I already discussed my thoughts on S1: Borneo. Season Two was amazing! From the beginning helicopter ride to the live winning reveal, this show got most things right. The contestants suffered dangerous fires, floods, starvation, and wildlife.
This is what happened to the cast:
Debb Eaton. Known for her abrasive screaming "RAWKS," she was the first to go. After her short stint on the show, there was a media frenzy around her. She ended up marrying her stepson and claims going on Survivor was a mistake and it ruined her life.
Kel Gleason. He is the victim of the beef jerky controversy. After survivor, he ironically star in beef jerky commercial. He is still a military officer in the Army and is married with kids.
Maralyn Hershey. This thirty year Washington DC police officer was tough as nails. She told it like it is and was honest, but she was older and could not do the physical challenges. She has lived a quiet live on her farm and has a witty Twitter account (@HersheyMaralyn).
Mitchell Olson. This aspiring singer-songwriter tried to make it in New York City. He failed, and moved back to South Dakota. He tried to become famous again after the National Enquirer outed him.
Kimmi Kappenberg. The rude and loud New Yorker. Since Survivor, she has attended various colleges but never graduated. Still a bartender, she has three kids from three different guys and lives in Houston, Texas.
Michael Skupin. He was medically evacuated after falling in a fire. In 2016, he was arrested for a Ponzi Scheme. During the investigation, he was charges with six counts of possession of child pornography. After spending a year in prison, he was released on parole.
Jeff Varner. This Southern computer software guru was sassy as hell. He returned to the show two other times and did so-so. He became a newscaster in North Carolina and is now a real estate broker.
Alicia Calaway. Know for telling Kimmi "I'm tired of you and the fucking chickens!" She came back and competed in All-Stars and is still a personal trainer in NYC.
Jerri Manthey. The villain of this season! Jerri was loud and critical. She REALLY wanted Colby's dick. After she got voted offer, she came back and played again. She finally got to have an affair with Colby. She is still clinging to her Survivor fame, she hosts live feeds and after shows.
Nick Brown. This quiet Harvard law grad made it far by keeping a low profile and winning challenges. He served in Iraq as a JAG office, was legal counsel to Governor Jay Inslee, and is now a senior partner at a top Seattle law firm.
Amber Brkich. She was quiet and sweet. After Jerri left, she was all alone. She ended up coming back to play a few times, where she met her husband. They are now Instagram influencers.
Rodger Bingham. The heart and soul of the group. His friendship and alliance with Elisabeth is the best allegiance in Survivor history. After doing speaking tours, he went back to Kentucky where he lives happily on his farm with his family. he still keeps in touch with Elisabeth. He is a damn good man.
Elisabeth Filarski. The pretty, sweet, and competitive blonde. She picked up on team dynamics right after the merger and made it far. She married Tim Hasselback and was a personality on The View for several years. She and Rodger are still friends.
Keith Famie. This Detroit chef is a love him or hate him relationship. Known for his feud with Jerri over cooking, he ruffled a few people the wrong way. He now has his own restaurant and is a documentary filmmaker.
Colby Donaldson. This hunky Texan betrayed Keith and himself at the finale. He came back and played three times. He did have an affair with Jerri. Colby lives happily in Austin with his trophy wife.
Tina Wesson. The ice cold "sweet" nurse was a snake. She won the show without making any enemies. She became a published author and lives happily in Tennessee with her family.
On to Season 3: Africa!