If any of us needed anything, I know each of us would be there. Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I had an absolute blast. Im just sitting there thinking, Thank God its not me. I really just wanted to protect my game. Exclusive: Ryan Ulrich talks 'Survivor' -- I underestimated how locked the jury was going to be, Exclusive: Chrissy Hofbeck talks 'Survivor' -- Ben Driebergen played awesome and deserved to win, but he found his last idol in seconds at the raft he sat at every morning, 'The Bachelor' alum Bekah Martinez and fiance Grayston Leonard expecting Baby No. Thats what was happening. Thats what it was. United States How do things like that come up? Once it came up, it just kept going. I knew Mike had an idol because I found it for him. Finally, a fishing pole because this girl likes to eat! God, I cant believe they showed that. Pictured (L-R): Helen Li, Carson Garrett, and Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho. Was the shows depiction of your relationship with Cole fair to you? Cole, are you playing me? 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! (Laughs.) As if that is not bad enough, it appears Jessica and Cole are not an item outside the game. Were they causing total crazy talk to make them think we werent really going to play together? this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Oh my God. One of my biggest personality strengths is being likeable and able to entertain a crowd! There is no curb to be tossed to!" 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). Dr. Mike wasslightlynot great physically, but definitely a brainiac. Lets talk about Cole. I'm also lucky enough to have a friendship with Ali [Elliott], Patrick [Bolton], and Ryan [Ulrich]. I can relate to thinking that the world is at my fingertips, but really I don't like to compare myself to others. I applaud all of them. (Laughs.) I dont go around with a shirt saying Im single and Im a virgin. I loved every dynamic of the game. I'm looking for the time of my life! 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. I wouldn't make any change. Definitely a big threat there. The feast, the getting-to-know-you of it all . Wary of Cole for his constant untrustworthiness, Jessica began to grow closer to Mike, even helping him acquire Yawa's Hidden Immunity Idol. I could win Miss Congeniality of Survivor if there was such an award. My biggest regret was not assessing I had enemies. Jessica seemed hopeful, however, their flame may reignite one day if the stars align. Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Two Dorky Magnets Tribes must snake their way toward the win for immunity and reward. Why cant a showmance be something wonderful? Lauren, however, we had built a really close relationship. ", "Walking into the merge, I knew I had Dr. Mike, Cole and myself. The speed of the game is often so different. I saw it. Who knows what would have happened. Despite this, Jessica still held feelings for Cole, showing great care and concern for him after he fainted from hunger on Day 15. Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? So did the fact that unlike Cole she actually somewhat seemed to know what she was doing out there. Has it been strange to have to deal with so many questions about your relationship status? Absolutely. Ben was either going to lead my pack, or he was going to lead his own. Features Golden Globes 2018: Kit Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action Little Mermaid with a new generation's Ariel. Anything that Cole was doing I was making excuses for and I was cleaning up his trash. Whom do you still talk, text, or email with from your season? This is not the time or place to be saying these things!. If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? This isn't real love. So those were two of my top two people. The Amazing Race Couples: Where are they now? Again, I think that was a downfall for the Healers. Current Residence: Louisville, Ky. It came up on the island and it came up in confessionals, and therefore it ended up in the edit. Soko Alliance Youre killing everybody! she continued. Welcome toThe Hollywood ReportersSurvivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlersregular season coverage! Current Residence: Louisville, Ky. There are a few! 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. No doubt in my mind that the five Healers would join together, period. What I wish I would have considered was thinking about the relationship Joe and Desi had with Ashley and Devon. They are my biggest fans, and I am theirs. 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?. I believe there was a lot of back-and-forth between Ben and Chrissy, and I wish I could remember exactly what that was. Which was our downfall, Ill admit. Where are they now? Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. The Bachelor Couples: Where are they now? I think it's hard not to have a relationship with people who you share such an experience with. Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. What is your biggest regret from your Survivor experience? 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! I got two pieces of advice before I came out and played this game. Jessica and Cole attempted to make theirrelationship work in the real world, but shetold Reality TV World their lives were simply going in different directions and they had intentionally "friend-zoned" each other. Who's still together? Read on for what else she had to say about her time in the Survivor sun, courtesy of a Quarantine Questionnaire. I have to go on Survivor. It would have changed everything for me. 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. He doesn't have a kid or anything. Its just totally chaos. I don't know what I would do with my practice I've built, but you better believe I would figure it out! "I just have to point that out. 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. Its hard, if not outright impossible, not to smile when sitting across from Jessica Johnston. Probably Andrea Boehlke. 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. Exactly but why not me, right? I was unaware of everyone elses talk. I didn't have a hard time adjusting coming home. Did it make you comfortable enough to play until the end with a guy like that? 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Survivor Season 35: Jessica Johnston Tells Her Side of the Cole Story The nurse practitioner speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about her 'Survivor' experience. Ryan and Devon, I pegged them as obviously, they were in the minority. Hiding in Plain Sight As the tide rises and falls, castaways hold their breath to find out who will win the immunity challenge. 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst explains Season 41's big finale changes, including pre-filmed winner reveal! They have shown me what true love means as well as the value of family and having a relationship with Christ. Hiding in Plain Sight As the tide rises and falls, castaways hold their breath to find out who will win the immunity challenge. hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik: "There's no imitating" Alex Trebek, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Facebook Group. It's like taking a powder bath! I find players like her intriguing. Bravo for her, stinks for me. Jessica Johnston became the seventh castaway sent home in Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers when the 29-year-old nurse practitioner from Louisville, And I love her. They have shown me what true love means as well as the value of family and having a relationship with Christ. But when Joe pulled out that idol, it was the first time where I went, Oh God. But you know what? Gallery 7 Definitely still see him and talk to him, but definitely more friend zoning it. Im good. Because I was way too confident in believing I infiltrated Ben and Lauren. How do I get out of this? I build relationships really well and I make lifelong friends easily I dont know why. What's your reason for being on Survivor? The relationship we had on the island was uber-confusing in my head. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. 10 On Day 9, Jessica was switched to the Yawa tribe during a Tribe Switch, along with Cole and Mike Zahalsky. 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. 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days Couples: Where are they now? When I sense there is something to be accomplished, my Type A personality comes out! I love how people are like, 'Kick him to the curb!' Exclusive: Desi Williams talks 'Survivor' -- Ben Driebergen and Chrissy Hofbeck were playing the best game! I loved the part where Lauren was trying to tell Ben: Listen, we have a good thing with this new Yawa. Hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo. So Im assuming that you want to go back and play again. What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there? Elizabeth Kwiatkowski is Associate Editor of Reality TV World and has been covering the reality TV genre for more than a decade. Married at First Sight Couples: Who is still together. Definitely pegged her as a threat. Had I known that my name was out there, I would have told them to play their idol for me. 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. Thats what I feel wasnt shown me going, Hold up, wait a minute. EXCLUSIVE: Roark Luskin on the 'Survivor' Rules She Should Have Followed, "How I got onSurvivorwas literally luck so I'm thinking, 'Why not? Did you feel that way out there, and how were you able to balance so much information coming to you from different people without ever blowing up your spot? It would be interesting to see, if given another chance, what I could do. If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? Heres your chance to tell your side of the story. (Laughs.) "It's really unfortunate and embarrassing to admit. I don't need a villain. 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. She wanted the money and the man. I really enjoyed season 40! It was instead about Ben and Lauren trying to convince me and Mike that we needed to get rid of Cole. Who's one player from another Survivor season you wish you could have played with or against and why? In my opinion, I saw her give that aura. Exclusive: Mike Zahalsky talks 'Survivor' -- Why I voted for Chrissy Hofbeck and thought I could win the game. She shouldve been in a great spot! What was interesting is, within that Tribal Council, Joe is going crazy. Jessica Yeah! How was the merge in general? 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", On if she would return to play again:"I would drop anything to play again. The Bachelor Franchise Couples: Who is still together? 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. Age: 29 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 literally had three desserts that day. And Im not making any best friends! ", According to Jessica, she and Cole have met up "multiple times" off the island -- but are "definitely in the friend zone. Dancing with the Stars Couples: Who is dating or married to whom? It had to be all of the chocolate. (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? Hands down. She never says, Hey girlfriend! (Laughs.) Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. That was an inner conflict I had. Jessica Johnston and Cole Medders were completely infatuated with each other on Survivor. (Joe did end up playing one.). How do you feel about the edit you got on the show? 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On if she had any idea she was the target:"No, I had no idea. We both leave seemingly different lives, obviously different states and have a lot of things going on. Now, Im wondering, was it just a play? Jessica Johnston regrets not searching for idols on 'Survivor' Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Which Survivor contestant are you most like? What's something that will blow fans' minds that happened in your season but never made it to TV? What I should have done was say, Screw all of you. I watched that, and I was like, Oh my God. Im not joking. I dont know why. They both have devoted their lives to helping others. 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? "If I play again, I'm going to be Joe. 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. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. What do you call a defected, rogue agent? 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. But in this situation, weve all seen and agree that Survivor continues to change. I regret that. Again, good for her. Is this real? I was constantly thinking those things. I knew that Ben was slightly defected because I knew how much he favored Chrissy. Jessica Johnston had herself a pretty great run on Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, making it all the way to the merge without ever going to Tribal Jessica was the first person Keep your mouth shut. I was like okay, Ill do that and I meant it! (Laughs.) Bottom line is, he did not write my name down at the merge, so I did something right. 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. ), All content copyright 2011-2023 CarterMatt.com, This site uses cookies to track and store data. I don't think I would have been able to beat Dr. Mike had I gone to the end with him. I did exactly what I told myself I wouldnt do. (Laughs.) 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. ", Jessica Johnston on 'Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers', Ashley Nolan, Chrissy Hofbeck, and Jessica Johnston on 'Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers'. Photo: CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. One of the reasons I think, regrettably, that it was a good move for them to take you out was because I feel like you were the glue between a lot of different people. Soko YawaSolewa Or subscribe on iTunes right here to listen on the go. It would have changed my whole game. This is not good. Then Cole makes a comment, something like, My boy has my back. In that moment, I went, Well, there you go. I do not remember that coming out of my mouth. Oh my God, yeah. With Cole and Ben, Ben wanted Cole out so the whole merge, I was consumed with trying to get my boys under control. After seeing the edits, I would have placed myself with Chrissy. What's your personal claim to fame? He would have been a threat all the way to the end, and I feel like I could have defended myself in the Final Three against him. 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. It's like taking a powder bath! If youre feeling Ben and Chrissy are close, why vote for Chrissy if you need Bens vote? I might just be a villain next time! Jessica Johnston wraps up her exclusive Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers interview with Reality TV World -- including what's the current status of her 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.

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