Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Shes the one who got in the showmance.
But her game (and edit) got hijacked by her romantic relationship withTaylor Lee Stocker.
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That pairing was also the majority of what viewers saw about Figgy out on the island.
But dont worry, because Figgy herself is here to tell you what you missed!
We honestly wanted to stay out there and weather the storm, says Figgy.
But we were thankful that Jeff and the crew decided to step in and potentially save our lives.
Read on for more!
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor.
JESSICA FIGGY FIGUEROA: Hey, friend!
Ahhh… since I competed onSurvivor,I have been able to do a lot of personal growth.
Ive traveled a bunch, and I signed a modeling contract with Wilhelmina New York back in 2017!
Which was so crazy and something I had dreamed of all my life!
Appearing in Adidas ads was pretty cool and unreal!
So the biggest update for me has been my career change that took place in 2018.
I decided to go back to school to finish my teaching degree!
I took six years off from college and re-enrolled at a university here in Tennessee.
Education has always had a huge place in my heart and was what I originally set out to do.
Ive begun student-teaching 8th grade Science this semester and will graduate this upcoming spring.
Teachers constantly purchase supplies out-of-pocket and we need to support both our educators AND our students.
But I did it.
I challenged myself and faced my fears.
The outcome was amazing, delicious, and SO worth it.
Moments like that are whatSurvivoris all about.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
obviously if I could go back, no showmance, period.
I will share a few moments that didn’t make the air (because I love you guys).
One of my favorite moments that didn’t make the air was the storm shelter I came up with.
During the big storm in episode 1, our shelter broke and we were out of luck.
We did just that and it was terrible, yet amazing at the same time.
We stayed in there for hours as the blood rushed to our heads.
When the morning light came, we crawled out.
Each one of us fell over and could hardly walk.
We laughed, we cried, and ultimately, we survived the night!
Was the game going to continue?
Were all of our dreams about to end?
Fans, being in safety wasn’t anything special and we didn’t get any special treatment.
We were still suffering, just not in the cyclone.
This was after the Mari vote, post-working together.
I named us The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
When you get yourself in a showmance, thats what is gonna be shown.
Unfortunately, it really took over my storyline and what I wanted to represent out there.
I obviously wish they would have shown more of my actual game.
I was great at challenges and loved competing.
There were so many important conversations and decision-making moments that were left out.
I don’t feel like Figgy was fully shown to the viewers, but that’s okay!
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
Oh gosh, for me, I was dealing with a WHOLE situation post-Survivor(IYKYK).
But it was crazy getting back to normal life.
You have to reconnect to society while carrying a huge secret.
But when you love and appreciate the game as much as I do, it stays with you.
You cant shake it.
I thought about the game every day.
Replayed challenges, conversations, Tribal Councils…. Not a single letter.
In life, you must learn from your experiences, and I learned from mine on the island.
I think viewers and future contestants were able to also learn from them, too.
Thats so valuable to me as a person.
To grow and become better because of what you go through.
MySurvivorexperience has molded me into the person I am today, and I am forever grateful.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
To a lot of peoples surprise, Adam!
Adam and I created a bond after our season and hes family.
Keep doing your thing!"
It’s fun to see what my cast is doing these days and catch up when we can!
(I talk with contestants from other seasons all the time, too!
Were a big, dysfunctional family.)
Do you still watchSurvivor,and if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
Do I still watchSurvivor?Is that actually a question?
OF COURSE!My favorite newbie season (besides my own) would have to beCagayan.
Great cast and just loved the season through and through.
The OGFijiseason andSurvivor: Chinaare also high up there for me.
Returnee season would HAVE to beHeroes vs. Villains…
I mean, cmon!
Whos one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
Once you playSurvivorand you are in the community, its crazy how fast you make friends with everyone.
If I had to pick someone to play with….. Id have to say either Mama C or Sandra.
Both are my girls.
Dont make me choose!!!
A guy I would love to play with/against would have to be Tony because he is crazy and unpredictable!
Is he in the tree?
Is he in the bush?
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor, what would it be and why?
Gotta be the amount of advantages in the game at once.
Lets take it back to season 1 and see who can really outwit, outplay, and outlast!
Finally, would you play again if asked?
IN A HEARTBEAT.No questions asked.
Just tell me when and Ill pack my bags.
