Survivor 22 - Its Official (Cast members and returning players)

[dr.strangelove]

Boston rob and Russell are back!

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/01/13/survivor-boston-rob-russell-redemption-island/

The 16 new contestants of Survivor: Redemption Island will have to battle more than the elements and each other. They’ll also have two familiar faces to deal with as Boston Rob Mariano and Russell Hantz will be renewing their heated rivalry from Heroes vs Villains and returning to play the game once again. For Russell, it will be his third appearance in the past four seasons, while Boston Rob becomes the first person to ever compete four times on the show.

Rob and Russell’s feud in last spring’s Heroes vs Villains helped make the season one of the franchise’s finest, but could some fans be feeling a bit of Russell fatigue after seeing the polarizing player command so much screen time on both Samoa and Heroes vs. Villains? Host Jeff Probst doesn’t think so. “I’m not concerned at all about any Russell fatigue — that people have had too much,” says Probst. “If you’ve had too much of Russell, I dare say you’re not really a Survivor fan. He embodies Survivor. He’s polarizing. You hate him or you love him.”

The former players will each join a tribe after a drawing of concealed buffs and — contrary to internet rumors — they will not be offered any immunity, meaning either one of them could be voted out first (and sent to Redemption Island, where they would be forced to compete to reenter the game). But while Russell may seem like a shoo-in to be the first person out, Probst told EW.com while on location in Nicaragua just minutes after filming on the season began that he doesn’t believe that will be the case. “I do not think Russell or Rob will be the first person voted out of this game. Because I think they bring too much experience — 156 days between the two of them. When you’re playing a game, there’s a lot to be learned.”

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I for one am tired of both, but I will cheer for Rob more than Russell. I am hoping both get ousted early and go to redemption island. I would like to see the Rob/Russell challenge there. But it would be great if the very next week the other got ousted.

[lazarus]

1. I can't believe that

Probst said if you don't like Russell, or are tired of him, you're not a Survivor fan. Fuck you, Probst. 3 out of 4 seasons is too much for someone I actually like, much less this troll who has no idea how to play the game.

They're not saying which tribe these two are each on, so I can't tell if Russell's on a tribe with haters of his or not. Here's hoping he is and gets voted off quickly. Ick. He and Na Onka are the worst things to ever happen to this show.

[Phentex]

2. Saved me the typing...

ditto everything you said.

I really do not understand the appeal of either of them.

[dr.strangelove]

3. Rob has appeal

He is a good looking male, but then he talks and spoils it.

[travelingtypist]

5. Oh, so much word on FU probst.

But at least Probst has nothing but contempt for NaOH. That's good.

[ZombieHorde]

4. Awesome. Should be fun. nt

[MaineDem]

6. Nope, I'm done with it

With these returning jerks I certainly won't watch this new season. Survivor is getting old.

[dr.strangelove]

7. I agree that its getting old

but I will give it a chance.