Unfortunately, I was too busy protecting everyone else, which is what I felt like I had been doing since day one. Lets say this happens. If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? I'm looking for the time of my life! Read on for what else she had to say about her time in the Survivor sun, courtesy of a Quarantine Questionnaire. 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 really enjoyed season 40! 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. Im super assertive. Elizabeth Kwiatkowski is Associate Editor of Reality TV World and has been covering the reality TV genre for more than a decade. Chrissy. But does that really happen all the time on Survivor? hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik: "There's no imitating" Alex Trebek, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Facebook Group. Finally, a fishing pole because this girl likes to eat! Pet peeves: Any and all can openersthey just don't work. If any other players say they don't think about such things, I think they are liars. We learned that when the eliminated Jessica called into EW Morning Live (Entertainment Weekly Radio, SiriusXM, channel 105), and you can now hear the entire interview on the EW Morning Live podcast. One of my biggest personality strengths is being likeable and able to entertain a crowd! However, she made the decision to go with the majority and it's good for her game. Again, at the time I was like this is awesome I couldnt have asked for a better game. Of course, that ended. We trusted we had pulled him in with us, and totally ignored the fact that the Healers were a huge threat. I was then like okay, Im no longer going to be Coles girlfriend. SURVIVOR SHOWMANCE COUPLES: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? I have to go on Survivor. The couple loved to talk on the beach and go It just came up on the show. Exclusive: Desi Williams talks 'Survivor' -- Ben Driebergen and Chrissy Hofbeck were playing the best game! Obtaining my doctorate in Nursing before the age of 28 and creating a health and wellness brand "Belovist." Dancing with the Stars Couples: Who is dating or married to whom? So it is what it is the edit made it look like I talk about my love life all the time and I dont! I wish I could remember details of that night. (PHOTOS), 'Married at First Sight' stars Jasmine Secrest and Gina Micheletti reveal their Decision Day plans, '90 Day Fiance' Spoilers: Are Nicole Sherbiny and Mahmoud El Sherbiny still together? (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? It's like taking a powder bath! Jessica began the season on the Soko tribe. We put way too much trust in the fact that we thought we had Ben and Lauren. Again, it sucks to win. Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Two Dorky Magnets Tribes must snake their way toward the win for immunity and reward. Who's one player from another Survivor season you wish you could have played with or against and why? They did a supremely great job at keeping that a secret, which adds to the heartache when you don't know your name is out there at all. I specifically remember a moment I had with Lauren, the day of the merge. Am I delusional? (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. It was strong, honest, and loyal. Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. I was the one who told Cole to go to Ben and apologize for eating the cinnamon sticks. We both leave seemingly different lives, obviously different states and have a lot of things going on. What were your thoughts on the landscape of the game, going into the merge? Next would be a swiss army knife so I can cut things like wood, food, and clothes. Im just sitting there thinking, Thank God its not me. I really just wanted to protect my game. 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. I think a bond that no one saw was the one between myself, Dr. Mike [Zahalsky], and Cole when our initial Healer tribe was split. I am part of this blindside.' My social game was huge, so he was the ultimate shield. The pair were open on their crushes on one The Bachelor Franchise Couples: Who is still together? Occupation: Nurse Practitioner. 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. Jessica Johnston wanted it all. I can relate to thinking that the world is at my fingertips, but really I don't like to compare myself to others. I am driven by failures, challenges, and goals. It was utter chaos. I never had any regrets. '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 Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Survivor Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers: Jessica Johnston My biggest regret was not assessing I had enemies. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. I do still watch. How about Coles shenanigans with the cinnamon sticks and the hanger management was that widely felt among the other players, and if so, was it something you thought would be beneficial for you down the line? Has it been strange to have to deal with so many questions about your relationship status? What's your personal claim to fame? Doesnt want to go up against another woman, and if she feels another woman is causing her threat, she will do what she can to remove the threat. She wanted the money and the man. I thought that the luck ofSurvivorwas coming my way and that was really exciting. 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. I wanted to make sure Ben forgives Cole. And I love her. The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. I wish I could say my proudest moment was winning! Which Survivor contestant are you most like? We have Mike talking. The third person on the board from the Healers tribe is grinning ear Jessica was the first person I had no idea," she explained. 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. Joes concern was that Ben had infiltrated us, because Joe did not trust Ben. 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. Jessica Johnston | Survivor Wiki | Fandom My side of the Cole story do I feel like the edit was overblown? What can I say? I do it a lot. I dont even know where that came from. Hands down. Married at First Sight Couples: Who is still together. But its a good thing Ben and Lauren didnt come with the Healers, because we would have voted them out. They are my biggest fans, and I am theirs. That was a huge mistake. That's what stinks is that my craziness was not able to come to fruition. After seeing the edits, I would have placed myself with Chrissy. 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. Hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Just as quickly as she proclaimed herself the "Queen However, she was voted out at Solewa's first Tribal Council after speculation about the possibility of Joe Mena having a Hidden Immunity Idol emerged, causing her to barely miss out on the jury. Jessica Johnston The couple loved to talk on the beach and go The Louisville, Kentucky, native ended up with neither after being blindsided on Wednesday night's episode. I'm also lucky enough to have a friendship with Ali [Elliott], Patrick [Bolton], and Ryan [Ulrich]. Lauren, however, we had built a really close relationship. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. I do not remember that coming out of my mouth. 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 want to get some context for how you viewed everything at this point in the game. The nurse practitioner speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about her 'Survivor' experience. Has the '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way' couple split up? I was unaware of everyone elses talk. Obviously, that did not work out for me. I could win Miss Congeniality of Survivor if there was such an award. Contestant Profile He was a surfer dude: Come with me, be my friend. Ryan was super sweet. WebJessica Johnston Photos Photos - Mike Zahalsky, Jessica Johnston, Cole Medders, Roark Luskin and Joe Mena are seen outside 'Survivor' Season 35 Wrap Party at I think I could have made her my BFF until the end. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, subscribe on iTunes right here to listen on the go. Absolutely. Exclusive: Mike Zahalsky talks 'Survivor' -- Why I voted for Chrissy Hofbeck and thought I could win the game. 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. Jessica Johnston regrets not searching for idols on 'Survivor' At that time, I knew Joe had an idol. Together, they could vote us out. And I believe with my whole heart they would have, which would have been an easy save. 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 Survivors Jessica Johnson on Cole, Why She Went Home - Us (Laughs.). All of that strategy proved to be worthless, because I still got voted out! Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Which was our downfall, Ill admit. (Laughs.) I loved every dynamic of the game. This is not the time or place to be saying these things!. Jessica Johnston continues her Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers 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.