Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
The end has come.
Not the end of humankind, although the way global warming is headed that may not be long either.
Courtney Yates on ‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains’.Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images
But rather the end of theSurvivorQuarantine Questionnaire project.
And we knew that interview had to be special.
She then returned five seasons later for the epicHeroes vs. Villainsseason, lasting 24 days before being ousted.
(As well as her stint in thegreatest reality TV rock band ever.)
Which is why Courtney was the perfect personality to close up shop on theSurvivorQuarantine Questionnaires.
(Note: She’s not.)
COURTNEY YATES:I am still my same winsome personality here in New York City.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
For me, I never considered that I might win it.
And I achieved it.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperiences?
I regret not sitting out MORE challenges.
We each had which name we were supposed to write down.
At first I’m like, “Okay cool, forcing ties and revotes seems complicated.”
This all happened right before they locked us down to go to Tribal.
Who flipped on him?"
But I just sat and ate my food and pretended to be mystified like everyone else.
In China, the medical team took blood from me in the woods during the game.
They told me they were doing it to everyone, which was a lie.
They were like, “Hey, we need to talk to you.”
I was like, “Okay?”
And then I was like, “What is this for?
Are you doing this to everyone?”
And they’re like, “Well, it’s only some people.
And if you tell anyone, they’re going to think you’re weak.
So don’t say anything.”
And everybody was really shocked like, “What are you talking about?”
I absolutely did not get a cookie.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I mean, I think it’s fine.
Over all these years, it’s always people who I find inspiring that have been inspired by me.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
I was and remain forever grateful for basic things like a roof and walls and blankets.
Every night I rejoice for waterproof shelter and warm blankets; it’s never left me.
This is terrible."
I wasn’t a fan like everyone else, it wasn’t my dream to playSurvivor.
I just kind of ended up there.
But I don’t regret it because it made my world so big.
I’ve met so many people, I got to have this really incredible, unique experience.
Also, as a bonus, it’s easy small talk for the rest of your life.
No matter what, people will always have questions.
And then I get to announce that I was on the Villains team.
I’m literally a TV bad guy, and that is always really fun for me.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your seasons?
So I think I’m now legally required to mention the Wine and Cheese group?
I think that I’m the last member of Wine and Cheese to do this.
From my own seasons specifically, I’m always in touch withToddandLesliefromChinaandRobandSandrafromHvV.
Do you still watchSurvivor?
And, if so, what’s your favorite season you were not on and why?
I venture to watch or at least keep up.
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
And I’m two-for-two in that whoever I partner with wins.
Todd won and Sandra won.
So I would play with Lex because I think he should win one.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor, what would it be and why?
So you have to play nice with everyone or contribute in some way.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
So this ties back to the above question.
I don’t think the skill set that I bring that made me successful onSurvivoris relevant anymore.
So if it was super-specific and was, like, Underweight Loudmouths versus something else…
I always said they’re welcome to make me an offer I can’t refuse.
But personally, I’m good.
I’m happy where I’ve stopped on that ride.
