I don't think I would have been able to beat Dr. Mike had I gone to the end with him. It turns out she got neither. How to Watch King Charles' Coronation Live in the U.S. Save Up to 70% on Rugs for Every Room at Wayfair's Sale. Lauren, however, I felt very confident in. Gallery Survivor: Heroes vs Am I delusional? Bravo. If I play again Id try to do what I originally envisioned to do or just play solo. Jessica got married on March 30, 2019.All of Jessica's Soko tribemates, as well as some others, attended the wedding. Thats what I feel wasnt shown me going, Hold up, wait a minute. "I just have to point that out. SURVIVOR SHOWMANCE COUPLES: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? He cant have two women in his life, right? Going into the merge, I was scared that they would rejoin forces. Thats what Jessica Johnson felt like going into Maybe, but when I think about it, I am like, I am really good at ending relationships. Of course, if we had been able to play the game together, who knows what would have happened with us? And I believe with my whole heart they would have, which would have been an easy save. Do you still watch Survivor, and, if so, what's your favorite season you were not on and why? In the same breath, my sanguine personality always stands out as being a super-social optimist, which will give me favor with the other players. I was like, No way! Definitely a big threat there. They have worked hard and excelled in education and careersshowing me that hard work pays off. He was a surfer dude: Come with me, be my friend. Ryan was super sweet. Pet peeves: Any and all can openersthey just don't work. Who's still together? With season 41 of Survivor delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EW is reaching back into the reality show's past. What do you do? So when I watched last night, it truly made my heart happy to see that she really tried to stick with us. I felt it. So I didnt have a chance to really put that trust into the battlefield, you know what I mean? All Rights Reserved. American Idol 21: Oliver Steele saved by Katy Perry! Clich My parents. How do things like that come up? Once it came up, it just kept going. She made a really good play by choosing to blindside me and going with what everyone else wanted. In speaking to my time on Yawa, my name was never out there. Was it worth it for the Thunder From Down Under? Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. Im super assertive. That wouldve changed the game wholeheartedly. I saw it. It turns out she got neither. Im the only Healer without protection. I knew Mike had an idol, I knew Joe just showed his idol, Desi was safe, but even in that moment, it didnt resonate with me. I specifically remember a moment I had with Lauren, the day of the merge. Just as quickly as she proclaimed herself the "Queen Bee" of Survivor, Jessica Johnston got the boot. Again, I hate to be like its all about me, but I feel like if Joe and I had more time to play together I couldve controlled what he was doing. (Laughs.) Even in my adult life, I remember the wisdom and lessons they've taught me while growing up, and it keeps this scattered mind of mine on point! (Laughs.) If you could make one change to any aspect of Survivor, what would it be and why? Soko YawaSolewa Who's still together? He was making huge mistakes, which were real. We were targeted at the merge because we were the majority powerhouse. Hiding in Plain Sight As the tide rises and falls, castaways hold their breath to find out who will win the immunity challenge. It was intentional not to do what I did, so guess what happens? Which showmance couples broke up? I would have leaned over to Mike and I would have said, You have got to play that idol for me. I hope he would have. That was an inner conflict I had. 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Succession Star Alan Ruck Breaks Down That Earth-Shattering Wedding and Death Episode, 'Survivor' Season 35 Player Profile: Meet Jessica Johnston, 'Survivor' Host Jeff Probst Breaks Down Season 35's Massive Merge, It's Time to 'Get to Gettin'' on 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers', 'Survivor' Season 35: Meet the Heroes, Healers and Hustlers, Why the Fatal Attraction Series Wants You to Forget How the Movie Ended, FXs Alien TV Series Taps Sydney Chandler to Star, Trevor Noah Producing U.S. We trusted we had pulled him in with us, and totally ignored the fact that the Healers were a huge threat. Is the heat on me? But I didnt think it was. All logos and trademarks presented are property of their respective owner. Why can't this be my story?'" At the first merged Tribal Council, Jessica and her Healer allies confidently cast their votes against Chrissy Hofbeck, whom they targeted for her intelligence. Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. They both have devoted their lives to helping others. I mean, I eye rolled when I saw that. I do still watch. So at this point where my game led me, it would have been Joe and Cole. It was instead about Ben and Lauren trying to convince me and Mike that we needed to get rid of Cole. After seeing the edits, I would have placed myself with Chrissy. The one where EW follows up with the cast. I knew Mike had an idol because I found it for him. There are a few! He was never with someone who was like Joe, youre acting like a fool and youre going to get us voted out. I like to think that I could have been that. I really enjoyed season 40! General Discussion Mine would be that James Clement has played Survivor 3 times and Probably Andrea Boehlke. I know hes messing up and hes a liability, but we dont have a curb to kick him to, so stop telling me to kick him to the curb. I would tell Ben were not losing and Im not going to throw a challenge. In hindsight, we should have. One of my biggest personality strengths is being likeable and able to entertain a crowd! It got to the point where I was like, Oh, God, he's the best person for me, He's a shield. Warning: spoilers ahead for season 35, episode seven. He was stealing food, he was acting like a crazy person, and I was like, This is amazing. Bravo, Joe. WebIn our latest Survivor season 35 interview Jessica Johnston discusses her game play, being eliminated at the merge, and of course Cole. Hands down. (Laughs.) I tend to do that in life. I loved every dynamic of the game. Married at First Sight Couples: Who is still together. Also, paranoia starts to set in as a looming suspicion becomes the elephant in the room, and lines are drawn in the sand at tribal council, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, March 8, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Jessica Johnston and Cole Medders were completely infatuated with each other on Survivor. 7 The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. We sent a Survivor Quarantine Questionnaire to a batch of former players to fill out with their thoughts about their time on the show as well as updates on what they've been up to since. You never know! I think a bond that no one saw was the one between myself, Dr. Mike [Zahalsky], and Cole when our initial Healer tribe was split. I am driven by failures, challenges, and goals. Its good to have the sub-alliance within your bigger alliance. I'm going to be the villain," Jessica said with a laugh. I was really excited when I saw both Joe and Desi. Unbeknownst to Jessica however, Ben had grown irritated by Cole's frequent consumption of the tribe's food supply, and defected to the rival Round Table alliance along with Lauren. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I knew I had Desi and I knew I had Cole. What were your thoughts on the landscape of the game, going into the merge? Who or what is your inspiration in life? Unfortunately, I was too busy protecting everyone else, which is what I felt like I had been doing since day one. Due to Yawa's extensive winning streak, Jessica made the merge on Day 17, joining the new Solewa tribe. Like, that's not what love is. Exclusive: Mike Zahalsky talks 'Survivor' -- Why I voted for Chrissy Hofbeck and thought I could win the game. I don't own a lot. If youre feeling Ben and Chrissy are close, why vote for Chrissy if you need Bens vote? Crazy blonde is coming out. Tribe(s) I watched that, and I was like, Oh my God. Im not joking. The Tribal Council was totally chaotic. When I sense there is something to be accomplished, my Type A personality comes out! On January 19, 2023, Jessica announced her pregnancy on Instagram. Lets play out some hypotheticals. When I feel like somethings wrong, I say it. It just came up on the show. Again, I think that was a downfall for the Healers. Show No Mercy One tribe makes a strategic decision in this weeks immunity challenge that sends another tribe to tribal council. First it would be baby powder because it makes my hair do incredible things and brightens up the face. I realized very early on what I was doing. Jessica Johnston on Survivor themed Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Cody Assenmacher and Jesse Lopez on 'Survivor 43'. They are my biggest fans, and I am theirs. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. So at the merge, I knew I had a pretty tight relationship with Lauren, not so much with Ben.". ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, what have you been up to since appearing on Survivor? Still, Jessica, who openly discussed her virginity and lack of relationship experience, continued to play with Cole, and declared that she wanted a date after her elimination. My side of the Cole story do I feel like the edit was overblown? Thats the girl I knew I could trust! I love knowing that the relationship I had with her was genuine. Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player. Where are they now? I wanted to make sure Joe and Cole were still good. It sounds awful because Im sitting here talking to you and I promise Im not like its all about Jessica, but I really thought it was me! I mean, I obviously had more strategy than what was shown, and I wish fans could have seen that. Were playing Survivor, and youre saying sweet nothings in my ear? Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers I didn't mind my edit. Um, you know. I knew that coming into the merge, because I knew how he had defended Chrissy. There will be no hooking up with an eight-pack. Next would be a swiss army knife so I can cut things like wood, food, and clothes. But in this situation, weve all seen and agree that Survivor continues to change. JESSICA JOHNSTON (MATIS): Besides missing the game every day, I've been up to a lot. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jessica (who got married after the show and now goes by Jessica Matis) thought her bonds with her fellow Healers would carry her through the game, but her close association with Cole Medders (who kept sharing secrets while not sharing food) eventually did her in, and she was blindsided at the merge on day 19. Has the '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way' couple split up? It would be interesting to see, if given another chance, what I could do. I have to go on Survivor. The feast, the getting-to-know-you of it all . What wasnt shown was that Joe had picked me as his number one, which he tweeted last night, and I was so excited to see that. Really, everything you see as a viewer happens on the island. Ive already read other interviews saying that you and Cole are friends now after the game, so I want to ask something a little bit different than just asking if you two are together. "I was overly confident," Jessica told ET over the phone on Thursday. But you know what? Just as quickly as she proclaimed herself the "Queen "My problem was my judgment was so clouded, because all I did was pick up Cole's trash at the merge.". And Im not making any best friends! Lauren, however, we had built a really close relationship. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action Little Mermaid with a new generation's Ariel. 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Who's one player from another Survivor season you wish you could have played with or against and why? I think I could have knocked her out of the water if I had made it to the end with her. I said to her: Hey girlfriend! Three words to describe you: Tenacious, congenial, and adventurous. She never says, Hey girlfriend! (Laughs.) When I left for the game someone in my family was like Jessica, dont align with the good-looking guy and dont make best friends. Survivorairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. But even though Cole was playing pretty ridiculously stupid, I think most of us can agree, I knew he would never write my name down. All site content is 2000-2019 Reality TV World and may not be republished or reproduced without Reality TV World's expressed written permission. Now, Im wondering, was it just a play? WebExclusive: Jessica Johnston on 'Survivor' -- Cole Medders was the end of my game, my head was in the clouds. Also, one castaway will spy something hidden in plain sight, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. (Joe did end up playing one.). Absolutely. The blonde beauty had it all (intellect, athleticism and personality), and seemingly was going to get it all (the check for $1 million and a boyfriend), before being blindsided on Wednesday night's episode of Heroes v.Healers v.Hustlers -- the first vote after the merge. ", On what she would have done if she knew she was the target:"I would have been a crazy person! I should be on this tribe. My initial feeling was that it was awesome, since based on appearance we all looked on point. Obtaining my doctorate in Nursing before the age of 28 and creating a health and wellness brand "Belovist." I think I definitely could have defended myself against him. Hello, what curb? With Cole and Ben, Ben wanted Cole out so the whole merge, I was consumed with trying to get my boys under control. So, that was the dynamic in my life at the merge: getting my boys under control. (Photo: CBS. Photo: CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Elizabeth Kwiatkowski is Associate Editor of Reality TV World and has been covering the reality TV genre for more than a decade. Exclusive: Cole Medders talks -- 'Survivor' painted me as a pariah like Joe Mena, but that wasn't the case, Exclusive: Cole Medders talks 'Survivor' -- I went into Tribal Council almost 100% sure I was going home, 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers' recap: Cole Medders voted out of Solewa tribe. Well, my typical lingo. Strangers starve themselves on an island for our amusement in the hopes of winning $1 million, as host Jeff Probst implores them to "Dig deep! Occupation: Nurse Practitioner, WATCH: Meet Survivor 35 Castaway Jessica Johnston. When I sense there is something to be accomplished, my Type A personality comes out! Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Pictured (L-R): Helen Li, Carson Garrett, and Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho. But in that moment, I knew something was up. But who doesnt have that at times? I am embarrassed. Definitely pegged her as a threat. Dr. Mike wasslightlynot great physically, but definitely a brainiac. Jessica is the third castaway to make the merge and be voted out at the first Tribal Council they attended, following. Wary of Cole for his constant untrustworthiness, Jessica began to grow closer to Mike, even helping him acquire Yawa's Hidden Immunity Idol. Jessica and Cole attempted to make theirrelationship work in the real world, but shetold Reality TV World their lives were simply going in different directions and they had intentionally "friend-zoned" each other. I know I was! Thats why Im so glad were talking about this. Dancing with the Stars Couples: Who is dating or married to whom? [Lauren] obviously made a better decision for her game, which was going with the majority. So those were two of my top two people. That was the first time that I was like, 'Oh, whoa. In the same breath, my sanguine personality always stands out as being a super-social optimist, which will give me favor with the other players. I can't imagine what it would have been like to play with players I grew up watching! (Laughs.) Was there culture shock or an adjustment? ", "But then, what do you do when you realize that you have entangled yourself in this relationship? They made a good decision. Healers v. Hustlers: Jessica Johnston Gets Her Survivor Slug Salted. That was it. That would have been my clue. I was surrounded by love, community, and friends. I don't need a villain. ", On if she would return to play again:"I would drop anything to play again. Current Residence: Louisville, Ky. TV Show network CBS genre Reality Jessica Johnston wanted it all. I wasnt even on a tribe with her before the merge, but there werent good vibes coming from her. People who love each other do not steal peanut butter from each other, nor do they lie!' I was constantly thinking those things. To hear the entire Q&A as well as our interviews with Jacob Tremblay and Thor: Ragnorak's Chris Hemsworth and director Taika Waititi click on the SoundCloud of the EW Morning Live podcast above. I was unaware of the bond between Devon and Ashley, what was Ryan thinking, and a lot of other things. Like, none of us were going anywhere. Are you being serious right now? We were so tight. No. ", The contestant also reveals her final 3 as well what led up to that latest vote. Exclusive: Ryan Ulrich talks 'Survivor' -- I underestimated how locked the jury was going to be, Exclusive: Chrissy Hofbeck talks 'Survivor' -- Ben Driebergen played awesome and deserved to win, but he found his last idol in seconds at the raft he sat at every morning, 'The Bachelor' alum Bekah Martinez and fiance Grayston Leonard expecting Baby No. Maybe a twelve-pack, but not an eight-pack. That's what stinks is that my craziness was not able to come to fruition. I don't react solely on "good feelings." I loved the part where Lauren was trying to tell Ben: Listen, we have a good thing with this new Yawa. Hes now my coverage., I would have loved to have gone to the end with Cole. It was really easy for the old Hustlers to be like were going to get out the strong players because theyre weak as snot. I just try to be my best self! Current Residence: Louisville, Ky. The one where EW follows up with the cast. Jessica Johnston had herself a pretty great run onSurvivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers,making it all the way to the merge without ever going to Tribal Council. The Louisville, Kentucky, native was so blindsided that she was still recovering from her elimination -- and soothing her shock with pizza for breakfast and ice cream for lunch. Is this real? Thats what was happening. Im just sitting there thinking, Thank God its not me. I really just wanted to protect my game. All logos and trademarks presented are property of their respective owner. Which Survivor contestant are you most like?
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