Survivor Quarantine Questionnaire:J'Tia Taylor on smashing theSurvivorstereotype

Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player. She also explains why representation matters, which hasled to a petitionfromSurvivorcontestants to ensure it happens in the future. Read on, as JTia spills a lot more than just rice in herSurvivorQuarantine Questionnaire. Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor. Needless to say, Ive been busy....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 971 words · James Clark

Survivor recap: Another Shake-Up

Corinne, I know youre not exactly what one would call cuddly. So, empathy, Im guessing, is not really your bag. But theres someone who needs you right about now. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Someone in blinding, horrible pain. Someone who knows something is wrong but cant quite put his finger on what it is. And that person is…Charlie. Thats right, your new BFF no doubt woke up screaming Noooooooooo! in the middle of the night as his straight-man boyfriends torch was snuffed out at tribal council....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Amy Frazier

Survivor recap: Debbie Does Math... Badly

The principal gets schooled on basic arithmetic. Probst said this would be a top 5 season. Was he on or off the mark? Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Well see later in the column. Simply too much crying and hugging for my taste. Yes, I have a heart of stone, and yes, Im probably in the minority on this. However, well get to that soon enough. The episode began with Coach on a rampage....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1224 words · Barbara Watson

Survivor recap: DeFanged

And Amanda, and Natalie, and Alexis. (1) Youre the ones voting them out. Honestly, I dont blame the fellas. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS I would do the same thing after watching that collection of black widows the season before. It just flows better. Think of it as aSurvivor TV Watch: Directors Cut.) Speaking of dudes (or…er, sausages), I want to address two of them. Lets start with Matty and allow me to say this: I was wrong....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Lisa Miller

Survivor recap: Exit the Dragon(Slayer)

CBS has already ordered the 19th and 20th installments thatll take em through next May. Beyond that, who knows? But could a young and promising drama do better (and make more money for CBS)? Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Should the 20th edition and make it a celebrity one, yo be the last? After we heard him talk of being almost speechless that J.T. (Nice editing,Survivoreditors!) Meanwhile, the dope who really deserved to be razzed is J....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Stuart Lane

Survivor recap: Firestarter

Randy:Okay, you want a list? Actually, it was more like a boxing match with plenty of punches to the gut. In this corner: an Olympic gold medalist in the sport of trash talking. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Shes known in these parts as the Tribal Council Terror. Ladies and gentlemen, just put your hands together for CRRRRRRYYYYYSSSSSTALLLLLL COOOOOOX!!! His questionable temper is matched only by his questionable taste in tropical shirts....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Jean Mcconnell

Survivor recap: Has-Beans

), and the return ofSurvivor. I didnt know what the hell to do with myself the past few weeks without it. (Dont believe me? Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Watch the humiliation for yourself. Just be gentle on the message boards I beg you.) What else did I do? Not even 6 hours of Dennis Rodman in a drunken stupor onCelebrity Apprenticecould quench my thirst. (Although it did come close. Rodman in the chauffeurs outfit?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Denise Perez

Survivor recap: Learning to Love Coach

He seemed like the guy with the brains, brawn, and social skills to go all the way. Until about halfway through this episode, that is. And then I was done with him. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Why, you ask? Nothing inherently wrong with that. But it was hisreasonfor wanting to align with J.T. that was so infuriating. It wasnt to get himself farther, it was to get J.T. Brendan realized that he couldnt beat J....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · John Goodwin

Survivor recap: Love is a Many Splendored Thing

I dont know BUT I DO! Im not proud of these things: Its just how I watch television. (And to think, he and the gang then later got nabbed for scalping Stevie Wonder tickets. Credit: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS Will those knuckleheads ever learn?!?) But Im going to surprise you right now. But Im not going to do it. This was genuine emotional overload in a good way. Im buying what Matty was selling here....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Amy Kane

Survivor recap: Model Behavior

Were here talking to Coach and the topic this week onCoachs Corneris leadership. Now, Coach, Id like to start by asking you about… Whoa there, mister. I think Ill be asking the questions from now on. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Well, thats what a leader would do ask questions. So, Ill take it from here, thanks. What would you like to know? How incredible a leader am I? I mean, do I rule, or totally rule?...

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Linda Hernandez

Survivor recap: One Tribe Member Gets Licked

Every single word of it. Well, I wasnt. !Wait, no way is three exclamation points enough to do that justice. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Allow me to tack on a few more for emphasis. (!!!!!!!!!) Thats all it took. 10 paces or no 10 paces, I am now officially on Team Sandy. It was perhaps one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen happen in the middle of aSurvivorchallenge....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · David Green

Survivor recap: Payback is a Bitch

The cocky Tyson revels in making Sierra’s life miserable, but who’s laughing in the end? I want to be clear about two things. The first is this: Im no Sierra fan. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS I seriously cannot recall a player (outside of maybe G.C.) who just looked so consistently miserable. The second thing Id like be clear about is that Im no Tyson hater. But the guywasentertaining, played challenges hard, and strategized even harder....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Brandon Hester

Survivor recap: Sweet Times

I just came up with thebestHalloween costume! Then someone will come along and shine a cold blue light of death on my rotting corpse. In all seriousness, Ive said it before and Ill say it again: I liked Ace. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS Ace played the game hard when it came to both challenges and strategy. But Ace made one fatal mistake. At least stupid when it comes to playingSurvivor. Usually contestants just kinda blur the truth; Kenny completely obliterated it....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Harry Johnson