Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Chris Underwood certainly lived the highs and lows ofSurvivor.
“Honestly, I was f—ed up,” says Chris.
Chris Underwood on ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction.'.Timothy Kuratek/CBS via Getty Images
It took at least a year to get back to the same mental headspace.
I could have handled the post-Survivorexperience much better, but you live and you learn!"
Of course, winning a million dollars must’ve helped with the coping process.
Chris Underwood on ‘Survivor: Wedge of Extinction’.Timothy Kuratek/CBS
Why did he turn it down?
And why did he later rethink his decision?
All that and more in the Chris Underwood Quarantine Questionnaire!
CHRIS UNDERWOOD:Hey, Dalton!!
A lot has been happening on the Underwood front!
2 to the Underwood clan, and trying my hardest not to miss every single Wardog Facetime call.
The last one has been the most exhausting….
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
The entire season was a proud moment for me!
My most joyful moment though was winning the final 4 challenge!
It was a really special moment for me.
I kept repeating, “Just ride the wave.
Whatever happens, happens.
Let go of control and just ride the wave…” It was a great experience.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
I don’t know if I can say I had any regrets!
I would have loved to have lasted longer in the real game rather than the Edge of Extinction.
I wish the ceremony of the Chris/Rick marriage officiated by none other than Aubry Bracco would have made TV!
Either that or when Joe legitimately speared a shark in the beach breakout on the EOE.
What can’t that man do?!
(Side note: The shark was also the worst thing I have eaten to date.
I can’t complain!
The edit was never super important to me.
I know what I accomplished out there and that was enough for me.
To all you futureSurvivorplayers, THE EDIT IS OVERRATED!
Don’t you dare let it affect your experience out there.
The fact that you got on the show is amazing.
Remember your experience, not what makes television!
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
Honestly, I was f—ed up.
It took at least a year to get back to the same mental headspace.
I could have handled the post-Survivorexperience much better, but you live and you learn!
The moment I realized I had been blindsided was tough for me.
My gut was hurting as I walked down the trail to my demise.
It took a few days to get back into a place of gratitude.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
I still keep in touch with several people from my season!
People don’t realize that the cast is from all over the country from all different walks of life.
If we all lived in the same city, we would be a lot closer!
The reality is, we don’t.
I really wish I would have gone on to season 40!
That was a tough honeymoon weighing out options!!
I would have had to leave for Fiji the night of my win in L.A. Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
I would have loved to have played with Michele!
Every time I hang with her, she, my wife, and myself have a blast.
I wouldn’t have seen it coming!
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor, what would it be and why?
I don’t know if I would change anything.
I love how they change it up every few seasons!
I am super interested to see how Jeff and the team are switching up season 41.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
Before, when I was asked, I was legitimately not ready to take on another season.
Now that a few years have passed, I think I would be ready.
Hopefully the cycle of life works out for me to play again in the future!
I loveSurvivorand all the fans out there who watch so you never know!
Signing off, and in honor of my love for all thingsSurvivor/Survivorpodcasts….
I’M DOING IT… FOR MONICA!!
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