Biden set to name Julie Chavez Rodriguez as 2024 campaign manager; Mike Pence says he wants abortion pill mifepristone "off the market" U.S. government personnel evacuated from Sudan amid violence . Whatever it is, its out there and its being talked about.. Survivor airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. He asked Clay if he made any racist comments behind his back. This was the first time in Survivor history that the two initial teams were not preselected by the producers. Proponents of Thailandwill point to its hilarity; specifically, the juxtaposition of a cast of primarily southerners building a society in a habitat far different from their own. The heart valve specialist won season 43 of Survivor in December 2022. Stapley also returned for Winners at War, many years after winning season 25. As the tribes arrived at their respective camps, Tanya became ill from what the tribe believed was dehydration, leading Chuay Gahn to search for a water source. Zohn was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2009. He currently makes and sells customized Funko Pop toys. She approached Helen and revealed that Jan was in on the plan, meaning Helen would be the swing vote. Odds are it would be universally denounced, mainly for the way in which the grind-gate scandal was handled, but also, to a lesser degree, because the cast as a whole was not very likable. In addition to helping abused children in her current job, she has also worked with foster kids and high school students. He also founded a nonprofit called the Durham Warriors Project and the Durham Warriors Survival Challenge. Cochran won his second season of Survivor, Caramoan, in 2012. At Sook Jai, Robb stepped on a stingray and stung his foot. The Army vet lives in North Carolina with her husband and her two children. The police officer lives in Iowa with fianc Wyatt Wardenburg and their son. Survivor can always do better, but it's also worth noting it has been done a whole lot worse. Cast & Crew Survivor: Thailand Season 5 Episodes 2002 -2002 5 Seasons CBS Reality, Action & Adventure TVPG Watchlist Where to Watch Sixteen contestants play for $1 million on the remote island. The Texas native has worked as a real estate agent ever since winning Worlds Apart. As the castaways returned to camp, they noticed that a monkey had raided their food supply. She currently works at Kate Kingman Interiors and lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband and three children. Survivor: Thailand - The Reunion: With Jeff Probst, Brian Heidik, Clay Jordan, Jan Gentry. The reality star has one daughter with estranged husband John Fincher, whom she married in 2017. Adam Klein. Helen won immunity, narrowly beating Ted. Ethan Zohn was one of the most popular players ever on the reality series. He married his childhood sweetheart. He lives in Alabama with wife Cameron Bush. After winning the final immunity challenge, Brian decided to take Clay with him to the finals, eliminating Jan. In the end, immunity was won by Clay. They will mention contestants like Robb Zbacnik, who famously brought a skateboard as his luxury item, and Helen Glover, one of the most badass "older" women to play -next to Janet Carbin-as reasons why this season is worth watching. 10. http://www.eonline.com/news/45204/tv-season-wraps-csi-rules, http://www.spottedratings.com/2011/12/spotvault-survivor-cbs-fall-2002.html, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. So Shii Ann Huang, who felt on the outs with her original. He previously worked as a stockbroker, motorcycle salesman, writer and actor. After returning from the challenge, Helen gave Jim a tour of the Chuay Jai camp. In 2020, he began the cohost of HGTVs Hot Mess House. She also has a really fun story arc, being an outcast on her tribe from the beginning but surviving on the strength of the majority alliance. Jed and Robb searched the water but failed to find the net. However, in a shocking announcement at the seventh Immunity Challenge, it was revealed that the tribes weren't merging yet, but were just living together on one beach. He works in New Jersey as a police officer. Credit: CBS; Courtesy of Rob Mariano/Instagram. This led the contestants to assume that the tribes would be divided by gender. Shortly after his win was announced, he revealed he would be donating the $1 million in prize money to veterans who need help. The Arkansas native won season 19 of Survivor, but has kept her life very under wraps since competing. When they returned to camp, a feast was waiting for them. At the Final 4, Brian enjoyed another immunity win and informed Helen that Jan would be voted out. He has reported on the need for increased representation in the Survivor franchise and has interviewed stars from Netflix hit shows The Circle, Too Hot To Handle and Love Is Blind. He dated Survivor alum Jenna Morasca from 2003 to 2013. Survivor: Thailand was met with a mostly negative reception and is generally considered one of the weakest seasons in the show's history. WE SAY Once he loses that golf ball in the forest on a slice, his teammates will wonder about his common sense. In addition to reality TV, Apostol has been playing competitive poker since 2016. Brian describes his perfect day as riding a dirt bike in the woods with his son while chasing deer. A rabid fan of the U.S. version, Lisa . - November 8, 2017 04:13 pm EST. FYI Shes spent most of her life in the military; her father was a Marine who moved the family from base to base during her childhood. Although she sells prescription drugs to doctors, she keeps her own body cleanof red meat. Image credit: John Raymond: Monty Brinton/CBS. 34 Thailand", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Survivor:_Thailand&oldid=1145534575. They chose the Chuay Gahn camp, and Jeff explained that everyone would be living at that camp. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP, Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). After winning Survivor: The Australian Outback, Wesson competed on All-Stars and Blood vs. Water. "Ill definitely own the fact that I dont think I saw it when Survivor started, and I dont think I even knew I was supposed to look for it. At Tribal Council, Jed was perceived by his tribe to be lazy, and was sent home. After winning San Juan del Sur despite her sister being the first one eliminated, Natalie went on to compete on Winners at War, coming in second place. Gallery Jan asked Clay and Brian about their work ethic, or lack thereof. In 2006, Hatch was convicted of tax evasion and served 51 months in prison. He enjoys dirt bike riding, playing guitar and hunting. March 9, 1968 (1968-03-09) (age55) She used her flirtatiousness and sex appeal to help herself get through the games. Costigan in 2002, alleging assault. In the end, Erin was voted out, becoming the first member of the jury. The following year, the host admitted that he had a gender bias in the earlier seasons after Sarah Lacina explained during an episode that male players' game moves are applauded while women's are looked at as "fake and phony and a bitch." Survivor Thailand's Brian is worth $2 million thanks to investments. Casting began after Survivor: Samoa finished airing. He briefly dated Survivor: Tocantins' Spencer Duhm before meeting Jess Hermansen, whom he married in November 2020. The pair of Ken and Helen were instructed to travel to the Sook Jai camp. Ted mentioned that he was voting for Brian because he was "the lesser of two evils". Updated September 12, 2002 at 04:00 AM EDT. On June 1, 2021, the contestants were flown out to Thailand to begin shooting their promotional photos. FYI Brian has received the most pre-Survivor exposure, thanks to his previous career as a soft-porn actor. hide this ad PLAY QUIZ Score 0/16 Timer 06:00 Survivor Contestants Survivor Contestants Recently Published One Name Grid Miscellaneous 7m Star Wars or Star Trek Villain Ghandia accepted his apology. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Brian Heidik is the Sole Survivor of Survivor: Thailand . However, the vote ended up going against John, who was sent home. At the reward challenge, Jed, Ken, Robb, and Stephanie were disqualified for various reasons causing Sook Jai to lose their lead. The other was Shii Ann Huang, the first Asian contestant on Survivor and to date, the onlyThailand player to return for another season. 5 Seasons. Survivor: Thailandfell flat on many fronts and could have derailed the entire series had it not been such a hit in its first couple seasons. [20][21], In 2015, both Rob Cesternino and a poll by Rob Has a Podcast ranked this season as the third-worst season of all time. However, Brian, who had made separate alliances with three of the four other people, used his influence to manipulate the vote to his liking. After Chuay Gahn lost immunity, Ghandia attempted to form an alliance with the women to target Clay. The former Miss Teen USA won season 11 of Survivor and later returned for Winners at War. With this, Sook Jai member Shii Ann, who deemed herself as the lowest-ranking person in her alliance, made an alliance with the Chuay Gahn members to ensure her safety. The game began with the contestants being brought to the island in two boats, one for each gender. When Brian heard the two had been talking, he wrongly believed this was against himself, with neither Helen or Ted having this idea in mind. Despite being told that their alliance was still intact, Ted was still wary of Brian's intentions. Week of 10/21/02 - 10/27/02", "Top 20 Network Primetime Report. Image credit: Brian Heldik : Robert Voets/CBS. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. The Marine won season 35, Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, and returned for Winners at War. Image credit: Jed Hildebrand: Monty Brinton/CBS. She now works as an on-air personality for KCSP in Kansas City, Kansas and runs a sports clothing label. In the end, Brian won his video from home. The crossfit trainer competed on The Challenge: Double Agents in 2021, but had to leave after learning she was pregnant. He is also a professional pickleball player and podcast host. The tribe members were instructed to paint themselves with one color representing each member. Scroll down to see where the winners are today: After winning season 1, the reality star appeared on The Apprentice 11 and The Biggest Loser season 17. ADVERTISEMENT Local police were alerted to the early morning incident by Charmaine Heidik, Heidik's estranged wife with whom he and the couple's 5-year-old son are still living. After the grind gate incident between Ted Rogers, Jr. and Ghandia Johnson, Brian was worried that the rift between the two would divide the tribe. For this new installment, the cast of 20 individuals will meet up in Fiji for their next big journey involving some pretty crazy twists. 39 When the tribes met Jeff, he explained that they would be having a "get-to-know-you". Since being voted off seventh in SURVIVOR: THAILAND, Shii Ann Huang has traveled extensively abroad, most notably through parts of Southeast Asia and China. And he writes country songs. She and her then boyfriend, Survivor contestant Ethan Zohn, competed in The Amazing Race in 2011. He has competed on The Amazing Race twice alongside his wife, Amber Mariano, a previous Survivor winner. The one where EW follows up with the cast. His tribe consisted of himself, Erin, Jed, Ken, Penny, Shii Ann, Stephanie and Robb. The players and their loved ones competed as teams for immunity. The fifth iteration of the show is also lacking in defining moments. Tina Wesson was the first female winner of Survivor: the Australian Outback. After winning Ghost Island, Holland returned for Winners at War. FYI Born in Taiwan, she grew up in New Jersey, where she was a state high school speech and debate champion. Back at camp, Jake lobbied Helen to flip to Sook Jai, explaining that the only way they could win is by getting rid of Brian or Clay. These were the only African-American contestants in a cast that only contained three minorities. He underwent multiple rounds of treatment and went into remission in 2010. Chuay Gahn, despite losing five of the first seven challenges, remained mostly cohesive barring a conflict between Ghandia and Ted, whom Ghandia claimed made unwanted sexual advances toward her. FYI She and her husband also run a beauty parlor, but shes no softie. In the end, Brian Heidik beat out Clay Jordan in a 4-3 vote to become the fifth Sole Survivor. After six days of competition, the younger (albeit turmoil-stricken) Sook Jai tribe dominated the elderly Chuay Gahn tribe in challenges, with Chuay Gahn's members immediately decimated to six. However, he is now a waiter in Orlando, Florida. At Tribal Council, Helen voted with the men, sending Ghandia home. In the end, Stephanie's fears proved true, and she was sent home. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. On Day 19, the tribes were instructed to live on the same beach. With only Chuay Gahn members left, the remaining survivors were faced with the reality of having to vote one of their own out. Ken, feeling vulnerable, attempted to break the Chuay Gahn alliance. After winning Edge of Extinction, the South Carolina native shared his plans to move to Chicago with his wife, Katelyn Jermstad. Hometown On the morning of Day 38, Jeff arrived at camp towing a gold canoe with instructions for the tribe's final rite of passage. But compared to the current era of Survivor, which is predicated on fluid alliances and shock and awe gameplay, Thailandmoves at a snail's pace. As the tribes gathered for the Survivor Auction in lieu of a reward challenge, Jeff offered the castaways the opportunity to change tribes. 15 Episodes S5 E1 - The Importance of Being Eldest The duo welcomed son Robinson in 2021 and daughter Teal in 2023. Credit: CBS; Courtesy of Kim Spradlin/Instagram. Go to survivor r/survivor by DarkValkyrie_ Thailand cast isn't entirely unlikeable I re-watched the season and found Shii Ann, Helen, and Robb Z (Who definitely should've returned by now) all amazing characters! His heroes are his colleagues who died saving lives on Sept. 11. She also competed on Winners at War and ultimately quit the show. 11 Brian explained that he heard from Jan that Helen and Ted were targeting him and felt that she had betrayed him first. Additionally, the show isn't without its controversies. As part of the Chuay Gahn tribe, Brian considered his experience a "business trip" and wasn't immediately targeted due to his physical strength and his ability to provide food for the tribe. One of the pioneers of the game, Brian was known for his commanding leadership of Chuay Gahn, disdain for creating true relationships with any of his tribe members, considering the game a "business trip" and inventing the "goat strategy". Six years after his victory, Hatch was convicted of tax evasion and served time in prison. Since its debut in 2000, Survivor has been one of the most dominant reality shows on television. Assuming a merge had occurred, Shii Ann from Sook Jai decided to switch allegiances to the Chuay Gahn alliance under the presumption that she was being ostracized by her tribe. She returned for Heroes vs. Villains and Winners at War and briefly hosted Survivor Live for CBS and Around the World for Free. In 2018, she was arrested for possession of narcotics paraphernalia and DUI. He has experience in remote locations with limited resources, having done Christian dental missionary work in refugee camps in Cambodia and Thailand. Instead of working on the shelter, Jed and Stephanie gathered food and water. The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. Guys have different relationships with each other, and I might not know how to have that relationship with a woman, Probst said during the Winners at War episode. At the Final 5, the remaining contestants (all members of Chuay Gahn) were forced to turn on each other. Jake explained that Clay had told them to vote for Ted, however Ted thought he was lying to him. We are all trying to learn from it, Probst, 58, told Entertainment Weekly. Credit: Courtesy of Mike Holloway/Instagram. After returning from Tribal Council, Ted was upset that the three Sook Jai members had targeted him. Penny asked the finalists about whether they had bothered to get to know her at all. He now lives in Boise, Idaho, with wife Kelly Russell and their two children, and works in real estate. The Utah native has competed on four seasons of Survivor, winning Blood vs. Water, his third. At the Final Tribal Council, Brian was castigated for breaking friendships to further his interests, while Clay was admonished for his coattail riding andpoor work ethic. At Sook Jai, their main priority was still to build their shelter. Brian outlasted Jake, winning immunity for Chuay Gahn. He shares two children with wife Christy Petersen. The interior designer won season 24 and returned for Winners at War. The challenge came down to Brian and Ted. After winning season 3, he went on to compete on All-Stars and Winners at War. Reality, Action & Adventure. Richard Hatch was the very first winner of Survivor in Borneo back in 2000. Tribe(s) After returning from Tribal Council, Penny was relieved her tribe voted out Shii Ann instead of her. Morasca dated Survivor vet Ethan Zohn from 2003 to 2013 and the pair competed on season 19 of The Amazing Race. After returning to camp, Ted brought up voting out Ken as a physical threat. After his stint on the series, Herzog went on to try being a hairstylist. On Day 19, a twist in the game sent Sook Jai to live together with the Chuay Gahns at their camp, making everybody believe that a merge had occurred. This season was painfully boring at times, as a dominant Chuay Gahn tribe systematically eliminated a diminished Sook Jai in the latter portion of the game. FYI Her high school track and field skills earned her a running scholarship to East Tennessee University. "Survivor: Thailand" contestant John Raymond has been arrested and charged with cruelty to juveniles after allegedly taping students' mouths shut using packing tape. Two are from Louisiana, two are from New York City, and six are current or former Texans, though when it comes time to make (and unmake) alliances, you can expect everyone to behave like lone stars. Currently, most viewers are down on Island of the Idols, which has its detractors for a litany of reasons. While retrieving Tree Mail, Ted asked Brian if their alliance was still strong. She practices yoga and majors in nutrition at the University of Texas. His cancer returned in 2011 but after stem cell transplants, he announced he was cancer-free in 2013. Week of 09/30/02 - 10/06/02", "Top 20 Network Primetime Report. Jan was the only former Chuay Gahn Final 5 member Brian did not have a Final 2 alliance with. She also returned for Winners at War. "I am certain if I look back at all of the comments I have made over 20 years, I would find the exact same bias in me who I call by last names. Brian Heidik: Winner, Season 5Clay Jordan: 2nd place, Season 5(I reuplaoded this because of a slight glitch on my part with the other video :/ Sorry guys!) However, this theory was proved wrong when Jake and Jan, the eldest male and female contestants, were instructed to select their tribemates (as Thai culture stated that elders received utmost respect) - a first in the series. When the two tribes of Survivor: Thailand were sent to live together, everyone both players and viewers assumed it was a merge. The producer owned up to his own faults in the situation as well. At the final immunity challenge, Clay and Jan let their coins go, guaranteeing Brian a spot in the final two. He admitted that he had made a mistake. Erin attempted to console Jake. She is married and has a daughter, Katie Collins, who also competed on Survivor. Clay was worse and gave me the creeps. The sixteen castaways were dropped off at an island separated by gender, causing some players to think they were going to be divided into tribes of men and women. To earn the cool $1 million, the 16 Koh Turatao contestants will have to endure rain, snakes, Jeff Probst, and -- worst of all! -- each other, Credit: Survivor Thailand: Monty Brinton/CBS. Despite this, the Chuay Ghan alliance (minus Clay) quickly saw through Penny's scheme and immediately took her out of the immunity challenge. 13 comments. Jordan was 46 when he competed . Guys have different relationships with each other, and I might not know how to have that relationship with a woman," Probst said during the Winners at War episode. In 2022, Wilson was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives. After returning to camp, Jake, being the last member of the former Sook Jai tribe, reflected on his vulnerability. The season introduced several new gameplay twists. When there were only 10 Survivors left, the two tribes began living on the same beach, believing they had merged into one tribe. Brian Heidik was born in Burtonsville, Maryland, and attended Paint Branch High School, where he played football and ultimately became an All-State quarterback. FYI She was the first female firefighter in Fayetteville. Richard Hatch (Borneo) The winner of the first-ever season of Survivor, Hatch also appeared in the All-Stars season, as well as on other reality series including Celebrity Apprentice and The . Hes an avid backpacker and hunter himself. Sook Jai's lack of shelter proved to be a source of tension in the tribe, as the tribe members quickly became divided between those who worked on building the shelter and those who gathered water and food. With a five to three advantage in numbers over Sook Jai, Chuay Gahn felt that they were in a powerful position. Hosted by Jeff Probst, it had 16 participants tasked with surviving in the wild for 39 days. Helen and Ted quickly targeted Clay for his lack of work ethic. His luxury item is a golf club and golf ball. The fans will remember that during his time on the show, Hatch regularly walked around in the nude. Like Colby, hes into motorcycles, though Colby has not (to our knowledge) starred in any movies with Sinful, Passion, or Obsession in the title. In the end, despite her attempts to get Jake out before herself, Penny was voted out, becoming the third member of the jury. The primary criticisms were aimed at the unlikable cast and the fake merge twist, which led to the demise of Sook Jai. After winning immunity, Brian secured an agreement with Clay to vote out Helen. Hes also skilled at spear fishing and bow-and-arrow hunting. FYI A football and soccer letterman in high school, he enjoys such athletic pursuits as dirt bike riding, scuba diving, and kayaking. The Yale alum has had many jobs over the years. When Ghandia Johnson accused Ted Rogers of rubbing up against her at night, the fallout was one that portrayed Ghandia in a negative light and brought an air of humor to a very serious issue. But does she have Tinas Wessonality? Helen and Ted had a plan to pull over Jan Gentry and vote out Clay, whom they believed did not deserve a spot in the Final 2. However, his status as trustworthy would soon change dramatically. The firefighter has been on Survivor three times first competing with his wife, Val Collins, on San Juan del Sur before returning solo for Cambodia and becoming the Sole Survivor. While Helen entertained her tribe, their canoe floated away. He is also a father. The reason I dislike the season is because, for lack of a better way to say it, it makes me feel dirty/slimy when watching it. As the tribe awoke to a cold, rainy morning, Stephanie got ill from sleeping out in the rain all night. Ultimately, Jan's picks were mostly older, weaker contestants (much to the ire of her teammates), and this left Jake to pick the younger, more athletic players. Since her days on the reality survival competitions, Wesson's went through a tragic moment in her family's life when her son was killed in a horrific car accident. Robb and Shii Ann argued over the tribe's division of labor. The players' family members competed in a food-eating challenge on behalf of their loved ones. She completed med school and worked in TV producing and management consulting. FYI Like last seasons Gina, shes a wholesome, athletic, outdoorsy type. At the reward challenge, Tanya guided Chuay Gahn and Penny guided Sook Jai. To date, it has produced one returning player (Shii Ann Huang) for subsequent seasons. The model earned the nickname "Fabio" during his time on season 20. After winning South Pacific, Clarke returned for Winners at War. The firefighter returned for Heroes vs. Villains after winning season 10. But Im very much aware of it now, and Im grateful that we can open up and investigate, even though it comes with a crisis or it comes with hardship or it comes with some tears. Penny's intentions became clear when she snuffed Jake's torch right away at the immunity challenge. "I'm not an exhibitionist, but I don't care either, so I'm often naked. Survivor: Thailand is the fifth season of Survivor. After Ghandia's elimination, Chuay Gahn managed to win the next two Immunity Challenges. His birth date is March 9, 1968.[1]. Following his Fiji win, the entrepreneur launched a creative management company and worked with many celebrities. She now hosts her own podcast, Happy to See Me., Credit: Courtesy of Maryanne Oketch/Instagram. Click "Start Slideshow" to see where more of the famous Survivor players are now. Sook Jai also won a tight immunity challenge, sending Chuay Gahn to Tribal Council for a second time. The second was an offer of mutiny on Day 14: each of the twelve remaining contestants was given the chance to leave their tribe and join the other if they wished, though no one took the offer. Brian, while he was a smart player, is smarmy and he makes me feel a little unsettled. [22] This was updated in 2021 during Cesternino's podcast, Survivor All-Time Top 40 Rankings, ranking 38th. On the season 41 finale, Casupanan made history as the first Canadian to win Survivor. After becoming a lawyer, Holland left his practice and founded Beve Unlimited, a furniture company. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS; Courtesy of John Cochran/Instagram. On Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 8/7c on CBS and CBS All Access , Survivor returns for Season 36 Survivor: Ghost Island. WE SAY Anyone this resourceful may be seen as a threat and voted off early unless the castaways get hooked on good haircuts. In the end, the former Chuay Gahn tribe sent Jake to the jury. Finish She returned for Game Changers and was a mentor on Island of the Idols. The fifth seasons castaways are already a tribal lot. His tribe was "Sook Jai"; Thai for happy heart. Shallow filed for divorce in August 2021 and requested a restraining order. Go figure he doesnt drink alcohol. He is still a millionaire. Some tribe members took turns looking for the boat, but they all returned empty handed. Week of 12/16/02 - 12/22/02", "Jeff Probst: "Survivor" seasons I loved and hated", "Survivor recap: The Art of the Blindside", "A Definitive Ranking of Every Season of 'Survivor', "Survivor Top 30 All-Time Season Rankings Results", "Survivor All-Time Top 40 Rankings | #38: Thailand", "Survivor season rankings (with spoiler-free summaries)", "Best Season Rankings No. Week of 10/28/02 - 11/03/02", "Top 20 Network Primetime Report. With only Chuay Gahn members left, they were forced to turn on each other. Chuay Gahn ended up winning reward. He asked Clay why he was threatened when Jake was excited that the votes were based on performance at a previous tribal council. Put a Ring On It! WE SAY If he plays it as close to the vest as he does in his spare bio, hell prove an unpredictable, formidable competitor. Jake filled his tribe with mostly younger castaways. He was first warned and later sent home. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS; Courtesy of Earl Cole/Facebook. Photo: cbs. Image credit: Ghanbia OB Johnson: Monty Brinton/CBS. The 16 castaways reunite to talk about their adventure with Jeff, who eventually reveals where "Survivor VI" will take place. The former teacher won Survivor in 2008, becoming the oldest to win at age 57. He was 66. Week of 09/16/02 - 09/22/02", "SpotVault - Survivor Thailand (CBS). With Tribal Council on its way, Sook Jai held a tribe meeting to determine whether or not they should reveal each other's votes. On the other hand, she also manages a bar. Brian Heidik And like Africa winner Ethan, he has a pro sports background, having played for the Dallas Cowboys during the 1994 preseason. Production hoped to once again have 16 castaways, however due to the number of applications exceeding expectations, the cast size was expanded to 18.

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