Some Survivor contestants will stop at nothing in their attempt to win the game. Things can get pretty ugly as castaways fight to be the last one standing in the popular CBS reality series. So, perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a few cast members have bent – or broken – the rules back in the real world. After returning home, these six Survivor players have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Richard Hatch ‘Survivor’ contestants Richard Hatch and Susan Hawk | CBS via Getty Images
Richard Hatch capably played the role of the villain on Survivor’s first season back in 2000. His ruthless approach to the competition meant he walked away the winner. But a few years later, a jury convicted him of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million in prize money from the show. He served 51 months in federal prison. But the stint behind...
Richard Hatch ‘Survivor’ contestants Richard Hatch and Susan Hawk | CBS via Getty Images
Richard Hatch capably played the role of the villain on Survivor’s first season back in 2000. His ruthless approach to the competition meant he walked away the winner. But a few years later, a jury convicted him of failing to pay taxes on his $1 million in prize money from the show. He served 51 months in federal prison. But the stint behind...
- 5/27/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Survivor took its fourth victim on Wednesday night's episode, as fan favorite Malcolm Freberg was sent home.
In another Game Changers twist, Nuku and Mana were sent to tribal council after Tavua won the immunity challenge -- but only one castaway would be sent home.
Exclusive: 'Survivor' Castaway Caleb Reynolds on Bromance With Tai After 'Game Changers' Betrayal: 'He Had To'
With the numbers in favor of keeping all members of Nuku, the tribe just had to stick together and hope Mana didn't have a Hidden Immunity Idol... but that proved just a little too difficult. After whispering strategy through a discussion with Jeff Probst, both tribes ended up standing in huddles as they made their decisions on who to vote for.
Nuku settled on Sierra, while Mana decided on our favorite modern-day Fabio, whose fate was sealed after Tai guessed right, playing his idol for Sierra.
It was one of the craziest moments in Survivor history...
In another Game Changers twist, Nuku and Mana were sent to tribal council after Tavua won the immunity challenge -- but only one castaway would be sent home.
Exclusive: 'Survivor' Castaway Caleb Reynolds on Bromance With Tai After 'Game Changers' Betrayal: 'He Had To'
With the numbers in favor of keeping all members of Nuku, the tribe just had to stick together and hope Mana didn't have a Hidden Immunity Idol... but that proved just a little too difficult. After whispering strategy through a discussion with Jeff Probst, both tribes ended up standing in huddles as they made their decisions on who to vote for.
Nuku settled on Sierra, while Mana decided on our favorite modern-day Fabio, whose fate was sealed after Tai guessed right, playing his idol for Sierra.
It was one of the craziest moments in Survivor history...
- 3/23/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Stephen Fishbach was the runner-up on Survivor: Tocantins and a member of the jury on Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance. He has been blogging about Survivor strategy for People since 2009. Follow him on Twitter @stephenfishbach.
"I call it 'being cool.' Just not ticking people off." –Judson "Fabio" Birza, winner, Survivor: Nicaragua
On Wednesday's Survivor finale, Michele Fitzgerald took home the million dollars, the title of Sole Survivor – and, most importantly, the final Fishy.
The finale – like this entire crazy season – was filled with explosive moments. Aubry's fire almost extinguished itself at the final four. There was Neal's...
"I call it 'being cool.' Just not ticking people off." –Judson "Fabio" Birza, winner, Survivor: Nicaragua
On Wednesday's Survivor finale, Michele Fitzgerald took home the million dollars, the title of Sole Survivor – and, most importantly, the final Fishy.
The finale – like this entire crazy season – was filled with explosive moments. Aubry's fire almost extinguished itself at the final four. There was Neal's...
- 5/19/2016
- by Stephen Fishbach, @stephenfishbach
- People.com - TV Watch
Stephen Fishbach was the runner-up on Survivor: Tocantins and a member of the jury on Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance. He has been blogging about Survivor strategy for People since 2009. Follow him on Twitter @stephenfishbach."I call it 'being cool.' Just not ticking people off." -Judson "Fabio" Birza, winner, Survivor: Nicaragua On Wednesday's Survivor finale, Michele Fitzgerald took home the million dollars, the title of Sole Survivor - and, most importantly, the final Fishy. The finale - like this entire crazy season - was filled with explosive moments. Aubry's fire almost extinguished itself at the final four. There...
- 5/19/2016
- by Stephen Fishbach, @stephenfishbach
- PEOPLE.com
Stephen Fishbach was the runner-up on Survivor: Tocantins and a member of the jury on Survivor Cambodia: Second Chance. He has been blogging about Survivor strategy for People since 2009. Follow him on Twitter @stephenfishbach."I call it 'being cool.' Just not ticking people off." -Judson "Fabio" Birza, winner, Survivor: Nicaragua On Wednesday's Survivor finale, Michele Fitzgerald took home the million dollars, the title of Sole Survivor - and, most importantly, the final Fishy. The finale - like this entire crazy season - was filled with explosive moments. Aubry's fire almost extinguished itself at the final four. There...
- 5/19/2016
- by Stephen Fishbach, @stephenfishbach
- PEOPLE.com
Stephen Fishbach was the runner-up on Survivor: Tocantins and has been blogging about Survivor strategy for People since 2009. Follow him on Twitter @stephenfishbach. Erik Reichenbach is a Survivor fan-turned-favorite, a comic book author and artist. He placed fifth on both Survivor: Micronesia and Survivor: Caramoan. Follow him on Twitter @BloodyAmer1can.
"I call it 'being cool.' Just not ticking people off."
– Judson "Fabio" Birza, winner, Survivor: Nicaragua
The hunger gets pretty bad on Survivor. But even worse than the starvation is the people.
Wednesday night's episode of Survivor was all about rice. But even more fundamentally,...
"I call it 'being cool.' Just not ticking people off."
– Judson "Fabio" Birza, winner, Survivor: Nicaragua
The hunger gets pretty bad on Survivor. But even worse than the starvation is the people.
Wednesday night's episode of Survivor was all about rice. But even more fundamentally,...
- 10/23/2014
- by Stephen Fishbach, @stephenfishbach
- People.com - TV Watch
Stephen Fishbach was the runner-up on Survivor: Tocantins and has been blogging about Survivor strategy for People since 2009. Follow him on Twitter @stephenfishbach. Erik Reichenbach is a Survivor fan-turned-favorite, a comic book author and artist. He placed fifth on both Survivor: Micronesia and Survivor: Caramoan. Follow him on Twitter @BloodyAmer1can. "I call it 'being cool.' Just not ticking people off." - Judson "Fabio" Birza, winner, Survivor: NicaraguaThe hunger gets pretty bad on Survivor. But even worse than the starvation is the people. Wednesday night's episode of Survivor was all about rice. But even more fundamentally,...
- 10/23/2014
- by Stephen Fishbach, @stephenfishbach
- PEOPLE.com
She gave herself the nickname Chaos Kass, and while self-appointed nicknames are usually a no-no, Kass McQuillen definitely earned it — riling up pretty much any and every contestant that crossed her path during Survivor: Cagayan. But she had (the almost very) last laugh, making it to the final three, before being shockingly voted out by Woo. But lest you think Kass has mellowed out now that the cameras are shut off, just check out our exit interview, in which she has strong words for people both in and out of the game that want to judge her. (Also make...
- 5/22/2014
- by Dalton Ross
- EW - Inside TV
Pre-credit warning. I'm going to ignore these live segments, if you don't mind. This recap is already going to be horribly long if I cover the two-hour episode. At least I get to fast-forward through the lengthy season-long recap. Also, this recap is so darned long that I had to paginate it. I won't be insulted if you just skip to Page 3 for the results and my Bottom Lines... Pre-credit sequence. "Nice Tribal, guys. That's one for the books," Spencer observes after the Trish vote-out. But the big question is immediately raised: Why did Tony vote for his former ally? Tony explains that it was strategy and he didn't feel good about it, but he couldn't take somebody as well-liked as Trish to the end. "I feel horrible about it, but I feel like it was the most strategic move for me to make," Tony says. I guess I can buy that.
- 5/22/2014
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Sharknado starred a cast member of the original “Beverly Hills 90210”. Now b-movie director David DeCoteau is unleashing a killer shark in the zip code of the young, rich, and impossibly good-looking. How many buff and beautiful celebutantes will survive this 90210 Shark Attack?
We’ve now reached a point with every new killer shark b-movie that I find myself asking if this movie is trying cash in on the Sharknado train or if it's merely par for the course. The low-budget shark sub-genre has truly become that prolific.
A Spanish-language website called Teenage Thunder (thankfully, not a porn site with a name like that) broke the news regarding David DeCoteau’s 90210 Shark Attack. Or I should say they broke the news regarding the artwork and the cast because I have no clue what the plot is. A shark terrorizes Beverly Hills is probably all the plot you need.
Starring in the...
We’ve now reached a point with every new killer shark b-movie that I find myself asking if this movie is trying cash in on the Sharknado train or if it's merely par for the course. The low-budget shark sub-genre has truly become that prolific.
A Spanish-language website called Teenage Thunder (thankfully, not a porn site with a name like that) broke the news regarding David DeCoteau’s 90210 Shark Attack. Or I should say they broke the news regarding the artwork and the cast because I have no clue what the plot is. A shark terrorizes Beverly Hills is probably all the plot you need.
Starring in the...
- 2/20/2014
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Survivor has had some great seasons and some not so great seasons. Sometimes the casting and creative decisions all work, and sometimes you get Survivor: Fiji. But the show has been on a recent hot streak. I have the past three editions all ranked in my top 10 seasons ever, and after 27 installments, that is not too shabby. So what gives? Why the sudden — and consistent — resurgence? Host Jeff Probst thinks he has the answer. Probst says that big players are making big moves, and it’s paying off for them in the end. And when deserving players win, viewers win as well.
- 2/20/2014
- by Dalton Ross
- EW - Inside TV
Survivor Review, Season 27, Episode 13
“Out on a Limb”
Airs Wednesday at 8pm (Et) on CBS
In this current Survivor era dominated by returning players, it’s been intriguing to watch how they respond based on their previous experiences. Many over compensate and try to make big moves too early, while others avoid the target that doomed them. Monica Culpepper’s first appearance on One World showed her strength but also a vulnerable side that placed too much trust in others. It’s important to have allies, but placing too much faith in them isn’t wise. The key is recognizing what’s best for their game and if you fit in those plans. Despite more remarkable game play from Ciera to convince Monica she should flip, she makes the right choice this week and sticks with her alliance. Her situation is worse if she switches to the other side. Hayden...
“Out on a Limb”
Airs Wednesday at 8pm (Et) on CBS
In this current Survivor era dominated by returning players, it’s been intriguing to watch how they respond based on their previous experiences. Many over compensate and try to make big moves too early, while others avoid the target that doomed them. Monica Culpepper’s first appearance on One World showed her strength but also a vulnerable side that placed too much trust in others. It’s important to have allies, but placing too much faith in them isn’t wise. The key is recognizing what’s best for their game and if you fit in those plans. Despite more remarkable game play from Ciera to convince Monica she should flip, she makes the right choice this week and sticks with her alliance. Her situation is worse if she switches to the other side. Hayden...
- 12/12/2013
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Carter Williams was a very popular Survivor player who made no enemies and kept his entire tribe laughing with his sardonic one-liners.
That's why his tribesmates couldn't let him anywhere near the finals and voted him out on day 33. Williams, a 24-year-old track coach from Shawnee, Kan., dishes on how there was more to his strategy than meets the eye.
So, how are you today?
Well, I just watched myself get voted off Survivor. That was a bummer.
I'll bet.
I watched it and even though I knew it was going to happen, I sort of thought maybe I'd pull it off.
That's why his tribesmates couldn't let him anywhere near the finals and voted him out on day 33. Williams, a 24-year-old track coach from Shawnee, Kan., dishes on how there was more to his strategy than meets the eye.
So, how are you today?
Well, I just watched myself get voted off Survivor. That was a bummer.
I'll bet.
I watched it and even though I knew it was going to happen, I sort of thought maybe I'd pull it off.
- 12/7/2012
- by Steve Helling
- People.com - TV Watch
Survivor: Philippines anointed its final five on Wednesday night, but that meant someone had to go home in sixth place. Carter Williams, 24, of Shawnee, Kansas was the unlucky castaway to have his torch snuffed, as his combination of friendly personality and physical domination made him too big a threat to keep around. ETonline catches up with the track coach to get his take on his experience in the game.
ETonline: After making it so far in the game, how hard was it to not make it into the top five?
Carter: It's crazy hard. I think about it too much. Now that it's over, I feel like a burden has been lifted off my shoulders since everyone knows now.
ETonline: That's good and also I mean only one person can win so, everyone else...
Carter: Yeah. There's going to be 17 people thinking about how they could have played that game differently.
ETonline: Exactly...
ETonline: After making it so far in the game, how hard was it to not make it into the top five?
Carter: It's crazy hard. I think about it too much. Now that it's over, I feel like a burden has been lifted off my shoulders since everyone knows now.
ETonline: That's good and also I mean only one person can win so, everyone else...
Carter: Yeah. There's going to be 17 people thinking about how they could have played that game differently.
ETonline: Exactly...
- 12/6/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Survivor is a festival of hotness and exhaustion, much like many of my favorite Herb Ritts music videos. That means it's also inherently gay, and that means we have a job to do before the premiere of Survivor: Philippines this Wednesday: rank the nine finest hotties in the show's history. I tried to assemble a varied platter here of winners and also-rans, so forgive me if I slighted your fave. I'm sure it wasn't personal.
9. Yul Kwon from Cook Islands
Oh yes. Love this man, love that he won during a particularly racially charged season of Survivor, and I especially love his honest smile and threatening bod. He's so charismatic, he was given a PBS show called America Revealed. If this means a spinoff called Yul Kwon Revealed is forthcoming, I'm in full support.
8. Jud/"Fabio" from Nicaragua
A word about Nicaragua: I went off the rails and started rooting for NaOnka that season.
9. Yul Kwon from Cook Islands
Oh yes. Love this man, love that he won during a particularly racially charged season of Survivor, and I especially love his honest smile and threatening bod. He's so charismatic, he was given a PBS show called America Revealed. If this means a spinoff called Yul Kwon Revealed is forthcoming, I'm in full support.
8. Jud/"Fabio" from Nicaragua
A word about Nicaragua: I went off the rails and started rooting for NaOnka that season.
- 9/17/2012
- by virtel
- The Backlot
Big Brother fans, here’s your chance to size up the fresh meat new houseguests.
The CBS reality series has unveiled 12 of its cast members for the upcoming 14th cycle. Among the standouts, if for no other reason than their appearance and/or profession and/or reality-tv lineage: Fabio-lookalike Wil, mobile spray-tan entrepreneur Ashley, house-flipper Shane, engineering student Ian, 2006 Playboy Playmate of the Year Kara, and Willie — younger brother of frequent Survivor villain Russell Hantz. The oldest contestant is 42; the youngest, a barely legal 21.
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The remaining four yet-to-be-named houseguests...
The CBS reality series has unveiled 12 of its cast members for the upcoming 14th cycle. Among the standouts, if for no other reason than their appearance and/or profession and/or reality-tv lineage: Fabio-lookalike Wil, mobile spray-tan entrepreneur Ashley, house-flipper Shane, engineering student Ian, 2006 Playboy Playmate of the Year Kara, and Willie — younger brother of frequent Survivor villain Russell Hantz. The oldest contestant is 42; the youngest, a barely legal 21.
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The remaining four yet-to-be-named houseguests...
- 7/5/2012
- by Team TVLine
- TVLine.com
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 12,
“It’s Gonna Be Chaos”
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
One of the most exciting parts of Survivor is the blindside, which gives clever players a chance to flip the game on an unsuspecting opponent. The editors love telegraphing the move and include plenty of quotes from the goat about how they’re “running the game” and “totally safe”. At Tribal Council, Kat even talks about the fun and excitement of the blindside. Her shocked reaction after the 6-1 vote against her is priceless. Her sobbing confessional during the credits is hard to take, even though her exit is welcome. Kat didn’t understand how the game worked. She talks about being embarrassed by leaving before Christina and Tarzan. The game doesn’t reward players who are the most “deserving”. There’s a good chance one of those two will reach the end,...
“It’s Gonna Be Chaos”
Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS
One of the most exciting parts of Survivor is the blindside, which gives clever players a chance to flip the game on an unsuspecting opponent. The editors love telegraphing the move and include plenty of quotes from the goat about how they’re “running the game” and “totally safe”. At Tribal Council, Kat even talks about the fun and excitement of the blindside. Her shocked reaction after the 6-1 vote against her is priceless. Her sobbing confessional during the credits is hard to take, even though her exit is welcome. Kat didn’t understand how the game worked. She talks about being embarrassed by leaving before Christina and Tarzan. The game doesn’t reward players who are the most “deserving”. There’s a good chance one of those two will reach the end,...
- 5/3/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Troyzan goes and Kim falters in the latest episode, and MTV News is back with former player Rob Cesternino to recap it all.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin during the immunity challenge on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Few people would have predicted Greg "Tarzan" Smith to be the last man standing on "Survivor: One World," but that's exactly what's happened now that his similarly named competitor Troyzan is no longer in the game.
After an astonishing drop in likability paired with an equally stunning win last week, Troyzan redeemed himself (to a degree) on a personal level in the latest episode, at the expense of his life in the game. Now, six women remain: wishy-washy Christina, foul-mouthed Alicia, dim-witted Kat, savvy Sabrina, the seemingly unbeatable Kim and her partner-in-crime Chelsea — with only Tarzan representing the men of "One World," poop pants and all.
As the season moves toward the end game,...
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin during the immunity challenge on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Few people would have predicted Greg "Tarzan" Smith to be the last man standing on "Survivor: One World," but that's exactly what's happened now that his similarly named competitor Troyzan is no longer in the game.
After an astonishing drop in likability paired with an equally stunning win last week, Troyzan redeemed himself (to a degree) on a personal level in the latest episode, at the expense of his life in the game. Now, six women remain: wishy-washy Christina, foul-mouthed Alicia, dim-witted Kat, savvy Sabrina, the seemingly unbeatable Kim and her partner-in-crime Chelsea — with only Tarzan representing the men of "One World," poop pants and all.
As the season moves toward the end game,...
- 4/26/2012
- MTV Movie News
Troyzan goes and Kim falters in the latest episode, and MTV News is back with former player Rob Cesternino to recap it all.
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin during the immunity challenge on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Few people would have predicted Greg "Tarzan" Smith to be the last man standing on "Survivor: One World," but that's exactly what's happened now that his similarly named competitor Troyzan is no longer in the game.
After an astonishing drop in likability paired with an equally stunning win last week, Troyzan redeemed himself (to a degree) on a personal level in the latest episode, at the expense of his life in the game. Now, six women remain: wishy-washy Christina, foul-mouthed Alicia, dim-witted Kat, savvy Sabrina, the seemingly unbeatable Kim and her partner-in-crime Chelsea — with only Tarzan representing the men of "One World," poop pants and all.
As the season moves toward the end game,...
By Josh Wigler
Kim Spradlin during the immunity challenge on "Survivor: One World"
Photo: CBS
Few people would have predicted Greg "Tarzan" Smith to be the last man standing on "Survivor: One World," but that's exactly what's happened now that his similarly named competitor Troyzan is no longer in the game.
After an astonishing drop in likability paired with an equally stunning win last week, Troyzan redeemed himself (to a degree) on a personal level in the latest episode, at the expense of his life in the game. Now, six women remain: wishy-washy Christina, foul-mouthed Alicia, dim-witted Kat, savvy Sabrina, the seemingly unbeatable Kim and her partner-in-crime Chelsea — with only Tarzan representing the men of "One World," poop pants and all.
As the season moves toward the end game,...
- 4/26/2012
- MTV Music News
'There's nothing that the women are getting right at this point,' former 'Survivor' player Rob Cesternino says of the dysfunctional Salani tribe.
By Josh Wigler
Chelsea Meissner in the second episode of "Survivor: One World"
Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS
It's a battle of the sexes on "Survivor: One World," but over at the women's camp, the conflict is no longer divided along gender lines alone.
On this week's "Survivor," the women of the Salani tribe lost both the new do-it-yourself reward challenge as well as the crucial immunity challenge, which required navigating a giant balance beam with multiple human obstacles in the way. Was it a complicated challenge, or simply one that wasn't conducive to the "assets" that Salani brings to the table? The question is open to interpretation, but the result is not: The men of Manono dominated once again, leaving the women to vote out...
By Josh Wigler
Chelsea Meissner in the second episode of "Survivor: One World"
Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS
It's a battle of the sexes on "Survivor: One World," but over at the women's camp, the conflict is no longer divided along gender lines alone.
On this week's "Survivor," the women of the Salani tribe lost both the new do-it-yourself reward challenge as well as the crucial immunity challenge, which required navigating a giant balance beam with multiple human obstacles in the way. Was it a complicated challenge, or simply one that wasn't conducive to the "assets" that Salani brings to the table? The question is open to interpretation, but the result is not: The men of Manono dominated once again, leaving the women to vote out...
- 2/23/2012
- MTV Music News
Anyone who watches reality TV knows that the inevitable all-star season of every show is always better than your average run-of-the-mill non-all-star season. (Hence the exciting name.) But at what price? Sure, everyone loves to watch their favorites come back for a second chance to win it all and finally earn the title of TV's best model/chef/designer/apprentice to Donald Trump/survivor/astronaut/canine manicurist, but the downside of every all-star season is that it's a whole season in which no new all-stars are being created. It's like if the Jolly Rancher factory decided, "Hey, for the next month, how about we produce packages with only people's favorite flavors in them?" That would be phenomenal! Except at the end of the month, all you'd have left would be grape flavored Jolly Ranchers. These days, interesting reality TV personalities are a cash crop, and we need to harvest some fun new future all-stars Asap,...
- 12/30/2011
- by Lelia Nebeker
- Aol TV.
After a brutal week of lessons that Porsche and Kalia won’t soon forget, Headmistress Chenbot flung her elimination ruler at either Shelly or Adam during Thursday night’s Big Brother. Did Jordan, Rachel, and Kalia vote to keep the sad non-competitor Adam or the all-beige matriarch Shelly? The answer may rile your electronic fortune-teller.
Shelly speechified at Rachel and Jordan, but the yammering duo now called “Jochel” voted her out of the house in a 2-1 vote. (Thanks for the effort, Kalia!) As far as I’m concerned, Shelly was the last player in the game who survived on her own merits,...
Shelly speechified at Rachel and Jordan, but the yammering duo now called “Jochel” voted her out of the house in a 2-1 vote. (Thanks for the effort, Kalia!) As far as I’m concerned, Shelly was the last player in the game who survived on her own merits,...
- 9/2/2011
- by Louis Virtel
- TVLine.com
In case you needed an educational takeaway from Thursday night’s episode of Big Brother, let me enlighten you with a moral: Rachel invents grudges against anyone she pleases, and she’ll fight to the death to defend those grudges. The end. Thanks be to Aesop.
I’m drained from that awful elimination, aren’t you? R.I.P. Cassi, my favorite player in the game, and not just because she looked like a Revlon-airbrushed Lara Croft. She played honestly against middle-school loudmouths like Rachel who pretend to be masterful manipulators but are just benefactors from the stupid veteran alliance.
I’m drained from that awful elimination, aren’t you? R.I.P. Cassi, my favorite player in the game, and not just because she looked like a Revlon-airbrushed Lara Croft. She played honestly against middle-school loudmouths like Rachel who pretend to be masterful manipulators but are just benefactors from the stupid veteran alliance.
- 7/22/2011
- by Louis Virtel
- TVLine.com
Finally! We’ve waited weeks for the first major turn in Big Brother‘s 13th season, and on Wednesday night we may have just witnessed it. Was it Rachel’s tantrum? Was it the awful balance beam skills of several players? Or was it the applause-worthy outcome of the Power of Veto competition? Join us for the recap of the (thankfully) fascinating episode.
As the night starts, Rachel is yammering about Hoh Jordan’s trustworthiness, cooing in her best World According to Paris voice about how Jordan should’ve elected Cassi and Shelly for elimination, not Dominic and Adam. I...
As the night starts, Rachel is yammering about Hoh Jordan’s trustworthiness, cooing in her best World According to Paris voice about how Jordan should’ve elected Cassi and Shelly for elimination, not Dominic and Adam. I...
- 7/21/2011
- by Louis Virtel
- TVLine.com
Here is Sean Furfaro's recap of the Season Finale of Survivor Redemption Island.
I came in to this season quite skeptical, but after a strong start in the first three episodes, I became optimistic about how this season would go. However, after that drag race of a start, we settled into a marathon of mediocrity with an incredibly sub-par season. I won’t repeat all of the problems I had with this season, primarily the entire Redemption Island Twist, but let’s once again be thankful for Rob and Phillip for providing us with some entertainment for the past 14 weeks.
One quick note in advance of tonight’s Season Finale, and it’s a personal apology to regular reader Choirchick22, for whom I inadvertently spoiled the result of last week’s episode. In posting the link to my recap, I gave the result, which is something that I always try not to do.
I came in to this season quite skeptical, but after a strong start in the first three episodes, I became optimistic about how this season would go. However, after that drag race of a start, we settled into a marathon of mediocrity with an incredibly sub-par season. I won’t repeat all of the problems I had with this season, primarily the entire Redemption Island Twist, but let’s once again be thankful for Rob and Phillip for providing us with some entertainment for the past 14 weeks.
One quick note in advance of tonight’s Season Finale, and it’s a personal apology to regular reader Choirchick22, for whom I inadvertently spoiled the result of last week’s episode. In posting the link to my recap, I gave the result, which is something that I always try not to do.
- 5/16/2011
- by Sean
Survivor Heroes vs. Villains cast member Ben "Coach" Wade stars in a new movie that will be released this summer, and in it, he reunites with his reality show co-star Danielle Dilorenzo, with whom he makes out in one scene. It's a must-watch trailer, even if there's no homoerotic knife fellatio like we saw in Survivor winner Fabio's trailer. The movie is called 180, and it will premiere in Missouri on June 17. Here's how...
- 5/13/2011
- by Andy Dehnart
- Reality Blurred
By Michael Russnow
HollywoodNews.com: I don’t write much about CBS’ Survivor series, but I occasionally chime in on the finales, as I did a year and a half ago to blast Russell Hantz’ utter lack of class and to cheer on Jud “Fabio” Birza’s unexpected victory this past December.
However, last night’s episode on Survivor: Redemption Island caused me to jump up aghast at the TV when I saw Matt Elrod, having regained entry to the game after masterfully winning six challenges in a row, throw it all away with an incredible blunder.
Okay, I wasn’t thrilled about his penchant to pontificate about religion, but the guy generally seemed amiable and smart, and he was adept at physical challenges. I felt he’d gotten a raw deal when the so-called Boston Rob Mariano engineered his early departure from the Ometepe Tribe, but was delighted...
HollywoodNews.com: I don’t write much about CBS’ Survivor series, but I occasionally chime in on the finales, as I did a year and a half ago to blast Russell Hantz’ utter lack of class and to cheer on Jud “Fabio” Birza’s unexpected victory this past December.
However, last night’s episode on Survivor: Redemption Island caused me to jump up aghast at the TV when I saw Matt Elrod, having regained entry to the game after masterfully winning six challenges in a row, throw it all away with an incredible blunder.
Okay, I wasn’t thrilled about his penchant to pontificate about religion, but the guy generally seemed amiable and smart, and he was adept at physical challenges. I felt he’d gotten a raw deal when the so-called Boston Rob Mariano engineered his early departure from the Ometepe Tribe, but was delighted...
- 4/7/2011
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
One Halloween I was hunting through a Blockbuster for the perfect thriller movie; one that would be suspenseful but not too scary, sexy but not exploitative. After seeing one too many box covers featuring axe-wielding maniacs, screaming girls in bikinis, or screaming, axe-wielding maniacs in bikinis, I was about to abandon all hope; then I discovered a delightful film called Voodoo Academy.
A supernatural thriller set at an all-boys college, this film featured a suspenseful, original plot, supplemented and emphasized by a gorgeous cast of stunning young men wearing very few clothes; and after seeing this movie and thoroughly enjoying it, I set out in search of more features from the film's talented director, David Decoteau.
This Candian filmmaker has made nearly 90 films since the 1980s, and--after directing fun horror flicks like Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowlarama, he turned his attention to making horror movies for girls, such as The Brotherhood series,...
A supernatural thriller set at an all-boys college, this film featured a suspenseful, original plot, supplemented and emphasized by a gorgeous cast of stunning young men wearing very few clothes; and after seeing this movie and thoroughly enjoying it, I set out in search of more features from the film's talented director, David Decoteau.
This Candian filmmaker has made nearly 90 films since the 1980s, and--after directing fun horror flicks like Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowlarama, he turned his attention to making horror movies for girls, such as The Brotherhood series,...
- 3/5/2011
- by Megan Hussey
- Planet Fury
Here is Sean Furfaro's recap of Survivor Redemption Island - Episode 2.
Last week’s season premiere of Survivor Redemption Island was one of the more memorable premieres we’ve ever seen, with arguably the best first Tribal Council ever. Last season, as we were all getting our cumulative hate-on for NaOnka, I made the point that some Survivor characters are great, no matter how annoying or ridiculous they are, because they still make good TV. Coach Wade, for instance, was great TV, while NaOnka was not. Now, say what you will about Phillip, the “is-he-or-isn’t-he-a-former-special-agent-with-the-tighty-pinkies”, this guy is fantastic television.
Would this week’s follow-up episode match last week’s excitement? Who is Russell clashing with? And which Survivor matches wits with a crustacean?
My Random Thoughts:
- Tonight’s night-vision preamble started with Fran-Sasquatch making her way to Redemption Island and getting the lay of the land. First of all,...
Last week’s season premiere of Survivor Redemption Island was one of the more memorable premieres we’ve ever seen, with arguably the best first Tribal Council ever. Last season, as we were all getting our cumulative hate-on for NaOnka, I made the point that some Survivor characters are great, no matter how annoying or ridiculous they are, because they still make good TV. Coach Wade, for instance, was great TV, while NaOnka was not. Now, say what you will about Phillip, the “is-he-or-isn’t-he-a-former-special-agent-with-the-tighty-pinkies”, this guy is fantastic television.
Would this week’s follow-up episode match last week’s excitement? Who is Russell clashing with? And which Survivor matches wits with a crustacean?
My Random Thoughts:
- Tonight’s night-vision preamble started with Fran-Sasquatch making her way to Redemption Island and getting the lay of the land. First of all,...
- 2/24/2011
- by Sean
On the second episode of "Survivor: Redemption Island," Boston Rob switches tactics to take out a tribemate who is being a good sport. Hmph.
Ometepe
After her ouster, Francesca staggers off into the night to Redemption Island, where she finds her instructions about getting the basic provisions and then she settles down for the night. Meanwhile, Ome comes back from Tribal and Phillip takes Rob aside to say somethings from his heart. He also tells Rob that Rob "owns [his] vote." Yikes. Rob and his little cult of followers agree that Phillip is next to go.
The next morning, Phillip goes crab hunting with a spear. The other tribemates watch him and do a little "Crocodile Hunter" narration. It's pretty funny, but it also just makes me feel bad for Phillip. Of course, then he starts crying in a talking-head about wearing his country's uniform and serving and earning the...
Ometepe
After her ouster, Francesca staggers off into the night to Redemption Island, where she finds her instructions about getting the basic provisions and then she settles down for the night. Meanwhile, Ome comes back from Tribal and Phillip takes Rob aside to say somethings from his heart. He also tells Rob that Rob "owns [his] vote." Yikes. Rob and his little cult of followers agree that Phillip is next to go.
The next morning, Phillip goes crab hunting with a spear. The other tribemates watch him and do a little "Crocodile Hunter" narration. It's pretty funny, but it also just makes me feel bad for Phillip. Of course, then he starts crying in a talking-head about wearing his country's uniform and serving and earning the...
- 2/24/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Here is Sean Furfaro's recap of Survivor Redemption Island - Episode 1.Survivor Redemption Island premiered with a bang tonight, showing that this new cast (while not as stupid as last season's bunch of morons) still has a Lot to learn. Rob's statement in the Tribal Council voting confessional was too perfect not to be the title of this recap.
Tonight’s recap is going to be my first impressions of this season’s cast, along with a few Random Thoughts at the end. To be fair, after only one episode, it’s hard to really tell anything about this cast…perhaps the person I think is going to be the NaOnka of the season, turns out to be the Purple Kelly of the season. And what did we learn about That last season? That you can be batshit insane, or not say a word for 2 months, and when you...
Tonight’s recap is going to be my first impressions of this season’s cast, along with a few Random Thoughts at the end. To be fair, after only one episode, it’s hard to really tell anything about this cast…perhaps the person I think is going to be the NaOnka of the season, turns out to be the Purple Kelly of the season. And what did we learn about That last season? That you can be batshit insane, or not say a word for 2 months, and when you...
- 2/17/2011
- by Sean
"Survivor" is back with a Redemption Island twist, plus two famous villains in Boston Rob Mariano and Russell Hantz. It should certainly be interesting.
The show kicks off with Jeff bringing them all in by giant helicopter. We hope they get pushed out the cargo opening, like Marines or something. They can swim to shore, right? Unfortunately, they get dropped off all civil-like. Bor-ing.
Jeff then brings Rob and Russell out and you can tell who in the cast is an actual fan of the show because they freak out like Brad Pitt just got dropped onto the beach. There's a little dark-haired Parvati-like girl named Stephanie who wants to team up with Russell very badly. Francesca says it looks like R & R are sizing them up like prey. Heh.
The guys draw their buffs and Rob joins Ometepe and Russell joins Zapatera (hey, they're purple and their name is Zapatera!
The show kicks off with Jeff bringing them all in by giant helicopter. We hope they get pushed out the cargo opening, like Marines or something. They can swim to shore, right? Unfortunately, they get dropped off all civil-like. Bor-ing.
Jeff then brings Rob and Russell out and you can tell who in the cast is an actual fan of the show because they freak out like Brad Pitt just got dropped onto the beach. There's a little dark-haired Parvati-like girl named Stephanie who wants to team up with Russell very badly. Francesca says it looks like R & R are sizing them up like prey. Heh.
The guys draw their buffs and Rob joins Ometepe and Russell joins Zapatera (hey, they're purple and their name is Zapatera!
- 2/17/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
One week from tonight, Wednesday, February 16, Survivor: Redemption Island will debut on CBS. This is the 22nd season for the granddaddy of all reality competition shows, and in an effort to keep the show in the Top 20 (and, honestly, to rebound from a pretty terrible 21st season), Redemption Island will exhibit a couple twists introduced to bring more intrigue and more drama to the proceedings. The first twist is the creation of Redemption Island, which will feature voted-out contestants battling each other to earn re-entry into the game.
The second twist is the inclusion of two former Survivor contestants: Boston Rob and Russell. As an idea, I like bringing back two former players. The players chosen, however, would not have been my first picks. Listen, I understand why Rob and Russell are coming back: they seem to have actual animosity between them, and both are great TV. But this...
The second twist is the inclusion of two former Survivor contestants: Boston Rob and Russell. As an idea, I like bringing back two former players. The players chosen, however, would not have been my first picks. Listen, I understand why Rob and Russell are coming back: they seem to have actual animosity between them, and both are great TV. But this...
- 2/9/2011
- by Michael Salerno
- TVovermind.com
Jud Birza, hot off his appearance on the hit TV show Survivor, make his feature length film debut in David DeCoteau's 1313: Nightmare Mansion (aka A Dream Within A Dream - trailer seen below). Co-starring is horror genre regulars Cody Matthew Blymire (ThanXgiving) and Sara Fletcher (iCrime).
David DeCoteau, known for his homoerotic elements is giving fans exactly what they want. It appears that after introductory sequences, David DeCoteau has managed to keep his cast strictly in their briefs for the remainder of the film's running time. Combine that with an intriguing plot and 1313: Nightmare Mansion is sure to please fans of the genre director and gay men alike.
In 1313: Nightmare Mansion, a demonic young man lures his high school classmates to a party so that he can sacrifice their souls and bring his dead mother, killed during the Salem witch trials 300 years ago, back to life.
David DeCoteau, known for his homoerotic elements is giving fans exactly what they want. It appears that after introductory sequences, David DeCoteau has managed to keep his cast strictly in their briefs for the remainder of the film's running time. Combine that with an intriguing plot and 1313: Nightmare Mansion is sure to please fans of the genre director and gay men alike.
In 1313: Nightmare Mansion, a demonic young man lures his high school classmates to a party so that he can sacrifice their souls and bring his dead mother, killed during the Salem witch trials 300 years ago, back to life.
- 2/4/2011
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Last month, Judson Birza (pictured) became the youngest winner ever of the CBS reality series Survivor, at age 21. Next week, fans of the young man nicknamed “Fabio” by his castmates will be able to see him in a different sort of elimination scenario—as one of the stars of 1313: Nightmare Mansion. Director David DeCoteau passed on a couple of exclusive pics of Birza from the movie.
- 1/30/2011
- by gingold@starloggroup.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
The Santa Monica Police Department has spoken - "Survivor: Nicaragua" champ Judson "Fabio" Birza was arrested and has since been released, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
According to his booking sheet, the 21-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in Santa Monica, Calif. on a misdemeanor charge and was held on $37,000 bail.
TMZ, which first broke the news, reported that the "Survivor" was stopped for riding his skateboard in the street and police noticed that he was "acting strangely" and arrested him for allegedly being under the influence.
Birza was also reportedly booked on an unrelated DUI warrant and ...
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According to his booking sheet, the 21-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in Santa Monica, Calif. on a misdemeanor charge and was held on $37,000 bail.
TMZ, which first broke the news, reported that the "Survivor" was stopped for riding his skateboard in the street and police noticed that he was "acting strangely" and arrested him for allegedly being under the influence.
Birza was also reportedly booked on an unrelated DUI warrant and ...
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- 1/20/2011
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Filed under: Celebrities and Gossip
Want to know what's going on with your favorite TV stars when the cameras aren't rolling? Check out the latest celebrity news from our friends at PopEater.com
o. Only six months after they first confirmed their relationship to the press, Jesse James and Kat Von D have gotten engaged.
o. Kim Kardashian's best buddy, Brittny Gastineau, has recently been linked with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and 'Jersey Shore' star Pauly D and is now fighting off pregnancy rumor -- she denies all three in an exclusive interview.
o. Betty White celebrated her 89th birthday at Le Cirque in NYC Tuesday evening and couldn't have been happier with the turnout
o. 'Survivor: Nicaragua' winner Judson Birza, jokingly dubbed Fabio for his looks and locks during season 21 of the reality show, was arrested Wednesday on "suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Want to know what's going on with your favorite TV stars when the cameras aren't rolling? Check out the latest celebrity news from our friends at PopEater.com
o. Only six months after they first confirmed their relationship to the press, Jesse James and Kat Von D have gotten engaged.
o. Kim Kardashian's best buddy, Brittny Gastineau, has recently been linked with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and 'Jersey Shore' star Pauly D and is now fighting off pregnancy rumor -- she denies all three in an exclusive interview.
o. Betty White celebrated her 89th birthday at Le Cirque in NYC Tuesday evening and couldn't have been happier with the turnout
o. 'Survivor: Nicaragua' winner Judson Birza, jokingly dubbed Fabio for his looks and locks during season 21 of the reality show, was arrested Wednesday on "suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
- 1/20/2011
- by Elena Cox
- Aol TV.
Judson "Fabio" Birza, winner of Survivor: Nicaragua, was busted Wednesday for, well, acting like an oddball. Santa Monica, Calif., police took the reality star, 21, into custody around noon after they spotted him acting strangely on his skateboard, reports TMZ... Birza was also booked for an unrelated DUI warrant as well as a probation violation. The season 21 champ posted $37,000 bail and left soon after. And Fabio made sure he was picked up at the station in style—a white stretch limo with buddies and beer inside were there to greet the million-dollar winner.
- 1/20/2011
- E! Online
Leave it to a " Survivor " winner to get picked up from jail in a Limousine! Judson "Fabio" Birza -- who won $1,000,000 on the most recent season of " Survivor " -- walked right out of jail and into a white stretch limo last night ... minutes after he was released from the Santa Monica police station. As we previously reported, Birza was hauled to the slammer last night after cops arrested him on suspicion of being under the...
- 1/20/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Survivor Nicaragua winner and homoerotic film star Fabio, aka Jud Birza, has been arrested for skateboarding while under the influence of something, and was jailed for that and because there was a warrant for his arrest for a separate DUI, and he's also on probation for DUI. TMZ has his mug shot, in which he looks pretty much the same as always, and reports that Santa Monica police "noticed Birza at around noon riding a...
- 1/20/2011
- by Andy Dehnart
- Reality Blurred
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