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. She never says, Hey girlfriend! (Laughs.) It hurt, but I give [Lauren and Ben] both a hand clap for the decision they made," Jessica admitted. I could win Miss Congeniality of Survivor if there was such an award. It got to the point where I was like, Oh, God, he's the best person for me, He's a shield. Survivor Career hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik: "There's no imitating" Alex Trebek, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Facebook Group. Big Brother Showmance Couples: Where are they now? It's amazing that even in a game full of lies, mistrust, and backstabbing you can really sense who is going to be loyal to a point because as we all know, loyalty will not always get you to the end. Reality TV World is now available on the all-new Google News app and website. And I love her. I would sell her to a good home if I got the opportunity to play Survivor again. Author: Mike Bloom. Crazy blonde is coming out. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Cody Assenmacher and Jesse Lopez on 'Survivor 43'. So, that was the dynamic in my life at the merge: getting my boys under control. 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. Clich My parents. He cant have two women in his life, right? Chrissy. 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. Jessica Johnston Thats the girl I knew I could trust! I love knowing that the relationship I had with her was genuine. 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?. Pictured (L-R): Helen Li, Carson Garrett, and Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho. They have shown me what true love means as well as the value of family and having a relationship with Christ. God, I cant believe they showed that. 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. Votes Against I don't need to follow anybody. I was very, very aware of it. Do you feel it was overblown? But since that didn't happen, I would say my proudest moment was my ability to have actual relationships with others on the island that I still have today. He was a surfer dude: Come with me, be my friend. Ryan was super sweet. It just came up on the show. Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. HEALERS VS. HUSTLERS. He would have been a threat all the way to the end, and I feel like I could have defended myself in the Final Three against him. Unfortunately, I was too busy protecting everyone else, which is what I felt like I had been doing since day one. If I play again Id try to do what I originally envisioned to do or just play solo. I am part of this blindside.' 'OK, no. What's something that will blow fans' minds that happened in your season but never made it to TV? Though the new majority initially planned to target Cole or Joe, they eventually decided to vote against Jessica, believing her to be the least likely to possess a Hidden Immunity Idol. Nurse Practitioner 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. Louisville, Kentucky The queen bee. Like, none of us were going anywhere. I didn't mind my edit. Days Lasted If youre feeling Ben and Chrissy are close, why vote for Chrissy if you need Bens vote? Not a bad group to see new parts of the world with, even if all seven would most certainly rather be in the hunt for the million dollars. If any other players say they don't think about such things, I think they are liars. It was so confusing. It had to be all of the chocolate. I wanted to make sure Joe and Cole were still good. 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. I want to get some context for how you viewed everything at this point in the game. But its a good thing Ben and Lauren didnt come with the Healers, because we would have voted them out. I don't react solely on "good feelings." Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. That was an inner conflict I had. Keep your mouth shut. I was like okay, Ill do that and I meant it! Jessica Johnston wraps up her exclusive Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers interview with Reality TV World -- including what's the current status of her Jessica got married on March 30, 2019.All of Jessica's Soko tribemates, as well as some others, attended the wedding. No doubt in my mind that the five Healers would join together, period. 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. Hello, what curb? Total downfall. Again, at the time I was like this is awesome I couldnt have asked for a better game. Of course, that ended. With season 41 of Survivor delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EW is reaching back into the reality show's past. I can't imagine what it would have been like to play with players I grew up watching! Version Call it for what it was. Next would be a swiss army knife so I can cut things like wood, food, and clothes. I knew I had built a great bond with my tribe, and I assumed no one else saw me as a threat. 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 just have to point that out. Who's still together? 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. Did you feel that way out there, and how were you able to balance so much information coming to you from different people without ever blowing up your spot? She shouldve been in a great spot! Highest quality screengrab available. All of that strategy proved to be worthless, because I still got voted out! I specifically remember a moment I had with Lauren, the day of the merge. Occupation: Nurse Practitioner. Maybe, but when I think about it, I am like, I am really good at ending relationships. What do you do? The Rookie season 6: Will a 9-1-1 crossover happen? Really hoping that happens for me in life! Going into the merge, I was scared that they would rejoin forces. And if Cole and I had made it to the end, I think that I certainly would have beat Cole. They both have devoted their lives to helping others. Where are they now? '", "I would have to do everything differently," she continued, adding that one piece of advice she got before entering the game was "don't align with a good-looking guy." 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. I just try to be my best self! I was then like okay, Im no longer going to be Coles girlfriend. Do you still watch Survivor, and, if so, what's your favorite season you were not on and why? Has the '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way' couple split up? Bottom line is, he did not write my name down at the merge, so I did something right. Pictured (L-R): Karla Cruz Godoy, Mike 'Gabler' Gabler, Owen Knight, Cody Assenmacher, Jesse Lopez, Cassidy Clark and Sami Layadi. Its what I identified early on. They have worked hard and excelled in education and careersshowing me that hard work pays off. Definitely pegged her as a threat. "I literally cannot even stop myself. What was interesting is, within that Tribal Council, Joe is going crazy. I was like, 'You're an idiot! I dont go around with a shirt saying Im single and Im a virgin. Exclusive: Devon Pinto talks 'Survivor' -- I saw my faceoff with Ben Driebergen as an epic opportunity! It didnt dawn on me that that relationship was so broken. I realized very early on what I was doing. I tend to do that in life. How hes playing is who he is. Next would be a swiss army knife so I can cut things like wood, food, and clothes. He doesn't have a kid or anything. "I was overly confident," Jessica told ET over the phone on Thursday. Occupation Three words to describe you: Tenacious, congenial, and adventurous. It was intentional not to do what I did, so guess what happens? 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. Whats the biggest thing you would change? Together, they could vote us out. I might just be a villain next time! Exclusive: Ben Driebergen talks 'Survivor' idols, advantages and twists -- "Everything is fair" in the game! I don't react solely on "good feelings." 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+. So did the fact that unlike Cole she actually somewhat seemed to know what she was doing out there. 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. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook for some more news on this show and everything we cover. (Laughs.) I don't need a villain. 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. I'm also super proud of myself and my tribe's ability to win so many challenges though that did not help any of us in the end. And Im not making any best friends! Jessica quickly reestablished allegiances with original Soko tribemates Joe and Desi Williams, hoping to form a seven-person alliance consisting of herself, Ben, Cole, Desi, Joe, Lauren, and Mike against the contingent of Heroes and Hustlers. I love how people are like, 'Kick him to the curb!' In those situations I was always like all right, guys. Clearly, I should have been arguing! 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. And for more EW Morning Live podcast news, follow us on Twitter @EWMLPodcast. Are you playing me? I was constantly like, Oh God. Was the shows depiction of your relationship with Cole fair to you? Survivor: Heroes vs I'm also lucky enough to have a friendship with Ali [Elliott], Patrick [Bolton], and Ryan [Ulrich]. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Obviously, that did not work out for me. Hands down. Succession Reveals Logan Roys Successor: Who Is in Charge of Waystar Royco? Was playing the game at the merge as crazy as you expected? I cant believe I said that! If you could make one change to any aspect of Survivor, what would it be and why? They have shown me what true love means as well as the value of family and having a relationship with Christ. The Louisville, Kentucky, native ended up with neither after being blindsided on Wednesday night's episode. What can I say? It was strong, honest, and loyal. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Is this fake? Tribe(s) (SPOILERS), 'The Bachelorette' alum Andi Dorfman reveals surprising wedding date with Blaine Hart, '90 Day Fiance' Spoilers: Are Jen Boecher and Rishi Singh still together? 90 Day Fiance Couples: Where are they now? Its not the classic Survivor story. What I should have done was say, Screw all of you. Hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo. And what I feel like was not portrayed was the relationship with Joe that I had from the original Healers tribe, and the relationship I had built with Mike after we got split into Yawa. On January 19, 2023, Jessica announced her pregnancy on Instagram. Walk me through Tribal Council your first and only, tragically. If we had lost more Healers, potentially we wouldnt have been the initial targets at the merge. Its hard, if not outright impossible, not to smile when sitting across from Jessica Johnston. I was unable to shut my personality down, I aligned with Cole, I made best friends and I got voted out. Lets play out some hypotheticals. Who has split up and divorced? The speed of the game is often so different. Do you think it would have benefited you to be separate from Cole at the Tribe Swap? I was on a high. I knew I had Desi and I knew I had Cole. Why can't this happen to me? It would be interesting to see, if given another chance, what I could do. I don't own a lot. Age: 29 10 By signing up, you agree to our The couple loved to talk on the beach and go fishing together, and they were viewed as a power couple by their fellow castaways. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, subscribe on iTunes right here to listen on the go. (PHOTOS), 'Survivor' crowns Erika Casupanan its Season 41 winner in landslide vote over Deshawn Radden in Fiji. Warning: spoilers ahead for season 35, episode seven. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. I had no idea," she explained. Even when I left the game I was like how is this possible? Follow THR.com/Survivor all season long for weekly conversations with Jeff Probst, exit interviews with the castaways as they come off the show, and weekly recaps from THRs very own Dan Fienberg. Highest quality screengrab available. Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. I think I definitely could have defended myself against him. I do it a lot. All site content is 2000-2019 Reality TV World and may not be republished or reproduced without Reality TV World's expressed written permission. They made a good decision. Why can't I find love and money? Devon didnt talk a lot. Features Golden Globes 2018: Kit He played a villain role, I played a social game. 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! This isn't real love. And I believe with my whole heart they would have, which would have been an easy save. Again, unfortunately, sucks for me, that I was not in the majority. Unfortunately, to be honest, as a girl, we all want to hear these kinds of things from someone we think we might like in real life. For anyone who knows me they know that I dont just float into any relationship, so to be a part of an alliance / showmance was really funny for me. I just remember thinking: Im glad Im not the one having to argue tonight. My other two members of the new Yawa, Ben and Lauren I knew Ben was partly defected. Current Residence: Louisville, Ky. I would sell her [to go back on Survivor]," she said. I would have totally ended the showmance if my life depended on it . Nobody had a good vibe on Chrissy. It would have changed everything for me. How do you feel about the edit you got on the show? ", The contestant also reveals her final 3 as well what led up to that latest vote. I dont know why. I knew I had Mike. Three words to describe you: Tenacious, congenial, and adventurous. The Tribal Council was totally chaotic. 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? On if she has had a romantic relationship with Cole outside of the game:"We have definitely seen each other outside of the game and are currently in a friend zone. Mike, youre the father, and we have to take care of our baby.. Jessica seemed hopeful, however, their flame may reignite one day if the stars align. I have to go on Survivor. EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Probst Rates the Heroes, Healers and Hustlers of 'Survivor' Season 35 -- Watch. After seeing the edits, I would have placed myself with Chrissy. Its utter chaos. April 5, 1987 (1987-04-05) (age36)[1] At that time, I knew Joe had an idol. It wasnt in my head! Now, Im wondering, was it just a play? WebAge: 29. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, Keith Tollefson caught 6 sharks one morning on, Dean Kowalski on why he didn't beat Tommy Sheehan on, Ciera Eastin got facial paralysis from playing, Mike Zahalsky was given a puzzle ultimatum in. Just as quickly as she proclaimed herself the "Queen 19 Hiding in Plain Sight As the tide rises and falls, castaways hold their breath to find out who will win the immunity challenge. Again, it sucks to win. First it would be baby powder because it makes my hair do incredible things and brightens up the face. Is this real? I was the one who told Cole to go to Ben and apologize for eating the cinnamon sticks. Or subscribe on iTunes right here to listen on the go. (Photo: CBS. ", On her ideal final 3:"I think at the point that I left the game, Joe would have been a great final 3. I didnt see them as huge threats. 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. She wanted the money and the man. What was shown was what was said. In that moment, I still felt we had the majority, and Chrissy was going home. Were playing Survivor, and youre saying sweet nothings in my ear? Jessica Johnston on Survivor themed Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. Im super assertive. All logos and trademarks presented are property of their respective owner. Number one, dont hook up with the good-looking guy. "I'm really embarrassed that I [called myself a Queen Bee], because I think that anybody who has watched the game, they eye rolled. What's your personal claim to fame? Youre confusing love and Survivor. But at the same time, Im totally confused. Jessica Johnston wanted it all. Unfortunately, her first Tribal Council was the one where she was voted out. I was unaware of the bond between Devon and Ashley, what was Ryan thinking, and a lot of other things. What I wish I would have considered was thinking about the relationship Joe and Desi had with Ashley and Devon. 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. That wouldve changed the game wholeheartedly. The reason I was plan B at the merge is because Chrissy threw my name out with Coles. Do I want this to actually be real enough to blow my game? We both leave seemingly different lives, obviously different states and have a lot of things going on. I knew that coming into the merge, because I knew how he had defended Chrissy. I never had any regrets. (Laughs.) Whats the pitch for a second shot at Survivor? The Bachelor Couples: Where are they now? And I knew how close she was with Ben, so she was a personal threat to me, because Im trying to be close with Ben. Finally, a fishing pole because this girl likes to eat! I also regret not searching for idols more. Im now in this situation where hes a number, I havent been put to the test yet, our alliance and loyalty hasnt been tried yet because we kept freaking winning. We put way too much trust in the fact that we thought we had Ben and Lauren. 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. Jessica Johnston regrets not searching for idols on 'Survivor' What is wrong with you?'". Photo: Robert Voets/CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ", Jessica Johnston on 'Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers', Ashley Nolan, Chrissy Hofbeck, and Jessica Johnston on 'Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers'. The Bachelorette Couples: Where are they now? He's OK.", EXCLUSIVE: 'Survivor's Simone Nguyen on 'Sh***ing in the Ocean' and Her Season of 'Hotties'. You don't even think about saving yourself and there are things I think I could have done if I had even suspected myself at all and I didn't. How do I get out of this? WebExclusive: Jessica Johnston on 'Survivor' -- Cole Medders was the end of my game, my head was in the clouds. 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.
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