On this next season, SURVIVOR: MEDEVACS vs. QUITTERS, we are pitting 10 people who voluntarily left this game against 10 people who had no choice but to go. Now, we will see who left too soon, and who quit for a reason. This is truly a test of Survival, and resilience.
Here are your Medevacs:
*Mike Skupin (The Australian Outback, Philippines)- The first ever Medical Evacuation (or Medevac), Skupin is famous for being the guy who fell in the fire. He came back for Philippines already, but his medical evacuation is a historical one that must be brought to attention!
*James Clement (China, Micronesia, Heroes vs. Villains)- James ALSO returned for more seasons, but his medical evacuation was one of the more heartbreaking ones, and we were sad to see him go, and wanted to give him a shot.
*Erik Reichenbach (Micronesia, Caramoan)- Erik came back on Survivor: Caramoan and made it ALL the way to final 5 before being evacuated. It was truly heartbreaking, considering he had a shot at winning.
*Shamar Thomas (Caramoan)- Also from Erik’s season, Caramoan, he was a villain and went fairly early. But he was memorable enough, and deserves a shot to redeem himself.
*Neal Gottlieb (Kaoh Rong)- Neal is a rather new edition to the list, and the worst part is, he never even got a jury vote because of a twist that got him voted off the jury by future winner, Michele. He needs to return.
*Caleb Reynolds (Kaoh Rong)- Perhaps the most memorable, Caleb went full Beast Mode in a challenge, causing him to pass out, and made him a serious contender to be brought back. Before he appears on “Game Changers,” let’s see how he does here.
*Joe Dowdle (Tocantins)- Joe was soft spoken, but when the tribes newly merged, Joe was sent home with an infection, giving JT an even easier shot at winning the whole thing.
*Kourtney Moon (One World)- Kourtney is the only woman medical evacuation, and deserves this chance because she is also the earliest. She broke her arm minutes into the game, and we need to see her again.
And here are the Quitters:
*NaOnka Mixon (Nicaragua)- Oh, you remember her. She was someone who came out guns blazing, but lost the fire, and gave up in a very shocking double-quit.
*Kelly “Purple” Shinn (Nicaragua)- Often regarded as the hottest contestant to never win the game, she was fairly quiet until she jumped on the bandwagon and quit the game in a very shocking double-quit with NaOnka.
*Lindsey Ogle (Cagayan)- She and Trish butted heads, and she couldn’t be convinced to stay. But we’re giving her a shot.
*Julie McGee (San Juan del Sur)- She had no trouble with anyone, but just quit out of nowhere. Jeff Probst tried to get her to stay, but John Rocker’s girlfriend wanted to just call it quits for good.
*Janu Tornell (Palau)- She quit to save another player. She probably regrets it deeply, and that is why we’re giving her another shot.
*Kathy Sleckman (Micronesia)- She was a fan competing against some super favorites, and couldn’t deal with the pressure. She is sometimes forgotten, but we remembered her, and gave her this chance.
*Dana Lambert (Philippines)- On a season with 3 returning Medevacs, she felt sick, but didn’t need to go home. She voluntarily left, claiming the pain was too much. She could have stayed, but she didn’t, making her a quitter in our book. But maybe she’ll feel better this time around.
*Osten Taylor (Pearl Islands)- The first quitter, and one of the most memorable. He was truly a strong guy, but his fear of bugs and infections caused him to quit, which he probably regrets to this day.
TWIST
You have stuff to do America. You have to choose the final 4 contestants. All 8 of them are memorable for a reason, but you have to choose who it’s gonna be! Please vote for one of each of the pairings.
Medevacs:
Joe del Campo (Kaoh Rong) or Mike Borassi (Samoa)
Both guys were old men that just couldn’t handle the elements, but fought till the doctors said no.
Jonathan Penner (Cook Islands, Micronesia, Philippines) or Russell Swan (Samoa, Philippines)
Both men came back after being Medevaced, so we didn’t know whether to give them both yet another shot, but you have the power to save one.
Quitters:
Jenna Morasca (Amazon, All Stars) or Terry Dietz (Panama, Cambodia)
Both Jenna and Terry quit the game to be with their families, Jenna whose mother died, Terry whose son was sick.
Colton Cumbie (One World, Blood vs. Water) or Susan Hawk (Borneo, All Stars)
Both people quit on their second-go-round, but left with a bang for sure.
Please vote for the four remaining contestants to join this pretty unique cast of castaways.
