Phillip Sheppard: I didn't expect to win 'Survivor: Redemption Island' May 23, 2011 Phillip Sheppard's strange antics throughout the season may have had his fellow castaways and Survivor: Redemption Island viewers questioning whether he was "crazy," "acting crazy," or neither, but one thing was certain -- Phillip's strong belief that he would make it to the final three was far from crazy.
Grant Mattos: Real emotions and feelings are involved in 'Survivor' May 19, 2011 Grant Mattos was convinced Survivor: Redemption Island winner "Boston Rob" Mariano was going to take him to the final three since they had developed a very strong bond throughout the game, but like most of Rob's original Ometepe alliance, he was blindsided.
Mike Chiesl: I regret throwing 'Survivor' challenge to oust Russell Hantz May 19, 2011 Mike Chiesl became the last Zapatera tribe member standing with the chance to rejoin the game after Survivor: Redemption Island champion "Boston Rob" Mariano and his band of "loyal soldiers" wiped out his entire alliance one by one and Mike's tribemates subsequently lost their Redemption Island duels.
Matt Elrod: I felt like God was literally carrying me through 'Survivor' May 19, 2011 Matt Elrod spent 29 days on Redemption Island, won six consecutive duels, fought his way back into the game, survived 10 duels in total, but then failed to re-enter the game a second time after he lost Survivor: Redemption Island's last duel during Sunday night's CBS broadcast of the reality competition's finale.