They were asked whom they would have cast before S49 started. There's
some interesting picks and some that are very predictable such as
Kristina choosing Cirie. Sophi's choice is the most unexpected to me.
https://ew.com/survivor-49-players-reveal-whom-they-would-have-cast-season-50-11850648
On 11/18/2025 4:31 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
They were asked whom they would have cast before S49 started. There's
some interesting picks and some that are very predictable such as
Kristina choosing Cirie. Sophi's choice is the most unexpected to me.
https://ew.com/survivor-49-players-reveal-whom-they-would-have-cast-
season-50-11850648
At least Sophi's choice won the game.-a And Soph is correct she never had
a chance to return and prove if it was just a fluke.-a Weirdly, Jamal
also chose a player from that same season --a Sean Rector.-a I never cared much for Sean (or Vee), but I can see some logic in bringing them back
at some point since they each only got to play the one time.
The ones I don't really get are Savannah choosing Jonny Fairplay andSavannah choosing Fairplay could be an indication that she's willing to
Jason picking Randy.-a Both have played multiple seasons and I can
honestly state I have no interest in ever seeing either again.
On 11/18/2025 3:02 PM, Rick wrote:
On 11/18/2025 4:31 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
They were asked whom they would have cast before S49 started. There's
some interesting picks and some that are very predictable such as
Kristina choosing Cirie. Sophi's choice is the most unexpected to me.
https://ew.com/survivor-49-players-reveal-whom-they-would-have-cast-
season-50-11850648
At least Sophi's choice won the game.-a And Soph is correct she never
had a chance to return and prove if it was just a fluke.-a Weirdly,
Jamal also chose a player from that same season --a Sean Rector.-a I
never cared much for Sean (or Vee), but I can see some logic in
bringing them back at some point since they each only got to play the
one time.
I'm not questioning Sophi's choice. I'm just surprised she went so far
back in time and chose someone who is not considered iconic. Her logic
for choosing Vecepia is solid. Jawan choosing Sean Rector is weird.
The ones I don't really get are Savannah choosing Jonny Fairplay andSavannah choosing Fairplay could be an indication that she's willing to
Jason picking Randy.-a Both have played multiple seasons and I can
honestly state I have no interest in ever seeing either again.
do anything to win.
Another choice I found interesting was Nate choosing Chrissy. When
Dalton was asking this question I wonder if he thought to himself
"There's no way in hell Chrissy Hofbeck will be chosen"? I sure wasn't expecting to see her as one of the choices.
Did you notice that Kenz and Rachel were chosen, but Kyle and Dee were not?
On 11/18/2025 5:37 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
On 11/18/2025 3:02 PM, Rick wrote:
On 11/18/2025 4:31 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
They were asked whom they would have cast before S49 started.
There's some interesting picks and some that are very predictable
such as Kristina choosing Cirie. Sophi's choice is the most
unexpected to me.
https://ew.com/survivor-49-players-reveal-whom-they-would-have-cast-
season-50-11850648
At least Sophi's choice won the game.-a And Soph is correct she never
had a chance to return and prove if it was just a fluke.-a Weirdly,
Jamal also chose a player from that same season --a Sean Rector.-a I
never cared much for Sean (or Vee), but I can see some logic in
bringing them back at some point since they each only got to play the
one time.
I'm not questioning Sophi's choice. I'm just surprised she went so far
back in time and chose someone who is not considered iconic. Her logic
for choosing Vecepia is solid. Jawan choosing Sean Rector is weird.
The ones I don't really get are Savannah choosing Jonny Fairplay andSavannah choosing Fairplay could be an indication that she's willing
Jason picking Randy.-a Both have played multiple seasons and I can
honestly state I have no interest in ever seeing either again.
to do anything to win.
Maybe.-a The one big difference is that Fairplay told an outright lie on
the show and seemed to be enjoying being a character.-a Savannah has apparently withheld facts about her career, but she she was seemingly
honest in talking about an incident from her job that affected her profoundly.-a She seems more authentic than Fairplay ever did,
It was interesting, especially with MC being one of the two to chooseAnother choice I found interesting was Nate choosing Chrissy. When
Dalton was asking this question I wonder if he thought to himself
"There's no way in hell Chrissy Hofbeck will be chosen"? I sure wasn't
expecting to see her as one of the choices.
I fully expected Chrissy to be chosen since she was such a challenge
beast on her season and one of the stronger runners-up in the show's history.
Did you notice that Kenz and Rachel were chosen, but Kyle and Dee were
not?
Yes.-a I also found it interesting that Charlie was the only player
chosen twice by the players.-a Not sure if any of that really means anything, but it was definitely interesting.
On 11/18/2025 4:10 PM, Rick wrote:
On 11/18/2025 5:37 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
On 11/18/2025 3:02 PM, Rick wrote:
On 11/18/2025 4:31 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
They were asked whom they would have cast before S49 started.
There's some interesting picks and some that are very predictable
such as Kristina choosing Cirie. Sophi's choice is the most
unexpected to me.
https://ew.com/survivor-49-players-reveal-whom-they-would-have-cast- season-50-11850648
At least Sophi's choice won the game.-a And Soph is correct she never >>>> had a chance to return and prove if it was just a fluke.-a Weirdly,
Jamal also chose a player from that same season --a Sean Rector.-a I
never cared much for Sean (or Vee), but I can see some logic in
bringing them back at some point since they each only got to play
the one time.
I'm not questioning Sophi's choice. I'm just surprised she went so
far back in time and chose someone who is not considered iconic. Her
logic for choosing Vecepia is solid. Jawan choosing Sean Rector is
weird.
The ones I don't really get are Savannah choosing Jonny Fairplay andSavannah choosing Fairplay could be an indication that she's willing
Jason picking Randy.-a Both have played multiple seasons and I can
honestly state I have no interest in ever seeing either again.
to do anything to win.
Maybe.-a The one big difference is that Fairplay told an outright lie
on the show and seemed to be enjoying being a character.-a Savannah has
apparently withheld facts about her career, but she she was seemingly
honest in talking about an incident from her job that affected her
profoundly.-a She seems more authentic than Fairplay ever did,
I sure hope Savannah doesn't turn out to be like Fairplay.
Another choice I found interesting was Nate choosing Chrissy. When
Dalton was asking this question I wonder if he thought to himself
"There's no way in hell Chrissy Hofbeck will be chosen"? I sure
wasn't expecting to see her as one of the choices.
I fully expected Chrissy to be chosen since she was such a challenge
beast on her season and one of the stronger runners-up in the show's
history.
Did you notice that Kenz and Rachel were chosen, but Kyle and Dee
were not?
Yes.-a I also found it interesting that Charlie was the only player
chosen twice by the players.-a Not sure if any of that really means
anything, but it was definitely interesting.
It was interesting, especially with MC being one of the two to choose
him. I also thought it was interesting that no one picked the two
players actually chosen from S46 and S47. Sophie(?) did mention Gen in
her reasoning for choosing Rachel so she wasn't totally off the radar screen.
On 11/18/2025 7:03 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
On 11/18/2025 4:10 PM, Rick wrote:
On 11/18/2025 5:37 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
On 11/18/2025 3:02 PM, Rick wrote:
On 11/18/2025 4:31 PM, Brian Smith wrote:
They were asked whom they would have cast before S49 started.
There's some interesting picks and some that are very predictable >>>>>> such as Kristina choosing Cirie. Sophi's choice is the most
unexpected to me.
https://ew.com/survivor-49-players-reveal-whom-they-would-have-
cast- season-50-11850648
At least Sophi's choice won the game.-a And Soph is correct she
never had a chance to return and prove if it was just a fluke.
Weirdly, Jamal also chose a player from that same season --a Sean
Rector.-a I never cared much for Sean (or Vee), but I can see some
logic in bringing them back at some point since they each only got
to play the one time.
I'm not questioning Sophi's choice. I'm just surprised she went so
far back in time and chose someone who is not considered iconic. Her
logic for choosing Vecepia is solid. Jawan choosing Sean Rector is
weird.
The ones I don't really get are Savannah choosing Jonny FairplaySavannah choosing Fairplay could be an indication that she's willing
and Jason picking Randy.-a Both have played multiple seasons and I
can honestly state I have no interest in ever seeing either again.
to do anything to win.
Maybe.-a The one big difference is that Fairplay told an outright lie
on the show and seemed to be enjoying being a character.-a Savannah
has apparently withheld facts about her career, but she she was
seemingly honest in talking about an incident from her job that
affected her profoundly.-a She seems more authentic than Fairplay ever
did,
I sure hope Savannah doesn't turn out to be like Fairplay.
Another choice I found interesting was Nate choosing Chrissy. When
Dalton was asking this question I wonder if he thought to himself
"There's no way in hell Chrissy Hofbeck will be chosen"? I sure
wasn't expecting to see her as one of the choices.
I fully expected Chrissy to be chosen since she was such a challenge
beast on her season and one of the stronger runners-up in the show's
history.
Did you notice that Kenz and Rachel were chosen, but Kyle and Dee
were not?
Yes.-a I also found it interesting that Charlie was the only player
chosen twice by the players.-a Not sure if any of that really means
anything, but it was definitely interesting.
With regard to Kyle, I don't think S48 had finished when the S49 players were sequestered, so the players would not have seen Kyle's ascent in
the game and eventual win.
It was interesting, especially with MC being one of the two to choose
him. I also thought it was interesting that no one picked the two
players actually chosen from S46 and S47. Sophie(?) did mention Gen in
her reasoning for choosing Rachel so she wasn't totally off the radar
screen.
I guess that just goes to show that the players are using different
criteria from Jeff and the show in making their choices.-a For the most part, I think the players are picking previous players they admire or
want to emulate in their playing styles or whom they just enjoyed watching.-a Jeff, on the other hand, has said he wanted players who have
a love for the game and a positive attitude toward being on the show. He
is also picking players, frankly, who he thinks will make good TV and be entertaining.
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