Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
And eventhatfootage is being divided up between different players and different tribes.
But none of them are Leann Slaby.
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Leann was not content to share one thing that never made it to TV.
Instead… SHE SHARED 10!
Prepare yourself for our firstSurvivor: VanuatuQuarantine Questionnaire.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor.
LEANN SLABY: Yikes, thats a 16-year update!
I was going through a divorce when we were in Vanuatu.
A year or so after coming back, I moved to Los Angeles.
Neither of us had ever run before, so it was a pretty big ask.
But we did it, we finished!
It was a huge accomplishment, plus we raised a bunch of money for a good cause.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
There was a challenge I really blew.
We had to move tiki pieces along a rope through a water obstacle course.
I was third in line to go through the course for Yasur.
Poor Eliza never even had a chance to go because it all stopped with me.
The waves and swells overwhelmed me.
I was so close to giving the signal to the underwater crew that I needed saving.
I remember hearing Ami screaming at me you’re able to DO IT!
I BELIEVE IN YOU!!
It was so exhausting, but I kept trying.
Eventually, I got lapped and Lopevi finished the challenge.
But my tribe cheered me on as I was determined to finish the course.
), and I had a completely different perspective this time.
As a viewer, you have the benefit of editing and complete observation.
This time watching it, I had the realization that at any point things could have gone so differently.
I was really lucky to survive our first Tribal Council!
Aside from any particular moment, theSurvivorexperience gave me confidence and an independence that continues to this day.
Im proud of how I overcame the physical and mental challenges that test you when playing this game.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
Why couldnt I just keep my mouth SHUT?!??
I blew it when I told Scout that she wasnt in my final four.
Thats my biggest regret by far.
Turns out they belonged to a local farmer, and we were told we could not make them hamburgers.
How do you beat that?
We were all given one pair of shoes and one pair of socks.
Unfortunately, if you went into the ocean you had to wear your shoes because of the coral.
This meant we were often forced to wear our wet shoes.
Let me tell you, that messes up your feet in a big ugly way.
There should have been more coverage of our gross feet.
When Scout went to the voting area, we could usually hear who she was voting for.
She was so loud!
I think someone eventually told her to keep it down.
I wish they hadnt done that.
Prior to the trip, we were given a list of items we could and should pack.
It was kind of cruel.
And the only person who got any pop in of long-sleeved clothing was Scout.
There was a lot of talk about pooping and lack of pooping.
I am an animal lover through and through.
But when we had to take care of a pig, I wanted no part of him.
I hated that pig.
It was hard enough taking care of myself!
If it hadnt rained 12 hours straight, we never would have considered keeping Chris over Eliza.
What might have happened with a change in weather?
Twila and I had an alliance from day 1, so it really did hurt when she betrayed me.
Its hard to remember its a game when youre living it 24 /7.
Its easy to scream Its just a game!
at your TV during a 50-minute wrap-up of three days at a time.
Before people started calling it Ponderosa, I called it Loser Lodge.
We had many, many awesome parties at Loser Lodge.
We ate and drank ourselves sick.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I think Im funnier in real life, and definitely not an under-the-radar kind of person.
I also know I swore too much and sang too much, neither of which they could air.
I also wish I would have talked more about being a living kidney donor.
That kidney lasted 12 years.
He was fortunate enough to receive another kidney from my second cousin in 2011.
My father passed away five years ago.
As we crossed the finish line, we all held up giant photos of our recipients.
He would have been so proud of that.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
Fish out of water was the phrase I remember using.
I wasnt discerning over pillows or blankets or beds, I was just happy to have them.
There was an immediate and intense appreciation for all the things we take for granted.
That lasted a really long time.
Aside from the material things, I had next-level appreciation for my family and friends.
That never went away.
The first night, I was scared out of my mind.
I remember thinking, What the hell did I do?
But I never regretted it.
Oddly enough, around day 15, everything started to normalize.
My periods and digestive system stabilized and being dirty was actually comfortable.
(Even now, during the pandemic, I embrace the dirty.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
Ami, Julie, Eliza, Chad.
Its been a while since Ive seen Chris, but I get a kick out of him.
Theres definitely a divide between pre- and post-merge people.
I just didnt get a chance to get to know a lot of the pre-merge people.
But watching it now, Im really missing everyone.
I wish we could have a reunion!
A little over three years ago, Julie, Eliza, Mikey B (fromFans vs.
Favorites) and I went to New Zealand to visit Ami, who lives there now with her wife.
That was one of the most spectacular trips Ive ever taken.
It was incredible to reconnect with my Yasur ladies and we took advantage of every moment.
Do you still watchSurvivor,and if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
Im in awe of the superfans that know every detail about every season.
So many great strategists.
Whos one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
I can think of plenty of people Iwouldntwant to play with!
He was my motivation.
Cirie is one of my favorites.
I think she and I would totally hit it off.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
First and foremost more suffering.
Physical tolls really do a number on the psyche!
And thats interesting!!
Secondly, less gimmicks and fewer idols/advantages.
And the rewards have gotten out of hand, too.
Your entire game could be decided by someone elses advantage.
How is that being outplayed?
Finally, would you play again if asked?
Theyll never ask me back.
And thats just not good TV.
I have been considering applying toThe Amazing Racewith my work wife.
Heres an idea Survivorshould bring back everyone they can for a season vs. season extravaganza!
