Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Survivor: David vs. Goliathis widely regarded as one of the best seasons ever of the CBS reality franchise.
“We were evacuated twice during our season,” says Gabby.
Gabby Pascuzzi on ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’.Robert Voets/CBS
“Not just once like was shown.”
“I think they were worried people might get hypothermia; it was that bad.
We were finally taken to a small-sheltered area on the same island where our camp was.
Gabby Pascuzzi and Christian Hubicki on ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’.
But Gabby is clear that the danger was absolutely dire.
“Survivoris real, so I don’t want people to think we were coddled just because it rained.
We went through hell in those first three days!”
Gabby Pascuzzi on ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’.Robert Voets/CBS
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What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
At the time, it was true.
But now I would like to submit an amendment, as hindsight is 20/20!
And I misread people the others didn’t want to work with me much as I thought they did.
We were evacuated twice during our season, not just once like was shown.
I think they were worried people might get hypothermia; it was that bad.
We were finally taken to a small-sheltered area on the same island where our camp was.
Survivoris real, so I don’t want people to think we were coddled just because it rained.
We went through hell in those first three days!
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
Honestly, I liked my portrayal a lot.
That’s how I am in real life, so it was not a surprise.
Obviously, they were going to show me crying, and I was prepared for that.
At least there are some iconic GIFs of me now.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
There were also positives.
For example, shortly after I returned, I went to an outdoor concert with a friend.
It started pouring and we were completely drenched.
When you’re a fan, you have an idea of how you would play.
In some ways, it’s worse; in some ways it’s better.
But regardless, it’s done.
I know the show is very important to some people, so it’s a non-trivial consideration.
It’s an adventure I will never be able to recreate, and I’m grateful for it.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
Christian, of course we can and do talk about anything under the sun.
Elizabeth is one of my favorite people; we talk frequently and muse about politics and life.
Davie is someone I’m so happy to have become closer with after the show.
And I keep in touch with others occasionally, even if they’re not named here.
I’m rewatching old seasons with my boyfriend now, and we are currently onPearl Islands.
I love the old school seasons.
Has everyone said Cirie by now?
That’s less about the game and more just becoming her as a person.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
I don’t think anyone can give a better answer to this than Brice Izyah.
He said inhis Quarantine Questionnaire, “Who says [Survivor] needs to be a microcosm of society?
Why can’t it be a utopia?”
That stuck with me.
We’ve seen 40 seasons of a microcosm of society.
Society… sucks sometimes?
Society can be racist and sexist and random and unfair and ugly.
I don’t need the game to be those things.
Also, if the show casts clever, diverse, interesting people, the game needs fewer built-in twists.
Humans and their relationships are inherently interesting.
A season can be dramatic without being nasty or contrived.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
If the timing was right, yes.
