That is one of the revelations Katie drops in herSurvivorQuarantine Questionnaire.
And that’s not all.
Which other player may or may not have faked a seizure?
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What does Katie wish she had done differently out there?
And which of her tribemates is she still in touch with today?
It’s another must-read from aSurvivorOG.
KATIE GALLAGHER:That’s a lot of years to catch up on!
Professionally, I’ve been working as a producer in reality television for over a decade now.
I love what I do!
I always felt like she was a better person than me.
Then, my father passed away suddenly and that was utterly paralyzing.
I threw myself into work and travel to baby-step through those feelings.
Geez, that was heavy.
I could have just said, “Doin' great, thanks!”
but that’s not me.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
I’d have to say lasting five hours in the final immunity challenge, Bob Bob Buoy.
The challenge ended up lasting 12 hours in total, which is a record that still stands today.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
I venture to live a life without regrets, but since you asked…
I suppose I wish I would have played more of a “political” game around camp.
What I mean is, I wish I would have faked it a little better when people bugged me.
Like, with Caryn for example.
She drove me crazy and I had no filter.
Tom says I couldn’t fake my way out of a cocktail party, and he’s right.
I don’t know.
I don’t regret being myself, I just could have been a faker me.
Tom was a great leader in that way.
I hope they know that.
There are a couple of things, actually.
(2) At our second challenge, I had quite the struggle on the rope swing.
I couldn’t use my hands at all for 12 days.
I was not only humiliated by my performance, but severely injured.
My injury was never mentioned in the edit, even though I cried like a baby in my interview.
It just wasn’t story-worthy, I guess.
The real story was over at Ulong, since they lost.
I could go on and on about my damn hands… bugs laying eggs in the wounds, etc.
It was so frustrating.
Caryn is the OG Karen.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I think it was fair, besides the hand thing.
If you would have asked me 15 years ago, I might have had a different answer.
Would I be mean?
Would I be funny?
Would I look smart?
How many times will Jeff say, “Katie, struggling!”
It was rough, but that’s what you sign up for.
My tribemates have all said how funny they think I am.
I wish the world would have seen a little more of that Katie.
:)
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
I had sensory overload.
Everything seemed so excessive.
I couldn’t sleep because all of the lights and noise.
I didn’t trust anyone, like I was still in the game.
It was an odd time.
I never regretted it, ever.
Life is short, go after what you want.
It was a dream of mine to playSurvivor.
I learned so much about life, myself, and what is really important.
Even though the game is about winning money, I won so much more than that.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
We’ve really connected again since the pandemic hit, and I’m so grateful for that.
It’s like a day hasn’t passed, and I hope to see them in person soon!
He’s got a beautiful heart and is like a brother to me.
I’ve recently become close with T-Bird (Africa)!
I love that woman, she is a ray of sunshine with the most infectious energy.
Lastly, Nate (Cook Islands) is a close and dear friend of mine.
You haven’t lived if you haven’t had a laugh with Nate.
I’m a forever superfan.
I’ve been a fan since season 1.
My favorite season isAfrica(I’m biased because I was a finalist in casting for that season).
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against, and why?
He is really smart and completely bonkers.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
I’m all for twists, but no more hidden immunity idols.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
I’d like the old-folks version, c’mon.
