The fate of a million dollars is in their hands.
Which pre-jury boot do they wish had been there with them?
Which juror would they like as a permanent Ponderosa roommate?
Shantel Smith, Danny McCray, Evvie Jagoda, Tiffany Seely, Naseer Muttalif, and Liana Wallace on ‘Survivor 41’.Robert Voets/CBS (6)
And who among the jury played the best game this season?
Some of their answers may surprise you.
What was the best thing about being at Ponderosa?
The jury on on ‘Survivor 41’.Robert Voets/CBS
TIFFANY SEELY:I’ll start by saying, BEING THE QUEEN!
I felt very in charge for the first time all season.
There was also an abundance of Starburst that we couldn’t stop eating.
Danny McCray and Tiffany Seely on ‘Survivor 41’.Robert Voets/CBS
It got us all!
NASEER MUTTALIF:The best thing about Ponderosa was the company.
Not only my castmates, but all of the hard-working people behind the scenes.
Naseer Muttalif and Shantel Smith on ‘Survivor 41’.Robert Voets/CBS
I work in hospitality, so I know all that goes into running a place like Ponderosa.
Everyone I met was so kind and welcoming.
SHANTEL SMITH:The time I was given to reflect on the game before heading back home.
Tiffany Seely, Evvie Jagoda, and Liana Wallace on ‘Survivor 41’.Robert Voets/CBS
LIANA WALLACE:Gorging myself with all the food I had been dreaming about for 21 days.
DANNY McCRAY:Hanging out with my castmates!
Everyone is much friendlier once they are off the island.
What was the worst thing about being at Ponderosa?
TIFFANY SEELY:The worst thing about being at Ponderosa was, of course, knowing it was over.
NASEER MUTTALIF:Not being able to talk to my family.
It was tough being away for so long, especially with the quarantine period.
EVVIE JAGODA:The worst thing was not being able to talk to my partner, Carmel.
I loved getting to show it to everyone.
You think you know what happened and then you find out something new.
Then another thing, and then another, only to discover that nothing you thought initially was true.
All everyone wants to do is go home and be with family.
DANNY McCRAY:Knowing that I was out of the game.
It’s a reminder that I had been voted out and didn’t win.
Which person voted out pre-jury do you wish had been with you all at Ponderosa?
TIFFANY SEELY:I wish a few people pre-jury would have been at Ponderosa.
First, I’d say Voce.
We were really close on the island he was like my island husband.
It would have been fun to have him there when I got voted off.
We are great at back-and-forth banter and don’t take each other too seriously.
Also, Sydney and I shared quite a few laughs, so that would have been refreshing as well.
I tried to enjoy every minute in Ponderosa.
I think JD would have a similar attitude.
EVVIE JAGODA:I would say either Sydney or Voce.
Sydney because I truly think she deserved to be on the jury.
I mean, she was literally at the merge, buff in hand for two days.
Also, she would have probably been a riot at Ponderosa.
And I had the deepest relationship with Voce of any of the pre-jurors.
I really wish we had gotten that time to reconnect.
Luckily, I’m happy to report we’ve gotten that time since the game.
SHANTEL SMITH:Genie.
LIANA WALLACE:I really would have loved to have Genie with us during Ponderosa.
DANNY McCRAY:Sydney.
We were really close on Luvu, so I know if would’ve been fun!
We just worked together really well we were always on the same page with strategy and laughter.
Our senses of humor just gelled, and we really enjoyed being together.
It’s one of the gifts I take away with me from the season.
Our forever friendship and the fun we have together is unmatched!
NASEER MUTTALIF:I guess I would say Evvie.
They are a genuine person who I think would keep life interesting and happy.
I enjoyed being around them.
EVVIE JAGODA:Hands down Tiff.
Tiff is family for life.
(Just kidding, of course… SHANTEL SMITH:Liana.
LIANA WALLACE:I would have to pick Naseer.
He is one of the sweetest people I know.
He’s easy to talk to and understanding, and has a really interesting life story.
I feel like Naseer and I could thrive and have a great time.
DANNY McCRAY:Tiff.
There would never be a dull moment.
I love a good party, and Tiff definitely knows how to keep a party going.
Who among the jurors played the best game and why?
TIFFANY SEELY:I think the best player among the jury has to be me.
How can I not be my biggest supporter?
I really do believe I had the best social game, which may have hurt me a bit.
I flourish when it comes to playing people socially, but clearly not this season.
Was that an obnoxious answer?
He did well compared to most professional athletes who played.
You gotta give her huge props for that.
For that reason, I’d probably say Danny.
SHANTEL SMITH:Evvie.
She was smart and savvy.
I just got her before she could get me.
LIANA WALACE: You mean, besides me?
I’d have to say Shan played the strongest game amongst the jury.
Typically, players who start out playing hard are immediately perceived as threats and voted out of the game.
She also managed to form strong social relationships with almost everyone throughout her game, which is incredibly important.
If Evvie had more time, I think she would’ve been a contender to win it all.
