She crushed it when it came to living out in the island and being a part of nature. It's actually kind of an up-and-down experience. You can see Carolyn and I are working closely together right before I go and shes going around trying to figure out whats happening and how to get the vote off of me. And then I would get scared. I loved them! Jeff Probst and the cast of 'Survivor 43'. Because I'm like, "Oh, a mother, I want to curate a relationship where it's like, 'Oh, give me advice, tell me this.'" Knowing she was likely the person to be voted out, Sydney became the first person in Survivor history to use the new Shot in the Dark chance, sacrificing her vote for a one-in-six chance at immunity. Im true to what I said at Tribal Council. So I'm just like, "I wanna go f---ing kill myself.". But I just remember they were so cliquey, and we were together all day on the beach, and I was privy to the plan. They knew where I stood. Season 42 will premiere Wednesday, March 9, 2022. It was fun and you know, I asked for it! Mark Harmon to Tell the Real Story About NCIS Predecessor in Upcoming Book, Miss Benny Manifested Kim Cattrall as Their Co-Star on Netflixs, ESPN Cutting 17 On-Air Personalities: Keyshawn Johnson, Jeff Van Gundy and More See Updated List, Box Office: 'Spider-Verse' Returns to No. I would have won. You seemed tight with Deshawn and Danny, so why were they so keen to get you out? TVLINE | So what are the most important elements to a good Robert De Niro impression? We will notify you when someone replies. I've wanted kids ever since I got my f---ing period. TVLINE | I couldnt agree more. I think that for me, the thing that I feel I could have done better, genuinely, is just constantly checking in with everyone. I definitely thought they had scouts in the Bronx Fire Department. It was hard because we have all gone through it with each other and not knowing how other people would relate or understand me was hard because it was a real vulnerable moment for me. People see me as a threat at challenges, but its not concerning otherwise. So I think that in trying to get people to vote for Danny, I should have put more effort into making them feel less concerned about me. Also, I wanted to have trust, but I didn't want to be in an alliance that was begging somebody to go with them. When that challenge came, I hate peanut butter and jelly. Mike is playing a social game, but if he makes it to the end, he could be a likable person. That came as a huge surprise. [Laughs] I said that to Lindsay because they should know: "She has something and you should probably figure out what she has. Apr 14, 2022 At long last, Survivor 42 has arrived! (Read a full recap here.). Podcasting like a mofo about reality TV since 2010. So yeah, youve got to pick somebody to go after. Why? We checked in with the 35-year-old fitness consultant the morning after her televised ouster and she shared plenty on intel on stuff we didn't see. So Im like, Oh, it would be really intelligent for him to come out to me and offer this olive branch like, Hey, I know who voted for you, so I was like, it must be him.. And I hate to say that 'cause I really, really wanted to work with her. They probably did, but who knows? Release the tapes! He was ready to die out there. Photo: CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What did you read into that in the moment? Ah, but how does Sydney feel now? He was very much considered an honorary Ratu, so by extension, our perception was were using his numbers. I wrote out a workout schedule and I was like, Im gonna go and practice all the puzzles and whatever. Survivor 2022 Survivor 2022: Lydia Meredith Holds Nothing Back After Elimination April 15, 2022 Branden 0. Let's not have two floating." Drea Wheeler was dominant when it came to collecting idols and advantages on Survivor 42. Omar, Hai and I had an alliance and people didn't see how close the three of us actually were. WebVolodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned the missile strikes on Kramatorsk which left at least four people dead. Like, I'm not so dumb to say, "Let's all choose tarp," because someone's not going to choose tarp. So really, I just wanted to sleep and roll that f---ing dice. His face is moving and hes shaking his head when he says things. That's the one power you have in the game, right? Extraction 2's Chris Hemsworth on his family, future, and fiery action sequel. Would love your thoughts, please comment. And where did you expect the rest of the votes to fall? And I'm screaming at the TV screen as you're doing it. How would it help her for me to go out? So my gameplay was fantastic. I felt like they were all just like playing kumbaya, like they were all at camp liking each other. Ben Weber, who played Carrie's pal (and Miranda's boyfriend) Skipper, shares his memories from the set of Sex and the City season 1. Its a powerful experience. TVLINE | It was hysterical that Jaime told all of you the truth about her idol (sure, it was fake) and none of you believed her! And then she went from vulnerable to the target numero uno after Liana Wallace was unable to successfully steal Xander Hasting's immunity idol, giving initial target Evvie Jagoda an added layer of protection. And then my emotions just took over and I just started crying. They just think Naseer is going to play as idol, which obviously he's not. Unfortunately for her, that left Jaime, Danny, Carson and Yam Yam behind at camp, allotting them ample time to plot her downfall at Wednesdays Tribal Council. So me and Tiffany both stuck with the plan because we wanted to work with each other. So Im like, Maybe they just didnt open it. I was shocked. let's work together. Talk smart about TV! At one point, she had four different powers in the game (an immunity idol, an extra vote, the Amulet advantage, and Knowledge is Power advantage). And also this is so off-brand, I can't believe I'm about to say this but just the jovial aspect. Pictured (L-R): Tribe Baka: Owen Knight, Sami Layadi, Mike 'Gabler' Gabler and Tribe Vesi: Noelle Lambert, Dwight Moore, Jesse Lopez, Cody Assenmacher. (Read our full recap here.). Danny also gave fans some insight as to what went on in episode 10, when he, Deshawn, and Ricard decided to blindside Shan Smith. So what was going through my head was, "Let me look at the people that are actually eligible for elimination. I'm either going to ride or die for you, or if I never saw you again, it would be too soon. Maryanne got me, she got And then Omar, he can't keep a secret. So they knew that there was something that happened there. How long did it take to hit you that Omar must be behind it once Mike told you he didn't have an idol? If you would have left her out there, she would still be surviving now. Something I could definitely do better is maybe be more empathetic. And one thing you didn't see was there was a point in time where I was kissing Naseer's ass. Past casts? If she just does one more big move. I think that the folks who I left out of the reward put in a lot of work solidifying their plan. And then Erika actually did kind of have my back when Deshawn was being a little snaky about that. May 4, 2023 9:58 am. She didnt tell us that Ratu opened their birdcage together, and then once we hit the merge, information is flowing and I find all that out and Im like, Whoa, she lied to me very adeptly about what was happening at Ratu. Now all of a sudden, I am much more concerned about her ability to deceive. I'm like, "Okay, well, Bubba would be really upset right now because every time you cast the f---ing reel, you come back with f---ing nothing." I didnt know what the deal was with that. So the monster in the game is really just the monster of killing f---ing good personalities. Thats the one thing its hard to prepare for. Taco talk! Deshawn was like, "Sydney, Tiff, shut up!". Reunited with the fake idol. And then I was weighing the benefits and the risk vs. benefit costs. With all that in mind, what are your thoughts on the hourglass twist? Lets just play for yourself, you know? TVLINE | When you received that scouts honor from Danny, were you aware that he was not, in fact, an actual scout?! TVLINE | The Tika idol finally came into play. One thing people didn't see was I was actually really nice. Some of the key figures in front of and behind the camera explained how it happened. Survivor star Sydney Segal blasts hourglass twist in exit I didnt think [Tika] opened [the birdcage]. We had one rest day before Kane went home. Apparently Danny was so frustrated at the time he even called out host Jeff Probst on the show. The penultimate episode of Survivor 44 saw the Sat Jun 17, 2023 at 2:23pm ET By Ryan DeVault Matthew Grinstead-Mayle played on Survivor Season 44. But you know, I dont think that that particular choice really impacted how I went. But then when I pick them out individually, it's like, "That's family." Its the movement of the head. In his exit interviews, the most recent "Survivor 41" boot revealed what we missed in the edit, including why he had a spat with host Jeff Probst, and his issues with ally Deshawn Radden. She agreed to do so, Danny said, and it was after that when Liana told Shan about the plan to blindside her by voting out Ricard. Danny has been vocal in his criticism for the excessive twists used on his season, most notably the seasons Hourglass twist in which Erika was able to reverse time in episode 7 and change the outcome of a group immunity challenge, a twist among many which have drawn ire from fans and former contestants alike. That's what I don't understand because I thought you were part of that clique. Now that being said, clearly, you can be freaking out or at least apparently freaking out, and be calm and weaponize your emotionality to maximize your performance, and thats what was happening. So I didnt know that Liana had said that, so in my mind I told Shan that were voting out Ricard, she went back to Ricard, and then told Ricard what I told her. TVLINE | So when youre brought back for a second chances season, how will you change your game up, if at all? To be honest, he explained, I think you have to remember that Survivor is Survivor at that point, and as much as me and Deshawn trusted each other, we both understood that it was that game, and that gives one of us the opportunity to actually put that vote on each other and get one of us out.. So I was just like, "I don't like peanut butter. The following contains spoilers from Wednesdays episode ofSurvivor. Yes. Clearly, shes still going strong, but at the time, that was a bad move. Xander is a 21-year-old App Developer from Jacksonville, Florida, and is currently living in Chicago, Illinois. And so I was just sort of the advisor who was going around and being like, Everythings fine, were on pace. The plans that I wanted always ended up being the plans that got messed up. I felt uncertain about what would happen because there was a remarkable number of different strategies in which I was enlightened. I thought about every move. Shes the plant lady and she put those skills to the test. I want kids. TVLINE | When you left the Sanctuary, how confident were you that those four women would stick together? I'm gonna hope that other people realize that maybe taking a firefighter in a game isn't in their best interest. I was myself. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. I'm also on Twitter. But the trio held strong, with Yam Yam winning immunity and Carolyn playing her idol to protect Carson, both of which set the stage for Danny Bronxs big blindside. So when you were huddling with Xander, Evvie, and Tiffany, what were those conversations like? Me and Heather, no comment. I needed him to understand that as much as he hasn't eaten, I am starving. I didnt see it at the time. Every week, Parade.com's Mike Bloom will bring you interviews with the castaway most recently voted off of the So by the time I get back, trying to loop in Jamie, Yam Yam and Carson on this plan to vote Danny, theyve had 24 hours of planning to vote me out should I lose the immunity challenge. But I'll take 50 percent no, absolutely not, 20 percent of the blame for that failed relationship. Danny McCray Reveals Why He Called Out Host Jeff Probst, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Or you say "toothpick," And it's like, "Oh my husband, Jay, he's an ophthalmologist. When TVLine asked Dany about this, he laughed, and rejected the notion that he was yelling at Probst, but did say they had a discussion about it: Im not a confrontational type, and I love Sydney, but I wouldnt say I was yelling at JeffBut it was very important for me to let him know that the integrity of the game is at risk when you are the host and youre able to lie to the contestants. Survivor 43 finalist Owen Knight says 'F--- the After-Show' May 18, 2023 9:54 am Courtesy of CBS The following contains spoilers from Wednesdays episode of Survivor. But, for him, it was just all gameplay. Jeff asked me if I wanted chaos and then all of a sudden everyones coming and whispering in my ear and telling me different plans. Below, TVLine talks to Frannie about her impressive challenge run, whether she considered throwing competitions, trying to axe Danny and so much more. I was shocked when I saw two people left. But congratulations, CBS, for achieving exactly what you wanted to achieve. And that was to get a very strong player out and keep a lamb in. TVLINE | You made the decision to sit out of the challenge in order to get some rice for the tribe. Web19 May 2022 by Marcus James Dixon Gold Derby Warning: this story contains spoilers from the May 18 episode of Survivor 42 read at your own risk! So to watch Yam Yam and Heidi did wonderful too she really was scared of that challenge, so I know her girls and Mike, her husband, were getting to watch that. After Erika Casupanan smashed the hourglass, thereby flipping the results of the challenge, Sydney became vulnerable. And it's funny because I remember just not trusting Deshawn and Danny at that point. [Laughs] You know what, kudos to him. If you could smash an hourglass and go back to change something about the way you played, what would it be? Also, paranoia starts to set in as a looming suspicion becomes the elephant in the room, and lines are drawn in the sand at tribal council, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, March 8, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Rob Cesternino(@RobCesternino) is back to interview the final 5 of Survivor 41 the day after the finale. [Laughs]. TVLINE | You got to experience a classic Survivor challenge. So that's how he got me. And we hugged. This is hilarious because I had the best intentions. Now that you know how that played out, do you regret it? Oh my God! He had this Napoleon complex and needed a wake up call. You're hungry, you're tired," but you will never escape your essence. From premiere all the way through to merge, I dont care who you are. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: So, what went wrong? You know, the safety is incredible. But I didn't, and the best move would have been for me to vote for Evvie. I knew that I had to deal with Carson and Yam at some point, but it wasnt going to be that vote. So I considered slowing down or stopping. So I felt like this was a reasonable plan for people to hop on board with. Danny was kind of making a name for himself. I was Drea in the game. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Most of them. I watched him and Heidi doing this challenge and Im like, Oh, sht. When I came up, I thought I would have won. How far would you have gone with her had you survived that vote, and what were your Final 3 plans? Because it was like such a powerful moment. And I think it made sense, right? But I feel like I really just, as a person, I get Carolyn. Liked it? I really wanted to work with Tori and Swati. That wasnt just me, that was like a common feeling. Sex and the City turns 25: A conversation with Skipper, Carrie's nice-guy pal from season 1. If that is somehow taken off the table, then of course. I wish that they had shown my interaction with Jonathan after the fish incident where he thought I was being aggressive. Fourth, Rob speaks with the fourth-place finisher of Survivor 41, Heather Aldret. CBSDanny McCray and Deshawn Radden in Survivor 41.. I was actually very confident that that group would stick together. I couldnt breathe. That was my goal was to have Maryanne's back. 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. We need Ponderosa clips back ASAP! Not something you could say for all of them. When it came time to vote at Tribal Council, all eyes (and a majority of the votes) fell on Kane, as Soka continued to dominate and decimate the former Ratus. Erika is a 32-year-old Communications Manager from Niagara Falls, Ontario, and is currently living in Toronto, Ontario. In his post-exit Rob Has a Podcast interview with Rob Cesternino, Danny shed light on several elements of the game that fans may have missed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. And then, don't forget, I'm allergic to coconut and seaweed. You're like a 52-year-old child. We got Heidi to feel confident and on board. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. (Read a full recap here.). We were just dying, dying, laughing. I think its attributable to more time and more rice. Survivor Edge of Extinction: Breaking down the cast's exit So I'm just going to put it in God's hands because I'd rather put it in God's hands than these f---ing losers' hands.". Yeah, its the mannerisms. Danny McCray, former NFL player and the latest member of the Survivor 41 jury, recently sat down to speak with a number of outlets about his elimination, and what we missed during time on the island. Obviously it depends on whom you're up against, but generally how do you think you do with votes if you make it to the final 3? This is you in real life." It was hard. 20 years of Wrong Turn: How a movie about murderous cannibals became an unkillable franchise. At this point in the game, people are discounting her, right? I feel like there's a clue over there because of previous seasons so I'm gonna do whatever I can to like convince Maryanne that it's in her best interest to come to this side so I could see what's over there and get another advantage." In Wednesdays episode of Survivor, a negotiation with Jeff for a bag of rice led to Kane, Heidi, Lauren and Carson sitting out of the immunity challenge. Carolyn Wiger, Lauren Harpe, Yam Yam Arocho, Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Two Dorky Magnets Tribes must snake their way toward the win for immunity and reward. The following contains spoilers from Wednesdays episode ofSurvivor. Were you aware Deshawn and Danny tried to throw that one challenge? And talking to Danny, he's like, "You voted yourself out. [Laughs] It was so good. I already knew what was happening, but it was good to hear it from her. We related to him in very emotional ways; I guess ways that I thought were bigger than the game, and that we had each other's back. But I think beyond that, I left that game without ever actually voting for the person who went home. [Shes] definitely using emotionality as a weapon, and when she got to the journey and she was very emotional. Pictured (L-R): Karla Cruz Godoy, Mike 'Gabler' Gabler, Owen Knight, Cody Assenmacher, Jesse Lopez, Cassidy Clark and Sami Layadi. Im broken because my dreams of everything Ive been thinking about for 10 years is gone, just like that, Jackson told Entertainment Weekly in his March 10 exit I honestly forgot about the Shot in the Dark because it was just so new to the game. Webexit interview. Pictured (L-R): Karla Cruz Godoy, Mike 'Gabler' Gabler, Owen Knight, Cody Assenmacher, Jesse Lopez, Cassidy Clark and Sami Layadi. Im with the Tikas on Danny. But theyre all really good players, so they kept their lies straight considering how many people I talked to that trial. Yeah, and I buy a lot of groceries, so theyre heavy! In the game of Survivor, managing ones own threat The ousted contestant explains his final words, why nobody is targeting Xander, and what really happened on the Shan vote. TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Danny McCray in "Survivor 41.". Im a competitive person, but I love watching people do great things. Omar alerted Mike, who passed off the idol leaving Drea vulnerable and sending her to the jury. And while he finally found his footing and made his mark Try not to win challenges. She says it herself. I just couldn't do it. I'm not trying to. Also, one castaways paranoia and overconfidence risks leading them to their downfall, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Oct. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. I'm my best friend. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This cast is pretty amazing at separating gameplay from friendship. And I was just like, "Your name is always out there. So when shes coming to me with this crackpot story, like Kane left with a sock idol, I was like, Im not that silly. Or 16th favorite 2nd place, poss 11th favorite 3rd place, or 6th favorite 4th place, or 1st best 5th place. At this point, I think Ive created a big enough target on my back and I have people in my corner, but not to the point where Ive got four or five people who are going to fight to get the votes off of me. Right when we got back from the challenge, Deshawn and Evvie were the ones whose names were out because they're so likable. I obviously was very paranoid about an idol holder, so I wanted to know where their votes were going. exit interviews News and Updates on Survivor Fandom [Laughs] So I say my riddle, I ask Mike for the idol, Mike says no, and I automatically know I'm playing everything I've got. I think no matter who wins the reward or no matter who I take, if I do not win immunity, Im getting votes. When Cesternino asked him about this, Danny revealed that when it came down to it, he and Deshawn couldnt risk one of them flipping against the other. Some of the key figures in front of and behind the camera explained how it happened. But I want kids younger." TVLINE | You were a challenge beast out there! And then Maryanne was just Maryanne. So what was it like for you watching that entire Tribal play back on TV? By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. And after Hai went out, I was like, "Well, you're just as much as a threat as me." I had social connections with most people at camp. And I needed to just speak my truth. Was there more chaos this time around than usual? So I think thats my thing. In the game of Survivor, managing ones own threat level should be extremely high on a players to-do list, but thats the one thing Frannie Marin lost sight of. CBS genre Reality Drea Wheeler was dominant when it came to collecting idols and advantages on Survivor 42. I'm a girls girl to the heart. Or so they thought. So that's why I told him we needed to work together. I think thats actually the hardest pill for me to swallow because I had so many plans and I had so much strategy to talk with people and I had very good relationships, but I was always part of the perceived majority. That was further validation I was exactly where I wanted to be. I'm like, "Okay, congrats. TVLINE | Who did you want to go to the Final 3 with? I was shocked! Instantly. Web35 min 085: Neal Augenstein - Lung Cancer Survivor - Washington, DC, USA Cancer Interviews Medicine When Neal Augenstein started coughing, he thought it would soon go But with everyones main target Ricard immune, the vote came down to splitting up allies Danny and Deshawn. And even if I was certain, I was pretty sure that it had leaked because things leaked a lot on our season. Ill tell you, this is why we need the Ponderosa tapes. It was Heidi and she totally lied about it. Survivor 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. Sex and the City turns 25: A conversation with Skipper, Carrie's nice-guy pal from season 1. At that point, he explained, it was time to strike before they can take us out. As he said in an interview with Parade, that made him feel like Shan had chosen Ricard over the group..