The contestant also weighs in on the producer intervention.
Jamal Shipmans first big move onSurvivor: Island of the Idolswas… to take a nap.
(At least thats the way they showed it on TV.)
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But Jamals voice in the game was silenced after he was blindsided on last weeks episode.
What was he feeling as he had his torch snuffed?
Does he blame his loss on his ill-fated visit to Island of the Idols?
Why did he play his hidden immunity idol for Noura?
Read on for answers!
(Also read ourexit interview with Kellee Kim.)
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, I think you got totally hosed with that Island of the Idols lesson.
It basically contradicted every single lesson all season about being bold and taking risks!
That being said, I had a blast out there.
Unfortunately, they couldnt let that segment breathe like everyone elses visit.
If they had, you would have seen some great brainstorming about what to do with the blank parchment.
We considered writing a letter from one person to another talking about blindsiding a member of their alliance.
We talked about writing up a fake hidden immunity idol clue to send someone on a wild goose chase.
Through that fake legacy advantage, I live on in the game!
You were silent as Jeff snuffed your torch.
What were you feeling as the vote came down?
You know… its really hard to describe.
I had a couple of scenarios kicking around as possibilities.
If just two people saw value in keeping me, then Karishma would have gone home.
Thats probably why I was so resigned to the outcome.
At that point, there was nothing more I could have done.
So can we really say that that was a weakness?
I imagine some would say that arrogance or feeling too comfortable was a weakness.
How do I counter that?
Also, the blindside votes werent against me.
So, I must have been doing something right to stay in the game.
Some might say I came out too hot in the challenges and made myself a threat.
Well, much like Aaron, I was already a threat.
For people who look like us, theres no avoiding it.
The best way to stay safe is to stay far away from Jeff Probst at night.
Basically, I reject the premise of this question!
You played your hidden immunity idol to save Noura last week.
Why did you play that for her?Ive been surprised by how confusing this move was for people.
Even with what was shown, I feel like its pretty obvious what I was thinking.
You have to remember that we have limited information out there.
I knew absolutely nothing about Kellee and her moment of inspiration.
I had been suspicious of Dean and Karishma from the moment we swapped to their beach.
We talked about everything!
We left that conversation feeling really good about each other and forming a secret alliance.
I just didnt have all the information.
You later found out Noura voted against Jack, and she said it was because Kellee told her to.
Whom did you believe?I absolutely believed Noura.
Noura wouldnt just make something like that up.
She just didnt tell me the whole truth; she GAVE Dean the idol.
Missy made a very astute comment during that tribal council that we didnt see.
The consequences for a player asking for production to get involved are monumental.
Therefore, I think it is a judgement call that only the producers can make.
They are monitoring the camp 24/7.
They need to be the ones to decide when to prioritize the safety of the players.
How do you feel it ultimately impacted you all on both social and strategic levels?Jack is great.
That conversation brought us closer together.
It showed me his true character.
Thats what allowed us the hear each other and understand each other.
Do you better know this?
What you should probably know is thatSurvivorLOVES to nap-shame people.
And besides, the Molly vote was decided on day 4.
Molly was voted out on day 6.
I wish we got to see my relationships with people.
Also, I had some EPIC idol searches.
I was climbing trees and rocks; I turned that island upside down looking for that thing.
Its funny that when I was the most chill is when I actually found it.
