“Bombastic, cocky, and clueless.”
That’s how Peter Baggenstos says he was portrayed onSurvivor: Kaoh Rong.
But if you think he’s upset and bitter about that portrayal… think again.
Peter Baggenstos on ‘Survivor: Kaoh Rong’.Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images
“I am totally fine with it,” Peter tells EW.
“Reality TV has a job, and that is to tell a story.
Peter’s personality traits were certainly magnified during his 16 days in the game.
Peter Baggenstos on ‘Survivor: Kaoh Rong’.Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Images
PETER BAGGENSTOS:Since appearing onSurvivor: Kaoh Rong, I got married and had a child.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
There is no proud moment.
That is a hard question.
I would say winning the first few challenges which definitely had a “non-brains” lean to them.
We somehow all teamed up and came through.
Nothing more exhilarating than winning those.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
The challenge I lost on.
It was totally my fault and my sword to fall on.
Aubry had an anxiety attack and considered leaving in the first few hours.
Other Brains tribe members and I talked her into staying and provided comfort.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I am totally fine with it.
Reality TV has a job, and that is to tell a story.
Mine apparently is bombastic, cocky, and clueless.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
Also, all the patients that I see (at the time) would love to just talk aboutSurvivor!
No, not once.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
After the pandemic, priorities change as an ER physician.
Life just got real.
Being “landlocked” in the Midwest there are few people in this area.
The lastSurvivorI’ve seen in person isSunday Burquest, and unfortunately, I just received news thatshe passed away.
I actually don’t watchSurvivorbecause I’m still burned.
I feel like I had more in me and it’s difficult knowing that I fizzled out so fast.
Watching episodes just reminds me of what I didn’t do.Survivor: Cagayanis my favorite season.
Great characters, engaging episodes all the way to the end.
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
So I don’t get voted out first.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor, what would it be and why?
Finally, would you play again if asked?
Yes, I would absolutely play.
