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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor.
LINDSEY RICHTER:Well, let’s see.
I moved to L.A. forSurvivorand got eaten alive by the energy and environment in L.A.
The ridicule and embarrassment I felt after being onSurvivorwas devastating to me.
I sank pretty low in L.A. and felt very lost about what to do next in my life.
Then I met a pro mountain biker at a race a year after my show aired.
We got married a year later and traveled the globe over the next decade racing and promoting mountain biking.
I became his marketing manager and helped his career beyond racing.
I learned a lot about myself and my ability to persevere through traveling and mountain biking.
Now, I run a series of mountain bike skills camps across the globe.
All through mountain biking!
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
Honestly, I’m not proud of much from the show.
I guess I’m proud that I got on the show when it was new.
Being an “Old School"Survivorplayer is something to be proud of.
We had no blueprint [as to] how to play the game.
Many of us on my season hadn’t even watched it until we got on it.
We had to rent the DVDs to see what we were getting ourselves into.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
My biggest regret is obviously not making it further in the show.
Being voted off sixth was really devastating for me.
I thought it was a game for athleticism and I was sure I would excel in that arena.
Turns out it’s about manipulating and getting RID of the strong athletes.
I regret being so emotional, loud-mouthed, and mean at times.
I got sick on episode 3, I think.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I was definitely shown as the athlete/emotional wreck.
My dream was to be showcased for my strength and yet I was showcased for my weaknesses.
I did what I did and said what I said, so I can’t blame editing.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
After spending six weeks in Kenya, Africa, it was really shocking adjusting back into regular society.
I wasn’t sure what to do with myself.
I had to take a long hard look at what I wanted to do with my life.
I had no clue.
It felt weird going back to advertising when everyone knew me from the show.
It was definitely a culture shock after being in Africa.
Africa is a magical place and it changed my life being there.
No wonder I have cramps!”
I was devastated and regretted every second of it.
Then when I was publicly talked about in a negative way, I regretted being on the show.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
From my show, I still talk to Lex and Ethan.
They opened the ceremony at my wedding, then 15 years later helped me through a painful divorce.
Do you still watchSurvivorand, if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
I do not watchSurvivorand never did again after the show after mine.
Speaking of that show, I became really good friends with Gabriel from season 4.
He’s a gem.
Whos one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
I just wish I had a cast I bonded with better.
I don’t really know any other players so I can’t answer that.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
I guess I wish strong athletes would have gained points for immunity based on performance in challenges.
Other than that, it’s a crazy show that is really a social experiment.
It’s a game of strategy, chance, luck, and grit.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
I might play again.
Depends on the situation.
