Survivor season 38 speculation: Casting Fans vs. Favorites 3
By Chris Bailey
Carolyn Rivera, Worlds Apart
Mama C! Carolyn entered Worlds Apart as the oldest member of the White Collar tribe. Despite an initial attempt by So to oust her, Carolyn was able to convince her tribe she had an idol and send So packing. Carolyn went on to prove her strategic prowess by turning her back on her original tribe and joining the strong Blue Collar alliance.
After making the merge, Carolyn let her fellow castaways know she was in it to win it after winning multiple individual immunity challenges and playing a hidden immunity idol to send home Dan. Despite making it to the final tribal council, Carolyn struggled to garner praise from the jury who thought her social game was lacking, with Shirin comparing her to a stingray. Ultimately, Carolyn lost to Mike Holloway when the final votes were read on the same night she found out she didn’t make the cut for Second Chances.
Carolyn was well-liked by fans and her strategic style would make her an excellent pick for a Fans v.s Favorites season. Hopefully, she would learn from the past and strengthen her social game, making her a well-rounded player who has the ability to make it deep into the game.