(He’s already been invited back to compete in a future season.)
Day 2 brought another medical scare when Matthew Grinstead-Mayle took a nasty fall while climbing a giant rock.
The player separated his shoulder and sliced his hand and foot open.
‘Survivor 44’ host Jeff Probst.Robert Voets/CBS
Luckily, he was allowed to stay in the game after being examined and tended to.
However, the medical scares were not done.
Day 3 brought yetanotherincident when Brandon Cottom felt dizzy and started cramping up during a challenge.
The Tika tribe of ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS
(Also see to it toread our full premiere episode recapandwatch a hilarious deleted scene.)
And not only that, but you did it as the very first shot of the season!
Tell me about how and why that came about.
The Rotu tribe of ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS
It came from Dave Armstrong, one of our amazing editors.
He was responsible for the opening of the premiere.
What struck Dave was how much this moment told us about Carolyn, without her ever answering the question.
Our editors are responsible for so many of the ideas you see on the show.
We have a tremendous team of storytellers and they have total freedom to try anything.
Not every idea works, but you have to be willing to experiment to make it know!
Yelling “Medical!”
The best news is that we have an entire medical team on site so the response is immediate.
The number one priority in those situations is the health of the player.
Take us through that moment with Bruce when he learned he was being pulled from the game.
He seemed absolutely devastated.
There is no easy way to handle something like that.
You said it: It’s devastating.
When their journey is cut so short, it’s just heartbreaking.
I absolutely feel for them.
You’re just wishing there was another option.
Any option that could keep them in the game.
Or is it something else entirely?
It’s the former.
So they play as normal.
It seemed like a bit of a panic move on her part, but Jaime madeSurvivorhistory this week.
What did it feel like to finally watch someone pull the right Shot in the Dark parchment?
Ah yes, this is where you and I still disagree!
I think Jaime made the correct move.
She thought she might be in trouble, so she played her Shot in the Dark.
That’s why it’s in the game.
You have to survive the vote to make it live another day.
What can you say about Keith?
I really appreciate you asking about Keith.
Keith was a beloved member of ourSurvivorfamily.
I hope his family understands how much love he gave to others.
He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
