Survivor Philippines Possible Returnee: James Clement

James Clement (Survivor: China, Surivor: Micronesia, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains) 


CAUSE OF MEDICAL EVACUATION:
Challenge Injury


Does he deserve to be on Survivor Philippines?


YES:

1. The ladies want to see his six pack one more time! 

NO:

1. He's been on Survivor for three seasons already. We're tired of him
2. He's not as likable as or as controversial as Boston Rob is to deserve a fourth season.  

FINAL VERDICT: NO! 

Survivor Philippines Possible Returnee: Jonathan Penner

Jonathan Penner (Survivor: Cook Islands, Surivor: Micronesia) 


CAUSE OF MEDICAL EVACUATION:
Challenge Injury


Does he deserve to be on Survivor Philippines?


YES:

1. Penner is a villain you love to hate.
2. His statements during tribal council are witty and hilariously constructed.
3. If Colton comes back with him, would want to know how he will respond to Colton's meanness (Just like what he did with Candice, when she was asking for food). 

NO:

1. Penner has a polarizing effect. Just like Boston Rob, it's either you hate him or you adore him.

FINAL VERDICT: Definitely yes!!

Survivor Philippines Possible Returnee: Gray Stritesky

Gary Stritesky a.k.a Papa Smurf (Survivor Fiji)

CAUSE OF MEDICAL EVACUATION:

Allergy from insect bites

Does he deserve to be on Survivor Philippines?

YES

1. He is a very likable character. Everyone just wants to cuddle Papa Smurf.
2. He is the only castaway on Survivor Fiji who applied to be on the show, others were recruited. (From wiki)
3. Would want to see how far he will go in this game. 

NO

1. The challenge could be too tough for his age.

FINAL VERDICT: Yes,  would love to see Papa Smurf again! 

Survivor Philippines Possible Returnee: Bruce Kanegai

Bruce Kanegai (Survivor: Exile Island)

CAUSE OF MEDICAL EVACUATION: 

Bowel Obstruction

Does he deserve to be on Survivor Philippines?

YES:

1. He was to his alliance (Cirie, Shane, Danielle, Aras, Courtney)

NO:

1.   A pretty boring character

FINAL VERDICT: Ugh, no.

Survivor Philippines Possible Returnee: Michael Skupin

Michael Skupin (Survivor: The Australian Outback)

CAUSE OF MEDICAL EVACUATION: 

Face plant in fire

Does he deserve to be on Survivor Philippines?

YES:    

1. First person to be medically evacuated from the game
2. It’s been 23 seasons since he played the game. We want to see him play  again.
3. Mike: “Dear God, Thanks for making me the leader of the troupe."Kimmie: “Mike thanks God for making him the leader of the tribe… I don’t know when he was anointed, but apparently my back was turned."
   US: MORE OF THIS PLEASE!!

NO:

1. Can’t think of anything!

FINAL VERDICT:  YES, please bring him back!

S25: Tribal Council Area (Photo)

Photo of the Tribal Council area of Survivor: Philippines, the 25th season of Survivor. This is where one member will be voted off the island. 

SOURCE: SWP

S25:Challenge Set-up (Photo)

Photo of a challenge set-up of the 25th season of Survivor. This is probably a swimming or diving challenge. 

Source: SWP

Survivor Philippines Logo

Screen shots of the logo of Survivor Philippines from the preview video.

'Survivor: Philippines': Jeff Probst explains the big twist for next season

When Survivor starts back up again in the fall with its 25th season, it will be in a brand new location: the Philippines.

Survivor: Philippines recently wrapped filming in the Caramoan Islands, and at the end of the Survivor: One World reunion show, host Jeff Probst revealed both the location and the show’s big twist — that there will be three returning players, each of whom was medically evacuated in a previous season. Each returning player will be on a different tribe, meaning the show is moving back to a three-tribe format for the first time since season Survivor: All Stars back in season 8.

Probst explained the thinking for the twist to Entertainment Weekly while on location back in March. “First we decided on three tribes,” said Probst at base camp on the island of Caramoan. “That was the first thing. And that was just an effort to change up the way the numbers were playing. People were locking into these alliances of five. So we thought, okay, let’s try a three-tribe scenario and see what that does. Once we had the three tribes, we talked about are we going to do returnees? I love returnees. I love second chances. I love the losers bracket in sports. I love all of it. So I love these guys coming back. And then we hit on the evacuees and went, that’s it! These are true second chancers. They were pulled from the game. They didn’t quit. They didn’t get voted out. They were yanked.”

SOURCE: InsideTV

Survivor 25: The Philippines Preview

Survivor USA is finally coming to the Philippines to film the 25th season of the "biggest and most thrilling game on television", SURVIVOR.

Jeff Probst, host of the hit US reality show, announced this during the reunion show of the 24th season "Survivor: One World".

From the preview of the 25th season, this season will include three returning players who weren't able to complete their seasons because of injury or medical evacuation.

In addition, instead of the conventional two tribes, this season will start with three tribes with names Kalabaw (carabao), Matsing (monkey), and Tandang (rooster).

Therefore, there are three reasons why the 25th season will be great: (1) The location. (2) Three returning castaways. And (3) Three tribes.