Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Was the picnic worth it?
Alec Merlino may have asked himself that question a few times over the past three years.
Alec Merlino on ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’.David M. Russell/CBS via Getty Images
Now, in his Quarantine Questionnaire, Alec goes public with his demand for a rematch.
Plus, he reveals the big question hewisheshe had asked at Final Tribal Council.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, what have you been up to since appearing onSurvivor?
Alec Merlino on ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’.Robert Voets/CBS
ALEC MERLINO:I’ve been running a lot!
Not from my problems…
I mean literally running miles and miles every day.
The cast of ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’.CBS
It’s been over a year now and has become a new obsessionturnedcareer path.
We’ll see if it works.
What is your proudest moment from playingSurvivor?
I am proud of the perch challenge with Christian that went for six hours.
Christian, if you’re reading this, I want a rematch.
However, I am proudest that I didn’t waiver from who Alec was as a person.
I stayed true to the dude I was at home, to the dude everyone saw on that island.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
I should have charmed more!
Looking back, I wish I had fought more to stay alive in the game.
I was young at the time, 24 years old, and I’ve learned a lot since then.
Also, I should have spoken up at Final Tribal Council, but I was so nervous.
Or were Mike or Kara steering the ship?
Everyone told those twoeverythingwithout fail.
If only fans got to see what went down on the Goliath beach that first week… What I would give to be able to watch some of that footage.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
They for sure could have made me look worse.
Most of the time I couldn’t string a sentence together in confessionals.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment?
I got lucky because Kara and I had each other.
We would go out to dinners and see tiki torches lit and look at each other and think aboutSurvivor.
We just understand each other.
The biggest shock was coming back and having responsibilities again.
I am so grateful for the experience I had.
I think about it all the time.
All of the people I met and the things I learnedit was a priceless experience.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with from your season?
The short answer is… no.
However, it was the most normal and amicable breakup.
Kara knows I’ll always love her and have a special place in my heart for her.
We will remain in each other’s lives forever, I’m sure.
Of course, the closest friend I have from the show would be Mike.
I’m hoping for a season 2.
In the meantime, I’ll beef up my resume and acting chops.
Do you still watchSurvivor?
And if so, what’s your favorite season you were not on and why?
Of course, I do!
Patiently waiting for season 41 to air.
Also looking forward to it because it looks like Jeff and I now have competing hairdos.
What a social and physical game she displayed in that season.
Just a lone warrior out there getting the job done every step of the way.
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
I would love to play against Tony or Boston Rob, because they’re considered the best.
If I shoot five baskets and make one, am I a good basketball player?
Relax, I’m only half serious.
Point is, I’d like to see how skilled he really is atSurvivor.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor, what would it be and why?
I would say the big food rewards should be given toward the end of the show.
Instead, wear everyone down to their absolute worst.
Imagine this:Survivorcontestants walk in for their reward challenge on day 31.
Jeff says, “Wanna know what you’re playin' for?”
Instead, Jeff says, “A nice big bowl of carrots with hummus and ranch.”
Finally, would you play again if asked?
I would say yes, 100 percent!
Since when did TMZ care aboutSurvivorcontestants, let alone contestants that hadn’t even been announced yet?
That was a classic blindside, I’d say, but hey, it’s all good, baby!
Anyway, I guess we’ll have to see what CBS thinks.
An HBO actor may be a good option.
