Survivor 50 is barreling down upon us, and pretty soon, we are going to get the exciting news of who will take on the challenge of surviving such an epic and iconic season. Until we actually get a cast list, we are going to share our wish lists of former players we want to see return for another chance to prove that they can outwit, outplay and outlast the competition in Survivor 50.
So as we wait for official casting news, we have some former winners that we would love to see make a comeback for a second chance to prove that they are Survivor legends in their own right. Ultimately, there are three winners that I would love to see return to the islands and showcase what allowed them to win the first time around.
There have been any number of winners over the years that might be interesting returning players, but I think these three from the new era of Survivor are definitely the ones we want to see take another turn as competitors.
Rachel LaMont
Rachel LaMont deserved to win Survivor 47. Even though Sam was a solid player and deserved more than just the one vote he received, there was no denying that Rachel played the most well-rounded game of any player. She utilized every single advantage that she found, was gifted, or won, and she was able to expertly manage the jury, while also playing hard every single challenge.
I would love to see her take on the challenge of Survivor again, but this time against other previous players and winners. I think the competition would allow her to prove that she deserved her first win hands down and that she is a legend in her own right.
Dianelys "Dee" Valladares
I think Dee, the winner of Survivor 45, played a great game, especially in terms of how she managed the jury and the other players. She was great, overall, but I want to see more. I want to see how she handles any new twists that production drops. And of course, I think having her play against other winners and fan-favorite players would actually showcase the strength of her game.
Plus, if you listened to her during her time as cohost of On Fire with Jeff Probst, then you might want to see how her insights translate into new gameplay. I know that I was impressed with her commentary and would love to see if she has learned new tactics to outwit, outplay, and outlast the rest of the competition.
Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho
I have to say that I was a huge fan of Yam Yam. I loved how he played the game and the way that he worked with his fellow competitors. He was able to build solid relationships with some other iconic players, including Carolyn Wiger, and his alliance was absolutely all about loyalty. He played this game in a way that was entertaining, while also being very strategic in terms of getting himself and his alliance to the final four.
He won his season with a 7-1-0 vote, and we loved that for him. Not only was it clear that he understood jury management, but even though he may not have won many challenges, he still knew how to play the game overall. I think getting to see him take another turn at the game might give us another chance to see exactly what made him a winner the first time around. And I think his personality is something that would be a benefit to the series.
Stay tuned for more news about the Survivor 50 cast!