Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. 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. It's like taking a powder bath! I wouldn't make any change. I think we were overly confident in the relationships we thought we had. hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik: "There's no imitating" Alex Trebek, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette Facebook Group. Oh my God, yeah. I didnt feel a whole lot of competition from him. Lauren and I had built this really tight thing on Yawa which again, wasnt shown, because we kept winning. Was it a showmance? Thats the girl I knew I could trust! I love knowing that the relationship I had with her was genuine. Youre confusing love and Survivor. But at the same time, Im totally confused. Hiding in Plain Sight As the tide rises and falls, castaways hold their breath to find out who will win the immunity challenge. Definitely still see him and talk to him, but definitely more friend zoning it. All of those feelings got super mixed up, because obviously there's an attraction there. Version I really enjoyed season 40! Jessica is the third castaway to make the merge and be voted out at the first Tribal Council they attended, following. I wanted to make sure Ben forgives Cole. 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. 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 elimination. Did you ever expect that? 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. Im just really open. Soko YawaSolewa Challenge Wins I was constantly like, Oh God. So at the merge, I knew I had a pretty tight relationship with Lauren, not so much with Ben.". I knew Ben was tight with Chrissy. Lets play out some hypotheticals. Exclusive: Devon Pinto talks 'Survivor' -- I saw my faceoff with Ben Driebergen as an epic opportunity! I knew I had Mike. Can you size up the competition for me, the people on the other side of the vote the new players on your radar: Chrissy, Ryan and Devon? They both have devoted their lives to helping others. I'm also lucky enough to have a friendship with Ali [Elliott], Patrick [Bolton], and Ryan [Ulrich]. Nurse Practitioner Its just how the game goes. Due to Yawa's extensive winning streak, Jessica made the merge on Day 17, joining the new Solewa tribe. I don't own a lot. Its funny. Photo: CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. And I love her. And I made best friends. First it would be baby powder because it makes my hair do incredible things and brightens up the face. So did the fact that unlike Cole she actually somewhat seemed to know what she was doing out there. In that moment, I still felt we had the majority, and Chrissy was going home. I didn't have a hard time adjusting coming home. I was unaware of everyone elses talk. With season 41 of Survivor delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EW is reaching back into the reality show's past. Right. Follow THR.com/Survivor all season long for weekly conversations with Jeff Probst, exit interviews with the castaways as they come off the show, and weekly recaps from THRs very own Dan Fienberg. When I sense there is something to be accomplished, my Type A personality comes out! WebJessica Johnston/Instagram. Um, you know. Is this fake? Jessica Johnston is a contestant from Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. Well, my typical lingo. She made a really good play by choosing to blindside me and going with what everyone else wanted. I can't imagine what it would have been like to play with players I grew up watching! Succession Star Alan Ruck Breaks Down That Earth-Shattering Wedding and Death Episode, 'Survivor' Season 35 Player Profile: Meet Jessica Johnston, 'Survivor' Host Jeff Probst Breaks Down Season 35's Massive Merge, It's Time to 'Get to Gettin'' on 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers', 'Survivor' Season 35: Meet the Heroes, Healers and Hustlers, Why the Fatal Attraction Series Wants You to Forget How the Movie Ended, FXs Alien TV Series Taps Sydney Chandler to Star, Trevor Noah Producing U.S. I felt it. And I believe with my whole heart they would have, which would have been an easy save. ", "He doesn't have secrets. (Joe did end up playing one.). The Bachelor Franchise Couples: Who is still together? Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Two Dorky Magnets Tribes must snake their way toward the win for immunity and reward. Once Ben and Lauren defected from the Yawa tribe, she was done. Features Golden Globes 2018: Kit 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! Dr. Mike wasslightlynot great physically, but definitely a brainiac. Photo: CBS 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It's happened before. Pet peeves: Any and all can openersthey just don't work. I was the one who told Cole to go to Ben and apologize for eating the cinnamon sticks. Is there any way known to mankind that someone can contain Joe? I think I would play it a lot differently for sure." 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. Like, that's not what love is. Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on 'Survivor 44', Two Dorky Magnets Tribes must snake their way toward the win for immunity and reward. 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. Definitely a big threat there. If any of us needed anything, I know each of us would be there. Jessica Johnstonand Cole Medderswere completely infatuated with each other on Survivor. Hobbies: Personal training and all things outdoors and fun. I do not remember that coming out of my mouth. ", On what she would have done if she knew she was the target:"I would have been a crazy person! For our full review of last nights episode, head over to the link here! (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? If any other players say they don't think about such things, I think they are liars. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Show No Mercy One tribe makes a strategic decision in this weeks immunity challenge that sends another tribe to tribal council. Cole, are you playing me? Is this real? We have Mike talking. I was like, No way! Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. When I left for the game someone in my family was like Jessica, dont align with the good-looking guy and dont make best friends. Do you feel it was overblown? The biggest threat I saw out there was Chrissy, and I knew Ben was leading a pack. There are a few! ", "I think I realized playing this game how strong I am. They have shown me what true love means as well as the value of family and having a relationship with Christ. But in this situation, weve all seen and agree that Survivor continues to change. EXCLUSIVE: Roark Luskin on the 'Survivor' Rules She Should Have Followed, "How I got onSurvivorwas literally luck so I'm thinking, 'Why not? Season: Survivor: Heroes vs. Hustlers vs. Healers, Season 35 (2017). "I try not to own things. April 5, 1987 (1987-04-05) (age36)[1] Alliance(s) Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action, subscribe on iTunes right here to listen on the go. What is your biggest regret from your Survivor experience? Of course the money, adventure, and opportunities to challenge myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually in ways that I haven't been challenged before. Has it been strange to have to deal with so many questions about your relationship status? 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. Youre killing everybody! 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. Walk me through Tribal Council your first and only, tragically. I want to get some context for how you viewed everything at this point in the game. 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers' votes out Desi Williams after Tribal Council tie! My biggest regret was not assessing I had enemies. Entering the merge, handling all of the talk ended up leading to my downfall. I wish I could remember details of that night. Am I delusional? Jessica Johnston wanted it all. Jessica Johnston regrets not searching for idols on 'Survivor' & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Which we expect! (Laughs.) Do you think it would have benefited you to be separate from Cole at the Tribe Swap? "I was overly confident," Jessica told ET over the phone on Thursday. Everything. People who love each other do not steal peanut butter from each other, nor do they lie!' It would be interesting to see, if given another chance, what I could do. The pair were open on their crushes on one Hometown John Wright, Oscar-Nominated Film Editor on Speed and Hunt for Red October, Dies at 79, Succession Star Reacts to That Kill List, Talks Golden Parachutes and Kendall Roys Ascension. I would have totally ended the showmance if my life depended on it . Hello, what curb? The couple loved to talk on the beach and go I saw it. 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. (Laughs.) That's not what my parents taught me. 'OK, no. The reason I was plan B at the merge is because Chrissy threw my name out with Coles. 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. Thats what I feel wasnt shown me going, Hold up, wait a minute. I just remember thinking: Im glad Im not the one having to argue tonight. The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. It had to be all of the chocolate. 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. Is this real? I was very, very aware of it. I knew that I could not trust him because he wholeheartedly wanted Cole out. Where are they now? (Photo: CBS. Not a bad group to see new parts of the world with, even if all seven would most certainly rather be in the hunt for the million dollars. I specifically remember a moment I had with Lauren, the day of the merge. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook for some more news on this show and everything we cover. 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. Thats what Jessica Johnson felt like going into Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? All site content is 2000-2018 Reality TV World and may not be republished or reproduced without Reality TV World's expressed written permission. Who or what is your inspiration in life? (Laughs.) I can relate to thinking that the world is at my fingertips, but really I don't like to compare myself to others. 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. So Jessica didn't find love or money on Survivor, but that doesn't mean she's not willing to try again. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day, Inside the business of TV with breaking news, expert analysis and showrunner interviews. Wary of Cole for his constant untrustworthiness, Jessica began to grow closer to Mike, even helping him acquire Yawa's Hidden Immunity Idol. What I should have done was say, Screw all of you. Big Brother Showmance Couples: Where are they now? Pictured (L-R): Helen Li, Carson Garrett, and Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho. The relationship we had on the island was uber-confusing in my head. Whats the biggest thing you would change? Then he was with Alan, who was kind of a crazy person too, and Ashley, who doesnt have a strong voice, and Devon, who was blowing with the wind. 90 Day Fiance Couples: Where are they now? 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+. She wanted the money and the man. 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. "I'm really embarrassed that I [called myself a Queen Bee], because I think that anybody who has watched the game, they eye rolled. Jessica Johnston and Cole Medders provided fans with a sweet showmance on the 35th season of the show. I don't think I would have been able to beat Dr. Mike had I gone to the end with him. So at this point where my game led me, it would have been Joe and Cole. I remember thinking she is not OK. She is not OK. She does not like competition from other women. I loved the part where Lauren was trying to tell Ben: Listen, we have a good thing with this new Yawa. I was constantly thinking those things. JESSICA JOHNSTON (MATIS): Besides missing the game every day, I've been up to a lot. 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. I mean, I obviously had more strategy than what was shown, and I wish fans could have seen that. Which couples have broken up and divorced? Born He just showed his idol. 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. What's your reason for being on Survivor? Call it for what it was. Everything dramatically changes, which is why it is so heartbreaking not to make it further than what I did. I can relate to thinking that the world is at my fingertips, but really I don't like to compare myself to others. Again, at the time I was like this is awesome I couldnt have asked for a better game. Of course, that ended. It was instead about Ben and Lauren trying to convince me and Mike that we needed to get rid of Cole. Jessica Johnston continues her Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers Just as quickly as she proclaimed herself the "Queen I know hes messing up and hes a liability, but we dont have a curb to kick him to, so stop telling me to kick him to the curb. I would tell Ben were not losing and Im not going to throw a challenge. In hindsight, we should have. 7 However, with Ben and Lauren voting against her, Jessica was blindsided in a 7-5 vote. Maybe a twelve-pack, but not an eight-pack. 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Jessica seemed hopeful, however, their flame may reignite one day if the stars align. It's amazing that even in a game full of lies, mistrust, and backstabbing you can really sense who is going to be loyal to a point because as we all know, loyalty will not always get you to the end. Hes a character, and a good one. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. So huge regrets on my end. Read on for what else she had to say about her time in the Survivor sun, courtesy of a Quarantine Questionnaire. Jessica Johnston on Survivor themed Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. I own a dog. Highest quality screengrab available. Shes just like, Whats up, Jess? And Im like, Whatcha dooooing? Anyway! unless I really thought we could get married. However, Soko won every Immunity Challenge for the first 8 days, keeping Jessica safe from Tribal Council. Were they causing total crazy talk to make them think we werent really going to play together? All logos and trademarks presented are property of their respective owner. He is a mole! Next would be a swiss army knife so I can cut things like wood, food, and clothes. Of course, if we had been able to play the game together, who knows what would have happened with us? But does that really happen all the time on Survivor? Lauren, however, we had built a really close relationship. No doubt in my mind that the five Healers would join together, period. Which Survivor contestant are you most like? In my opinion, I saw her give that aura. Again, it wouldve been huge. One of my biggest personality strengths is being likeable and able to entertain a crowd! Going into the merge, I was scared that they would rejoin forces. We were targeted at the merge because we were the majority powerhouse. The Tribal Council was totally chaotic. They have strategy, but they didnt have numbers. I find players like her intriguing. 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). And if Cole and I had made it to the end, I think that I certainly would have beat Cole. Married at First Sight Couples: Who is still together. My other two members of the new Yawa, Ben and Lauren I knew Ben was partly defected. Life is busy and crazy, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Notable for her "romantic" bond with Cole Medders, Jessica managed to avoid Tribal Council until the merge. So it is what it is the edit made it look like I talk about my love life all the time and I dont! WATCH: Meet Survivor 35 Castaway Jessica Johnston. Has the '90 Day Fiance: The Other Way' couple split up? The Bachelorette Couples: Where are they now? 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