Sunday 6 May 2012

Survivor 20 Heroes vs Villains Episode 1


Survivor Season 20 Heroes vs Villains promises to be the biggest Survivor to hit our screens yet when the tastiest and most tasteless contestants ever come face to face in the South Pacific. And from the very first challenge it is clear that the mean have gotten meaner and the tough would need to be tougher, when bones break and shoulders dislocate.

For those Survivor fans that have gotten a bit sketchy about who's from which season and what they got up to there, here's our quick spoiler free guide.

First up, the Heroes (from top left):

Rupert Boneham (Survivor 7 Pearl Islands and Survivor 8 All Stars) was never a serious contender, but always got quite far by being the provider and the grumpy teddy bear of the team.

James “J.T.” Thomas (Survivor 18 Tocantins) proved that he's not just all charm and good looks when he pulled a trick or two to win his season.

Firefighter Tom Westman (Survivor 10 Palau) dominated in his group despite his age, never getting a single vote against him.

Original Survivor hottie Colby Donaldson (Survivor 2 Australia and Survivor 8 All Stars) dominated in season 2, but fared poorly during his All Stars return. 

Our favourite grave digger, James Clement (Survivor 15 China and Survivor 16 Fans vs Favorites) has the dubious honour of being the only contestant voted off whilst he had two immunity idols.  Will he redeem himself this time?

Stephenie LaGrossa (Survivor 10 Palau and Survivor 11 Guatemala) proved herself a strong physical contender in previous seasons, even wrestling down strong male contestants.

Amanda Kimmel (Survivor 15 China and Survivor 16 Fans vs Favorites) was a strong social and physical player and loyal to her alliances.

Did overly emotional Jessica “Sugar” Kiper (Survivor 17 Gabon) just get lucky last time, or was she smarter than she let on?

Weak in the physical challenges, lovable Cirie Fields (Survivor 12 Panama and Survivor 16 Fans vs Favorites) played a social game like few others.

Watching Candice Woodcock (Survivor 13 Cook Islands) turn on her team was one of the biggest twists of season 13.  Not sure how that got her in the Heroes team!

Sure to cause plenty of drama, the Villains (from top left):

The crude and arrogant “Boston" Rob Mariano (Survivor 4 Marquesas and Survivor 8 All Stars) needs no introduction after falling in love on season 8 and eventually marrying the winner!

Grumpy misery Randy Bailey (Survivor 17 Gabon) is back to spread more joy.

Nasty bully Tyson Apostol (Survivor 18 Tocantins) is reunited with Coach.

And Ben “Coach” Wade (Survivor 18 Tocantins) will no doubt be as crazy and power hungry as always.

Ruthless and brash Russel Hantz (Survivor 19 Samoa) is back for a second chance at the title.

One of the most hated female contestants of all time, catty Jerri Manthey (Survivor 2 Australia and Survivor 8 All Stars) will no doubt have her claws out for her arch nemesis, Colby.

Parvati Shallow (Survivor 13 Cook Islands and Survivor 16 Fans vs Favorites) is notorious for flirting and scheming her way to the top.

Will the queen of not being seen, quirky Sandra Diaz-Twine (Survivor 7 Pearl Islands) manage to stay under the radar till the very end again?

Two faced Courtney Yates (Survivor 15 China) is best known for her hilariously nasty one-on-one's with the camera.
  
Danielle DiLorenzo (Survivor 12 Panama) is probably the most decent of the bunch, her only claim to villainy being one broken promise.



Return. Revenge. Redemption.   Don't miss Survivor 20 Heroes vs Villains on SABC3 on Mondays at 20h00