Kellee Kim was recognized by her fellowSurvivor: Island of the Idolscastmates as a mental force in the game.
And that was exactly the problem.
But it was another kind of strength Kellee displayed that impressed viewers.
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I did not have any choice onif and howthe story would be told.
There are many more words, but for now, here it is."
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: There’s so much to get into with all of this.
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I tried to address the issue and move forward with the game.
I can leave this show feeling proud of that.
That’s why it’s important to support them and speak up for them.
I am grateful to those who supported me and took a stand for me.
One of the things that truly makesSurvivorspecial is that the producers let the players play.
I did not know about Dan getting a personal warning until I watched the episode.
Did Dan’s attitude towards you change at all after production issued him a warning?
What did you make of Dan celebrating as you were voted off?
I draw the ethical line at using something like this as a tool.
The reason is: I needed to be believed, and production needed to step in.
I also draw the ethical line at staying silent and “not knowing.”
I’m not saying that what happened was okay.
I’m saying that I hope that we are all learning.
I also wasn’t aware of what this tribal council was going to be about.
Could I have said something?
My relationship with Dan is between me and Dan.
My relationship with Dan has no bearing on the facts, which the public saw air.
You went home with two idols in your pocket.
Did you come close to using one of them, or were you that sure you were safe?
Lauren was my litmus test since the Molly vote out.
During tribal, I turned to ask if we were okay her because I knew something was up.
It seemed so monumental when I was there.
It was one of my big fears going into the game, and it actually manifested!
But you know what?
I am so grateful that I got to spend time with Jack.
Ponderosa was so relaxing, and my life has gone on.
It was a little unclear who your biggest allies were out there.
Did you have a long-term plan in terms of whom you wanted to go to the end with?
My biggest allies were Janet, Noura, Karishma, and Lauren.
I’d put Jason in that category as well, but he unfortunately got voted out.
Having a women’s alliance is not sexist.
I knew before the game that I wanted to call attention to the fear of women’s alliances.
You have received an outpouring of online and social media support throughout all of this.
What has that been like to have your life out there like an open book?
What happened out there was and has been very hard for me.
I feel loved, heard, and believed, and there is no better gift.
Thank you for that.
