Why I was not on Survivor Season 40: Winners at War

Richard Hatch on why he was not on Survivor Season 40: Winners at War
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[@vaporterra]

The part that sucks is that he withdrew from his PhD program. That shows how dedicated he is to Survivor.

[@GamingFanactic911]

Yea. That hurt me a lot. Also, fancy meeting you here. :)

[@ElfHostage]

I hope he can go back and finish. Can he not?

[@Flowergurl2000]

He can finish anytime, just more info for the pity party he is throwing for himself.

[@ElfHostage]

jana banana “pity party” So be it but he deserves one, for sure.

[@rosemarieholt2261]

We had someone return after several years to finish.

[@JudeMarchisio]

The man actually BIT A SHARK after it bit him, that ALONE should have gotten him back on season 40.

[@futureidol83]

One of the best episodes of Survivor EVER.

[@leoscorpio42]

No amount of being cool or kicking ass makes it OK to use your nudity to intimidate another player during a challenge. That's what he did to Sue Hawk. It's not about him being naked around camp; you can simply walk away from someone who is naked around camp. But Sue couldn't walk away from him on a narrow platform and a beam during a challenge; knowing that, he got up on her and deliberately intimidated and embarrassed her. If you haven't watched the incident, watch it. It wasn't OK. And props to Jeff and to the other producers for making the right call. There is no amount of awesome strategy or game play that makes it OK to sexually harass someone.

[@JudeMarchisio]

@@leoscorpio42 Please shut the fuck up.

[@lagrove350]

That's a real legend for you

[@Georgeparkerfilm]

JudeMarchisio there is no excuse for his actions bro this channel is a joke

[@Solitonyc]

It’s absurd that the first winner ever isn’t going to be on the show.

[@lamduannasingkharn7887]

Solito Reyes II I was thinking the same thing but I still going to watch it tho

[@joesiefert8542]

It’s because he’s not appropriate and the things that happened last season

[@wallytucker62816964]

Solito Reyes II of course there was the little issue with Sue oh and when he smuggled matches into the game

[@ZJCitricAcidGraf.E.T.]

Can it be possible for CBS/Survivor to make another season of 'winners at war' that are NOT on this season, like, immediately/soon? It'll give Richard and Tina to come back. But yeah, I can't forget about that interaction/run-in between him and Sue. But I do believe Richard has learned his lesson. He won't be another 'Dan'.

[@margaretthompson6391]

Solito Reyes II not at all. Other than being condescending about being able to do something and never actually doing it, it is the same game played every time he has been on the show. Not terribly watch worthy. Boring actually. No shock value, no scheming, nothing. Yes, it could be editing. If he were truly clever he would play into that and utilize his talents accordingly. Good call on cbs despite rationale....which is sketch.

[@jamesries5534]

Here's my $.02..... IF the "Dan situation" wouldn't have happened, we would have seen you on S40.

[@gurutruecrimeguru1405]

Yup.

[@vaporterra]

Stating the obvious

[@GamingFanactic911]

I agree. Dan basically ruined it

[@bioschlock]

Yep

[@jpbproductions3872]

Without a doubt

[@leeummradley]

Richard makes a lot of great points, especially in regards to the differences between nudity and sexual harassment. HOWEVER, I really don't think he should so easily overlook the incident that occurred with Sue Hawk in All Stars. Maybe since it was so long ago, not as many people remember, but it was a MASSIVE deal and is probably the closest thing to sexual harassment that the show has seen (at least until the S39 issues) CBS and production had to pay Sue Hawk a private settlement due to the incident that happened at the challenge, and I'm sure that it was THAT that had made the executives question Hatch coming back. If they had to do any sort of settlement for Dan/Kelly, they may be thinking, "Hm, should we really open ourselves back up to the possibility of legal action, just to have the original winner on?" I can't be the only one that could see EVERY morning news outlet playing the Sue Hawk explosion from All-Stars and the Kelly confessional from S39, talking about how the show has actually done nothing to change its ways.

[@shadowninja6689]

If the Sue Hawk situation had happened post-S39 Richard Hatch would 100% would have 100% been expelled from the game just like Dan. Times and culture have changed, social media wasn't really much of a thing back when the Sue Hawk situation occurred, but now that it is a thing it makes Sue Hawk situations 10X worse.

[@leeummradley]

Shadow Ninja Definitely 110%. I think that just since All-Stars was sooo long ago, not a lot of people remember. But it’s extremely relevant to the current climate of the show

[@nwandoe3599]

Agree. If a man's privates rubbed against me, I would be F***ing pissed and I think that the producers made the right decision.

[@JudeMarchisio]

@@nwandoe3599 He didn't rub his privates on her. She made a big deal out of absolutely nothing. The loud mouth knew she wasn't going to win anything so she pulled up some fake harassment claims out of her ass.

[@gameshowguy2000]

@@JudeMarchisio No. How would YOU feel if someone did THAT to YOU?

[@itwasagoal]

Still gutted. If there was a season for the original winner to return on, its this one. Hopefully they do a legends season or something that will give Richard a 3rd apperance he is long overdue for

[@shellyfelder3105]

I completely agree with you! I would hope for that. Unfortunately I think Survivor is just about over. They really messed this season up big time. There isn't a All stars without Richard & Tina Period. Shame on Jeff for making Survivor soft like other shows have turned.

[@ESCTom]

hmmm i think it will be difficult for him to come back now having said so many disparaging things about Jeff in this video. the whole situation is very sad, I totally agree that Richard should have been on the show. Obviously someone panicked because of what happened with Dan last season

[@gameshowguy2000]

@@ESCTom And they're RIGHT to panic. Remember the incident with Sue in All-Stars?

[@russellsimoneaux832]

@@gameshowguy2000 The incident with Sue was bullshite. That was all Sue and editing. Jeff Probst has become full of himself. Sadly, Survivor is coming to an end. .

[@MythicalPhoebe]

hatch is probably not gonna play again after what happened in season 39. you bet the producers are gonna be extra careful about sexual harassment.

[@DariusMakesContent]

WOW, we almost had Richard in season 40. I wanted him to be there so bad after I saw that we would have an all winners season ... What a shame.

[@DrewbieOP]

At 5:20 those girls VOLUNTEERED to take their clothes off if the chocolate and peanut butter were provided. Jeff did not specifically ask them.

[@spicoli3357]

Correct. Probst hasn't done anything wrong. His jobs never been in jeopardy

[@russellsimoneaux832]

However, he did allow them to objectify themselves. I think Jeff is a hypocrite for making it seem like Richard Hatch did something when he did not!

[@spicoli3357]

@@russellsimoneaux832why would jeff ever want to be put in another richard/sue situation and feel attacked for not stopping a guy who cant help but get naked on national TV. Why would you want to have to babysit adults on a national TV show? Cause Richard gets a kick out of testing peoples limits. Richard hatch does that crap for attention. He always wants the attention. Hes arrogant, doesn't shut up, and just because he won season 1 doesnt make him a legend, he also played with some absolute idiots in season 1. His second season he didnt adapt well at all, now hes old and would be up against 19 other winners who as arrogant or humble as they were, wouldnt enjoy hearing or playing against "Richard, the greatest survivor winner/player ever" Hes so unliked I cant even see people using him and taking him to the end like a Phil Shepperd only because hes so disliked. And lets face it, if Richard Hatch did what he did after this whole ME TOO movement bullshit he would have been removed the game the same way if not quicker than Dan. Tell me Sue didnt personally feel attacked just as much by richard if not worse than Kellee did by dan? I'll enjoy watching another Hatch-less season of Survivor. Its 2020. He can walk around his house naked all he wants and watch 20 other previous winners 👍🏻

[@russellsimoneaux832]

@@spicoli3357 That's your opinion. Although clearly your opinion is based on just what you saw from that episode. As far as the Richard Hatch Sue Hawk situation. They edited that episode To make you feel that way. That's not the whole story. But whatever. You're entitled to your opinion. I just don't agree with you. Jeff Probst has become full of himself. They keep trying to change up the show With things like idle Island and different kinds of idols. Instead of going to different places and experiencing new things. Sadly, the show has changed And I don't enjoy it like I used to. Jeff Probst never wants to leave Fiji. . I think that's a mistake. I think we're seeing the end of Survivor. Sad.

[@spicoli3357]

@@russellsimoneaux832 then stop watching it? Simple. And I'm sure they have their reasoning for Fiji. Go watch season 40 with Richard, you two can complain all ya want

[@profeshxhobo]

Meanwhile... “Naked and Afraid” 🤣

[@jatyracandler4794]

Stoooop lmfaoooooo

[@OutwitOutplayOutlast]

At 5:07 Rich makes a fantastic observation that he himself downplays in this video. In Season 6, 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙧: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣, there is an episode titled: “Girls Gone Wilder” (a reference to ‘Girls Gone Wild,’ an adult entertainment franchise that produced over 300 adult films of young women from 1997-2011) where two young female contestants (one of whom is just 18) tell host Jeff Probst that they will strip if he can get them peanut butter and chocolate. Rob C., a male contestant, jokingly pleads with Jeff to fulfill the girls’ request. Next thing viewers see is Jeff bringing out a plate of peanut butter and Oreos goading the girls on. Not only do the girls take their tops off, they also lower their bikini bottoms to their ankles showing everything-not just their breasts. Jeff Probst played a part in literally manipulating the situation behind-the-scenes to get two young women, one who was barely legal, to show it all. As Rich states at 6:42, the hypocrisy from Jeff is ridiculous. The show benefited and profited from these nude scenes that were considered “family friendly” back when they aired; Now Jeff is trying to rewrite reality after initially profiting from the show’s openness with nudity.

[@lukeharden5319]

Jeff needs to go

[@RichHatch]

Well, Matt, I’m happy to address the “Sue Hawk” situation, and I will do so in an upcoming video. Then, perhaps, you will address the Matt Barber situation in which you and others like you pretend they know things they are outright imagining without putting any critical thought into their perspectives. I spent an entire season on Survivor with Sue during which she and I were both often naked. Further the woman was more crude and sexually explicit with me about her sex life than any woman had ever been. Oh, and did you forget I’m gay and have never had any sexual interest in women? Those are some of the things that should have made you skeptical of salacious reporting. Things you probably don’t know include the fact I was voted off the show and unaware of Sue’s claims made after I’d left. Further, Sue has informed multiple people she knew she couldn’t win and planned to figure out a way to extort CBS. Add to that, we all (Sue included) watched the unedited footage from all four cameras showing how she turned around in the challenge to intentionally instigate interaction with me, and I NEVER touched her or anyone else - despite the salacious reporting and false claims. So your contention I ever did something to her or anyone else is ignorant and inappropriate. Had you interest in sharing an opinion, it would be helpful to learn more about what is true before acting like the typical ignorant bully your comments make you sound like.

[@gurutruecrimeguru1405]

. Probst's comment about "now a family show -so not comfortable with Hatch's nudity" is incredibly absurd since we all know all he has to say is "no nudity in challenges" and Probst had a big hand in the Sue becoming distressed by not saying that for that challenge. But no offense but you not mentioning Sue here wasn't a great look.I personally already know what you've said about it but a lot of others probably don't and were probably waiting for that here. Probst also came off sounding homophobic with those comments though I'm sure he did not mean to. I think you need to make the follow up Sue video right away to avoid all the clap back about how you glossed over it here.

[@gurutruecrimeguru1405]

They are completely ruining the winners season fans looked forward to for so long by having it be EOE so you're probably glad not to deal with the bullshit of EOE which is rigged for a young ahtletic man to win.

[@sambirtwistle3893]

I'm sorry that this happened to you. It sounds like a really messy situation and no one has a right to judge something they see on a heavily edited TV show. I hope you find common ground with CBS and Jeff. It is a loss to not have the OG king around for 40.

[@gurutruecrimeguru1405]

Because of Dan a lot of viewers and fans were bringing up the Sue's distress so that's why.

[@jayjay44ist]

Thank u for posting this video Rich. We discussed this on twitter back in December. My guess is unfortunately Survivor is coming to an end pretty soon. Probst has total control of the show and doesn’t listen to fans and lies. He has his favorites. He got full control season 39 right? Look what happened under his watch. Then removing u from winners season cuz he messed up is tragic. Will miss u

[@cambrodia3189]

The irony of this is that every player has been and will be playing your strategy

[@matthewmead121]

In my opinion Rich With todays WOKE society I think they viewed you as a liability rather than an asset. Think about it, the way survivor has changed. Jeff no longer says come on in guys because he wants to be inclusive. They are casting isn’t very diverse meaning we don’t see any older folks or hardly any athletic people anymore. The show was supposed to stand for anyone can play regardless of age, strength etc. now to appease society they are too scared to push the envelope, to me Rich you are not bad and your mature enough to know boundaries. You where entertaining when you where on the Celebrity Apprentice

[@RichHatch]

Thanks Matthew!

[@petermarshall7352]

The whole woke argument is a joke. Stop playing copycat and think for yourself.

[@nicholasgough3508]

I was a 5 year old kid living in Australia when I watched the first season of survivor, I’ve watched every episode of every season since then, including Marquesas which didn’t air in Australia at the time. I’ve always told everyone that will listen that Richard Hatch is still one of the greatest players of all time who put survivor on the map and played a game that transcends survivor eras, he could play in any season and do well and not having him on an all winners season is one of the biggest travesties the show has ever seen. Thanks for everything Hatch and thanks for making so many people fall in love with a show that has become such a great part of our lives. #TheGOAT

[@TimothyBukowskiApologist]

It was crushing to hear that you were removed from this cast. You and Tina deserved to be out there. I cant wait to hear your thoughts on the season as its airing at some point, either on here, or RHAP or something.

[@jamielu7275]

It’s a shame that Richard hatch isn’t in 40. imagine if he came full circle and won 1 and 40. Omg that would be survivor history. Tina Wesson should have come back too. These people are survivor history

[@jxavier3876]

Did Tine agree?

[@JuanCarlosSDE]

Lol he wouldn’t have won anyways! Did you see how the older players got cut so fast? lol

[@58twright]

I don’t think he would have won winners at war but I would have loved to see him play again

[@frathousemovies]

I’m a recent survivor fan who went back and watched your season. The way you figured out a winning strategy without ever having seen the game played before was incredible. You’re truly one of the greats it’s a huge loss not having you on season forty

[@dantezuccaro]

It is truly absurd that you are not on this season. Agree and sorry that they did this to you.

[@NeonDreamz98]

Richard Hatch and Rudy: my two first favourite Survivors! Childhood memories! Hope to see Rich on a future season again.

[@eugeneenriquez2560]

You’re the first gay person I saw on television that wasn’t a stereotype was the reason I fell in love with the show wish you were out there representing the community

[@uuza09]

I wonder if Jeff would describe the peanut butter incident as "kinda being inappropriate"

[@dhruv4911]

Taylor Bradford he didn’t touch her see his video about all-stars

[@staceyspencer2369]

Jeff didn't ask them to take their clothes off - Hatch misrepresent that. Jenna volunteered that she would take her clothes off for PB and chocolate. Jeff didn't discourage them, but it was all Jenna's idea.

[@31Mike]

Stacey Spencer Exactly. If Jeff had said 'Hey, get naked and I'll give you...', to a 19 or 20 year old girl, even back in 2003, he'd have likely lost his job. So misrepresenting that, undermines any argument that Hatch might have had (if he did it on purpose... which I have to believe is possible).

[@BrandynQuigley]

I wonder how he defends Sandra disrobing Sugar in AllStars. I mean, there's no subjectivity, it's written law.. Disrobing someone IS sexual assault.

[@BrandynQuigley]

@@staceyspencer2369 and its insensitive to allow it to happen, maybe another contestant might be offended and afraid to speak up. People are always throwing around phrases like "iit doesn't matter what was meant by the action" or "it doesn't matter if you meant to be offensive" but it doesn't seem to go both ways. Honestly it only applies to white men.

[@eddielthomas4918]

He's right being the original survivor winner. He should have been on season 40 winners at war.

[@peacechickification]

And maybe he would have if he didn’t do supremely questionable things in past seasons and refuse to acknowledge that it was wrong and he shouldn’t do it again?

[@firstnamelastname1882]

@@peacechickification found the homophobe

[@peacechickification]

@@firstnamelastname1882 did you find the homophobe or the person that's against sexual harassment and whoever tries to use it for their personal advantage?

[@firstnamelastname1882]

@@peacechickification imagine hating gay people so much that you think they are trying to use it as an “advantage”. 😂😂

[@jackmatthess]

@@firstnamelastname1882 lmao being gay doesn’t make you immune to criticism

[@tarafoster6245]

I mean, after the Sue Hawke incident in All Stars, this makes sense TBH.

[@mahmoudbingarad6320]

No it does not. Richard Hatch did nothing wrong. Innocent until proven guilty remember!

[@ryanreilly664]

Mahmoud Bin Garad wtf are you talking about? It was on camera on national tv for an eternal archive. He shoved his dick into an woman he barely knew for no reason. He acts like it was “because he was naked” as if people don’t have eyes of their own.

[@johndavisson344]

@@mahmoudbingarad6320 in a court of law it is innocent until proven guilty. In the court of public opinion there is a different standard. Hatch didn't go to jail, he just didn't get a chance to play a game that he has already played twice and Survivor didn't want the whole season to be about Hatch (which it would've been especially with EoE).

[@mahmoudbingarad6320]

@@ryanreilly664 No he did not. He was on a very tight pole trying to maneuver his way to the other side as he was required to do by that challenge. Sue Hawk just used that as an opportunity to give herself an alibi for quitting.

[@mahmoudbingarad6320]

@@johndavisson344 Hatch only won once. He did not win twice. Bottomline is the viewers absolutely wanted to see Hatch there and production made a big mistake not bringing him back - especially since he was available and willing to play this time.

[@jeffreymark475]

It's such a crock that there's an All Winners season but you're not gonna have the original winner. Just won't be the same without you Hatch

[@gabrielcamilleri1193]

I wish this was like 2 hrs of richard hatch just talking about anything related to survivor. Sad to see him being cut out of this

[@timyac]

It's a shame you couldn't be on the season Rich (and judging by this we will never see you out there again), but I hope you were at least able to salvage your school situation! Best wishes.

[@Immallama22]

The king stays king

[@Fatmariasalazar]

The unfortunate thing is now we probably won’t be able to see you on legends or in the future. It sucks because you are an iconic character and to have neither you OR tina on 40 and getting nick, sarah, etc, is a disgrace

[@carlos0isaza]

We dont need him. He is a rapist, not a "iconic character". Forget him

[@AG-mf1rv]

Carlos Isaza Valencia definitely not a rapist lmao

[@nickviox1]

I don’t like Sarah at all, but her season 34 gameplay is pretty damn good.

[@selgomezfan1rcw]

@@carlos0isaza hes not a rapist. Even if he did rub up against her which he didnt. Hes not a rapist please learn the definition

[@javiernino-sears7145]

don't drag sarah like that she is survivor hall of fame level

[@Jmns360]

This was insane. Rich Hatch is and will always be the ultimate survivor and the franchise owes him. I’ve been wearing my season 1 buff as a face mask and whenever I get a compliment I say “yeah, it was Rich Hatch season” and everyone knows him....even teenagers. I love reminding people of him.

[@shadowninja6689]

Much as I would have loved to see you back Richard, I'm honestly shocked they even invited you given what happened in season 8. You would 100% have been expelled from the game if your incident with Sue Hawk happened today. It's not some little thing that everyone will just forget about.

[@PaigeLovelace]

Well that is very true I remember that incident still to this day what gets me is to this day he will not take responsibility for what he did I'm in this video he said it was editing and he was blaming Jeff probst I'm sorry I don't want to see someone like that play a game I love

[@roxasarvinregenald3215]

Shadow Ninja go watch his video explaining the Sue incident. You’re welcome to edit or delete your comment afterwards LOL

[@ajstoriez4108]

He said it was edited. I believe him. Richard wouldn’t lie, Producers would.

[@violethope02]

AJStoriez what makes you so confident that richard wouldn’t lie? if the incident really happened, wouldn’t it be in his best interest to try and cover it up?

[@robinmontgomery9160]

@@ajstoriez4108 This here is silly logic - but I think I believe him too, just because edited or not it really didn't look like anything intentional in the footage we saw; looked like a small platform and he knew this was about to be an unavoidable awkward moment so he just kinda laughed, braced himself, and took his spot on the platform

[@ThriftyAV]

You mentioned the stripping for peanut butter incident on Survivor Amazon. One of those girls, Jenna Morasca, went on to win that season, and like you, will not be on Season 40. I have some issue with how you characterized this incident. What made the air, and has been backed up by interviews and I believe Rob Cesternino's podcast, was Jeff Probst mentioning how temptations would be offered. Jenna specifically wanted chocolate and peanut butter, and SHE was the one who offered to take her clothes off for those items with Heidi chiming in too. This does not sound like Jeff "challenging" them to get naked. Yes, he provided the temptation they wanted (almost... Oreos instead of chocolate), but you make it sound like Probst initiated this incident by daring them to get naked. I think this is an important distinction.

[@rachdiaz896]

What he means is that he allowed that incident, which means that Jeff wanted to see them too💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️

[@ThriftyAV]

@@rachdiaz896 Agree that Jeff allowed the incident. In fact he even encouraged it by making sure that the requested temptation item was acquired. I believe Rob Certernino said that it took about 30 minutes for production to get the peanut butter and cookies. Richard Hatch made it sound like Probst initiated this incident.

[@michaellopez9486]

jenna has beenarrested since she was won so thats why she wasnt brought back anyway

[@Sum01ita]

Jenna M has a drug arrest and Brian shot a dog..reasons why they won't appear on survivor

[@58twright]

@@Sum01ita probst & production both hate Brian Heidik he used to get in arguments with probst behind the scenes in Thailand, he was asked for all stars & said he would only come back if he received an extra $50,000 regardless of how long he lasted in the game & both probst & production were pissed about that & he ended up getting cut because of that he was considered for a short time for heroes vs villains however probst & some other producers felt too repulsed to include him again

[@starlight_rose]

100% the fans lose. You (and Tina) are two of the most iconic winners and the season will be worse without you on it.

[@HotRoute7]

StarlightRose lol Tina isn’t close to iconic, wake up

[@bradycampbell3032]

CharlieConwayFTW she was the winner of the most popular season

[@robertd.9607]

Brady Campbell the SEASON was popular, and that’s mainly due to how successful the first season was, not the winner, and last I checked everyone wanted Colby more than Tina

[@remwilliams813]

Brady Campbell well she wasn’t popular in her season if you call people to name 10 season in survivor they would say more new school or actual popular season like heroes vs villains

[@bradycampbell3032]

Robert D. i can’t remember who it was, it might’ve been jerri, but i remember one of the contestants from australia saying when they all went out together after the season aired everybody knew who tina was and they were all going up to her and she was getting a ton of attention. she’s definitely one of the most popular winners

[@WarWizardRahl1]

Richard ‘ I have no history of sexual harassment ‘ I guess he forgets rubbing himself while naked on a woman. I guess in Richards eyes that’s not sexual harassment.

[@RunAMuckGirl2]

@@selgomezfan1rcw - Sexual harassment isn't about "sexuality," it's about power and control. Go back and watch it again. He leaned into it and did it with great intent. He was messing with her. He meant to shake her up.

[@cambrodia3189]

She could have jumped off the log at any moment

[@jtnorton0493]

I don't think it was purposeful they both were trying to cross the same part so they had to squeeze by and neither wanted to fall off, It seems like an accident to me least

[@anthonychilcote872]

Regan Waite gay men can sexually harass women. What kind of idiotic logic is that?

[@truthhurts69]

Oh shut uuuup. I have a love hate "relationship" with Richard. Yeah, what happened with Sue on that tiny pedestal was cringy. But get over it already. He didnt pursue her. He didnt harass her. She had a right to be upset about what happened, but move on. What happened in season 39, wrong, it APPEARS to have been incessant and continuous. Does not compare to anything Richard has done. Yeah, he was naked a lot. And it makes me think, "seriously?" But it's his game, it's his angle during that challenge. And it worked.

[@Averiel73]

You deserve to be in season 40 winners at war because you WON THE FIRST SEASON YOUR HISTORICAL

[@kristadoiron3213]

This is confusing to me. Hatch is claiming that being a gay nude guy is why he would be problematic in regards to the recent sexual harassment problems the show has faced. Clearly his nudity is nothing compared to the Sue Hawk situation when she claimed he rubbed his genitals on her in a challenge and subsequently quit the game because she was so distraught about it. I would be more interested in him actually addressing this rather than changing the story to make himself look like a victim.

[@thexamlop]

So the gay guy sexually assaulted the old lady in front of 20 cameras and there's no proof of anything. Seems like a serious and legitimate case.

[@kristadoiron3213]

@@thexamlop my point isn't whether or not he assaulted her. My point is that he is claiming that the reason he was not asked back was because he was a gay naked guy. Clearly the assault accusations were much more relevant to that decision and after the shit show that was season 39 I can understand Survivor exec's wanting to stay as far away from controversy as possible. I think Hatch speaks as though he is this great truth teller meanwhile he completely spins the story to his advantage. He's good at manipulation, that's probably why he won the game 🙂

[@thexamlop]

@@kristadoiron3213 He made a 20 mins video about that. I believe the F-A-C-T that he didn't assault her should be more relevant than the "accusation". It was filmed, she's clearly insane and he's clearly gay. If that's not enough, that means you could go right now to the police and accuse me of sexual assault you'd certainly have a stronger case against me than Sue against Richard.

[@kristadoiron3213]

@@thexamlop the problem is that the public perception of that incident is that he did it. Survivor is trying to stay out of trouble with this kind of thing and keep it's audience. When it comes to the choice to have him on again or not the public perception matters. As for the fact that you keep mentioning that he's gay so he could not have assaulted a woman I think this is complete nonsense. The accusations was that he touched a woman with his genitals. Your sexual preferences have nothing to do with this act. I would also like to point out he purposely did that challenge naked with the hope that the threat of touching his naked body would freak out the other players enough that it would help him win. I've seen every episode survivor has ever put out and I can't remember anyone else ever doing that. It's not because no one else is smart enough to think of this. It's because no one else is willing to cross that line and be that big of a slime bucket. I'm glad he's not on this season because he's willing to cross lines that I don't think belong on a family show and I think the exec's made the right choice.

[@thexamlop]

@@kristadoiron3213 His sexual preferences matter because if he was straight you would never see another straight man accusing him of that kind of thing during a survivor challenge, and if that happened nobody would ever care and certainly not 16 years later. The idea to touch Sue with his genitals would disgust him as (I'm sorry Sue) it would disgust most straight men as well. Also it definitly didn't happen so it's obviously absurd and unfair to punish him and more importantly the audience for it because season 40 will be worst without him. I agree the naked strategy is weird and questionnable but it was allowed, producers just had to change the rules if they wanted to. You say survivor is going crazy to "keep its audience", do you really, really think if we do a national poll "should Hatch be on season 40" people would say "no" ? Come on, let's be real...

[@aaronrudd9790]

If you’re thinking about the Sue Hawk incident, then you need to watch his other video explaining what actually took place and how insane Sue is.

[@secrets.295]

Its a good thing that they ban nudity. It makes everybody uncomfortable and when you go for shock culture, accidents are bound to happen. They don't want another Sue Hawk incident which is good. What is suck though is that Richard has to abandon his PhD.

[@bucks9907]

A part of it was the sue hawk incident in allstars after season 39

[@leeummradley]

Yeah everyone seems to forget this. THIS seems like the real reason, not that Jeff can't handle someone who "tells it like it is" or is naked all the time.

[@bucks9907]

You were one of my favorite winners, heck I even rooted for you on the biggest loser, wish you the best mr hatch. Just found your channel hope for more information in the future

[@selgomezfan1rcw]

@@leeummradley no one forgets it but hes gay and sue was trying to extort CBS and it was proven that he did no wrong

[@vonditters856]

So why did they “onboard” him for the season right up until they were about to leave?

[@roxasarvinregenald3215]

leeummradley watch Rich’s video explaining the Sue incident. Look it up, and then make your comment. Let’s see

[@raavhollywood]

Hard to believe you weren't there.

[@ckom0007]

He doesn’t mention he’s a convicted felon...

[@user-lz1ij2wi3k]

Because of tax evasion after the incident, so your comment is moronic and redundant.

[@ckom0007]

Reactionary Pleb Do you understand the meaning of the words ‘moronic’ and ‘redundant’ as in; you moronic bather is becoming redundant!

[@user-lz1ij2wi3k]

An ad hominem realy now are you that fucking stupid? Your comment is redundant by the fact that his felony coviction has nothing to do with the whole "sue incident" next time be mature and realize An ad hominem being "no u" isn't a counter argument.

[@TigerWoodsLibido]

Because he was stupid and didn’t get it in writing that CBS would pay the taxes on his winnings in exchange for keeping quiet about Kelly giving blowies in exchange for samwiches. Burnett told Rich to team up with Rudy then got Sean and Dirk to switch their votes to Stacey at the last second. Otherwise Rudy and then a Rich go next and the series dies.

[@anrick1362]

...because tax evasion relates to this in no way

[@nancybenton5635]

He would have been voted out and struggled on the edge of extinction.

[@Dighton99]

I agree. You should have been on the show. Your a big personality and good/bad you would have the made this season more talked about. If people are talking they are watching, the show keeps getting renewed.

[@jordanweber5351]

I mean I would agree and be sympathetic if Hatch hadn’t literally rubbed himself against Sue naked lol he conveniently left that part out

[@BrandynQuigley]

CBS conveniently left out footage of her clearing him, no contact, then deciding to turn around and go backwards for seemingly no other reason than to force an interaction. Theres also a long list of cast members that have spoken out about her intent to extort. Way to be part of the problem...

[@natalkak.9622]

In such angle .. I’m rubbing myself against people everyday 🤣.. but not naked . But then again - we are all naked under our clothes What I’m saying is one needs to really twist and turn angles to accuse openly gay guy of harassing a woman. Hatch is right , there IS a difference between being naked and sexual harassment.

[@cremepuffle]

@@BrandynQuigley her going back over to him isnt a “hey run urself on me” …. Yall make terrible arguments

[@cremepuffle]

@@natalkak.9622 never have i been so close to someone i rubbed my privates on them lol even while hugging

[@glassestarzan8702]

Much respect to you, Rich. I saw you for the first time on All-Stars when I was only 8 or 9. Now that Canadians can apply for Survivor I have been trying to get on and hopefully if it happens I can make some huge moments and maybe even pull off what you did.

[@crapolaist]

This video is FACTS! Thank you for speaking out with such bravery and intelligence, Rich.

[@mattrountree3010]

If you have Amazon Prime, you can actually watch the whole first season and see how Richard Hatch created Survivor as we know it today. All the other contestants were concerned about food, shelter, water, etc, but Hatch from the very first episode was coming up with strategy and forming alliances. By the time the other contestants woke up and realized what was happening, it was too late for them. For all the Survivor fans out there, I recommend watching that first season. Then you will truly realize what a mistake the show made by not including him in S40.

[@RichHatch]

Matt Rountree Thanks for the support, Matt!

[@jadewarrior4458]

Richard Hatch is the face of Survivor. He was way ahead of his time in strategizing ,alliances etc. He also didn't have any past season players to study off. He played the perfect game from the shows infancy and set the standard for other great players to copy, but of course they did a lesser job.

[@RichHatch]

Jade Warrior Thanks Jade!

[@RichHatch]

Matt Rountree Thanks Matt!

[@finnlakeandrews934]

I wish the original winner Richard hatch was in the winners at war. I really wish

[@flourchylde]

He is still full of himself. I won't miss him

[@janetlynne4783]

I would have loved to see you back again Richard! That first season of survivor was the best ever. There hadn't been anything like that on television before, and it wouldn't have been the same without you.

[@casi6930]

I would have loved to see you on the new season. You're one of my favorite players and you definitely deserve to make a return.

[@ltskndlatino1]

Richard has selective amnesia. It’s not about him being naked, it’s what happend with Sue Hawk. I’m glad he’s not on season 40, not because he doesn’t deserve to be on, but because of the negative attention it would bring to this season after what happened with Dan. No Survivor fan should want that negative attention on the show...negative attention = cancelled show.

[@HomesliceBrice]

I agree with most of this but the peanut butter thing was false. You made it sound like he came up with it and made them do it, Heidi (one of the girls) came up with the idea and they all hyped it up and she was serious so he got her the peanut butter. I still get your point though, he never once told them that they couldnt do it.

[@Ortified]

Rich never sexually harassed sue. Some of these comments are ridiculous. Rich is not the only survivor to be naked during a challenge.

[@sonicplushycentral6818]

Exactly

[@kayleealdridge5418]

you literally created survivor how can you have a season with all winners and not have the first ever winner of the show?

[@butterflychirp9447]

Kaylee Aldridge Probably because he sexually assaulted someone on the show once before

[@donnnyy]

Butterfly Chirp wasn't sexual assault, you people think anything is sexual assault nowadays with your stupid #MeToo stuff

[@integerconsulting9344]

Who cares about a nudist first winner who gropes women for a living??? Let him continue groping as we continue enjoying a safe Survivor!!!!

[@donnnyy]

Integer Consulting was definently not groping

[@cherryfi]

EYE- he did not create survivor LMAO

[@idapettersson5550]

You can't have an all winners season without the first winner 😒 You will always be a legend!

[@zoeguelfand2517]

When you sexually harrassed a woman back in the All-Star Season, that alone was the reason why they didn't let you back in, especially after the Season 39 debacle. Also, you do the challenges naked, so that is highly inappropriate nowadays... Stop complaining about it Hatch, and get a life.

[@themagictntpenguin7611]

I still think he could have been on it. He probably learned from All-Stars. Idk tho

[@dillonhughes5704]

Insane that you aren’t a part of this. Truly a shame. Oh what could have been...

[@TheDXJC56]

Ik it's years past the fact but it would've been really interesting to see how far Hatch could've gone on the all winners season, would they have targeted him right away for being the original king of survivor or would they have looked at him as an old, outdated player that can't hang? I'd assume it be the earlier given how old school players were targeted, but if Hatch could've masked his threat level between his age and it being a season littered with other equally big threats I genuinely think he would've had the potential for a really deep run

[@RaidPerspective]

It's not about you being naked. It's because you brushed up against Sue and they can't have a similar repeat due to Dan in season 39. It's a shame, you are fun to watch and I think you are right it won't be as good without you.

[@RyokoAsakuraLastFan]

I just wonder who was yours and Tina's replacements

[@eamoneamons]

Boston rob and amber

[@moviemaniac14]

@@eamoneamons Rob was gonna be on no matter what. I have a feeling it's Ben and Michele.

[@vaporterra]

Eamon J Jawatin Why would Rob be an alternate? As long as Jeff Probst is in charge and Rob is willing to play he’s going to play

[@ThatAwkwardDude1]

Probably ethan and Denise would have been replaced

[@freduzeskifranciely7857]

Probably Sophie was Tina's. She said she was an alternate.

[@kmd4614]

Richard's gameplay was the best. Fresh cast that never had another season to watch. He takes a loyal friend to the end, steps away from the last challenge to enjoy breakfast, because he knew Rudy couldn't make it and he'd get to take the goat to the slaughter in the end. Boss move.

[@ShowHero]

I'm sure this could've all been easily avoided if they just told Rich "Hey, no naked stuff this time".. still gets to play but obviously just keep his clothes on. Seems like a fair trade off.

[@iradi82]

Except that Hatch is obviously not a rule follower or a law follower:)

[@sonicplushycentral6818]

And, how do you know that?

[@makeaday13]

Me and my wife love Jeff and Survivor! For whatever reason it was, business is business and we move on. Everyone that's on the show is great and love watching it. Finishing up my video this week so I can send it in. If I get a call good, if not, I'll try again and if it doesn't happen for me, I'll move on. First rule of loyalty is not to talk bad about the person or show that made you who you are and that's said with a lot of respect and mean no disrespect at all. Be safe and blessed

[@KVSoriginal]

I swear Jeff has done everything he can to ruin the golden concept Mark Burnett came up with 20 years ago and hes getting pretty close to finally succeeding

[@thedeadarmshiraz]

Check out the Australian seasons, particularly the last three. Survivor how it used to be played (but better!)

[@kylesterup1040]

You are a cancer cell

[@HotRoute7]

Bring back Hedick!🙃

[@FarzinVousoughian1]

I’m a huge Survivor fan and was confused why he wasn’t on. Hearing he withdrew from his PhD, then got screwed over, really upset me. Really shitty. I was a huge fan of Jeff. But I’ve lost respect for him lately. That Kelli incident last year was disgusting how Jeff/production handled it.

[@lucyq1445]

Farzin Vousoughian it was disgusting, they should have listened to kellee and handled it better

[@alexdoe5121]

I agree, they pushed Dan out for PC

[@youngtax7604]

He was literally one of the most strategist, most entertaining contesting, and he was in the first season, this would of made it wayy better. just increase it to 24 players

[@goldenflux5761]

I’m so disappointed you’re not there 😕

[@pascalgunawan3434]

Richard Hatch should have been the FIRST person to be selected for Season 40. Period.

[@roodstr]

Richard, you would have been a great addition to Season 40. I still have a promotional flyer for Survivor that was at Target for some reason. This was before season 1 aired. I still have it. I was very intrigued. I circled who I predicted would win the game solely on the names, ages, and bio. Not only did I pick correctly, but after the first tribal council where I thought you would be voted out but weren't, I was hooked for life! I knew you had the confidence of a winner sitting on that palm tree. Been enjoying the show ever since. It sucks you are not on this season! I also predicted something else about you 😉

[@jaqijs]

It's ridiculous to say what happened with Sue Hawk wasn't sexual harassment. It was to her. It doesn't matter what Richard thought, it was inappropriate and I think the decision not to have him on season 40 was correct. Also, to the person who said "the world has changed.".... It's the views on what we're going to tolerate that have changed.

[@RichHatch]

JJ S Your ignorance is inexcusable in the face of facts being available for 16 years. Naive people like you who seemingly need to imagine the worst do more harm than even what Sue Hawk did instigating an incident and concocting her plan to extort CBS. There is an explanatory video on this KZbin channel (Survivor All-Stars: My side of the story) if you aren’t too closed minded to review the actual facts, as was done by all involved 16 years ago!

[@akat3628]

@@RichHatch If you can't at least consider why nudity could be viewed as harassment by some then why would they feel comfortable letting you back on the show? They may have allowed it in the past but they've changed their policies to include no nudity. If they don't feel that you'd comply with that (and you seem to show no ability to reflect or empathize with those around you) then you're a liability to them. You're not entitled to be on the show just because you won the show 20 years ago. But I know...nothing is ever your fault (including your tax evasion conviction). 🙄

[@genniferdavis5830]

I would also validate your argument further, Shirin in very recent situations chose to be nude at times and it made it into the edit. Season 39 was horrible, but anyone with logic understands the difference in the situation with you and Sue, she was after a check. And got one. I have no idea how they think they can have an all winners season without you. You aren't just the first winner, you are a brilliant strategist. I am truly sad for you, I feel that you have been thru enough just based on who you are.

[@adamwilson2203]

I'm still a fan of Probst, but I'm grateful that you aired this video and told your side of the story. Thanks

[@roweyurboat573]

Are you going to be interacting with fans on this channel? Answering questions? Whatever? Would love to hear your thoughts on season 20 Heroes vs Villains. How it would be different if you were there. Thanks!

[@zergling_]

You are part of the show, you were the beginning of the game, the main man, the one that started it of, the first survivor winner and many other first survivor things

[@mikeramp72]

Awe I’m really sad now. I was actually really looking forward to seeing if you would be a huge threat early on or be overlooked and make a deep run. You’re one of my favorite winners and castaways of all time and I’m really sad we didn’t get to see you. I still love this cast, but you being there over like a Ben would’ve made it even more amazing than it already is

[@barb596]

I’m sad that this video has only 133,000 views. Every survivor fan should know about this injustice. That’s bullshit.

[@elliebou3853]

The Dan situation mixed with the Sue situation in All Stars just isn’t a good mix. I don’t blame CBS for not wanting you back after that controversy so whilst it’s annoying that you dropped everything for Survivor, I kinda get it.

[@froggo9696]

When i think of Survivor Winners i think of Richard, Tina and Ethan but only one of them actually got on to season 40

[@kristiewhite6377]

Richard, you remind me of Meghan Markel’s Dad. You are mad that you weren’t taken along for a 3rd ride. So now, you are going a tirade about how you’ve been wronged. Give me a break. You won S1. What did you do with it to grow the brand, build relationships?? Oh, that’s right, you evaded paying your taxes, spent time in prison. I’m surprised you made it on fit a second time. This show continues to be a success because it works. For 38 seasons it has been a tremendous win for CBS and all involved, NOT because Richard Hatch was involved. You’ve had your moments. Move along. Sure if what you say is true in that you cancelled your school, etc... I am sorry for you. They should not have cased you in the first place.

[@sy-bx1fj]

Hello richard ,.im new survivor fan since i move in usa 2020, i start binge watching survivor every season , i truly admire you how you do in the show. Im youre fan! You are the first ever who won a soul survivor and no one can get that. Your personality, and everything . it just sad that your not in the show even when i watcn the heroes and villian i though your there. Im new in your subscribers too . hopefully you can make a lot videos here so we can still watch you. Godbless you and be safe !

[@videovixens]

Great commentary. Very interesting to hear your perspective on things. You’re the OG winner so it made absolutely no sense that you weren’t on season 40. You were missed.

[@ittiejamess1623]

I’ve learned Jeff isn’t the best person through the eyes of those who aren’t him speaking on himself

[@slavnedelchev2987]

Wait so Tina Wesson was also supposed to be on season 40? Why was she cut? She is such an iconic figure, the first female winner, almost won a second time in blood vs water and could have easily replaced someone like Denise(keep in mind Denise is a great winner). I really wanted to see both you and Tina back and I think the season would have been better with you and Tina.

[@greenfieldrobinson9250]

You are my favourite survivor, your win got me hooked, I've not seen season 40 yet, I'm so saddened and angry that you're not getting the recognition you're owned

[@shellbacksclub]

Probst is a hardcore Howard Stern fan, he loves the debauchery!

[@BarnesGannon]

Hatch, i'm sorry you weren't able to be out there for S40. Like you said in the video, the fans and show lost out by you not playing. You should have been out there, and everyone knows that.

[@robertmao2024]

I can't believe they cut you out of season 40 for that reason. You should 100% be there for an all-winner season as long as you are healthy enough to be on the show.

[@drewveflin2842]

WITHOUT RESPECT to what YOU did on season 8, I see it completely justified that you are not being allowed back.

[@petej3525]

Love to have seen Richard in S40 but 20 years makes a huge difference when it comes to physical challenges.

[@thomascook7029]

They shouldn’t have treated you this way. You deserved to be there. I’m really disappointed they didn’t add you. Would have loved to see you there. I feel Survivor is out of touch with fans now

[@joshuajames2425]

They definitely are.. the last couple seasons have been some of the worst ever

[@David-pm9mn]

Perhaps this video is why, seems like they just avoided drama

[@donnagoller4146]

I am so very happy that you are not in the show! I love family friendly.❤️

[@rylangray5785]

I was born four years after the first season aired, and I didn’t start watching Survivor until maybe five years ago. I finally decided last week that I would watch every episode and one day apply. I just finished the first season, and it is very clear that Rich was the ultimate Survivor: everyone just wanted to get to work from the start, but Rich was smart by trying to strategize and form alliances/thing about the long game. Having no other castaways before him to take an example of, this proves that he is the ultimate Survivor. Now I am sad that he was not on Winners of War, he should’ve been the FIRST choice, and the producers should have not gone back on their word.

[@quiddity99]

I do kind of wish we could see Richard Hatch on this season and its unfortunate that he won't be on, especially after being recruited for it and what he had to do to make himself available. But let's not rewrite history. Its not Richard being naked that is the problem. It is Richard rubbing himself against Susan while naked, Susan quitting the game because of it, and CBS/Survivor needing to come to a settlement with her that is the problem. After the Dan thing happened, there's no way they ever would have let Richard on the following season. And he's mischaracterizing what Jenna and Heidi did in season 6. They came up with that, it wasn't asked or encouraged by Jeff.

[@raziel0729]

You should've absolutely be on s40 Rich! I'm sorry they treated you the way they did. Screw them.

[@benrosn8154]

That would’ve been awesome

[@xugreatone1]

This season will always have an asterisk next to it without you in it. Still the greatest winner the show has ever seen.

[@joestocking]

You are the OG survivor!

[@northernreflections4653]

You sound like Pete Rose - Google if necessary - declaring his innocent all these years later and unwilling to accept any responsibility for what transpired. Even worse you need to gaslight Sue and declare that she was mentally unstable and at fault. Very weak move. If you thought that Sue was so emotionally unstable that it was irresponsible of you not to inform the producers. It was also irresponsible not to make this known publicly to hold CBS accountable and ensure the safety of contestants going forward. Oh yes...you just were awarded $1 million by CBS. Might that have something to do with your silence. Maybe that speaks volumes about both your integrity and honesty. Pete Rose hasn’t made into the HOF either. Though doth protest too much.

[@RamonNZ]

It would have blown my mind if he was in season 40