ofSurvivor, they considered making it their second All-Stars edition.

But then they considered something else.

It felt like we needed a twist.

Survivor: Micronesia

Credit: Monty Brinton

And when has this seminal reality shownotembraced a twist?

Enter the Fans vs.

So who was lucky enough to make the cut?

Jonny Fairplay), who once famously faked his own grandmothers death to further himself in the game.

You cant do the season and not invite your most notorious person, says Probst.

And Fairplay delivered, I will say that.

Does that mean he delivers a victory?

Dont bet on it, laughs Probst.

This guy is no threat to win this game zero.

No people from the highly regarded Palau or lowly regardedGuatemalaseasons made the trip.

(No other past winners were chosen.

How they fare against their heroes remains to be seen.

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