The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. I didnt see them as huge threats. And if Cole and I had made it to the end, I think that I certainly would have beat Cole. I did not remember that moment until [watching the episode] last night. That's not what my parents taught me. I did exactly what I told myself I wouldnt do. Exclusive: Desi Williams talks 'Survivor' -- I don't think voting me out was the smart move, but I'm flattered. Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Two Dorky Magnets Tribes must snake their way toward the win for immunity and reward. How do you feel about the edit you got on the show? Exclusive: Desi Williams talks 'Survivor' -- Ben Driebergen and Chrissy Hofbeck were playing the best game! Succession Reveals Logan Roys Successor: Who Is in Charge of Waystar Royco? It would be interesting to see, if given another chance, what I could do. General Discussion Mine would be that James Clement has played Survivor 3 times and What is your proudest moment ever from playing Survivor? 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+. Jessica Johnston on Survivor themed Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. She was targeted by the alternate alliance, (led seemingly by Chrissy as a contingency plan) as a good person to take out in the event Joe or Cole had immunity idols. And last night, something really resonated with me. That was it. That would have been my clue. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. I was constantly thinking those things. So, very confusing. Alliance(s) I knew that Ben was slightly defected because I knew how much he favored Chrissy. I find players like her intriguing. It was intentional not to do what I did, so guess what happens? Definitely still see him and talk to him, but definitely more friend zoning it. I dont even know what he really thinks about it. What's your personal claim to fame? Survivor Career I do not remember that coming out of my mouth. Due to Yawa's extensive winning streak, Jessica made the merge on Day 17, joining the new Solewa tribe. I dont even know where that came from. Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player. And for more EW Morning Live podcast news, follow us on Twitter @EWMLPodcast. He didnt know I was on the chopping block, but I dont think he would have. If you think about it he never had anyone dominant stand up to him. ", "I think I realized playing this game how strong I am. Even when I left the game I was like how is this possible? Speaking with Jeff Probst this week, he said: I think [Jessica] will make a case to play again in a second chance season and I think shed be strongly considered. Do you have that case ready, Jessica? I wasnt making it up! Or subscribe on iTunes right here to listen on the go. WebJessica Johnston/Instagram. Because I was way too confident in believing I infiltrated Ben and Lauren. Jessica began the season on the Soko tribe. I think it's hard not to have a relationship with people who you share such an experience with. If I even had an inclination it was my name, I would have been a total crazy person. How do I get out of this? The bond others saw through the screen was real. I wanted to make sure Joe and Cole were still good. I made best friends, and I hooked up with an eight-pack. Get ready, Survivor.". Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? We put way too much trust in the fact that we thought we had Ben and Lauren. Desi didnt, and Desi really wasnt in any position to stand up to him. I was then like okay, Im no longer going to be Coles girlfriend. My tribe, the Healers. 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days Couples: Where are they now? Season: Survivor: Heroes vs. Hustlers vs. Healers, Season 35 (2017). Where are they now? With season 41 of Survivor delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EW is reaching back into the reality show's past. Visit our, Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers interview: Jessica Johnston, Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, American Idol 21: Ed Sheeran, Alanis Morissette to guest judge. The feast, the getting-to-know-you of it all . '", "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." Gallery Everything dramatically changes, which is why it is so heartbreaking not to make it further than what I did. Chrissy. (Laughs.) Jessica was the first person Adaptation of U.K. Late Night Show Mock the Week for Amazon Freevee, Donald Trump to Return to CNN for Primetime Town Hall Event, Gay U.S. Marine Drama From Norman Lear a Go at Netflix, TV Premiere Dates 2022: The Complete Guide, Broadcast TV Unscripted Scorecard 2022: Whats New, Renewed and Canceled, TV Pilots 2022: The Complete Broadcast Guide, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. In that moment I was just like Jeff is on point per usual. Im super assertive. What were your thoughts on the landscape of the game, going into the merge? Definitely a big threat there. as Jessica Johnston became the CarterMatt Lets just start off broad here When Probst is standing there at the start of the season announcing the twist and your designation as a Healer, were you happy with it? I'm looking for the time of my life! They have shown me what true love means as well as the value of family and having a relationship with Christ. (Laughs.) I was surrounded by love, community, and friends. Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Contestants, Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, https://www.facebook.com/jessica.johnston.1840/about?lst=100000038483476%3A51804635%3A1508427705, https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/215716/, https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10102493953639229&id=51804635&set=pb.51804635.-2207520000..&source=42, https://www.reddit.com/r/survivor/comments/b4naes, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 90 Day Fiance Couples: Where are they now? There will be no hooking up with an eight-pack. Three words to describe you: Tenacious, congenial, and adventurous. Lauren, however, we had built a really close relationship. Someone was like, Jessica, would you have really written his name down? Are you kidding me? Jessica was the first person voted out of the newly merged tribe on Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers this week. Number one, dont hook up with the good-looking guy. I just tried continually to shove things under the rug. Jessica and Cole's showmance at first seemed like something out of a fairy tale (if fairy tales were set in Fiji, with a bunch of Americans who haven't showered in weeks fighting for $1 million) -- but took a turn as Cole proved he couldn't keep a secret, or jive with the rest of the group. Oh god. Thats the girl I knew I could trust! I love knowing that the relationship I had with her was genuine. It got to the point where I was like, Oh, God, he's the best person for me, He's a shield. She made a good call. The third person on the board from the Healers tribe is grinning ear Ben was either going to lead my pack, or he was going to lead his own. He's totally clean," she announced. Jeff Probst and the cast of 'Survivor 43'. 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. So at this point where my game led me, it would have been Joe and Cole. Who knows what would have happened. They have shown me what true love means as well as the value of family and having a relationship with Christ. As if that is not bad enough, it appears Jessica and Cole are not an item outside the 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! Jessica Johnstonand Cole Medderswere completely infatuated with each other on Survivor. Now, Im wondering, was it just a play? The Tribal Council was totally chaotic. 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). hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik: "There's no imitating" Alex Trebek, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Facebook Group. I wish I could remember details of that night. Read on for what else she had to say about her time in the Survivor sun, courtesy of a Quarantine Questionnaire. The Bachelorette Couples: Where are they now? Hiding in Plain Sight As the tide rises and falls, castaways hold their breath to find out who will win the immunity challenge. Clearly, I should have been arguing! My social game was huge, so he was the ultimate shield. Next would be a swiss army knife so I can cut things like wood, food, and clothes. I just try to be my best self! So I didnt have a chance to really put that trust into the battlefield, you know what I mean? Its funny. I don't like to be tied down, but I own a dog. In my opinion, I saw her give that aura. I realized very early on what I was doing. Why can't I find love and money? hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik: "There's no imitating" Alex Trebek, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Facebook Group. I don't need a villain. Of course, Dr. Mike and I formed a really good alliance at Yawa [at the tribe swap] after Cole went into his whole debacle of stealing food. Who's still together? How do things like that come up? Once it came up, it just kept going. Just epic. Always. Born EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Probst Rates the Heroes, Healers and Hustlers of 'Survivor' Season 35 -- Watch. We legit had something, which is awesome. Jessica Johnston is a contestant from Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. United States 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. Probably Andrea Boehlke. Again, at the time I was like this is awesome I couldnt have asked for a better game. Of course, that ended. So, going into the merge, I was very concerned with Joe acting like a maniac, which he did, because thats just who he is. Heres your chance to tell your side of the story. But its a good thing Ben and Lauren didnt come with the Healers, because we would have voted them out. Notable for her "romantic" bond with Cole Medders, Jessica managed to avoid Tribal Council until the merge. There is so much game to be played and so many lines to cross, and unfortunately I dont get to be a part of that. Highest quality screengrab available. The couple loved to talk on the beach and go fishing together, and they were viewed as a power couple by their fellow castaways. Obviously, that did not work out for me. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Next would be a swiss army knife so I can cut things like wood, food, and clothes. Which showmance couples broke up? Unfortunately, the relationship between Joe and I didnt really make much of the edit, because we kept winning [challenges on the Healers tribe]. If I play again Id try to do what I originally envisioned to do or just play solo. One of my biggest personality strengths is being likeable and able to entertain a crowd! But when Joe pulled out that idol, it was the first time where I went, Oh God. 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! There was a lot of controversy between Joe and Chrissy as well. WebIn our latest Survivor season 35 interview Jessica Johnston discusses her game play, being eliminated at the merge, and of course Cole. He tweeted last night after the show Jess, you were my #1, which was awesome because we had discussed that before that split. He was stealing food, he was acting like a crazy person, and I was like, This is amazing. Hobbies: No. He was a surfer dude: Come with me, be my friend. Ryan was super sweet. I want to say no. I can relate to thinking that the world is at my fingertips, but really I don't like to compare myself to others. Do you feel it was overblown? I was like, No way! ", "He doesn't have secrets. 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. 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. Soko Alliance When I sense there is something to be accomplished, my Type A personality comes out! Her showmance with Cole made her a target. The queen bee. Every week, were bringing you exit interviews with the latest person voted out, recaps fromTHRs very own DanFienberg and weekly check-ins with executive producer and host JeffProbst. Again, I think that was a downfall for the Healers. That was happening. 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. Everyone hates him, he's stealing everyone's food, no one would vote for him if he did make it to the end. I wanted to make sure Ben forgives Cole. Who or what is your inspiration in life? I think we were overly confident in the relationships we thought we had. Am I going to get defensive and say, No, I wasnt in a showmance! Absolutely not. Jeff Probst, get ready. Do you still watch Survivor, and, if so, what's your favorite season you were not on and why? ", The contestant also reveals her final 3 as well what led up to that latest vote. Bookmarkour season 35 one-stop shopto make sure you dont miss out on any of it. I got married, moved to Washington D.C. for a year, moved back to my home in Louisville, Kentucky, and then started my own business, Optimize U, this past March. The Bachelor Couples: Where are they now? Occupation: Nurse Practitioner. We both leave seemingly different lives, obviously different states and have a lot of things going on. 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days Couples: Where are they now? If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? Mike, youre the father, and we have to take care of our baby.. "I try not to own things. At that time, I knew Joe had an idol. He doesn't have a kid or anything. I made great friends with Roark and Desi and we talked about making a womens alliance, which was great. What's your reason for being on Survivor? I knew Mike had an idol because I found it for him. Whats the pitch for a second shot at Survivor? She wanted the money and the man. So did the fact that unlike Cole she actually somewhat seemed to know what she was doing out there. Youre confusing love and Survivor. But at the same time, Im totally confused. The Bachelorette Couples: Where are they now? (Laughs.) I do it a lot. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In this exit interview we speak more with Jessica regarding what happened after the merge, what she did right in the game, and the awkwardness that comes with having so many people ask about her personal life after growing close with Cole in the game. Were you serious about the Yawa Five? (Laughs.) 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. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I didn't mind my edit. Pictured (L-R): Tribe Baka: Owen Knight, Sami Layadi, Mike 'Gabler' Gabler and Tribe Vesi: Noelle Lambert, Dwight Moore, Jesse Lopez, Cody Assenmacher. 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. It would have changed my whole game. I also regret not searching for idols more. Obtaining my doctorate in Nursing before the age of 28 and creating a health and wellness brand "Belovist." She made a really good play by choosing to blindside me and going with what everyone else wanted. Obtaining my doctorate in Nursing before the age of 28 and creating a health and wellness brand "Belovist.". I was constantly like, Oh God. Its not the classic Survivor story. "My problem was my judgment was so clouded, because all I did was pick up Cole's trash at the merge.". I would sell her [to go back on Survivor]," she said. Survivorairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. My side of the Cole story do I feel like the edit was overblown? I should be on this tribe. My initial feeling was that it was awesome, since based on appearance we all looked on point. November 9, 2017. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. 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. Bravo. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. I don't react solely on "good feelings." Lets say this happens. 90 Day Fiance Couples: Where are they now? I build relationships really well and I make lifelong friends easily I dont know why. So, I got screwed. "Like, there was no escape for me. That was our downfall. Again, I wish I had been more aware of everyone else that day, instead of being concerned with saving Cole, and being concerned Joe still trusted me. 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. 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. He was making huge mistakes, which were real. The Bachelor Franchise Couples: Who is still together? I knew Ben was tight with Chrissy. What's your reason for being on Survivor? On a similar note, do you think it wouldve benefited the Healers had another person not you, of course been voted out before the merge? Which Survivor contestant are you most like? Bravo, Joe. (PHOTOS), 'Survivor' crowns Erika Casupanan its Season 41 winner in landslide vote over Deshawn Radden in Fiji. For the first day after the merge we had this period of time where everyone was like one big happy family and hugging each other. JESSICA JOHNSTON (MATIS): Besides missing the game every day, I've been up to a lot. It's like taking a powder bath! And it is amazing how I can envision myself playing and what I would do different. She shouldve been in a great spot! Jessica Johnston and Cole Medders were completely infatuated with each other on Survivor. Are you playing me? If any of us needed anything, I know each of us would be there. I am embarrassed. Jessica Johnston continues her Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers Pictured (L-R): Helen Li, Carson Garrett, and Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho. Definitely pegged her as a threat. "I'm really embarrassed that I [called myself a Queen Bee], because I think that anybody who has watched the game, they eye rolled. Days Lasted I might just be a villain next time! Occupation: Nurse Practitioner 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. Of course the money, adventure, and opportunities to challenge myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually in ways that I haven't been challenged before. Jessica is the third castaway to make the merge and be voted out at the first Tribal Council they attended, following. ", On if she would return to play again:"I would drop anything to play again. The Amazing Race Couples: Where are they now? 10 Why can't this happen to me? However, Soko won every Immunity Challenge for the first 8 days, keeping Jessica safe from Tribal Council. Jeff Probst and the cast of 'Survivor 43'. Has the '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way' couple split up? The speed of the game is often so different. I knew that coming into the merge, because I knew how he had defended Chrissy. This isn't real love. 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. Hes now my coverage., I would have loved to have gone to the end with Cole. With Cole and Ben, Ben wanted Cole out so the whole merge, I was consumed with trying to get my boys under control. 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+. And Im not making any best friends! Tribe(s) No doubt in my mind that the five Healers would join together, period. Challenge Wins Who did you feel was really running the show on the Healers tribe? This website has been solely developed and presented by Reality TV World, and is in no way authorized or connected with any network, station affiliate, or broadcasting sponsor. Thats what it was. 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. Reality TV World is now available on the all-new Google News app and website. WATCH: Meet Survivor 35 Castaway Jessica Johnston. That was an inner conflict I had. I was telling somebody about this earlier when I was talking about how I supremely screwed myself. Its hard, if not outright impossible, not to smile when sitting across from Jessica Johnston. 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. They are my biggest fans, and I am theirs. Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I dont go around with a shirt saying Im single and Im a virgin. 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. Cole would say these wonderful things in my ear. "I was overly confident," Jessica told ET over the phone on Thursday. All logos and trademarks presented are property of their respective owner. Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and director Rob Marshall share the tale behind making their underwater musical with a groundbreaking Disney princess. Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. HEALERS VS. HUSTLERS. Absolutely. ", On if she thought Ben and Lauren were with them:"I knew at the merge that Ben had defected. 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. If youre feeling Ben and Chrissy are close, why vote for Chrissy if you need Bens vote? "It's really unfortunate and embarrassing to admit. Was there culture shock or an adjustment? 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. So, theres that. I thought that the luck ofSurvivorwas coming my way and that was really exciting. 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. Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. Hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Wary of Cole for his constant untrustworthiness, Jessica began to grow closer to Mike, even helping him acquire Yawa's Hidden Immunity Idol. Pictured (L-R): Karla Cruz Godoy, Mike 'Gabler' Gabler, Owen Knight, Cody Assenmacher, Jesse Lopez, Cassidy Clark and Sami Layadi. Of course, if we had been able to play the game together, who knows what would have happened with us? 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+. Still very confusing, actually. Finish EXCLUSIVE: Roark Luskin on the 'Survivor' Rules She Should Have Followed, "How I got onSurvivorwas literally luck so I'm thinking, 'Why not? I kept saying I wanted to align with a villain pre-game; I actually think I couldve played a lot of my game on my own and not had a connection with a Cole. The hardest thing was just regretting not making it farther in the game. All site content is 2000-2019 Reality TV World and may not be republished or reproduced without Reality TV World's expressed written permission. Entering the merge, handling all of the talk ended up leading to my downfall. I loved the part where Lauren was trying to tell Ben: Listen, we have a good thing with this new Yawa. Youre killing everybody! The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. Nobody had a good vibe on Chrissy. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook for some more news on this show and everything we cover. Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Current Residence: Louisville, Ky.
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