Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Sean Rector is one of the most outspoken and entertaining contestants inSurvivorhistory.
He gave incredible confessional interviews.
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He quotedPassenger 57while voting someone out at Tribal Council.
This is what makes his absence from the show all the more confounding.
“I was asked to participate in the firstSurvivor: All-Stars,” reveals Sean.
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“Needless to say, I was denied another opportunity of doing the show again,” says Sean.
Trust me, this is no shade, just facts!"
Prepare to once again be educated and entertained.
SEAN RECTOR:Hey, Dalton.
Thanks for checking in on a Brotha!
In addition, I appeared as a guest star on shows likeWithout a TraceandEverybody Hates Chris.
I’ve continued to do my work in education as a consultant working with charter and public schools.
The work I’m most proud of is my non-profit organization that I started 19 years ago right afterMarquesascalledT.Y.M.E.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
I REALLY wanted to win that car, and by God’s grace and mercy I did!
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
I wondered what life experiences and perspectives I would’ve brought back to the game.
I personally thinkJeff Probstwas biased against our season for several reasons.
First, because he was essentially ghosted because Rosie O’Donnell hosted our finale.
(like miss me with the “she was boring or not great TV” BS).
When we had to wind down into island life, there was a lot of sharing of stories.
Ironically, I believe I was the lastSurvivorcontestant he interviewed on May 17, 2002.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
Welcome to so-called “Reality TV"never scripted, always edited.
My edit, although not perfect, did give my “character” an arc.
Incidentally, my luxury item was my Bible.
Some of those moments were embarrassing, and others were crowning moments of that season for me.
When you sign on the dotted line, you just hope for the best.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
Returning back home to the U.S. was definitely an adjustment.
In addition, I felt that I was still playing the game when I got home.
I had to sleep on the floor with one eye open.
I kept thinking she’s gonna vote me out of this relationship lol.
That was bananas too because I couldn’t say anything yet.
I could’ve definitely used some long-term therapy, I certainly felt like I had some form of PTSD.
I could’ve definitely usedLyanla, Fix My Lifeat that time.
(Again READ the contract if you’re planning on doing any of these shows).
Regrettably, after all of that, I was asked to participate in the firstSurvivor: All-Stars.
Consequently, this time I had a list of demands If they wanted me to go out.
Needless to say, I was denied another opportunity of doing the show again.
Trust me, this is no shade, just facts!
These are just some of my honest and real thoughts and opinions.
If what I’m bringing up offends, it’s all good.
If it doesn’t offend you, then it’s still all good!
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
As social media became more prominent in our lives, it was a great way to stay connected intermittently.
It’s always a cool vibe anytime Rob and I get to hang out and catch up.
My relationship with Vecepia is like fine wine that has matured and mellowed through the years.
It has allowed us to continue our bond throughout life’s ups and downs.
Then they tried a season where they broke the season up into four different racial groups.
We don’t need to be that “one special Negro” who’s accepted by the larger society.
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
I believe our off-the-air friendship could’ve possibly given me a chance to take our alliance to another level.
The other person would’ve beenSandra Diaz-Twine.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor, what would it be and why?
If they must have those idols, then maybe have only one.
That call could be strategic or could just be an encouragement call to give you a boost.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
I’ll leave you with a quote from Sun Tzu.
I would really have to pray on it and see where I’m at with my family.
but just be prepared to take the heat when those karmic breezes start blowing your way.
Folks would be wondering if this is an episode ofLove and Hip Hop on Fiji island.
