Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Thats how Coby Archa sums up his downfall onSurvivor: Palau, and hes not wrong.
He also tells us about some serious drama regarding the flint that never made it to TV.
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The table is set.
Time to dig in.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor.
COBY ARCHA:Adopting kids.
Janu is 15 and Tyler is 10.
Falling in love with Justin.
Death of my beloved mom, Bonnie.
Becoming more famous locally for being Frank-N-Furter every year at Halloween than from being onSurvivor.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
I went into the game thinking my mind would be awesome and my body would be mush.
Turns out it was the opposite: My mind melted and my body wouldnt stop.
At the time, the medical team said I was the healthiest person to ever play.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
Not making the family visit!
Like I said, my mom has passed away, but at the time, she was the one.
She got her shots and had her plane ticket, ready to go!
My mom replied, I am not stupid.
He got voted out!
Bonnie was awesome, the fans would have loved her, and I will always regret that.
Dang, hard to pick just one.
Tom and Ian found it and rescued it, which was a miracle enough.
We couldnt find it.
Well, I found it!
It really shows how strong and stubborn Koror was we wouldnt give up.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I always felt extremely lucky that they showed so much of my story.
Poor Jenn wasnt even shown until, like, episode 7.
The only part of my story they left out was my bond with Janu.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
There was shock, and it was HUGE.
Even being a hairstylist seemed like I wasnt doing enough for mankind.
It took a while to get back to normal, whatever that is.
Reflecting back now, its kind of sad I didnt make bigger longer-term changes.
My only regret would be not being able to play again.
You hear that, Jeff Probst?
And maybe I regret not burning down the camp, or at least Toms clothes.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
Jennifer Lyon was my number one.
I moved to California partly because of her.
I was lucky enough to be friends with her until the end.
Everything that made Katie Gallagher annoying on the island makes her awesome in real life.
Kimberly Mullen is also an incredible person.
I am so social, its sad.
Nobody can find Willard, Angie, or Ashlee.
If anyone hears from them, call me.
Do you still watchSurvivor,and if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
Dur.Heroes vs. Villainshad a great cast!
(And maybe I delighted in watching Tom and Steph crash and burn.
Am I petty?)
I have watched every season whole except 2…
Redemption Island because it seemed cast for Rob to win.
Edge of Extinction because I HATED people returning!
It is so far from Old School it makes my head hurt.
Whos one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
The list is LOOONG!
And full of nothing but strong women!
Sandra, of course.
Its a long list, so thats just the tip.
(Yes, I meant that to sound dirty).
Who would I hate to play with?
Any Hantz or Corinne… thats all the ink I am wasting on them.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
It has been 15 years and I still get fan mail… how cool is that?
Finally, would you play again if asked?
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Call Me Jeff Probst YesYesYesYesYeYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
P.S.
Know your brand, mine is desperation!
