Each week host Jeff Probst will answer a few questions about the latest episode ofSurvivor: CambodiaSecond Chance.
Why merge here and now at 13?
JEFF PROBST:Two reasons for such a big merge, the largest weve ever done.
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We wanted to capture them off guard, which we did.
We wanted to keep as many players in the game until the end.
This is why we also have our largest jury ever.
Weve seen a lot of people talk about how they have changed their game the second time around.
Did you sense a difference in how she played this time out?
And ultimately, I dont think she played a vastly different game.
And the fact that she had more success the first time is also irrelevant.
Thats the only approach, and you have to do it knowing you probably will not win.
Thats the most likely outcome.
So you cant judge a performance based on when someone is voted out.
There are too many other contributing factors.
But I dont think Kass lives inside the Chaos Kass persona.
Its just one element of her personality.
You see it with even the nicest players.
They hit a wall and they snap.
Kass gave it a shot.
Thats all you’re able to do.
I hate these questions because unless I list all 20, there will be people mad at me.
Then again, Ive had people mad at me for 16 years, whats another few months?
I think Spencer is doing a good job of showing people his intention to behave differently.
Whether its an authentic desire or just game play is irrelevant if its working.
I think Joe is doing a good job of working within a system that doesnt play to his strengths.
I like the game Jeremy is playing.
Hes really just trying to pick up where he left off.
His second chance isnt so much about changing as it is playing without the burden of a loved one.
Ciera is playing a great social game.
Its really subtle, but she could be deadly if the merge works out in her favor.
It works because hes easy.
I wish I was more this way in life as it would make things so much more pleasant!
Savage is playing a hard game but I dont think its much different from his first time.
His game is based around loyalty and hes showing it again inSecond Chance.
If he picks the right people that loyalty is invaluable.
In many ways this is a fresh start for her.
She seems to be very involved in strategy and isnt afraid to speak her mind.
At this point shes surprised me in a positive way.
Then there is Wiglesworth, the original runner-up.
Kelly is playing a very specific game.
So what do I know?
Okay, I saved the best for last: Abi.
I absolutely, 150,000 percent believe that Abi came into the game intending to be different.
I absolutely believe that thus far, she has failed.
But that doesnt mean shes a failure.
There is a difference in my book.
She is trying, its just not working.
Even when they attempt to explain it to her she argues that theyre wrong.
I know she drives a lot of people crazy, but she makes me laugh.
She keeps the game interesting and the deeper the game goes the more valuable her vote becomes.
Looks like someone wants to make a big move next week.
What can you tell us about what to expect?
The unexpected merge sends people into a true scramble and the game enters its next phase.
The evolution will now slowly begin.
Its another amazing episode next week.
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