell have his fire put out.
By MarcG on Jan 24, 2010 | Reply
Been a Survivor fan since the beginnning, love all the seasons, some more than others of course. But people have to remember that the producers may have approached the ‘missing’ heroes and villains many have mentioned. However, they may not have been available for whatever reason, sickness, commitments, or pride. Or in the case of Jerri, any chance to be in he public eye. Can’t wait to see it. Bring it on.
By Brian on Jan 24, 2010 | Reply
Hey all you ozzy fans did you ever think he might have declined DA,What happened to the cast of Africa or some of the early years did they all decline or to old? I think the next show should be couples or Dads and Daughters,Moms and sons they are removed as a team. send me an email my daughter and i would kick some Butt. good luck to all
By Debbie on Jan 25, 2010 | Reply
Jerri and Boston Rob?? Oh Please we have seen enought of their faces to last a life time. There were so many better choices then these two.
By Alex on Jan 25, 2010 | Reply
I bet Russell wins.
By Bridget on Jan 26, 2010 | Reply
Look out Colby…..Jerry’s back!!!!!
By Tina on Jan 26, 2010 | Reply
Villians make this show. A hero can’t win they don’t have what it takes to go all the way. My money’s on Russell. Nobody on the cast has seen him play the game, he has a huge advantage because he has seen how everyone else has played. Hero’s are boooooring.Go Villians.
By Tina on Jan 26, 2010 | Reply
I would love to see a season of final tribal council losers only.
By Cathey Kroeker on Jan 27, 2010 | Reply
Can’t wait for the games to begin…I love this show.
By Brandy on Jan 27, 2010 | Reply
Can’t wait for it to get started the count down is on in our house.
Wish Ozzy and Terrie were there too but looks like it is going to be a good game.
We would like to see them have to trade a lot like they did on the 1 year. James and someone else traded teams with out knowing what was happening.
Just wish they kept doing it more it would keep them guessing and hard to set up with just one group since you never knew if you would be staying. Maybe one year.
By kevin on Jan 27, 2010 | Reply
Really would of been better if Ozzy was on the show as well as Marcus from Survivor Gabon.
Those two were the best physical players of all time{ and Marcus was one of the best strategic players}.
By Brian on Jan 27, 2010 | Reply
Wow….wished Ozzie was in it! Glad to see JT and Russell! Looking forward to watching the show! I hope that some day I’m picked to be there!
Brian
By unconditional survivor fan on Jan 27, 2010 | Reply
Why is everyone wondering where Fairplay is? Don’t you guys remeber he basically took himself out of the game at the first tribal council when he came back for fans vs. favorites? He was begging to go home to his wife and baby. GO RUSSELL!!!!! I don’t care how much money he already has he’s the best survivor out there! Besides the game is called “Broke Survivors”!
By Ginny on Jan 28, 2010 | Reply
I’m good with Fairplay not being on this season since he has such a poor showing his last time around. I wish Ozzy had been back, but what fans have to remember is that these people have to agree after they’ve been asked to return. I dislike Russell as much as the next guy…hated him the entire season and if you think this cast wasn’t watching his season, you’re mistaken. And for all you haters out there, Boston Rob isn’t in this just for the free trip…he’s just as much a manipulator as any of the other cast members on the villains side.
By mADDIE on Jan 28, 2010 | Reply
WHY Cirie???? She was a nothing competitor & was not worthy of winning. Also, haven’t we had enough of good ole Parvati?
Everyone else looks great..looking forward to it!
By Boston.Rob.is.LAME on Jan 28, 2010 | Reply
Enough with Boston Rob!! this guy is so annoying, even worse than “Boston Pizza”!
Boston Rob is a media-whore and deserves no attention, should have had him do any other reality show so we could watch Survivor without having to see him!
I can only hope now that he gets booted fast ;)
The rest are ok, some I would never have chosen (Pavarti, Sugar…)
Would be great if they brought back all those who left the game because of injuries, instead of giving us “bikini” girls that the editors will ultimately blur out LOL
Yau-Man, and some of the older guys that didn’t last would have been way more entertaining that having to watch Pavarti flirt her way through… I guess when you are alone on an island for long enough, even she starts to be appealing… scary thought ;)
To those who “hate” Russell… please remember he won the “Favorite” player… so clearly you are in the minority – he was a blast to watch!
By brenda on Jan 28, 2010 | Reply
I agree! boston rob is one of the most annoying people I have every watched on survivor! but i’m glad to see ol russell back, his going to give them a run for there money!! CAN’T WAIT TO WATCH!!!!!!
By DEANNA on Jan 28, 2010 | Reply
I MUST ADMIT, RUSSEL PLAYED A GOOD GAME.
IF THE CAST WERE TO DUMB TO SEE HIS SNEAKY WAYS SHAME ON THEM. LET’S SEE HOW FAR HE GETS THIS TIME.
By bob on Jan 29, 2010 | Reply
oston rob is my alltime favourite survivor..and allstars was one of the most entertaining seasons…though i do believe he has been on way too many reality shows, there are also many others who are back a third time. ..also russel is my othere fav player and he will do well because he has a huge advantage! no one knows him and he wont be a big target to go home first like cirie, pavarti, rob, stephanie ..and a few othrs i heard contestants mention they wanted gone first.
By Clay on Jan 29, 2010 | Reply
My goodness people! A bunch of Russell-haters on here. You apparently don’t grasp or respect the actual game. SURVIVOR: outwit, outlast, outplay. If you watch it to root just for the bikinis or 21 year-old models you are out of touch.
By Clay on Jan 29, 2010 | Reply
Russell blind-sided tribe members, found three HIDDEN immunity idols, two without clues, and carried his tribe through to the end while being outnumbered 8 to 4 at the merger. The jury was bitter & spiteful, and failed to recognize the meaning of their vote. Its not bible-study at church camp! its SURVIVOR!
By Clay on Jan 29, 2010 | Reply
In addition, someone needed to tell Jaison that affirmative action didn’t apply in the game. No free passes, what a whiner.
By Ellen on Jan 31, 2010 | Reply
I am a loyal Survivor fan and will watch no matter what…………BUT I soooooooo wish Ozzy was back. He is my all time fav.
By Shazz on Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
I hardly ever watch Survivor but last season I loved Russell. Ill only watch this season till he goes. Hes awesome.
By YOU NEED THEIR VOTES on Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
If you wonder why so many people hate Russell, it’s because he disregarded, or failed to grasp, the NUANCES of the game. His social skills are ATROCIOUS. He makes people FEEL like pawns. He doesn’t stop to think about how he comes across to his fellows. Running roughshod over those who are going to be on the jury isn’t going to make them respect you.
Believe it or not, the Galu mob let him off really easy. If he tries his bull-in-a-china-shop shenanigans on these guys, they’re going to hand him his whole body, bones and all, on a diamond platter.
By I Heart Survivor! on Feb 1, 2010 | Reply
I’m really happy to see Sandra, but is she really a villain??
And I can’t wait to see how Boston Rob fares with this group; don’t think he can play the same game this time around. As for Russell, he plays *hard* and it’s more than a game with him. He’s definitely in it to win it.
I’m very excited!
By Jeanine on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply
I love Survivor!!!!! there have been times that I would start watching a show then there would be a person, such as Russell that I just could not stand to sit and watch, but with Survivor if you are a fan you can not just stop watching just because you can not stand a person… Wish Ozzy was on also, he was awesome, Hoping for Rubert to win but also LOVE Rob…. either one wins would be fine with me… Rob is an awesome person, I am so proud that him and Amber are still together that is Awesome! I believe Rob has a great heart and is a really good person!
By Donna on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply
Go Rupert. Can’t wait to see what he does this season. Hope Geri is off right away. Why bring her back? Coach will put on a good act again. Hope he’s off right away to. He really needs a life.
By cooc00 on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply
i tell you why ozzy not back. Jason showed his ass up in underwater (hold your breath) competition and the jealous punk (oxzzy)couldn’t stand it. sore loser got shamed by the skinny kid (Jason) who was dumb as gilligan but stronger than ozzy.
besides, ozzy’s got his thang hung way up in richard hatch ass so he can’t get off in time to be back for 2010.
By cooc00 on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply
i tell you why ozzy not back. Jason showed his tail up in underwater (hold your breath) competition and the jealous punk (oxzzy)couldn’t stand it. sore loser got shamed by the skinny kid (Jason) who was dumb as gilligan but stronger than ozzy.
besides, ozzy’s got his thang hung way up in richard hatch rear so he can’t get off in time to be back for 2010.
By cooc00 on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply
tell you why ozzy not back. Jason showed his tail up in underwater (hold your breath) competition and the jealous punk (oxzzy)couldn’t stand it. sore loser got shamed by the skinny kid (Jason) who was dumb as gilligan but stronger than ozzy.
By loverussell on Feb 3, 2010 | Reply
All you Russell Haters – Come on now. He was quite annoying I must agree at 1st. But please, how can you not say he was one of the best players who definetly OUTWITTED, OUTLASTED, OUTPLAYED his fellow tribe members. Who else has ever found not 1, not 2, but 3 idols without getting clues?? Give me a break. He grew on me and I couldn’t wait to see what antics he would get into next. Just wait and see. P.S. I hope they make Richard Hatch keep his clothes on this year. PLEASSSSEEEEEEEE! And why does he get to come back. the little irs tax evader?
By shelley on Feb 3, 2010 | Reply
I love James! I hope he goes far and plays those idols this time. He really plays the game with integrity. Go heros!
By Richard Reimer on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
The show is what it is, the best of it’s kind. Regardless of who they bring back it is still going to be worth it. Russell is, was and always will be the best who ever played the game, get over it, he is. Rich was only lucky and he has no claim to being the best, only the first. I can’t wait to see Jerri, my personal favorite villian, I hope she lasts for awhile. This is still the best reality show on TV and I hope it lasts forever.
Miodick Mio68@comcast.net
By b welander on Feb 5, 2010 | Reply
Looks like its going to be a bigger piece crap than last season.
By Lynn Pokorski on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply
Really would have loved to see Susan Hawk ot there as a villain!(because we all know why we couldn’t have Richard Hatch)
By JERRY29 on Feb 6, 2010 | Reply
Some people don’t watch the show very well.
RUSSELL didn’t find 3 idols w/o clues. He read
the clue for the thrid one on the palm pilot that JEFF gave to him and the other two reward
winners. There was even a picture of the hiding
place.
By Amber on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply
SERIOUSLY!?!? A heroes cast is just not right wihtout Ozzy or Yau-Man!!!! But I do love James
By fan again! on Feb 7, 2010 | Reply
becuz of changed work schedule, i was unable to watch for several seasons. happy that i’m able to, again. the most memorable season i remember was when ian rosenberger purposely gave up immunity to tom weston, for his integrity. has he been back on any survivor since then? i was really hoping they’d choose him for a hero!
By vicki on Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
russell was a pig i m glad he lost
By Andrea on Feb 12, 2010 | Reply
I’m so sick of seeing anorexic bimbos in bikinis on this show. There are 7 bimbos for the male viewers to drool over. There only 3 half decent guys for women to look at. The women are younger than the men. Basically, what they’re saying is men are desirable no matter how old, fat and ugly they are, but women need to be extremely thin and in their 20’s! So sick of this sexist show!!
By Edna on Feb 13, 2010 | Reply
GO HEROES. That’s all I got, the villians entertain me but I hope a Hero wins.
By James on Feb 13, 2010 | Reply
Great players on both sides.
But I’m surprised that some of the best players were not included like…
Ehan Zahn
Susan Hawke
Amber (“Boston” Rob’s wife)
Elizabeth Hasselbeck
and of course…
Johnny Fairplay
By Heath on Feb 13, 2010 | Reply
Anyone know why Richard isn’t on this one? I thought from the ads that he was going to be….
By bobbie,houston on Feb 13, 2010 | Reply
on the preview show, richard hatch was supposed to be on the survivors show. What happened to him?
By Victoria on Feb 18, 2010 | Reply
I’m very upset that Stephanie got voted off. She was my favorite person. I cant stand James he is so stupid and needs to go as soon as possible. Anyway I think that Stephanie is the best and that she should have won this season. I’m Stephanies number 1 Fan.
By Raji on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
I am a James fan all the way!! So what if he gets upset with loosing, they kicked ass in Thurdsday’s episode, maybe that is what they needed, some harsh words to get their act together. I hope James wins
By debbie on Feb 28, 2010 | Reply
I agree with Victoria,Stephanie has always been my favorite too! I bet she will be back on a another one.Go Steph!
By md on Mar 5, 2010 | Reply
Its hard to have an all-star cast without Richard (who is under house-arrest so understandably couldn’t be on the show) or Ethan (who is being treated for cancer), but where is Johnny Fairplay? The dead grandmother was the most evil bit on Survivor ever!!
What has been most telling however is not the absences but who should be absent. Up against a group of all-stars Russell just does not make the cut. Rupert has been more evil and villianous so far. Despite what he thinks of himself, Russell does not belong.
By Seth on Mar 5, 2010 | Reply
They brought Johnny back (in Fans vs. Favorites) and he totally bombed. He whined himself off the show within the first couple of episodes. I’m totally over the dead grandmother thing, and that was his only play.
By Edward on Mar 14, 2010 | Reply
Russel is still my favorite. He is at such a disadvantage not knowing anyone. This season was filmed right after samoa was finished filming so nobody knew who he was when he got there. He has done a pretty good job with what he has had to work with. If nobody knew one another Russel would be running the show. Finding the idol was something he needed right now. I love this cast… I feel really bad for coach and I hope he makes it far. I do like Rob but I think he is the next to go.
By Bob rutherford on Mar 25, 2010 | Reply
When this Blog has been approved;and I hope that it will, in a couple of weeks!I would like to hear any positive or negative responses concerning Russell Hantz.It should be a a hoot.I have to get Jeff Probster’s:or the networks permission before I get booted off my little island.
By Michael London on Mar 29, 2010 | Reply
What island is the game being played on?
By Ginim on Apr 1, 2010 | Reply
I THINK RUSSELL IS A SLIME BALL , CAN’T STAND HIM, HE IS SUCH A SNEAK!!!!I THINK IT WAS VERY STRANGE WHEN HE FOUND 3 IDOLS, LIKE IT WAS PLANNED, VERY SNEAKY !! THEY ARE MAKING SUCH STUPID CHOICES, THEY DESERVE TO LOSE !!
By Ginim on Apr 1, 2010 | Reply
russell is a slimeball and a sneak, can’t stand him~~~don’t k now why they can’t see what he is~~can’ trust him at all !!!!
By Youmi on Apr 2, 2010 | Reply
Russell is the crown & loser~! I want to see him at the zoo~! he is not belong to the game and he is loser without Rob Can you lead u’re tribe to win next challenge? Good luck~! I watched U beat by Rupert~! What a wimp~! By the way, I ask u my favor,please don’t wear u’re underwear during show and no shirt off u’re really hidious body make me sick~! Parvarti u’re such as bimbo u just lucky this time~! I don’t think u’re not deserve to stay there~! just get the hell out the show~!
By Youmi on Apr 2, 2010 | Reply
Parvarti can I ask u onething~? what is u’re previous job hooker or stripper~? u’re just useless person in this game just go home~! and make sure test your HIV test~!
By kartik palani on Apr 15, 2010 | Reply
james your the man bro the best in history. and im yur biggest fan :)
By sidney carroll on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
i love cirie because her game was mental,she is smart.james could whip colby even with his injury.boston rob has more integrity in his little finger than russell has in his whole body.i dont care if russell wins because its obvious he will do anything to win.i was very dissapointed in tom weston who appeared to target the only two black team players behaving as though they werre enemies right away.what about dreamz,who was definitely a villain.of course yau-man but also earl cole or yul.there are other people other than whites who watch the show and really like seeing more than just the same pale faces.
By sidney carroll on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
every season usually 2or 3 minorities.whenever there were more were the best survivors.it was nice to see winners who were more varied,such as eaarl,vee,yul.cirie is an excellent player since survivor was never all physical.
By pat McNally on Apr 21, 2010 | Reply
Watched show for years. I think it is now fixed. Where did J.T. get pen +paper? How come message was not wet or smodged? Since when do two group hug after a competition allowing j.t. to hand idol to russel. I can’t believe fans are not seeing this. Remember who broke this fix.
Philly Pat
By Mark on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Pat I would assume that after most of their competitions they don’t have much need or want to greet each other after the results. For all we know the Heroes decided to get closer to them to try and hand it off knowing thats what they wanted to do. Colby also told Russel to go to JT after the challenge.
The pen and paper was Amanda’s luxury item.
Who knows, maybe it is fixed as well because I would win survivor hands down, but they won’t let me play because I am not American. ; )
Mark
By A.P.A on May 14, 2010 | Reply
Its very funny and sad how you people view survivor. Lets start with RUSSEL, hate/like love/despise… you only do these emotions to him because your disgusted with the way he plays the game, lol he is and will always be the best player to ever play this game, he dominated somoa, and he ’s wiping the floor with allstars who can beat him? NO ONE
By carole on May 14, 2010 | Reply
Who is Jenn, which season did she play on and what did she die of it is always sad when someone passes, for the person and their family and what is wrong with Ethan. I liked him very much and was glad he won.
By carole on May 14, 2010 | Reply
Someone told me that Colby has cancer. Does anyone know if it is true? I like him and he has changed so much from the time he initially played and I admire the way he has played the game.
By A.P on May 16, 2010 | Reply
I will still watch 99% of survivor shows but the only problem i have is 1. Russel —-Out Wit=yes Out play=yes Out last= yes YET NO SOLE SURVIVOR PRIZE????????? Sandra has none of these qualitys except out last yet she wins SANDRA is not even close to being a top notch survivor but she wins both times….
By Abby on May 17, 2010 | Reply
I agree with A.P. I think that there should be an audience vote as well… maybe 50% jury and 50% call-ins.
By reba85 on May 17, 2010 | Reply
Russel is the BEST player EVER! All the people on the jury are just upset because HE was the ONE who sent them home. Thus making him the BEST. He had a hand in sending EVERY SINGLE one of them home. Russel, Dude if you read this. WE LOVE YOU MAN!! You are the GREATEST!!! A true HERO!! We cheered for you all season!! You are the TRUE SOLE SURVIVOR!!
By TJ62 on May 27, 2010 | Reply
I agree with reba85. Russell is the best player I have ever seen on Survivor. I did not like him personally but no one can say he did not play a brilliant game. He played everyone! I too am upset that he did not win this game. I would really like a chance to vote for him. It is too bad all the other players are bad loosers instead of thinking it through and not voting for “personalities”.