Again, it wouldve been huge. This isn't real love. Were playing Survivor, and youre saying sweet nothings in my ear? But does that really happen all the time on Survivor? I love how people are like, 'Kick him to the curb!' 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. She immediately told Cole and Mike of her advantage, but Cole again violated her trust after he told outsiders Ben Driebergen and Lauren Rimmer about it. My biggest regret was not assessing I had enemies. I obviously made a connection with Cole, but one alliance that I had that really wasnt shown was my connection with Joe. In many ways, however, it remained a tribal conflict, as the Heroes and Hustlers teamed up against the dominant Healers, who had only lost a single tribe member up until this moment. I loved the part where Lauren was trying to tell Ben: Listen, we have a good thing with this new Yawa. "I'm really embarrassed that I [called myself a Queen Bee], because I think that anybody who has watched the game, they eye rolled. There was a lot of controversy between Joe and Chrissy as well. 10 The Herstlers alliance (which was formulated despite a different plan that would have seen the Yawa tribes five players stick together until the end) spent much of the episode deciding between two targets: idol-happy Joe Mena, or always-hungry Cole Medders. We all still share stories and life updates with each other. Tribe(s) I can relate to thinking that the world is at my fingertips, but really I don't like to compare myself to others. (PHOTOS), 'The Bachelorette' alum Ashley Hebert celebrates anniversary with boyfriend Yanni Georgoulakis, 'The Bachelorette' alum Gabby Windey confirms if she's dating 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Alan Bersten, Former 'America's Got Talent" host Jerry Springer dead at 79, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Facebook Group. ", "Walking into the merge, I knew I had Dr. Mike, Cole and myself. Because guess what? Do you feel it was overblown? 7 I was unable to shut my personality down, I aligned with Cole, I made best friends and I got voted out. 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days Couples: Where are they now? Whom do you still talk, text, or email with from your season? That was our downfall. Were they causing total crazy talk to make them think we werent really going to play together? I knew I had built a great bond with my tribe, and I assumed no one else saw me as a threat. So I didnt have a chance to really put that trust into the battlefield, you know what I mean? I would sell her [to go back on Survivor]," she said. They have strategy, but they didnt have numbers. Jessica Johnston and Cole Medders - Survivor - Reality TV World If any other players say they don't think about such things, I think they are liars. If any of us needed anything, I know each of us would be there. Exactly but why not me, right? Can you size up the competition for me, the people on the other side of the vote the new players on your radar: Chrissy, Ryan and Devon? I watched this game and I knew I was not getting into a showmance. 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. So Jessica didn't find love or money on Survivor, but that doesn't mean she's not willing to try again. I knew Ben was tight with Chrissy. Someone was like, Jessica, would you have really written his name down? Are you kidding me? this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. I was unaware of everyone elses talk. Lauren, however, we had built a really close relationship. If we had lost more Healers, potentially we wouldnt have been the initial targets at the merge. And for more EW Morning Live podcast news, follow us on Twitter @EWMLPodcast. Read on for what else she had to say about her time in the Survivor sun, courtesy of a Quarantine Questionnaire. All I know is that when push came to shove at the merge, he did not write my name down. They have shown me what true love means as well as the value of family and having a relationship with Christ. This incident made Jessica reaffirm her loyalty to Cole, realizing that she did not want to play the game without a tight ally in him. The relationship we had on the island was uber-confusing in my head. "My problem was my judgment was so clouded, because all I did was pick up Cole's trash at the merge.". I can relate to thinking that the world is at my fingertips, but really I don't like to compare myself to others. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Who's one player from another Survivor season you wish you could have played with or against and why? & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. There is no curb to be tossed to!" 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. Also, one castaways paranoia and overconfidence risks leading them to their downfall, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Oct. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. I am embarrassed. I was totally clouded by my own goal. (Laughs.) Big Brother Showmance Couples: Where are they now? "I just have to point that out. There were so many different dynamics at play, but [before the merge] I felt like I was forming sub-alliances within a really huge powerhouse alliance. I just remember thinking: Im glad Im not the one having to argue tonight. If youre feeling Ben and Chrissy are close, why vote for Chrissy if you need Bens vote? Survivor: Heroes vs Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, subscribe on iTunes right here to listen on the go. He's totally clean," she announced. Jessica Johnston Hello, what curb? I didn't mind my edit. Photo: CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Oh god. Whats up? You know, our typical lingo. Am I going to get defensive and say, No, I wasnt in a showmance! Absolutely not. We legit had something, which is awesome. They both have devoted their lives to helping others. So if I had ever had the chance to end what Cole and I had in the game to benefit me, I would have, but it never got to that point in the game. The morning after her exit episode, heres what Nurse Jessica has to say about getting voted out right at the top of the merge, her vision for how the game should have gone moving forward, the truth behind her apparent showmance with Cole, the dish on several different active players, and more. Current Residence: Louisville, Ky. Photo: CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I don't own a lot. One of the reasons I think, regrettably, that it was a good move for them to take you out was because I feel like you were the glue between a lot of different people. Its hard, if not outright impossible, not to smile when sitting across from Jessica Johnston. Clich My parents. Of course, if we had been able to play the game together, who knows what would have happened with us? When I sense there is something to be accomplished, my Type A personality comes out! Absolutely. Which was our downfall, Ill admit. (Laughs.). 'Survivor' castoff Danny McCray reveals why castaways didn't see Xander Hastings as a threat and stopped targeting him, '90 Day Fiance' Couples Now: Who is still together? The speed of the game is often so different. Probably Andrea Boehlke. Everything dramatically changes, which is why it is so heartbreaking not to make it further than what I did. Survivor Season 35: Jessica Johnston Tells Her Side of the Cole Story The nurse practitioner speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about her 'Survivor' experience. The couple loved to talk on the beach and go In speaking to my time on Yawa, my name was never out there. Crazy blonde is coming out. However, when I think about my relationship with Cole I was unable to fix him, so maybe Im not as good as I thought I was (laughs). Reality TV World is now available on the all-new Google News app and website. Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Two Dorky Magnets Tribes must snake their way toward the win for immunity and reward. One of my biggest personality strengths is being likeable and able to entertain a crowd! Was it a showmance? This is not the time or place to be saying these things!. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. she confessed. Again, it sucks to win, right? If I had not been so consumed with making sure Ben didnt want to vote out Cole. That sucks. Occupation: Nurse Practitioner She shouldve been in a great spot! Also, one castaways paranoia and overconfidence risks leading them to their downfall, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Oct. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. I loved every dynamic of the game. And I love her. Im good. Age: 29 Its just totally chaos. How do things like that come up? Once it came up, it just kept going. CarterMatt - TV News, Reviews, Interviews, and More Mike, youre the father, and we have to take care of our baby.. I cant believe I said that! If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? Get ready, Survivor.". I don't know what I would do with my practice I've built, but you better believe I would figure it out! Occupation I tend to do that in life. Nobody had a good vibe on Chrissy. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. However, almost immediately after that people start going crazy and start talking like okay, who is your allegiance with and who have you talked to? Immediately I went to Desi and asked whats the story on Joe and can we still trust him?. Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? 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What's something that will blow fans' minds that happened in your season but never made it to TV? Maybe Ill be like a Joe. Is this real? I did not remember that moment until [watching the episode] last night. Lets say this happens. General Discussion Mine would be that James Clement has played Survivor 3 times and