I obviously made a connection with Cole, but one alliance that I had that really wasnt shown was my connection with Joe. Jessica Johnstonand Cole Medderswere completely infatuated with each other on Survivor. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Probably Andrea Boehlke. I didn't mind my edit. 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days Couples: Where are they now? 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. WebWhat is your favorite piece of Survivor trivia that would be considered "mildly interesting?" So, that was the dynamic in my life at the merge: getting my boys under control. Showmances never work. And look what the freak I did. They both have devoted their lives to helping others. The biggest threat I saw out there was Chrissy, and I knew Ben was leading a pack. Devon didnt talk a lot. When I watched the episode last night, the one thing I was surprised about and the one thing I didnt have closure on was at what point did Ben and Lauren decide they were not going to choose to play with me? All logos and trademarks presented are property of their respective owner. So it is what it is the edit made it look like I talk about my love life all the time and I dont! Here are a few highlights. The relationship we had on the island was uber-confusing in my head. Who or what is your inspiration in life? What is your biggest regret from your Survivor experience? It hurt, but I give [Lauren and Ben] both a hand clap for the decision they made," Jessica admitted. It got to the point where I was like, Oh, God, he's the best person for me, He's a shield. Its good to have the sub-alliance within your bigger alliance. That was an inner conflict I had. What's your personal claim to fame? He was making huge mistakes, which were real. Also, one castaway will spy something hidden in plain sight, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Is this real? In speaking to my time on Yawa, my name was never out there. Anything that Cole was doing I was making excuses for and I was cleaning up his trash. Which showmance couples broke up? 90 Day Fiance Couples: Where are they now? He was a surfer dude: Come with me, be my friend. Ryan was super sweet. We put way too much trust in the fact that we thought we had Ben and Lauren. There were so many different dynamics at play, but [before the merge] I felt like I was forming sub-alliances within a really huge powerhouse alliance. Finish I just tried continually to shove things under the rug. This isn't real love. Show No Mercy One tribe makes a strategic decision in this weeks immunity challenge that sends another tribe to tribal council. Did it make you comfortable enough to play until the end with a guy like that? 10 They are my biggest fans, and I am theirs. Lets play out some hypotheticals. (Laughs.) So, going into the merge, I was very concerned with Joe acting like a maniac, which he did, because thats just who he is. What do you call a defected, rogue agent? Am I delusional? Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, subscribe on iTunes right here to listen on the go. And Im not making any best friends! I wasnt making it up! My tribe, the Healers. Author: Mike Bloom. 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. It would have changed my whole game. You can't blame anyone not named Ben Driebergen on Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers for wishing they had searched for hidden immunity idols more, especially after watching the former Marine play three idols in a row en route to winning a million dollars. I would have leaned over to Mike and I would have said, You have got to play that idol for me. I hope he would have. ), All content copyright 2011-2023 CarterMatt.com, This site uses cookies to track and store data. One of my biggest personality strengths is being likeable and able to entertain a crowd! I own a dog. Welcome toThe Hollywood ReportersSurvivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlersregular season coverage! I can relate to thinking that the world is at my fingertips, but really I don't like to compare myself to others. On January 19, 2023, Jessica announced her pregnancy on Instagram. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Instead, they settled on a third and less obvious choice: Jessica Johnston, nurse practitioner from Kentucky, sent packing only days after contending with the Thunder From Down Under. No. The Rookie season 6: Will a 9-1-1 crossover happen? Hiding in Plain Sight As the tide rises and falls, castaways hold their breath to find out who will win the immunity challenge. 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? Exclusive: Mike Zahalsky talks 'Survivor' -- Why I voted for Chrissy Hofbeck and thought I could win the game. 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. Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, and director Rob Marshall share the tale behind making their underwater musical with a groundbreaking Disney princess. I should be on this tribe. My initial feeling was that it was awesome, since based on appearance we all looked on point. 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. They have worked hard and excelled in education and careersshowing me that hard work pays off. The speed of the game is often so different. How hes playing is who he is. Even when I left the game I was like how is this possible? He's totally clean," she announced. How do I get out of this? Sandra [Diaz-Twine]. On Day 9, Jessica was switched to the Yawa tribe during a Tribe Switch, along with Cole and Mike Zahalsky. What's your reason for being on Survivor? The Bachelor Franchise Couples: Who is still together? I think I could have knocked her out of the water if I had made it to the end with her. Occupation: Nurse Practitioner. He played a villain role, I played a social game. I knew that coming into the merge, because I knew how he had defended Chrissy. 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. Who's one player from another Survivor season you wish you could have played with or against and why? It was instead about Ben and Lauren trying to convince me and Mike that we needed to get rid of Cole. You never know! This is not the time or place to be saying these things!. I had no idea," she explained. Married at First Sight Couples: Who is still together. I wish I could say my proudest moment was winning! However, I had hoped that I had built enough confidence in him that he would have sided with me. We had to build a new Yawa! That was my whole goal: make Joe trust me, make Ben forgive Cole, and make sure Mike wasnt paranoid. I dont even know what he really thinks about it. Jessica Johnston continues her Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers The Heroes also didnt have numbers. Of course the money, adventure, and opportunities to challenge myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually in ways that I haven't been challenged before. 12/18 Photo: Robert Voets/CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Cody Assenmacher and Jesse Lopez on 'Survivor 43'. I love how people are like, 'Kick him to the curb!' she continued. Ive watched Survivor before. The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. I have to go on Survivor. Current Residence: Louisville, Ky. So did the fact that unlike Cole she actually somewhat seemed to know what she was doing out there. What is wrong with you?'". Challenge Wins I specifically remember a moment I had with Lauren, the day of the merge. What can I say? (Laughs.) How was the merge in general? I was consumed with trying to save my alliance trying to convince Ben to trust Cole, trying to convince Joe not to be a maniac, and to bring everyone together. Big Brother Showmance Couples: Where are they now? Updated date: Nov 9, 2017. I was unaware of everyone elses talk. The Louisville, Kentucky, native ended up with neither after being blindsided on Wednesday night's episode. I know I was! 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. Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. Im just sitting there thinking, Thank God its not me. I really just wanted to protect my game. What was shown was what was said. I literally had three desserts that day. So Im assuming that you want to go back and play again. 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. At that time, I knew Joe had an idol. TV Show network CBS genre Reality Jessica Johnston wanted it all. "Then it became very apparent. 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. Am I going to get defensive and say, No, I wasnt in a showmance! Absolutely not. After winning the Reward Challenge that day, Jessica found an advantage in her chip bag, which allowed her to prevent a player from voting at the next Tribal Council. Maybe Ill be like a Joe. But in that moment, I knew something was up. I was unaware of the bond between Devon and Ashley, what was Ryan thinking, and a lot of other things. Its time to say goodbye to another Healer or as one of the other Healers might say: Deuces.. "I try not to own things. Even in my adult life, I remember the wisdom and lessons they've taught me while growing up, and it keeps this scattered mind of mine on point! 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. General Discussion Mine would be that James Clement has played Survivor 3 times and Because I was way too confident in believing I infiltrated Ben and Lauren. I wish I could remember details of that night. (PHOTOS), 'Survivor' crowns Erika Casupanan its Season 41 winner in landslide vote over Deshawn Radden in Fiji. Days Lasted God, I cant believe they showed that. 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. 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. He doesn't have a kid or anything. It was so confusing. (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? JESSICA JOHNSTON (MATIS): Besides missing the game every day, I've been up to a lot. One of my biggest personality strengths is being likeable and able to entertain a crowd! I knew Mike had an idol because I found it for him. Exclusive: Jessica Johnston on dating Cole Medders after 'Survivor': "You never know" what could happen, Exclusive: Jessica Johnston on 'Survivor' -- Cole Medders was the end of my game, my head was in the clouds, Exclusive: Jessica Johnston talks 'Survivor' -- I'm totally embarrassed I never saw my vote off coming, 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers' tribes merge and vote out Jessica Johnston, 'The Bachelor' alum Peter Weber confirms he and Kelley Flanagan have split again, '90 Day Fiance' recap: Debbie calls Oussama "scum," Rishi's parents disapprove of Jen, Yohan "humiliates" Daniele, and Isabel confronts Monica, 'American Idol' reveals Season 21's Top 10 finalists as Lucy Love and Nutsa are eliminated, 'Queer Eye' stars heading to New Orleans for Season 7, Maria Menounos and husband Keven Undergaro expecting a baby girl, '90 Day Fiance' Couples Now: Where are they now? I was like, Dude, we didnt have a choice but to [include] Ben! Oh god. 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. However, had Dr. Mike, Cole, and I not won all of the challenges after the swap, we couldve gotten either Lauren or Ben out. I also regret not searching for idols more. And last night, something really resonated with me. Again, it sucks to win. So, very confusing. hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik: "There's no imitating" Alex Trebek, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Facebook Group. I was then like okay, Im no longer going to be Coles girlfriend. 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. I'm also lucky enough to have a friendship with Ali [Elliott], Patrick [Bolton], and Ryan [Ulrich]. That's not what my parents taught me. Still very confusing, actually. Who or what is your inspiration in life? What were your thoughts on the landscape of the game, going into the merge? Due to Yawa's extensive winning streak, Jessica made the merge on Day 17, joining the new Solewa tribe. Age: 29 Mike, youre the father, and we have to take care of our baby.. Maybe a twelve-pack, but not an eight-pack. All logos and trademarks presented are property of their respective owner. Pet peeves: Any and all can openersthey just don't work. The Amazing Race Couples: Where are they now? I am driven by failures, challenges, and goals. "Like, there was no escape for me. Cole ended up being the opposite of what everybody thought. 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+. No. And if Cole and I had made it to the end, I think that I certainly would have beat Cole. I was unable to shut my personality down, I aligned with Cole, I made best friends and I got voted out. I am part of this blindside.' I was constantly thinking those things. Next would be a swiss army knife so I can cut things like wood, food, and clothes. Is the heat on me? But I didnt think it was. ", On her ideal final 3:"I think at the point that I left the game, Joe would have been a great final 3. Her showmance with Cole made her a target. Lets say this happens. Its utter chaos. 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. Going into the merge, I was scared that they would rejoin forces. We all want to be careful about what we say at Tribal, because we all want to go back to the island and play the game. Do you think it would have benefited you to be separate from Cole at the Tribe Swap? 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. But who doesnt have that at times? It was really easy for the old Hustlers to be like were going to get out the strong players because theyre weak as snot. Photo: CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thats what Jessica Johnson felt like going into If youre feeling Ben and Chrissy are close, why vote for Chrissy if you need Bens vote? Were you serious about the Yawa Five? The Good Doctor season 6: What was name of Shaun, Leas baby. Is this fake? I was very, very aware of it. 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?. This is not OK. 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. My other two members of the new Yawa, Ben and Lauren I knew Ben was partly defected. And you can include Jessica Johnston in that camp. I wouldn't make any change. What I wish I would have considered was thinking about the relationship Joe and Desi had with Ashley and Devon. 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. Then we have Ben going at it with Chrissy, which really wasnt portrayed a lot [on the show]. Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Two Dorky Magnets Tribes must snake their way toward the win for immunity and reward. Notable for her "romantic" bond with Cole Medders, Jessica managed to avoid Tribal Council until the merge. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. 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! Were playing Survivor, and youre saying sweet nothings in my ear? "I just have to point that out. They have strategy, but they didnt have numbers. But in this situation, weve all seen and agree that Survivor continues to change. Warning: spoilers ahead for season 35, episode seven. So I didnt have a chance to really put that trust into the battlefield, you know what I mean? I wanted to make sure Joe and Cole were still good. Highest quality screengrab available. Is there any way known to mankind that someone can contain Joe? "I literally cannot even stop myself. Hobbies: My biggest regret was not assessing I had enemies. Has the '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way' couple split up? Show No Mercy One tribe makes a strategic decision in this weeks immunity challenge that sends another tribe to tribal council. Now, Im wondering, was it just a play? Was it worth it for the Thunder From Down Under? Succession Reveals Logan Roys Successor: Who Is in Charge of Waystar Royco? Was it a good job by the Heroes-Hustlers alliance then, that they really made you feel like it was Cole or somebody else? If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? I had an absolute blast. 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. Because guess what? Definitely a big threat there. 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