Sia is a huge fan of Survivor and loves celebrating her favorite players.
The singer of The Greatest, Cheap Thrills, and Elastic Heart also awards cash prizes to players she enjoys on the show.
Following the Survivor 45 season, Sia gave out three cash prizes to cast members. Rewarding players is something she loves doing. It also leads to more than just the winner being recognized.
Some players who have received the Survivor Sia Award include Aurora McCreary from Edge of Extinction, Elaine Stott from Island of the Idols, and Owen Knight from Survivor 43 (in Fiji).
Fans routinely debate which players will or should receive Sia’s admiration in a given season.
Katurah Topps received $100,000 from Sia after appearing on Survivor 45.
Kaleb Gebrewold and Jake O’Kane each received $15,000 from Sia after Survivor 45.
Sia parties with Survivor 45 alums
Katurah Topps, Jake O’Kane, and Kaleb Gebrewold recently got to party with Sia.
The singer of The Greatest, Cheap Thrills, and Elastic Heart also awards cash prizes to players she enjoys on the show.
Following the Survivor 45 season, Sia gave out three cash prizes to cast members. Rewarding players is something she loves doing. It also leads to more than just the winner being recognized.
Some players who have received the Survivor Sia Award include Aurora McCreary from Edge of Extinction, Elaine Stott from Island of the Idols, and Owen Knight from Survivor 43 (in Fiji).
Fans routinely debate which players will or should receive Sia’s admiration in a given season.
Katurah Topps received $100,000 from Sia after appearing on Survivor 45.
Kaleb Gebrewold and Jake O’Kane each received $15,000 from Sia after Survivor 45.
Sia parties with Survivor 45 alums
Katurah Topps, Jake O’Kane, and Kaleb Gebrewold recently got to party with Sia.
- 2/2/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
Over the years, “Survivor” viewers have grown accustomed to witnessing a unique treat in each season’s live finale. Self-described superfan Sia would attend the reunion shows in Hollywood and reward her favorite contestants with a special cash prize. Due to the pandemic, the show understandably scrapped all live aspects of its finale and instead opted to pre-tape the winner announcement and reunion on the island. That left fans wondering: what about Sia’s prize money?!
While it’s unknown if the nine-time Grammy nominee doled out any moolah after “Survivor 41” wrapped, she has now officially made her selection for “Survivor 42.” During a video posted on CBS’s social media, contestant Drea Wheeler has learned that she is the beneficiary of a cool 100,000 of Sia’s own money. Yes, you read that right: one-hundred thou! Watch the video below.
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While it’s unknown if the nine-time Grammy nominee doled out any moolah after “Survivor 41” wrapped, she has now officially made her selection for “Survivor 42.” During a video posted on CBS’s social media, contestant Drea Wheeler has learned that she is the beneficiary of a cool 100,000 of Sia’s own money. Yes, you read that right: one-hundred thou! Watch the video below.
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- 6/1/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Talk about amazing. Joe Anglim, whose lush waterfall of hair puts Fabio to shame, has cut his cascading curls. “Survivor” 38’s returning player got clipped backstage on Wednesday’s season finale of “Edge of Extinction.”
What would make him lose what just might be the source of his incredible performances during challenges during three editions of CBS’ popular reality show? None other that Aussie pop chanteuse Sia, an apparent “Survivor” super fan, dared him to lose that gorgeous mop for charity and offering him $15,000 to do so.
It all started early in the three-hour show when host Jeff Probst kidded Joe, saying that maybe the reason he hadn’t won once after competing on three seasons was his follicles. That caused the “Chandelier” singer to tweet: “”Hey @janglim21 if you cut your hair off and donate it to a children’s cancer wig making charity I’ll give you 15k,...
What would make him lose what just might be the source of his incredible performances during challenges during three editions of CBS’ popular reality show? None other that Aussie pop chanteuse Sia, an apparent “Survivor” super fan, dared him to lose that gorgeous mop for charity and offering him $15,000 to do so.
It all started early in the three-hour show when host Jeff Probst kidded Joe, saying that maybe the reason he hadn’t won once after competing on three seasons was his follicles. That caused the “Chandelier” singer to tweet: “”Hey @janglim21 if you cut your hair off and donate it to a children’s cancer wig making charity I’ll give you 15k,...
- 5/16/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Wednesday’s “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” season finale began with the five remaining castaways — Rick Devens, Lauren O’Connell, Gavin Whitson, Victoria Baamonde and Julie Rosenberg — nervously awaiting the return of one of the show’s voted-out players. With a whopping 11 people hoping to return to the game, 10 dreams were about to be shattered following the highly anticipated Extinction Island comeback challenge. So who returned from the Edge and which player was ultimately named the winner of the $1 million prize?
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Tearful Aurora was ‘feeling like an outcast’ after seeing reward helicopter fly overhead [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 14, titled “I See the Million Dollars,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 15 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Tearful Aurora was ‘feeling like an outcast’ after seeing reward helicopter fly overhead [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 14, titled “I See the Million Dollars,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 15 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
- 5/15/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Are you ready for “the most unpredictable ‘Survivor’ finale ever”? Well, you better be, because that’s exactly how CBS is promoting its three-hour finale event on Wednesday, May 15. In the latest preview trailer (watch above), the only castaway who gets any major screen time is, of course, Rick Devens, the fan-favorite underdog who has an uphill climb to make it to the final tribal council. “I’m so excited!” Rick shouts about making it to the Final 5. “This is a million dollars. I’m trying everything I can.”
SEERick Devens deserves to win ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction,’ but the odds are stacked against him
Also in the promo video, the 11 voted-out castaways are seen competing for their shot at returning to the game. They are: Reem Daly, Chris Underwood, Aubry Bracco, Joe Anglim, Eric Hafemann, Julia Carter, David Wright, Kelley Wentworth, Dan “Wardog” DaSilva, Ron Clark and last week’s eliminated player Aurora McCreary.
SEERick Devens deserves to win ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction,’ but the odds are stacked against him
Also in the promo video, the 11 voted-out castaways are seen competing for their shot at returning to the game. They are: Reem Daly, Chris Underwood, Aubry Bracco, Joe Anglim, Eric Hafemann, Julia Carter, David Wright, Kelley Wentworth, Dan “Wardog” DaSilva, Ron Clark and last week’s eliminated player Aurora McCreary.
- 5/14/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Even though Rick Devens leads Gold Derby’s predictions to win “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” on Wednesday, May 15, he still has insurmountable odds stacked against him. This Georgia newscaster has been the game’s number one target ever since returning from Extinction Island at the merge, but thanks to a combination of winning immunity challenges, finding hidden idols and making the right alliances at the right time, he’s managed to make it to the Top 5. Will lightning strike for Rick or will his tribe mates finally get their wish by voting him out?
See When is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
If Rick hopes to make it to the final tribal council, he’ll need to survive the next three eliminations. The good news is that he still has a hidden immunity idol in his pocket that can help him make...
See When is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
If Rick hopes to make it to the final tribal council, he’ll need to survive the next three eliminations. The good news is that he still has a hidden immunity idol in his pocket that can help him make...
- 5/13/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Aurora McCreary really, really wanted to be taken on the helicopter/resort reward in the 13th episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” but challenge winner Gavin Whitson instead invited along Victoria Baamonde and Lauren O’Connell. Back at camp, a disappointed Aurora tried to distract herself by soaking up some rays on the beach when the threesome literally flew overhead in the helicopter. While the episode didn’t show Aurora’s perspective of this memorable encounter, CBS has now released a deleted scene revealing just that. Watch the video above.
See‘Survivor’ video recap: We’re ‘rooting for’ Aubry to return from Edge of Extinction, but Joe ‘has what it takes’ [Watch]
“I haven’t been taken on a reward,” Aurora said, her voice quivering. “I think my first reaction was that I wasn’t good enough. I had the emotion of feeling like an outcast.” Getting personal, Aurora then revealed,...
See‘Survivor’ video recap: We’re ‘rooting for’ Aubry to return from Edge of Extinction, but Joe ‘has what it takes’ [Watch]
“I haven’t been taken on a reward,” Aurora said, her voice quivering. “I think my first reaction was that I wasn’t good enough. I had the emotion of feeling like an outcast.” Getting personal, Aurora then revealed,...
- 5/10/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“I’ve been rooting for Aubry Bracco for a long time,” Gold Derby’s Susan Wloszczyna says to Marcus James Dixon about who she wants to return from the Edge of Extinction in next week’s “Survivor” season finale. Susan reminds viewers that Aubry has had a practice advantage for “I don’t know how many weeks now,” adding, “She has nothing else to do on the island so she’s been practicing for whatever challenge they have to do.” Watch our “Survivor” Season 38, Episode 13 video recap above.
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Castaways freak out after Treemail promises ‘epic day of pampering’ [Watch]
As for who Marcus wants to win the Extinction Island challenge, he’s also on the Aubry bandwagon. “I think she deserves another shot. She got voted out too early.” However, Marcus adds that he thinks Joe Anglim will ultimately be the one to earn a second chance at the $1 million prize.
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Castaways freak out after Treemail promises ‘epic day of pampering’ [Watch]
As for who Marcus wants to win the Extinction Island challenge, he’s also on the Aubry bandwagon. “I think she deserves another shot. She got voted out too early.” However, Marcus adds that he thinks Joe Anglim will ultimately be the one to earn a second chance at the $1 million prize.
- 5/9/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon and Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
In the penultimate episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” the near-unanimous plan was to vote out Rick Devens, but he ruined their easy vote when he won the immunity challenge. The castaways then set their sights on Julie Rosenberg, but Rick bluffed at tribal council that he was going to use his hidden idol on Julie, so Plan C was enacted. That’s when Aurora McCreary was voted out. “It was so predictable” that Rick was bluffing, Aurora proclaimed in her exit interview at the end of the 13th episode. “I can’t understand how anyone fell for that.”
See When is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
Aurora was echoing her thoughts from tribal council, when she asked her allies in the moment how they could have fallen for the newscaster’s “reverse psychology.” Rick’s bluff clearly worked, with Aurora receiving all five votes from Rick,...
See When is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
Aurora was echoing her thoughts from tribal council, when she asked her allies in the moment how they could have fallen for the newscaster’s “reverse psychology.” Rick’s bluff clearly worked, with Aurora receiving all five votes from Rick,...
- 5/9/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With only six castaways left at the start of Wednesday’s “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” this episode promised to set the stage for next week’s season finale. With Rick Devens once again on the chopping block as “target number one,” was he able to find an immunity idol or an advantage, or did Julie Rosenberg, Aurora McCreary, Victoria Baamonde, Gavin Whitson and Lauren O’Connell finally get their way by sending the Georgia newscaster back to Extinction Island?
SEEWhen is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 13, titled “Idol or Bust,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 8 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing...
SEEWhen is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 13, titled “Idol or Bust,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 8 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing...
- 5/8/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Only two episodes remain of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” and there are still 16 people who could win the game. That is thanks to the Extinction Island twist, with 10 players voted out hoping to win a spot back in. Setting that group aside, the six remaining active players in the game have all had fascinating journeys up to this point. While some are shown in the edit much more than others, there is still potential for each of them to win that $1 million check and the title of Sole Survivor.
Below is a ranking of the six players left in the active game in order of who has the most viable winner’s edit, taking into account screen time, confessionals, whether they are the hero or the villain, and other X-factors.
See‘Survivor’ video recap: Ron Clark was ‘so cocky’ giving expired advantage menu to Rick Devens in loved ones episode [Watch]
1. Rick Devens
No.
Below is a ranking of the six players left in the active game in order of who has the most viable winner’s edit, taking into account screen time, confessionals, whether they are the hero or the villain, and other X-factors.
See‘Survivor’ video recap: Ron Clark was ‘so cocky’ giving expired advantage menu to Rick Devens in loved ones episode [Watch]
1. Rick Devens
No.
- 5/8/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
“I think Rick Devens has gone crazy,” declares Lauren O’Connell in the preview trailer for the penultimate episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” After playing both an expired advantage menu and a real hidden immunity idol at last week’s tribal council, Rick is now scouring every inch of the island to try to find one last power that will help him make it into the Season 38 finale. Will he succeed? Watch the “Survivor” Episode 13 preview trailer above.
SEEWhen is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
In the video, Rick correctly states in a confessional that he’s “still at the bottom.” The other five players — Victoria Baamonde, Aurora McCreary, Julie Rosenberg, Gavin Whitson and Lauren — have wanted Rick out for a few weeks now, but he keeps either winning immunity challenges or being saved by secret advantages, which has prevented him from returning to Extinction Island.
SEEWhen is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
In the video, Rick correctly states in a confessional that he’s “still at the bottom.” The other five players — Victoria Baamonde, Aurora McCreary, Julie Rosenberg, Gavin Whitson and Lauren — have wanted Rick out for a few weeks now, but he keeps either winning immunity challenges or being saved by secret advantages, which has prevented him from returning to Extinction Island.
- 5/7/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
After four long weeks living on a deserted island, the remaining castaways of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” understandably freaked out when Treemail promised them a reward of an “epic day of pampering.” In CBS’s deleted scene, Lauren O’Connell delivered this good news to fellow players Victoria Baamonde, Rick Devens, Aurora McCreary, Julie Rosenberg, Gavin Whitson, Dan “Wardog” DaSilva and Ron Clark: “Been holding your breath for rejuvenation? Well, this might just be the thing. For an epic day of pampering, you better be the lord of the ring.” Watch the “Survivor” deleted scene video above.
SEEAwkward! CBS posts Wednesday’s ‘Survivor’ episode on Twitter and Facebook because of ‘technical difficulties’
“We got Treemail and it sounds like a spa day,” Gavin declared in a confessional. “I’ve never been to a spa. I’ve had a massage once. You bet your butt I’m gonna go out...
SEEAwkward! CBS posts Wednesday’s ‘Survivor’ episode on Twitter and Facebook because of ‘technical difficulties’
“We got Treemail and it sounds like a spa day,” Gavin declared in a confessional. “I’ve never been to a spa. I’ve had a massage once. You bet your butt I’m gonna go out...
- 5/3/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With only two episodes to go, “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” is down to the Final 6 (or 7 if we’re counting on another return). With jury-favorite-apparent Rick Devens as the universal target to eliminate next, other Top 6ers Lauren O’Connell, Victoria Baamonde, Gavin Whitson, Aurora McCreary and Julie Rosenberg head in to the final stretch of the game with only a small target on their own backs. That leaves the door wide open for anyone–including Rick, if he can win some immunities–to carve their path to the win, but it will take a tight and small alliance to make that happen.
That’s why this week we’ve got new allies Lauren and Victoria at the top of our power rankings. Both women have showed a tremendous amount of restraint throughout the season, slyly playing their cards at exactly the right moment. Lauren, for instance, has resisted playing...
That’s why this week we’ve got new allies Lauren and Victoria at the top of our power rankings. Both women have showed a tremendous amount of restraint throughout the season, slyly playing their cards at exactly the right moment. Lauren, for instance, has resisted playing...
- 5/2/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
“I took my eye off the prize,” confessed Ron Clark after being voted out of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” during a memorable tribal council in which two advantages (a hidden idol and an extra vote) were played. Ron had concocted a diabolical plan in which he gifted his expired advantage menu to Rick Devens, hoping that it would convince him to trust him. Unfortunately for Ron, Rick later found a real immunity idol that ended up saving him from elimination. Scroll down to see Ron’s full “Survivor” exit interview from Season 38, Episode 12.
SEEAwkward! CBS posts Wednesday’s ‘Survivor’ episode on Twitter and Facebook because of ‘technical difficulties’
“I got duped,” Ron declared about how Gavin Whitson and Lauren O’Connell cast votes for him and not for Aurora McCreary, as per Ron’s plan. “I should have known. I’m not 100% certain what happened. I feel bad about Devens.
SEEAwkward! CBS posts Wednesday’s ‘Survivor’ episode on Twitter and Facebook because of ‘technical difficulties’
“I got duped,” Ron declared about how Gavin Whitson and Lauren O’Connell cast votes for him and not for Aurora McCreary, as per Ron’s plan. “I should have known. I’m not 100% certain what happened. I feel bad about Devens.
- 5/2/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Were you one of the “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” fans affected by reported “technical difficulties” during the Wednesday, May 1 broadcast? Well, CBS heard your complaints and acted swiftly by streaming the season’s 12th episode, aptly titled “Awkward,” on Twitter and Facebook beginning at 8 p.m. Pt / 11 p.m. Et.
The official “Survivor” Twitter page announced in a statement, “Hey #Survivor fans. For those on the east coast who experienced technical difficulties during tonight’s broadcast, a full episode link will be posted at 11pm Et.”
See‘Survivor’ 38 episode 12 recap: Who was voted out after loved ones visit in ‘Awkward’? [Updating Live Blog]
According to some fan accounts, several minutes of the episode were presented without dialogue, only loud background music. The sound later fixed itself, but then disappeared again during tribal council. If you don’t have time to watch the entire sound-corrected episode online, check out Gold Derby’s minute-by-minute live...
The official “Survivor” Twitter page announced in a statement, “Hey #Survivor fans. For those on the east coast who experienced technical difficulties during tonight’s broadcast, a full episode link will be posted at 11pm Et.”
See‘Survivor’ 38 episode 12 recap: Who was voted out after loved ones visit in ‘Awkward’? [Updating Live Blog]
According to some fan accounts, several minutes of the episode were presented without dialogue, only loud background music. The sound later fixed itself, but then disappeared again during tribal council. If you don’t have time to watch the entire sound-corrected episode online, check out Gold Derby’s minute-by-minute live...
- 5/2/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Heading into the 12th episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” there were only seven castaways remaining: Victoria Baamonde, Ron Clark, Lauren O’Connell, Julie Rosenberg, Gavin Whitson, Aurora McCreary and Rick Devens. All seven had been waiting for the day that their loved ones would arrive on the island, and that moment finally came during the reward challenge. As usual, there were tears both on camera and at home as viewers reached for the tissues in bulk. So who ended up being voted out just two weeks before the season finale?
SEEWhen is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 12, titled “Awkward,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 1 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you...
SEEWhen is the ‘Survivor’ season 38 finale? Mark your calendars for ‘Edge of Extinction’ winner announcement
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 12, titled “Awkward,” to find out what happened Wednesday, May 1 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you...
- 5/1/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Survivor” fans, mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 15, 2019 as that’s when host Jeff Probst will officially announce the winner of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” After a hard-fought Season 38 that featured the reality TV show’s first-ever Extinction Island twist, in which every voted-out castaway was given the chance to return, one person will soon join the “Survivor” winners list. The two-hour finale will begin at 8:00 p.m. on May 15, followed immediately by the live reunion show which concludes promptly at 11:00 p.m.
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Rick Devens makes his dad proud after winning immunity — ‘He’s gonna be over the moon!’
So who will win this on-your-seat season of “Survivor”? As of this writing there are still seven players at the Vata camp: Victoria Baamonde, Ron Clark, Rick Devens, Aurora McCreary, Lauren O’Connell, Julie Rosenberg and Gavin Whitson. Make your predictions now to let us...
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Rick Devens makes his dad proud after winning immunity — ‘He’s gonna be over the moon!’
So who will win this on-your-seat season of “Survivor”? As of this writing there are still seven players at the Vata camp: Victoria Baamonde, Ron Clark, Rick Devens, Aurora McCreary, Lauren O’Connell, Julie Rosenberg and Gavin Whitson. Make your predictions now to let us...
- 5/1/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“It’s as close to home as you can get while playing ‘Survivor,'” host Jeff Probst says about the highly anticipated loved ones visit in the 12th episode of “Edge of Extinction.” Each of the Final 7 castaways — Victoria Baamonde, Ron Clark, Rick Devens, Aurora McCreary, Lauren O’Connell, Julie Rosenberg and Gavin Whitson — are then greeted by their family members or friends, with Rick proclaiming, “This is my salvation in the game. I’m on top of the moon.” Watch CBS’s preview trailer above for Season 38, Episode 12, titled “Awkward.”
See‘La Cheeserie?’ At last, Rick Devens’ ‘Survivor’ victory cry gets an explanation
Per tradition, this is the time where the remaining players can step away from the game for a brief period of time and enjoy the company of their loved ones. The winner of the challenge will get to feast with their plus one, and they’ll...
See‘La Cheeserie?’ At last, Rick Devens’ ‘Survivor’ victory cry gets an explanation
Per tradition, this is the time where the remaining players can step away from the game for a brief period of time and enjoy the company of their loved ones. The winner of the challenge will get to feast with their plus one, and they’ll...
- 4/30/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“He’s gonna be over the moon!” Rick Devens says about his father after winning his second consecutive immunity challenge during the 11th episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” In CBS’s latest deleted scene (watch above), Rick admits that his goal in life is to make his father proud. “The person that’ll be most proud of me is gonna be my dad,” he announces. “I think when he sees me excelling he’s gonna be so happy for me and just proud. It’s gonna be really a cool moment.”
See‘Survivor’ video recap: Bye-bye Wardog! Hello Rick Devens as the next winner? [Watch]
Rick explains that his father is “an army ranger who went to West Point and was in the military for 20 years before he was a Professor of Engineering.” With a massive smile on his face, this 33-year-old morning news anchor from Macon, Georgia declares, “He’s so impressive.
See‘Survivor’ video recap: Bye-bye Wardog! Hello Rick Devens as the next winner? [Watch]
Rick explains that his father is “an army ranger who went to West Point and was in the military for 20 years before he was a Professor of Engineering.” With a massive smile on his face, this 33-year-old morning news anchor from Macon, Georgia declares, “He’s so impressive.
- 4/26/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“We’re not surprised by who went home — we kind of saw this coming,” Gold Derby’s Marcus James Dixon tells Susan Wloszczyna about the elimination of Dan “Wardog” DaSilva in the 11th episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” We also debate who could join the “Survivor” winners list, with Rick Devens a strong contender for both of us. However, we agree that it’s imperative he wins immunity next week or he’ll likely be a goner. Watch our “Survivor” Season 38 video recap above.
SEEWardog (‘Survivor’ 38) exit interview: No hard feelings toward Ron because ‘I would have voted me out too’
As for Wardog’s elimination, Susan jokes, “Just for the fact he keeps talking about himself in the third person, it’s enough of a thing to eventually get rid of Wardog.” Marcus adds, “After he voted out Kelley Wentworth last week — he orchestrated this very ruthless blindside...
SEEWardog (‘Survivor’ 38) exit interview: No hard feelings toward Ron because ‘I would have voted me out too’
As for Wardog’s elimination, Susan jokes, “Just for the fact he keeps talking about himself in the third person, it’s enough of a thing to eventually get rid of Wardog.” Marcus adds, “After he voted out Kelley Wentworth last week — he orchestrated this very ruthless blindside...
- 4/25/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon and Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
After being voted out of the 11th episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” Dan “Wardog” DaSilva made the easy decision to take the torch and head to Extinction Island where he’ll soon have a chance of re-entering the game. Even though he was betrayed by new alliance member Ron Clark, Wardog explained in his exit interview at the end of the show that he had no hard feelings. “Ultimately it came down to Ron tonight. Ron did well, because I would have voted me out too,” Wardog readily admitted.
See‘Survivor’ 38: Who has the best winner’s edit of the 8 remaining players not on Extinction Island?
Wardog became Enemy #1 at camp after last week’s ruthless blindside of his closest ally, Kelley Wentworth. He tried his best to create a power trio that included two other big targets — Ron and Rick Devens — but in the end Ron decided...
See‘Survivor’ 38: Who has the best winner’s edit of the 8 remaining players not on Extinction Island?
Wardog became Enemy #1 at camp after last week’s ruthless blindside of his closest ally, Kelley Wentworth. He tried his best to create a power trio that included two other big targets — Ron and Rick Devens — but in the end Ron decided...
- 4/25/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Following last week’s double eliminations of David Wright and Kelley Wentworth on “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” only eight players still remained on the Vata tribe: Dan “Wardog” DaSilva, Victoria Baamonde, Ron Clark, Lauren O’Connell, Julie Rosenberg, Gavin Whitson, Aurora McCreary and Rick Devens. Did Wardog continue calling the shots at camp this week, or were the outcasts smart enough to come together to remove him from his throne?
SEE42% of ‘Survivor’ fans think Joe Anglim is the returnee most likely to get off of Extinction Island [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 11, titled “Fasten Your Seatbelts,” to find out what happened Wednesday, April 24 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
SEE42% of ‘Survivor’ fans think Joe Anglim is the returnee most likely to get off of Extinction Island [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 11, titled “Fasten Your Seatbelts,” to find out what happened Wednesday, April 24 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
- 4/24/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Will the next winner of “Survivor” be a 21-year-old college student from Waco, Texas?
According to Gold Derby’s “Edge of Extinction” racetrack odds, Lauren O’Connell is far ahead of the pack with leading 9/2 odds to win the $1 million check. It’s a huge show of support for the castaway who’s been on the bottom for most of the game — both physically and mentally. However, with a hidden immunity idol still in her pocket and the fact that she’s no longer tethered to huge targets like Kelley Wentworth (who was eliminated) and Dan “Wardog” DaSilva (who betrayed her), might Lauren sneak her way into the winner’s circle?
See‘Survivor’ video recap: Will Wardog be voted out next after his villainous blindside of Kelley? [Watch]
Lauren started out this 38th season on the always-losing Manu tribe, but despite several repeated trips to tribal council she was never voted out.
According to Gold Derby’s “Edge of Extinction” racetrack odds, Lauren O’Connell is far ahead of the pack with leading 9/2 odds to win the $1 million check. It’s a huge show of support for the castaway who’s been on the bottom for most of the game — both physically and mentally. However, with a hidden immunity idol still in her pocket and the fact that she’s no longer tethered to huge targets like Kelley Wentworth (who was eliminated) and Dan “Wardog” DaSilva (who betrayed her), might Lauren sneak her way into the winner’s circle?
See‘Survivor’ video recap: Will Wardog be voted out next after his villainous blindside of Kelley? [Watch]
Lauren started out this 38th season on the always-losing Manu tribe, but despite several repeated trips to tribal council she was never voted out.
- 4/24/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In CBS’s latest preview trailer for the 11th episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” (watch above), a new power trio emerges of Ron Clark, Rick Devens and Dan “Wardog” DaSilva. And they’re “on the warpath” to eliminate all of their enemies in the game. “I’m the biggest threat that you can vote out,” brags Wardog after he masterminded last week’s dramatic blindside of Kelley Wentworth.
SEE42% of ‘Survivor’ fans think Joe Anglim is the returnee most likely to get off of Extinction Island [Poll Results]
When the men meet up to discuss options, Rick is heard boasting, “We’re the only players in the game. We need to get rid of one threat after the other.” However, this new power trio is unaware that a rogue rebellion of outcasts is also forming on the other side of the island.
“I’m ready to shake things up,” declares Julie Rosenberg,...
SEE42% of ‘Survivor’ fans think Joe Anglim is the returnee most likely to get off of Extinction Island [Poll Results]
When the men meet up to discuss options, Rick is heard boasting, “We’re the only players in the game. We need to get rid of one threat after the other.” However, this new power trio is unaware that a rogue rebellion of outcasts is also forming on the other side of the island.
“I’m ready to shake things up,” declares Julie Rosenberg,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“I think Dan ‘Wardog’ DaSilva is such a villain now that I can’t see him making it a week or two,” Gold Derby’s Marcus James Dixon tells Susan Wloszczyna about who might be voted out next in “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” Susan agrees that Wardog will be out next week “because he’s so full of himself” following his successful plan to blindside Kelley Wentworth in the 10th episode. Watch our “Survivor” Season 38 video recap above.
See‘Survivor’ 38: Which veteran player is most likely to return from the ‘Edge of Extinction’? [Poll]
Both Gavin Whitson and Julie Rosenberg are “mad at him now” because they weren’t included in the blindside, adds Marcus. Susan chimes in, “Oh yeah, the look on [Gavin’s] face that he wasn’t part of the team. He didn’t know the plan. That’s always a bad thing.” Marcus concedes that Wardog “needs to...
See‘Survivor’ 38: Which veteran player is most likely to return from the ‘Edge of Extinction’? [Poll]
Both Gavin Whitson and Julie Rosenberg are “mad at him now” because they weren’t included in the blindside, adds Marcus. Susan chimes in, “Oh yeah, the look on [Gavin’s] face that he wasn’t part of the team. He didn’t know the plan. That’s always a bad thing.” Marcus concedes that Wardog “needs to...
- 4/18/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon and Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
They knew what they were getting into. They figured they would have huge targets on their backs. But the quartet of returning “Survivor” veterans — Aubry Bracco, Joe Anglim, David Wright and Kelley Wentworth — too often let their guard down when it came to the other less-experienced players, who have blindsided all four of them at tribal council after the 10th episode of Season 38.
But they still might get a second chance after choosing to spend some time on the purgatorial Extinction Island. One newbie player, Rick Devens, already re-entered the game after winning a challenge opposite other residents of the forbidding oasis after the tribal merge. Just achieving that feat helps him to become one of the front-runners. The joke-loving TV news anchor has a great social game and has pretty much made smart choices since returning to the game — even winning an immunity challenge this week. But let’s...
But they still might get a second chance after choosing to spend some time on the purgatorial Extinction Island. One newbie player, Rick Devens, already re-entered the game after winning a challenge opposite other residents of the forbidding oasis after the tribal merge. Just achieving that feat helps him to become one of the front-runners. The joke-loving TV news anchor has a great social game and has pretty much made smart choices since returning to the game — even winning an immunity challenge this week. But let’s...
- 4/18/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
“I’m impressed by the game move of the other players,” Kelley Wentworth admitted after being voted out of the 10th episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” by one of her closest allies. “I’m pissed at myself because I had an idol in my pocket. I can’t believe I’m that person. So now I’m that dumb ‘Survivor’ player,” she harrumphed after taking the torch and heading off to Extinction Island. Kelley then shook up the game by telling the Edge of Extinction castaways that Lauren O’Connell has the other immunity idol — might that information come back to haunt Lauren?
SEE65% of ‘Survivor’ fans would welcome an all-winners cast for the show’s 40th season next year [Poll Results]
Kelley’s entire game was destroyed by one person and one person only: Dan “Wardog” DaSilva. Despite being in a tight three-person alliance with Kelley and Lauren since day one,...
SEE65% of ‘Survivor’ fans would welcome an all-winners cast for the show’s 40th season next year [Poll Results]
Kelley’s entire game was destroyed by one person and one person only: Dan “Wardog” DaSilva. Despite being in a tight three-person alliance with Kelley and Lauren since day one,...
- 4/18/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
After last week’s shocking “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” tribal council in which the entire Vata tribe imploded on itself, only 10 castaways remained in the hunt for the $1 million prize. They are former Kama allies Victoria Baamonde, Ron Clark, Aurora McCreary, Julie Rosenberg and Gavin Whitson, and Manu/Lesu tribe mates Dan “Wardog” DaSilva, Rick Devens, Lauren O’Connell, Kelley Wentworth and David Wright. So which Two castaways ended up being voted out across a pair of tribal councils in Wednesday’s 10th episode?
SEETop 5 ‘Survivor’ 38 contestants with the best winner’s edits: Kelley Wentworth, Rick Devens … ?
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 10, titled “Blood of a Blindside,” to find out what happened Wednesday, April 17 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
SEETop 5 ‘Survivor’ 38 contestants with the best winner’s edits: Kelley Wentworth, Rick Devens … ?
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 10, titled “Blood of a Blindside,” to find out what happened Wednesday, April 17 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
- 4/17/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Getting to the Final 10 on “Survivor” is certainly a huge accomplishment, but that doesn’t necessarily guarantee you a strong, positive edit on the show. Some “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” contestants have learned this the hard way as their story has gone on the back-burner in favor of their fellow tribemates. That doesn’t mean a few of these unlucky players can’t emerge in the final episodes of the season, but their chances are considerably weaker than others whose stories have been explored throughout.
Of the remaining 10 players, here are the five with the worst winner’s edits heading into the final stages of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.”
See‘Survivor’ 38 power rankings: Chaotic tribal sets up a game of pairs, Victoria Baamonde and Gavin Whitson still on top
5. Lauren O’Connell
It’s hard to say any of the Manu-turned-Lesu tribe members have a “bad” edit considering how much...
Of the remaining 10 players, here are the five with the worst winner’s edits heading into the final stages of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.”
See‘Survivor’ 38 power rankings: Chaotic tribal sets up a game of pairs, Victoria Baamonde and Gavin Whitson still on top
5. Lauren O’Connell
It’s hard to say any of the Manu-turned-Lesu tribe members have a “bad” edit considering how much...
- 4/17/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
Even though David Wright only received one vote at last week’s “craziest” tribal council ever, this “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” contestant has no regrets about playing his and Rick Devens‘ combined hidden immunity idol. “It was the right move given the just complete chaos that we were surrounded by,” he declares in the sneak peek video for Wednesday’s 10th episode (watch above). Instead, Julia Carter ended up being eliminated with nine votes cast against her, including those of some of her closest allies.
See‘Survivor’ video recap: It was ‘hard to keep track’ of tribal council in episode 9 — Why eliminate Julia and not Aurora? [Watch]
When the remaining 10 players return home to camp on Night 23, they express their amazement at what just transpired at tribal council with everyone scrambling around and huddling up. “Wow, that was some tribal,” notes David before telling his buddy Rick, “Thanks for the idol play.
See‘Survivor’ video recap: It was ‘hard to keep track’ of tribal council in episode 9 — Why eliminate Julia and not Aurora? [Watch]
When the remaining 10 players return home to camp on Night 23, they express their amazement at what just transpired at tribal council with everyone scrambling around and huddling up. “Wow, that was some tribal,” notes David before telling his buddy Rick, “Thanks for the idol play.
- 4/15/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“It was hard to keep track,” Gold Derby’s Susan Wloszczyna tells Marcus James Dixon about the “craziest” tribal council ever in this week’s episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” She continues, “Everybody was seeming to not just change alliances, but physically move around, showing who they suddenly wanted to be voting with.” In the end Julia Carter ended up being eliminated and she chose the option of going to Extinction Island for a future shot at returning to the game. Watch our “Survivor” video recap above for Season 38, Episode 9.
SEEJulia Carter (‘Survivor’ 38) exit interview: ‘Tribal council was a mess! I have no idea what happened’
Marcus agrees with Susan, noting, “I was confused why they picked Julia because it seemed like they were going for Aurora McCreary, but then at the last second it was Julia getting all the votes. I think this episode needs a re-watch because...
SEEJulia Carter (‘Survivor’ 38) exit interview: ‘Tribal council was a mess! I have no idea what happened’
Marcus agrees with Susan, noting, “I was confused why they picked Julia because it seemed like they were going for Aurora McCreary, but then at the last second it was Julia getting all the votes. I think this episode needs a re-watch because...
- 4/11/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon and Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
“Tribal council was a mess!” Those were the first words Julia Carter said after being voted out of the ninth episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” Julia wasn’t exaggerating. The two-act tribal council was one of the “craziest” of all time, with all 11 remaining players scrambling around and huddling up in what was described by one castaway as a “live” tribal. In the end, Julia received a whopping nine votes, with the other two votes going to Kelley Wentworth (Julia’s vote) and David Wright (Aurora McCreary‘s vote).
See‘Survivor’ 38 episode 9 recap: Who was voted out after ‘craziest’ tribal council ever? [Updating Live Blog]
This 25-year-old Bethesda, Maryland resident, who earlier in the season took issue with her lack of screen time, also had this to say during her exit interview at the end of Wednesday’s episode: “I have no idea what happened with the vote. And now I’m...
See‘Survivor’ 38 episode 9 recap: Who was voted out after ‘craziest’ tribal council ever? [Updating Live Blog]
This 25-year-old Bethesda, Maryland resident, who earlier in the season took issue with her lack of screen time, also had this to say during her exit interview at the end of Wednesday’s episode: “I have no idea what happened with the vote. And now I’m...
- 4/11/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The brick wall Kama alliance took a tumble on “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” this week, upending what was beginning to look like a straight shot to the final tribal council for would-be frontrunners Eric Hafemann and Ron Clark. Eric was sent to Extinction Island by members of his own alliance and Ron, Julie Rosenberg and Rick Devens were left to pick up the pieces. The move benefited most Lauren O’Connell and Kelley Wentworth who have been the de factor targets for the last few weeks.
Lauren and Kelley have been in a tight two-person alliance since the start of the game and still each hold on to a hidden immunity idol. The shift in power among the Kama six gives them both an in-road in a group of players that had previously walled them off. Check below for my updated power rankings that see Ron and Julie take a...
Lauren and Kelley have been in a tight two-person alliance since the start of the game and still each hold on to a hidden immunity idol. The shift in power among the Kama six gives them both an in-road in a group of players that had previously walled them off. Check below for my updated power rankings that see Ron and Julie take a...
- 4/10/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
“Survivor: Edge of Extinction” has definitely changed the course of the long-running reality show’s history. With two sets of castaways in different locations and varied rules, it is hard to keep track of everyone’s status let alone all the advantages, disadvantages and, especially, the all-important immunity idols. Even on a season with one locale, it can be hard to keep track — as Cirie Fields found out on “Survivor: Game Changers” after she realized that she was the only player at tribal council who didn’t have a helpful advantage in their pocket. And she had played on three other seasons previously.
Right now after episode 8, Kelley Wentworth and Lauren O’Connell both have an idol while David Wright and Rick Devens each have half of an idol – neither of which is any good unless they have the second half. Aubry Bracco found an idol, her first after playing on two previous seasons,...
Right now after episode 8, Kelley Wentworth and Lauren O’Connell both have an idol while David Wright and Rick Devens each have half of an idol – neither of which is any good unless they have the second half. Aubry Bracco found an idol, her first after playing on two previous seasons,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
“One of the craziest tribals I have ever been a witness to,” proclaims “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” host Jeff Probst during the preview trailer for next Wednesday’s episode. In the spoiler-filled “Survivor” promo video (watch below), we see the jury of five reacting to what must be a major shockeroo, as Aubry Bracco gives a mouth-wide-open gobsmacked expression. Aubry then grabs the knees of Chris Underwood and Joe Anglim as if to hold herself steady, while Reem Daly and Eric Hafemann‘s eyes bug out of their heads.
See‘Survivor’ video recap: We discuss ‘my girl Aubry’ finding yet another advantage, Eric’s ‘epic blindside’ in episode 8 [Watch]
We also hear snippets of shouting and pleading from the remaining 11 players still in the game — things like “I don’t have control!” “Who are the people doing this?” “Who voted with you guys?” “I’m ready to jump ship!” However, it...
See‘Survivor’ video recap: We discuss ‘my girl Aubry’ finding yet another advantage, Eric’s ‘epic blindside’ in episode 8 [Watch]
We also hear snippets of shouting and pleading from the remaining 11 players still in the game — things like “I don’t have control!” “Who are the people doing this?” “Who voted with you guys?” “I’m ready to jump ship!” However, it...
- 4/7/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Let’s just say, my girl Aubry did well,” Gold Derby’s Susan Wloszczyna tells Marcus James Dixon about Aubry Bracco finding yet another advantage in this week’s episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” On Extinction Island Aubry was the only person to figure out what the “take a step back” clue referred to, so she was able to find a practice advantage as well as a secret vote that she bestowed to former tribe mate Aurora McCreary. “I like that she gave it to Aurora. That is her buddy,” Susan added. Watch our “Survivor” video recap above for Season 38, Episode 8.
SEEFriendship in chaos: Is this the end of David and Rick on ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’? [Poll]
Aurora’s second vote didn’t come into play this week because she simply didn’t need it. After being left out of the Joe Anglim elimination last week, Aurora ended up...
SEEFriendship in chaos: Is this the end of David and Rick on ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’? [Poll]
Aurora’s second vote didn’t come into play this week because she simply didn’t need it. After being left out of the Joe Anglim elimination last week, Aurora ended up...
- 4/4/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon and Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Now that’s what we call a blindside. Eric Hafemann went into tribal council during Wednesday’s eighth episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” confident that he would survive the night. Unfortunately, four of Eric’s closest Kama alliance members joined up with four of the outcasts to send the 35-year-old firefighter to Extinction Island.
See ‘Survivor’ 38 power rankings: Original Kama maintains control, but Rick Devens and David Wright have their foot in the door
In his exit interview at the end of the episode, Eric openly confessed, “They got me pretty good.” Eric now joins Reem Daly, Chris Underwood, Aubry Bracco and Joe Anglim at the Edge of Extinction where he’ll have a chance to return to the game at a later point. He also becomes the fifth member of the biggest “Survivor” jury of all time.
“Somebody mounted somethin’ so here I am on the Edge of Extinction,...
See ‘Survivor’ 38 power rankings: Original Kama maintains control, but Rick Devens and David Wright have their foot in the door
In his exit interview at the end of the episode, Eric openly confessed, “They got me pretty good.” Eric now joins Reem Daly, Chris Underwood, Aubry Bracco and Joe Anglim at the Edge of Extinction where he’ll have a chance to return to the game at a later point. He also becomes the fifth member of the biggest “Survivor” jury of all time.
“Somebody mounted somethin’ so here I am on the Edge of Extinction,...
- 4/4/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Yikes! The preview trailer for Wednesday’s eighth episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” teased that somebody may have been medically evacuated during the immunity challenge. If true, this castaway joined a long list of “Survivor” medevacs that includes Season 37’s Pat Cusack (whose back was injured on the boat in “David vs. Goliath”) and Season 2’s Michael Skupin (who fell into the fire in “The Australian Outback”). So what actually went down with the medical emergency and who followed last week’s voted-out player Joe Anglim to Extinction Island?
See‘Survivor’ 38 power rankings: Original Kama maintains control, but Rick Devens and David Wright have their foot in the door
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 8, titled “I’m the Puppet Master,” to find out what happened Wednesday, April 3 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on...
See‘Survivor’ 38 power rankings: Original Kama maintains control, but Rick Devens and David Wright have their foot in the door
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 8, titled “I’m the Puppet Master,” to find out what happened Wednesday, April 3 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on...
- 4/3/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Post-merge on “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” the scores are 2-2 among the vets (Joe Anglim and Aubry Bracco are “out” while Kelley Wentworth and David Wright are still “in”) and 7-5 in terms of original tribes. The Kama members continue to dominate the game and maintain a majority over the five Manu members struggling to survive, but David and his ally Rick Devens, the first to return from Extinction Island after last week’s challenge, have found a relatively safe spot in the middle of the game where they have an idol between them, a positive edit from producers and the favor of Julie Rosenberg, this week’s most powerful player.
Can Rick and David stay safe long enough to infiltrate the Kama alliance and what will become of their fresh bond with Julie? Do I smell a final three?! Check below for my updated power rankings with changes from...
Can Rick and David stay safe long enough to infiltrate the Kama alliance and what will become of their fresh bond with Julie? Do I smell a final three?! Check below for my updated power rankings with changes from...
- 4/2/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Wednesday’s eighth episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” won’t be for the faint of heart, as host Jeff Probst is forced to call for medical assistance during the immunity challenge. At first glance the endurance competition looks like one that’s been played many times before, as the 12 remaining castaways stand still while balancing blocks on their heads. However, one person begins “shaking seconds into this challenge,” then apparently drops to the ground, which requires Jeff to take action. “Medical!” he shouts during the dramatic “Survivor” preview trailer (watch above).
See Get ready for the biggest ‘Survivor’ jury of all time: Will a whopping 13 people decide the winner?
“For one castaway, the game takes a critical turn,” the video clip teases as the show’s doctor is seen hovering over the mystery player. “Can you hear me?” he asks. No hints are given as to who might have...
See Get ready for the biggest ‘Survivor’ jury of all time: Will a whopping 13 people decide the winner?
“For one castaway, the game takes a critical turn,” the video clip teases as the show’s doctor is seen hovering over the mystery player. “Can you hear me?” he asks. No hints are given as to who might have...
- 4/2/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The audience has spoken. A whopping 44% of “Survivor” fans who voted in our recent poll say that they’re “so happy” Rick Devens returned from the Edge of Extinction in last week’s merge episode. Rick won the obstacle course challenge against fellow voted-out players Reem Daly, Keith Sowell, Chris Underwood, Aubry Bracco and Wendy Diaz, which earned him the right to return to the game and join the other 12 merged castaways. While Rick earned the most votes in our poll, Aubry came in second place with 26% saying that they wanted her to return instead.
See Sound off about ‘Survivor’ with other superfans in our reality TV forums
“I’m back, baby!” Rick exclaimed in his first confessional after returning to the game. “Before Edge of Extinction, the game in a lot of ways was getting the best of me. But if I can win my way back into the game,...
See Sound off about ‘Survivor’ with other superfans in our reality TV forums
“I’m back, baby!” Rick exclaimed in his first confessional after returning to the game. “Before Edge of Extinction, the game in a lot of ways was getting the best of me. But if I can win my way back into the game,...
- 4/1/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In recent years the “Survivor” jury has been composed of anywhere from 8 to 10 ousted castaways, with “Survivor: Ghost Island” clocking in at a record 11 jury votes after a 5-5 tie required the third finalist, Laurel Johnson, to cast the deciding vote between eventual winner Wendell Holland and runner-up Domenick Abbate. That record is about to be shattered. If the rest of the current 38th season of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” plays out according to plan, with a Final 3 and no one else leaving the game, then a whopping 13 jury members will decide the winner.
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Lauren picked the name ‘Vata’ for merged tribe, but what the heck does it mean? [Watch]
This jury twist was revealed in last week’s seventh episode, when host Jeff Probst surprisingly invited the three inhabitants of Extinction Island — Reem Daly, Chris Underwood and Aubry Bracco — to tribal council. “What is happening?” asked...
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Lauren picked the name ‘Vata’ for merged tribe, but what the heck does it mean? [Watch]
This jury twist was revealed in last week’s seventh episode, when host Jeff Probst surprisingly invited the three inhabitants of Extinction Island — Reem Daly, Chris Underwood and Aubry Bracco — to tribal council. “What is happening?” asked...
- 4/1/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Rick Devens, or “dad bod” as Kelley Wentworth calls him, made an epic return to “Survivor” during the seventh episode when he beat out Reem Daly, Keith Sowell, Chris Underwood, Aubry Bracco and Wendy Diaz in the reality TV show’s first-ever “Edge of Extinction” challenge. Rick was visibly emotional when he was named the winner of the obstacle course challenge, having waited for this moment since he was voted out in the fourth episode. Are You happy that Rick returned, or were you rooting for someone else? Vote down in our poll below.
See‘Survivor’ showmance update: Joe’s girlfriend Sierra loves watching him ‘kick butt on TV’
“Before Edge of Extinction, the game in a lot of ways was getting the best of me,” Rick declared after getting his second chance at the $1 million prize. “But if I can win my way back into the game, what the...
See‘Survivor’ showmance update: Joe’s girlfriend Sierra loves watching him ‘kick butt on TV’
“Before Edge of Extinction, the game in a lot of ways was getting the best of me,” Rick declared after getting his second chance at the $1 million prize. “But if I can win my way back into the game, what the...
- 3/28/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
It’s merge time, baby! The “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” castaways won’t just have that to deal with, though, as the six players they voted out previously are back and ready to seek revenge. We just got through watching two of the biggest personalities of the season, Aubry Bracco and Wendy Diaz, get voted out, and now there’s a possibility that one could come back into the game. This may throw a wrench into the games of more than a few remaining castaways, who have played the game thinking Aubry, Wendy, Reem Daly, Keith Sowell, Chris Underwood and Rick Devens were gone for good.
I’m filling in for John Benutty for this week’s “Survivor” power rankings as we head into the merge. Take a look at my list of who’s in the best position in the game after six episodes of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.
I’m filling in for John Benutty for this week’s “Survivor” power rankings as we head into the merge. Take a look at my list of who’s in the best position in the game after six episodes of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.
- 3/26/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
Editor’s note: This post is our recap for Part 2 of the March 20 episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” Click here to be taken to our recap for Part 1.
“Survivor” fans were treated to a bonus two-hour episode this week on CBS that promised to spill more secrets about the fates of the voted-out castaways at Extinction Island. Reem Daly, Keith Sowell, Chris Underwood and Rick Devens, who had been doing their best to survive on the deserted island, were just joined by Aubry Bracco in Part 1. How did the big twists play out in Part 2, and what does this now mean for the remainder of the game?
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Kelley Wentworth’s tribe sings ‘Happy Birthday’ as she turns 32 on the island [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 6, titled “It’s Like the Worst Cocktail Party Ever (Part 2),” to find out what happened Wednesday,...
“Survivor” fans were treated to a bonus two-hour episode this week on CBS that promised to spill more secrets about the fates of the voted-out castaways at Extinction Island. Reem Daly, Keith Sowell, Chris Underwood and Rick Devens, who had been doing their best to survive on the deserted island, were just joined by Aubry Bracco in Part 1. How did the big twists play out in Part 2, and what does this now mean for the remainder of the game?
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Kelley Wentworth’s tribe sings ‘Happy Birthday’ as she turns 32 on the island [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 6, titled “It’s Like the Worst Cocktail Party Ever (Part 2),” to find out what happened Wednesday,...
- 3/21/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Editor’s note: This post is our recap for Part 1 of the March 20 episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction.” Click here to be taken to our recap for Part 2.
Wednesday’s two-hour episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” which we’ll be recapping in two parts, promised “double the blindsides” and “double the emotion.” Heading into the big event, the four castaways most in danger of being eliminated, according to Gold Derby’s racetrack odds, were Lauren O’Connell, Eric Hafemann, Gavin Whitson and David Wright. Were our readers’ predictions correct, or were they all blindsided, too? And did the Lesu lovefest continue even in Rick Devens‘ absence?
SEEWho has the Worst ‘Survivor’ edit after 4 episodes: Julia Carter, Aurora McCreary, Wendy Diaz … ?
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 5, titled “It’s Like the Worst Cocktail Party Ever (Part 1),” to find out what happened Wednesday, March 20 at 8/7c.
Wednesday’s two-hour episode of “Survivor: Edge of Extinction,” which we’ll be recapping in two parts, promised “double the blindsides” and “double the emotion.” Heading into the big event, the four castaways most in danger of being eliminated, according to Gold Derby’s racetrack odds, were Lauren O’Connell, Eric Hafemann, Gavin Whitson and David Wright. Were our readers’ predictions correct, or were they all blindsided, too? And did the Lesu lovefest continue even in Rick Devens‘ absence?
SEEWho has the Worst ‘Survivor’ edit after 4 episodes: Julia Carter, Aurora McCreary, Wendy Diaz … ?
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 5, titled “It’s Like the Worst Cocktail Party Ever (Part 1),” to find out what happened Wednesday, March 20 at 8/7c.
- 3/20/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Survivor: Edge of Extinction” is now four episodes in, so we are starting to get a sense of who will be the main players of this season and who are destined for elimination. The overall edit of this cast has been somewhat lopsided considering the same group of people has gone to Tribal Council every single episode, which means we don’t really have a sense of half the cast’s gameplay quite yet. With the original Manu tribe getting so much focus, there hasn’t been much room for original Kama to shine, though we have seen highlights from a handful of them. Below you will find my ranking of the seven “Survivor” castaways with the worst edits so far, whether that means they haven’t been shown much on the show or they have been seen in a negative light.
1. Julia Carter
Starting things off is the one...
1. Julia Carter
Starting things off is the one...
- 3/20/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
In last week’s power rankings I hypothesized whether my early assessment that the four vets Kelley Wentworth, Aubry Bracco, David Wright or Joe Anglim were S.O.L. this season was misguided. But after the lop-sided tribe swap in episode 4 I’m even more sure that the vets are, well, almost certainly doomed. The swap — one of the most effectively useless since “All Stars” thirty seasons ago — resulted in every player except for one (chicken whisperer Wendy Diaz) being on the same tribe as people they were with previously. The mix up, if we can even call it that, tilts the scales back in favor of all the newbies, but especially the ones that already held the most power at the original Kama camp, Eric Hafemann and Ron Clark.
Below I update our weekly power rankings to reflect how both Eric and Ron fall into major power positions as...
Below I update our weekly power rankings to reflect how both Eric and Ron fall into major power positions as...
- 3/17/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
“Drop your buffs!” Those three words instill either fear or elation in every single “Survivor” contestant, and this season’s group was no different. After Jeff Probst made the announcement that the two tribes would become three, how did the new tribal dynamics play out? Did Wendy Diaz really risk her game by letting the chickens loose, as the preview trailer hinted? And who ended up joining Reem Daly, Keith Sowell and Chris Underwood at Extinction Island?
See‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’ contestant Julia Carter is disheartened by her ‘lack of equitable airtime’
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 4, titled “I Need a Dance Partner,” to find out what happened Wednesday, March 13 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep...
See‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’ contestant Julia Carter is disheartened by her ‘lack of equitable airtime’
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 38, Episode 4, titled “I Need a Dance Partner,” to find out what happened Wednesday, March 13 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep...
- 3/13/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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