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But what they didn’t realize was that Lyrsa and Christian would not be running that challenge alone.
And show it they did, as Lyrsa and Christian went on to victory on the day-one contest.
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LYRSA TORRES:After we came back from filming, I jumped into my schoolwork right away.
It sounds dark, but is super-funny.
We are Salem, Mass.'
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What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
I think that obviously winning that first challenge.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
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Possibly not trying harder to work with Natalie.
After we came back and I had time to decompress, I saw everything in a different light.
Let’s start with the fact that Natalie and I were the oldest females in our tribes.
And Natalie is hilarious.
I don’t know if it will blow their minds, but I was very active at camp.
I spent hours chasing crabs and smacking them with the paddle.
Game-wise, I don’t know why I always “seem” to be behind on challenges.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I think I had a very unique vision of what was going on and I was really funny.
Many of my confessionals were bilingual.
I think that was a really good opportunity to hook the Latino community on the show.
But, in general, I do like my edit… my mom, not so much.
Mostly because she also bragged about how her only daughter was going to be on TV.
I think she thought I was going to be the nextRita Morenoor something like that, ha ha!
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
So it was a pretty easy adjustment to society.
It depends on the situation.
But in general, no.
I have met amazing people because of the show.
I have been able to give back to society a bit more because of the show.
So, in most cases, I do not regret going on the show.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
Believe it or not, I text with Natalie from time to time.
We check up on each other and see how life is going.
I speak the most with Elizabeth.
I have communications with Davie too, especially since the BLM movement.
But when possible I check up with all the castaways.
No matter what happens, we are a family and what we lived together will always be there.
Before my season… it’s hard to pick!
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
Do I have to choose one?
I’m torn between so many players!!
I think Bryce, Rob Cesternino, Jamal, Karishma, Sandra, Abi, and Wentworth.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor, what would it be and why?
I think it is important to tell the story of the winner, I mean he/she IS the winner.
But so many stories are left out, stories that are important to tell.
I think representation has not been fair, but I read it’s coming.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
Of course, but it has to be a really good theme.
LikeHeroes vs. Villains 2.I thinkSurvivorplayers are adventure seekers, and mostly we love to win.
And I know most people in the world love to win, but we arevery extraabout winning.
I would definitely play a different game.
