18 Survivor Winners that did NOT play Winners at War!

[@hannahjaffe6402]

I love how Russell holds himself accountable for everything. That is a really powerful quality

[@flugamelu]

200 likes nice

[@scj9323]

@@flugamelu make that 406

[@TheMadStork83]

Survivor needs to have another Second Chance season where the fans vote in returning players that never won.

[@ShannaBelle83]

Dr. Mantis Toboggan, M.D., I agree!!!

[@alexisandrade2513]

I totally agree 😊

[@pesty3]

It should be second chance for only the runners up. 2nd place finishers only

[@groundskeeperha8832]

Dr. Mantis Toboggan, M.D. I’d love to see Rob Cesternino come back

[@bigchill4203]

season 42 has been leaked to be a returning player season, so it's definitely either Second Chance II or Unfinished Business

[@kristinskennar9206]

“You’re not nekkid. Nobody’s ever nekkid.” LOL

[@Murmurrr]

So southern

[@aygame8297]

He’s from Louisiana

[@declaninc]

I think Russell would be an even better Survivor player now that he's learned from his mistakes

[@pimeness5822]

Heather Ryan I bet if Russel were to play an legends season he would win without a doubt

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

@@pimeness5822 - Yeah, he thinks so, too - a couple of dreamers. They'd get him out so fast he'd have a video out about it the same day.

[@jason8507]

Unfortunately you're totally wrong if you have the ability to find Australian survivor watch it he f***** it up so bad

[@SuperTomsmum]

No way! 𝖠𝗎𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖺𝗇 Survivor Contenders VS Champions proved this wrong!

[@ryleycarroll9486]

Pimeness r u over exaggerating or do u really think with out a doubt

[@brianhardwick3205]

i would love to see them do Survivor: Last Chance. where those whose played multiple times but never won, get one last shot. Joe/Russell/Ozzy/Aubrey/Malcom just to name a few.

[@tomj4219]

Brian Hardwick spencer

[@literallynomadic78]

Amanda

[@Maw0]

***How about Cirie???***

[@sydneygroves239]

rupert!!

[@caseyschramm136]

Theo McCoy he’s one of the best individual immunity challenge players ever, him and ozzy would go hand and hand if they both made it to the merge

[@smitty5967]

Wow Russell is actually pretty cool now. That’s really nice to see

[@auryaaidun3770]

Russel just re-watched your first season for the fourth time. Each time I appreciate your dominance more in more. Hope you get to play again, that’s what the fans want.

[@DirtNassty]

Ummm... No

[@JuPac420]

Dirt Nassty, Ummmm... YES

[@thr3emusketeers35]

Yasssss

[@armymydaycaratnctzenatinyaroha]

@@DirtNassty yessss, russell was awesome

[@MrAitraining]

I think in a way, his heroes vs. villians performance was even better - considering the competition. He got to final 3 with a lot better of a cast. Samoa was largely pretty brain dead strategize wise.

[@jpbproductions3872]

Earl actually was very close to replacing Wendell but turned down because of the baby. Earl was almost on GC and WaW. This is getting crazy. Earl has to come back

[@magmastorm9335]

@@mlbjoey9647 I agree

[@erinmcdonald1509]

MLB JOEY I'd love to see Todd play again but I think CBS thinks he's a liability with alcohol.

[@reubenmanzo2054]

"Because of the baby", Todd's pregnant?

[@58twright]

earl i think will eventually play again at some point

[@ericallen1418]

Honestly I think he knows he'd be a huge threat as well as his family being the reason. If he waits for another returnee season, he could easily take it.

[@Ashleynicole-fk5kx]

Rick Devins the most robbed Survivor player ever! Sorry. He deserved that win! I get he lost fair and square but that really sucked. I loved him.

[@princesslo007]

100% agree!

[@elliotfabian-fine3276]

yeah i think EoE would have been really cool if it was just for the merge to give the pre merge elims another chance, and then because of the finale one he got screwed over

[@ryl3067]

I totally agree! He was one of the best players to ever play this game and I truly hope he does return.

[@hughjass3258]

It was so entertaining watching Devens.

[@Maw0]

Oh yeah, especially with that fake idol stuff. Chris is probably the best winner for what he was given, (I mean he gave up his immunity to re-earn it.) But the fact that he was only in the actual game for like less than 15 days just seems silly.

[@KarisParadiseVintage]

I love this older, wiser Russell! He was a groundbreaking player and changed the game in so many ways. I would love to see what he would cook up next. The game of Survivor has evolved tremendously over the years, and much of that can be credited to Russell.

[@zeaferjones1404]

I agree, I liked watching the new Parvati on Winners at War. She got swap screwed into a 4-person pregame alliance in fact from what Michele said it sort of screwed up that alliance too because they had to turn on each early. However, it was cool seeing her playing a better social game. I actually think if she made it to the finals people would have felt good voting for her while in the past the jury begrudgingly voted for her. I could see Russell making similar adjustments and playing very well.

[@wyoruss]

Your one of my favorite players! Your first season got me into survivor. You seem wiser now.

[@jamescasimir726]

You’re*

[@Correct-correctself]

@Abby from wii sports nice

[@JacketsLeafs]

Absolutely hated you while watching HvV when I was 8. I was a HUGE JT and Colby fan and watched every episode with my dad who was a HUGE Rob fan. At the time we both hated you considering you voted out both our favourites but looking back I’m glad you were there because it made the season as good as it was. I’m glad you’re doing better these days and i still think you should’ve beaten Natalie in Somoa. Best wishes

[@CheefChaos]

Dude if you go back and look at Colby he actually was a borderline villian, if he had Apologized to Jerri he would of won a million, he treated Jerri and Kieth like shit and it cost him.

[@chadjohnson608]

deserved to win HvV too

[@Excitable101]

I loved tuning in thinking, OK what Is Russel going to be up to this week.

[@StraightEdgeHeathen]

@@CheefChaos Uh.... Jerri and Keith were villains, specially Jerri. That's like saying Batman is a villain for being mean to Joker.

[@cindybernd263]

@@CheefChaos what cost Colby was doing the honorable thing, choosing to keep someone who might get more votes than him (and she did) over someone who he knew would get very few, if any. keeping .

[@ranman4223]

Now we want the list of winners currently on S40 that shouldn’t be playing.

[@brettlarkin1992]

Ran Man Rob’s wife for sure IMO. Maybe Sophie, but she’s playing well now.

[@matthewcovert5055]

Brett Larkin Sophie is the all time least deserving winner next to Adam

[@brettlarkin1992]

I agree she didn’t deserve her first win. Sandra didn’t deserve her 2nd win.

[@cDub3284]

Sandra....shes the worst

[@RyanTarney]

@@matthewcovert5055 MvGx was a great season and Adam played a good season. He won unanimously in his season so I think that deserves him some credit. I don't think I'd agree he was an undeserving winner.

[@ianstephenson9721]

Todd is engaged now and doing much better.

[@armymydaycaratnctzenatinyaroha]

Omg really?!?

[@natalie-ze2et]

“Season 39- * pause * terrible season! Horrible season!” 😂 I totally agree

[@theimortal1974]

that season started off on the wrong foot for me with someone calling someone a social retard which i fucking hate that phrase. the whole season was just to feed into rob and sandra's huge ego.

[@leobai6640]

"season 39 - terrible season" LOL

[@kmd4614]

It's crazy that a guy won 39

[@MythicalPhoebe]

i sense a little salt lol. he's lost to both rob and sandra.

[@elijahculper5522]

Survivor is a fundamentally social game about getting the people you vote out to like you and give you a million dollars. It’s about reading the other castaways, figuring out what kind of gameplay they respect, and modifying your strategy to impress the people who will decide your fate. Tommy read the other contestants like a book. He knew that there were more people in the jury who would vote for the person who made a personal relationship with them than would vote for a more dominant player in terms of challenges and advantages. He built relationships with the other contestants and leveraged those relationships for information, and ultimately jury votes. He created a situation where he never needed to win immunity or find hidden advantages. It wasn’t flashy gameplay, but it was no less impressive than a player like Tony Vlachos one Rob Mariano. Tommy manipulated an island full of people into giving him a million dollars for just hanging out with them for a month. He never had to intimidate or force people. He just listened to them, figured out what made them tick and played them like a fiddle. Season 39 had interesting gameplay and a meticulous and strategic winner. His game was subtle, nuanced, different, and ultimately pretty interesting to watch.

[@xNightHawk32]

Lyeon Bai yeah the politics of season 39 turned me off. I finished the season, but the racial politics and the sexual harassment... I tune in for Survivor! I want to see good gameplay! Outwit, outlast and outplay!! - Good gameplay speaks for itself. That’s how it should be! Well that’s what I tune in for. I want to be entertained. I want to see an adventure! I want to see heroes and villain’s mix it up! Many people would probably call Russel a villain for the way he played but man was he entertaining to watch! Loved it!!

[@elijahculper5522]

Brian Jones How can you call David vs Goliath passive gameplay? In that season, you’ve got the first correct use of an idol nullifier, the first time a minority alliance successfully split their vote, several correct idol plays, a fake idol play, several blindsides throughout both the pre- and post-merge, and a perfectly timed immunity run. That cast was at each other’s throats the entire game and they innovated the strategic aspects of the game more than most recent seasons.

[@DavidSmith-vb7gz]

New to the show, but will binge all the episodes. Very impressed how thoughtful and honest you are both towards Survivor, and your past. With the quarantine, I’ve been binging Survivor, and appreciate your insight..

[@hunterdvs6535]

I think Tom westmans health isn’t great right now so he couldn’t play

[@omaradil6541]

Yes..i think so.Have u seen him lately? He is so overweight , probably has health issues.

[@gamerbernice5214]

omar adil he’s also Aging

[@hunterdvs6535]

omar adil it’s more the fact he was a 9/11 first responders and there’s been a lot of health complications related to that for all those men and women including tom

[@58twright]

he dosent want to come back

[@ianstephenson9721]

It's a shame. He played the best game of all time imo.

[@the_fd_180]

I kinda wanted to see Fabio back but his season has a bad reputation.

[@MPHshoots]

X-Men 1996 I wanted to see Richard and Fabio lmfao

[@declaninc]

Nicaragua wasn't even that bad in my opinion

[@fernmccreary2729]

Declan Simard rewatch that final tribal, some of the most entitled bitter jury members since season 19

[@vbst_taco8371]

X-Men 1996 I wanted to see him too. Personally, he’s my favorite winner! Why did his season have a bad reputation tho?

[@the_fd_180]

@@vbst_taco8371 It had the two quitters who got to be on the jury. Plus a very bitter jury.

[@seamusryan9980]

VECEPIA SHOULD HAVE PLAYED. also she is a 2 time cancer survivor, a single mother, and the first black winner. she has a great story and deserved a shot. she said she wasnt even called :(

[@truthhurts69]

Boring player. 🤷🏻‍♀️ but congrats on her other accomplishments.

[@marianzisciumaspaniei]

Your color,social status should not decide your worth in this game

[@MaRie8303]

@@marianzisciumaspaniei I agree and that's why some of the people on Winners at War should NOT have been chosen. jus sayin

[@lavoshakern]

@@truthhurts69 She might play a more interesting game now. You never know. She should at least have another chance to get back in front of the casting directors.

[@chrispennington5516]

radu berteanu it does tho, it’s easier to win if you’re a bloke, easier to win if you have lower social status, easier to win if you’re white etc.

[@coolwahl]

Can you imagine Chris playing s40 and literally doing the same thing again...getting voted off early but still coming back to win at the end...that would be such a hilarious fail! 😂

[@savageguineapig5857]

coolwahl the jury wouldn’t go for that I don’t think

[@rejosneopaney9780]

Would’ve been very funny!

[@savageguineapig5857]

Mr Touchdown it would be an awful travesty

[@rejosneopaney9780]

Savage Guinea Pig ngl, I think Chris deserved to win. Since he made a power play move vs Devins and made fire vs him and ended up winning.

[@savageguineapig5857]

Mr Touchdown neither of the other players were worthy, but here’s the thing- Chris played a great game... for 6 days. He did not outwit until the final 6, and did not outplay. That final 3 sucked. Again, Chris got VOTED OFF. I don’t think people should be able to come back once they are voted off. I was alright with devens, but only because he came back in the mid merge.

[@jethyy]

Fabio does surprise me but there's clearly a heavy favouritism towards the newer winners. Fabio would have been very interesting

[@flicker031]

Fabio getting arrested because of drinking while skateboarding is the most Fabio thing you could ever heard.

[@Barfyman362.]

Would you ever do a video about who you'd cast for a legends season, and do you think they'd ever expand to 22 or 24 players for a season like that?

[@pucksniper1749]

He already made a video about that.

[@marlonrando9272]

Season 50 probably, a proper ultimate battle to the death.

[@Barfyman362.]

@Quin4thewin Joe sucks.

[@armymydaycaratnctzenatinyaroha]

Wouldn't they need more days for that? Like that one season with 42 days

[@radcolortiedye6718]

19:00 my favorite part of the whole post and a prime example of Russell's humanity. Deep down, he's no villian and forgiveness of other and one's self is the ultimate sign of grace and humility, sisters and brothers.

[@dominickp2023]

Pleasantly surprised - good job. Would love to see you play again in the future.

[@TheMorningtrain]

Wonder what JT and Mike did wrong to annoy the “powers” at Survivor/CBS?

[@TheTopLoader82]

Wow man i gotta say im so glad you owned what you did in the past. Respect man because some people just cannot do that. i've always liked you as a player but great to see you have a good hold on your life mate - btw im Australian - was glad to see you briefly on Survivor Aus .. the cultural clash was what held you back some aussies didn't fully grasp the whole survivor concept in the game you played so dont take that too much to heart

[@biatch1966]

Some of these winners I can’t remember winning and I watched all seasons lol

[@charlesmick7465]

I know, same here I watched everyone. I guess would need to watch some of the season to get a flash back and it would hit us. but am surprised I can't remember the winner though even after picture pops us let alone their name.

[@vanessacarpenter6247]

Always had a crush on your mind! Glad you mellowed out✌😉

[@lra6494]

Will there be a Survivor: Runner ups?

[@myamariekearns9296]

THATS SO SMART

[@lra6494]

@@myamariekearns9296 you are 3 months late

[@myamariekearns9296]

@@lra6494 so?

[@lra6494]

@@myamariekearns9296 you seem so angry. lol

[@lishaj79]

😱 RUSSELL HANTZ!!! I've been wondering about you for years! I don't care what anyone says, you were one of the best to ever do it!! I need need need to see you back on Survivor!!

[@dennislavelle6909]

For the love of humanity, I would love to know specifically what JT did that got him in such hot water. . .

[@oogahboogahzoogah]

I came to the comments for this. I can't find a source anywhere!!

[@heatherheller569]

Wondering the same thing.

[@oogahboogahzoogah]

Heather Heller I found only unreliable sources saying he had drugs at ponderosa but nothing confirmed.

[@charlie_whetstone]

@@oogahboogahzoogah he was high on drugs at ponderosa, he also said some bad things about production

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

I would love an all villains Survivor, I feel like that's the only way Russell would have a shot at lasting in the game a while with that premise.

[@coqui9879]

I think after this season Hatch has given up on ever playing again, so he doesn’t care if CBS likes what he says anymore

[@gregoryshaw6045]

Isn't Richard Hatch dead?

[@gregoryshaw6045]

My bad....the wrong Richard Hatch.

[@ohree1]

CBS called Richard and he accepted. They suddenly replaced him AND Tina from season 2. I think it was a large mistake.

[@frederickschiller2185]

@@ohree1 Richard couldn’t go. Legal issues

[@arncj18]

@@frederickschiller2185 and he found a hole in the system, and thought spending time in jail, but keeping the tax money, is worth. 1 mil in 2000 meant a whole nother deal then it does today :) and i say that as his fan.

[@matthewgeisel]

This is awesome! I didn’t know you had a KZbin! I’m a new survivor fan and just recently started watching the past few years. But while in quarantine I have gone back and binge watched past seasons. I recently binged both of your seasons and must say I was extremely impressed. To go back to back seasons and know where the vote was going to land every tribal says a lot about the great game you played. You deserved both of wins. You played in a time where the game was very personal. If you played in recent years, I believe you would have won. You honestly impacted and changed the game. After you, the game slowly progressed to a more cutthroat game and juries have become more respectful to good game moves.

[@smurflover1412]

I wish Cirie could finally get the win she deserves. She in my opinion is one of the greatest to never win.

[@diligenceintegrity2308]

no way!

[@DirtNassty]

Lmao 🤦‍♂️

[@S_Lancaster_222]

I do like her!!

[@toddmccrumb]

Cirie is too fat/out of shape to compete successfully in physical challenges

[@smurflover1412]

@@toddmccrumb There have been plenty of people who have been successful without challenges. Her determination and social prowess shouldn't be downplayed.

[@ГеоргиЙорданов-щ4ъ]

Russell - my favorite player in Survivor ever. Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@justinthegeek553]

Some people might disagree but I want to see Spencer win a season.

[@berelentless2572]

Your not alone

[@scooterit]

You ain't wrong buddy. Should've won second chance IMO

[@taylorlevy17]

No I think he should have won

[@MsMegsc]

Yah Spencer was good

[@420schmokey420]

he should of left the cass rivalry alone. she did blind slide him. but others i felt did him worse. he just kept the hate goin even thru the first season. that attention i think hurt him in jury.

[@TripperTours]

Maybe we get a 'Champions Vs Contenders' season with 10 champions from this list forming a tribe against 10 new contenders.

[@felixvecchiarelli6458]

What did JT and Mike do after their seasons?

[@youtubecommenter5122]

Its good to see the channel growing so well. Keep up with the videos mr hantz

[@itwasagoal]

You know what would of been awesome to watch? If Russell did win Samoa and Richard was was invited to play next season and Russell and Richard started in the same tribe.

[@calebgibson55]

Deathencounter that’s a great alternative scenario!!

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

Would of or would have? You need to learn the English language before posting any more, so that you don't come off sounding like an ignorant moron. Thank you, that is all.

[@Ahmed-dv8vm]

Deathencounter Richard talked trash about Russell tho

[@itwasagoal]

@@biggawinnacrapsa3870 Cool story Cuz

[@58twright]

yes ive always wanted to see a hatch vs russell hantz season & maybe tony too i dont think it will happen now hatch will never play again & i dont think russell will either sorry russell

[@aaronsmith4806]

That Tyson move was phenomenal and should have won you the game and if you explained it in a way to be giving the credit to Tyson and others, that might have got the vote. You got a guy to unintentionally vote so that he got himself Voted out!

[@luisleal4756]

Natalie White still has him shook till this day, love that!

[@Rezzing]

Not shook but she didnt deserve the win so to this day it is still mind boggling that she won over russ

[@johnmillay6790]

Still shoulda gave russ the title. She deserves the money but russ is the ultimate survivor.she got the votes

[@Caine_House]

It sucks. It is what it is. Jury management is a real thing, but an unbiased jury would have definitely given him the win compared to how Natalie was simply a coattail rider.

[@AllRequired]

@@Caine_House Jury management is a real thing, all right. Natalie knew this.

[@Caine_House]

@@AllRequired I did say "it is what it is". I understand why she won, but it was because the jury got butthurt, but to the extreme. They're supposed to vote based on 3 criteria; who outwit, who outplayed and who outlasted all the others. Russell fulfilled more of the criteria to win. While jury management is a very real thing, coattail riding to the end is a very real thing too. It is what it is. For the audience, we want to see the best player win. To the players, they just want to win, so I can't blame Natalie for doing what she did. She's just a winner who nobody cares won.

[@conradpragnell3776]

Just recently found your channel, Russell. So good! You seem like such a genuine, kind person.

[@hunterdvs6535]

I don’t think tommy is because of 39 being bad I think it’s more the fact they didn’t want to potentially spoil the season Redmond leaked the cast during the season

[@JustAnotherCrafter63]

he wouldn't have knew he won while playing since WaW started filming only 2 weeks after 39 ended

[@Thesportsmusicgod]

Yeah I agree

[@jamisonmcdaniel4295]

Daniel Riederich that’s when the promos came out. Was filmed way before.

[@krypto_9872]

39 finished filming 2 weeks before 40 started filming.

[@larryparr2799]

I agree, but if Tommy was an amazing winner they would have risked it and had him play.

[@ciaradoping9867]

Vecepia's torch has never been snuffed!

[@mandymonroe6295]

I like your honesty. It's refreshing. And you make me laugh. After watching Hatches videos, I think he's digging a hole for himself too.

[@reubenmanzo2054]

I don't understand why he's going around like he's the best player. He was lucky to win the first time. I'm not kidding, that deciding vote was literally a coin toss.

[@paulvancuren5695]

THE RUSSELL HANTZ SHOW - Why don't they have a just runner- up season ? With all runner - up so at least one runner - up winners this time !!!

[@jpbproductions3872]

Great content man. Glad you’re doing all this. Video suggestion: I think it would be cool with all the edge of extinction controversy to do a video on your opinion on the pros and cons of it and how it’s a flaw in the game.

[@RobAndersonsgoogle]

I was bummed to not see you playing on this season of Survivor when I saw what the theme was. You were the BEST Survivor and player of the game whether people liked you or not...you played the game BEST! I just found your channel and am now a subscriber! :) Take Care -Rob Anderson

[@jpbproductions3872]

I think Earl is the only person who wasn’t casted that had he been casted, would’ve won the game

[@reagan4346]

they need to have a season called the loser bracket where the first person voted out in 20 seasons go out or have one where half the players are the first voted out and the other half are the people who got second called so close vs so far

[@gingerninja3332]

francesqua makes a comeback

[@ellie7414]

GingerNinja she gets a GREAT winner's edit and it looks like Chicken will go home the first tribal but then it turns out he has an idol! Francesqua goes first again. There is an edge of extinction and it's looking to be a Natalie situation, she is totally going back in with her 6 idols but then at the end, Chicken wins to get back in the game and makes the final 3. It's him, Coach and Phillip in the ftc. Of course it'll be a blowout, Coach HAS to win. Phillip did nothing and Chicken got voted out. suddenly, Jeff rigs the vote because his husband, Massachusetts Rob once had a pet chicken. Everyone votes for Chicken except for Francesqua, who votes for Jeff. Cochran wins the season.

[@brianbuckman6908]

Or maybe have it where they are the last person voted out vs the first person voted out

[@gavindoebel4239]

I love how russell is wearing an oilers hat and he owns an oil company

[@KocaineKing3610]

Anyone know what Russel is talking about with the JT situation?

[@EverythingHappens4AReason]

they robbed Russell in Samoa! He would of been great in this blood thirsty season.

[@wesleyholden7923]

He was just on Australian Survivor 2 years ago and got voted out 2nd with an idol in his pocket. He can only play survivor well on the island of Samoa

[@MrDeceptacon88]

@@wesleyholden7923 australian survivor is a koke lmfao

[@58twright]

i dont think he would have been on winners at war if he had won i think the whole hantz family is blacklisted from cbs in general again sorry russell

[@toshe67]

Tony vs russell could have been great or tony and russell team up.

[@PKMNTrainerVic]

Tyler Wright I think just Brandon. Pretty sure Russell still goes to the live shows and reunions and whatnot

[@nathanieleasonbign81970]

This dude single handedly changed the game forever.

[@lb6056]

I miss Russell’s game play. I mean, what a legend: First to sabotage his own tribe, first to find numerous idols without clues...brilliant. I like Natalie, but Russell should have won. I think the Samoa jury was the beginning of bitter juries not awarding Sole Survivor to the most deserving person. Russell, you are in good company. Sometimes I look at the final four of all seasons and can name at least 13 who deserved to win over the eventual winner. Dominic, Rick Devens, David Wright, etc. I could go in and on....

[@michaeldefeo1439]

True about Russell getting for Survivor Samoa but that was definitely not the start of butthurt juries giving it to the least deserving person, it actually started with the 2nd season, Survivor Australia, if u ask me where the Jury gave it to Tina who basically did nothing, instead of Colby.

[@beanfrompa]

L B I couldn’t agree more. Exact same time I started losing interest.

[@moongirl-7584]

I NEVER knew that Russel had a KZbin channel. I’ve now subscribed

[@UnderdawgMLB]

the way he pronounced naked as “neckad”

[@wkim6457]

I enjoyed your take on the winners not included in season 40. Good job!

[@emmab7656]

I think if they did a blood vs. water season in a couple of years and had Russell and Brandon back it would be amazing

[@jakinajakina1974]

Russel I've decided to subscribe because i like it that you take ownership 4 past mistakes i clicked SUBSCRIBE when u mentioned how you were "back on stupid days". Your videos are cool and at times funnyl keep it going! Great job, oh and btw love your backyard

[@TheDollyce]

This has been one of THE BEST KZbin videos I've seen you do, Russell. I really appreciate how you've matured, and how you take ownership of your dark days. That said, I agree with everything you said. About Richard Hatch: he is an intelligent man, but he's NOT a smart man. Ever since the Sue Hawk debacle, he's never been on Survivor again. A lawsuit ensued, Sue Hawk against the world, but she finally got over it and dropped it. I don't blame her for what some people call her "overraaction" to Hatch's penis accidentally brushing her thigh in the Challenge. She feels the way she feels. But here's who I blame: CBS should never have allowed Hatch to play the challenges naked. It's completely uncalled for. He's an idiot. In my opinion, I think it's abusive for his Tribe to have to see his penis everyday, day in and day out. There's no need for his nudity. He's crying out for attention. He gets it all right! I don't think CBS will EVER allow him on the show again because even if they make him sign a NO NUDITY clause, he'll blow it off and strip down DURING the filming. And there's another "incident" on their hands. It was hard enough for CBS to decide when to yank the touchy-feely Weinstein Wannabe off Season 39! Can you imagine trying to control Hatch? He'd strip down, get pulled, and enjoy his 37 day paid vacation at a local hideout on the CBS dime! He'd be laughing at CBS for being so stupid to have him on again. I'd love to see Hatch on the show, don't get me wrong. I think he's hilarious. And the editing blurs out his penis so I don't have to look at it! It's really too bad he's such an idiot. But sometimes highly intelligent people are idiots in life. He's an interesting character that we'll never get to see on the Island ever again. Instead we have to watch Vanilla Sarah! Bletch!

[@reubenmanzo2054]

I haven't actually seen 'All Stars', so why was he allowed to perform the challenge naked in the first place? Actually, I'll go one step further. What made him decide to perform the challenge naked in the place?

[@TheDollyce]

@@reubenmanzo2054 I don't know what possessed Hatch to do the Challenge buck naked. He's an exhibitionist, for sure. It was a very physical challenge! A network of intersecting 2-6 planks were placed over a pond. The Survivors had to get from Point A to Point B to win points, and many times this meant you faced off with a Survivor from the other Tribe. You had to inch around each other, much like Everest climbers going UP have to inch around climbers going DOWN on the Hillary Step! . A single file 6" path, with a 10, 000 ft drop on one side and 8,000 ft drop on the other!; Anyway, Richard's Johnson was flippin" and floppin' everywhere. One mistake and he could've ripped it off on the 2x6 as he fell into the drink. Survivor SHOULD NOT allow nudity in Challenges especially. In camp, it's annoying, offensive and laughably pathetic. But in a physical challenge, it's outright insane. That's how Sue Hawk got "touched" by the Flying Johnson. It took her a day and a half to process the encounter, then SHE BLEW A GASKET. Sue Hawk, for all she seems so TOUGH & ROWDY is really a very sensitive woman.

[@rt66vintage16]

TPTB can miss me with the underwear wardrobe too.

[@JimmyVermeer]

I don't have a problem with anyone on season 40 being on season 40. Sarah Lacina is actually one of the more interesting players. As for the thing with Richard's penis in season 8, my impression was that it was deliberate, not accidental. I don't have a problem with seeing it as long as I don't have to touch it.

[@shawnhoelscher8164]

I love that Bob is so high on this list, but I think you hit the nail on the head, I'm pretty sure he's in his late 70's. I was mad that the season 40 special didn't highlight his fake idol, that drove me nuts

[@joffreyg7994]

Brian: awesome winner. Crap human being. Jt: i think he tried so hard. He lost his legacy. Cochran : 🤮 Mike: i like him. I want to see him again. Tommy: horrible season, horrible winner. Next. Chris 38: no way 😄 EOE worst twist ever. Jenna : 🤮 i hated her in season 6. Aras: i don't like him so much. Earl: i want him back ! Great player. Chris: i love him ! Amazing player. Tom: the old tom of course but now... it's over for him i think :((( Natalie: i want to see her too. I think she is underrated. Fabio: 😄 i like him but not my 1st choice. Todd: i definitely want him back ! He is sober now. Vecepia: underrated winner. Her social gameplay was so good. Bob: too old now i think for Cbs. Tina: i think her story is complete. But i'm freaking like her. Richard: of course ! The KING.

[@muadline5989]

Yes, Richard Hatch would always be the King. If he wasn't naked on the first season, the series would not have been renewed.

[@pesty3]

COchran won due to a bitter jury. he wouldnt be able to make jury this year and he doesnt want to get embarrassed. Mike was awesome and should play again.

[@atlio4506]

What did Bryan do ?

[@tripped_and_fell_into_his_bed]

Vecepia with a great social game? Dear God

[@CloroxDoll]

Madonna well she didn’t win with a shitty social game. 🙄

[@dgib9455]

Hey Russell, great video! Also, I noticed you mentioned your video about the top ten survivors that would never play again. I think it would be a great idea if you posted a link to that video in this video's description, that way your fans can easily find it. It gives you more views and gives your fans easy access to your great videos! Just a suggestion

[@xNightHawk32]

SURVIVOR Season 41 “Making a Comeback!” With Russel Hantz 👍🏻❤️ That’s what I’d call it! Thanks for the video Russel. Enjoyed watching you play brother!

[@ashleygillen1997]

41 should be .medical evacuations 2nd chance

[@xNightHawk32]

Ashley Gillen bring back those who were medically evacuated from the game? I dunno maybe. - personally I’d like to see a season of come backs. They could bring back Russel, Malcolm, Joe, and others who were voted out of the game because they were considered threats. - But I think something else needs to be added. A twist if you will

[@thr3emusketeers35]

Ashley Gillen omg yes you’re a genius

[@xNightHawk32]

Thr3e Musketeers that’s what I’d like to see. So many good players who don’t make it to the end because they’re viewed as threats. Or others who are taken out of the game by their team throwing a challenge in order to vote someone out. It happened to Russel.

[@thr3emusketeers35]

Night-Hawk I agree also sub to Thr3e musketeers it’s my channel check it out

[@MrJakeepoo0735]

Russell I might of rooted against you when you played but seeing you now gives me a whole new perspective

[@BubbleNugget0]

The fact that Bob was mentioned on this is absolutely incredible! I love Bob to death & I absolutely adore the fact that he was mentioned hete

[@ActiveAdvocate1]

MORE FABIO PLEASE!!! Should have put him on your list of "top hottest males". Unless you did do that but I can't remember if you did. Damn he pretty! And he seems like a sweetheart. And I will not accept that his real name is "Judd". No, he's Fabio now.

[@tygggyy7490]

Active Advocate he got a DUI and got arrested also he blew all his prize money in 1 year so they aren’t going to bring him back

[@quadrupleh4226]

I cried when Fabio won. and im a straight guy

[@S_Lancaster_222]

Yeah..I liked him too but although smart & good looking. he was a bit wishy washy at times.

[@S_Lancaster_222]

@@tygggyy7490 Did he really? Fabio?

[@S_Lancaster_222]

@@quadrupleh4226 What season did Fabio win? I want to go back & watch ir.

[@jayjasperjp]

What did Mike Holloway do?

[@susiemark54]

Damnit, man...I love how far you’ve come! Maturity looks good on you. 👍🏼

[@duaneology589]

Loved Russell's Survivor seasons. Happy to see he's in a good place. I would enjoy watching him play again.

[@johnsimone3829]

What did JT do ? I’m not familiar

[@stefanieoka4755]

Russell!!! I'm your biggest fan!!!! Just watched your first season again. You were the best to play...hands down!

[@skadoosh2103]

I love how you call videos a "youtube" or "youtubes", great video

[@stillwaggonsymposium2438]

Really hope to see you in the potential legends season brother. Was tough seeing you throw your buff in that fire and say that was the last time you'd ever play. Also really enjoyed this breakdown. Would love to have you on my podcast sometime if you're interested.

[@nothingelse3350]

Keeping hope alive

[@manuellara8369]

Russell: Tony is the King now. But you are the TRUE KING. Russell is the best SURVIVOR PLAYER EVER. you elevated the game to new highs. Thank you. Please send me a reply 🤴

[@clairesyoutube]

I loved it! Another great video, Russell. Keep up the great work! -McKenzie (Kenzie)

[@Damianoutlaw]

Great Video. Good content and very entertaining for us Survivor Nerds. Hope to see you play again!

[@jpbproductions3872]

Now thinking about it, Bob would’ve been as iconic as Rick Devens if he came back

[@hanzou1238]

@@mlbjoey9647 Rudy Boesch was in his 70's and he played twice so I don't think it was because of that.

[@terrigagnon9196]

I would love to see you play again! You were by far one of the best players and entertaining every episode. You deserve a win!

[@Oheeeoh]

Russell this channel is helping your stock in my eyes.

[@summeratkins2163]

This video is oddly inspiring. I appreciate his candor on his experiences during the three times he played.

[@kylestelter7550]

What did JT do?

[@58twright]

russell said it in an earlier video i guess he got in trouble with drugs after game changers or heroes vs villains

[@jenniferconstantine9041]

I don't know if it's true but I heard it was during Ponderosa.

[@Goldenboy20wq]

Jennifer Constantine apparently he was a nightmare for GC producers before they took off and after the game.

[@ReallyAboutIt]

Ayo Russell I just finished rewatching season 19 and 20 of the show and I just wanna say that the people got your back (even 10 years later lol). You played the best game both times and it was honestly such a letdown that you didn't get the title of soul survivor. You're my fav player alongside Tony! Love ya, bossman.

[@user-db9vy2gh3v]

Nope he was too cocky and got a great edit but I still like him as player

[@snuffedtorch3683]

Got a prediction for 40?

[@storytime_with_auntiek]

Russel, I loved your mischief when you first played. You were the villain I didn’t hate. Now, I love seeing how you’ve grown and it seems like your mind is sharper, wiser and you have learned the meaning of tempered restraint. I’m rooting for you to play again. You need the title of sole survivor

[@alexisbutts9327]

Would love to see Todd play again China is probably my favorite season

[@chriseckhoff3273]

How'd you do the effects for that montage at the beginning?! It's so cool

[@ThePumpkinLady53]

They need to do a season with all first voted out players.

[@ruthiemay4799]

Excellent idea!

[@PatPauloMMA]

Omg perfect idea!!!!!!!

[@UnknownUnknown-tu3be]

No thanks

[@joyashleygarrett5866]

Angie Cisson agreed

[@jepoymanalo9496]

That be a terrible idea. 90% of first voted player was old

[@mallory7451]

im not sure, but i would love and old school vs new school season! it would be cool to see how differently they all play ;)

[@CarlosVardi]

Maybe they're saving some other great winners like Todd and Vecepia for Season 50 Legends!

[@nizzle428]

they’re not bringing todd back i don’t think. especially after all that dr phil and alcoholism stuff

[@petegilardi2593]

An Tina hatch as well they'll be on again soon

[@petegilardi2593]

@@mlbjoey9647 Yes Hatch Tina Rob C Russell Christian, Fairplay, Dom, Devens, Earl, Todd, Gabby

[@jpbproductions3872]

I’m not worried about Todd. He’ll return. Too iconic to not

[@58twright]

i dont think todd will ever return hes never been considered before & they might be to afraid to bring him back because of his alcoholic issues

[@caseyf8575]

My 1 year old daughter keeps making me play your intro song so she can dance to it lol! Love your videos!

[@brokemechanicfpv1420]

Where you get the oilers hat 😲

[@ariraven6487]

Good video Russell! Informative as well as expressing your own opinion. I subscribed!

[@evanlorenz3738]

Sweet intro brother