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Fantasy Cast for Survivor: 2nd Chance 2

Some of the best to never win return.

By Dylan DeckardPublished about 16 hours ago 5 min read
Fantasy Cast for Survivor: 2nd Chance 2
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Survivor is currently airing its 50th season, and I'm loving it. There have been so many people that want a season like Survivor: Cambodia to come back where it is all second-chance players looking to get a win. In that season we saw Jeremy Collins play one of the best winning games of all time, but we also had stars out of Kelley Wentworth, Spencer Bledsoe, Tasha Fox, and more. Here is my fantasy cast for 2nd Chance 2. Reminder: No one from In the Hands of the Fans can be on since they played more than once.

Domenick Abbate

Domenick Abbate / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: Ghost Island

Place: 2nd

Dom was 1 vote away from winning Survivor: Ghost Island. Laurel, who was in the final 3, ended up having to be on the jury because it was a tie vote. Dom is one of the first people that come to mind when I think of a redemption season of Survivor.

Shan Smith

Shan Smith / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor 41

Place: 8th

I'm really surprised Shan wasn't asked back for season 50. She played a bold game on Survivor 41 and even got a call for The Challenge: USA 1. She's someone I can see getting taken out early in this season or making it to the end.

Austin Li Coon

Austin / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor 45

Place: 2nd

Austin played an Ozzy-like game on Survivor 45; it just so happened that Dee played a Parvati-like game. There's a reason Parvati won Survivor: Micronesia and Ozzy didn't. Austin would be perfect to bring back, as people loved him.

Victoria Baamonde

Victoria / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: Edge of Extinction

Place: 6th

Victoria was one of the best players on Edge of Extinction. She made it very far but didn't win. She played an under-the-radar game where she didn't make too many huge moves but knew how to get to the end.

Jesse Lopez

Jesse / Photo by CBS

Original Show - Survivor 43

Place: 4th

I was all in on Cassidy Clark winning Survivor 43, but I think if Jesse got to the end, he would have won. Survivor 43 has some controversy because of Gabler's win. I'm among the mindset that the best player wins the season, no matter what. With that being stated, Jesse played a terrific game in 43.

Cydney Gillon

Cydney / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: Kaoh Rong

Place: 4th

Survivor: Kaoh Rong has Michele Fitzgerald as a winner and Aubry Bracco in 2nd place and Tai Trang in 3rd place. Michele went on to get 3rd place in Survivor: Winners at War. Tai Trang came back for Survivor: Game Changers, and Aubry Bracco has been back for Survivor: Game Changers, Survivor: Edge of Extinction, and now Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans. The funny thing is if Cydney would have gotten to the end, she would have won, and we haven't seen her back. I know she's said in the past she's very successful with bodybuilding and the lack of nutrition for Survivor is very damaging, but I'd still love to see her back.

Devon Pinto

Devon / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: Heroes vs Healers vs Hustlers

Place: 4th

Devon played a fantastic game in Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, but the new fire-making twist changed the game as Ben Driebergen was able to get to the end and win. Devon feels screwed over by the twist but should still come back to try and get that win.

Venus Vafa

Venus / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor 46

Place: 7th

Venus has been picked up for The Traitors Canada. She made some moves in Survivor 46 but had a lot of people against her. I think if she can get the numbers, she can get pretty far in this hypothetical season.

Deshawn Radden

Deshawn / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor 41

Place: 2nd

Deshawn played an amazing strategic and political game on Survivor 41; however, he played one of the worst social games. He got 2nd place to Erika, but he deserves another chance. I would also be very interested in seeing him play with Shan again.

Kellee Kim

Kellee / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: Island of the Idols

Place: 13th

If anyone deserves a second chance, it is Kellee Kim. She was done so wrong by Survivor, production, and her cast. If you do not know what I'm talking about, please google the Dan Spilo situation. I would love to see Kellee get to play the game again.

Ricard Foyé

Ricard / Photo by CBS

Original Show - Survivor 41

Place: 5th

Can you tell I liked Survivor 41? I think Survivor 41, 42, and 47 were the best seasons of the new era. Ricard played an amazing game and got 5th. It would be interesting seeing how he would play again.

Carolyn Wiger

Carolyn / Photo by CBS

Original Show - Survivor 44

Place: 3rd

Carolyn was supposed to be on Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans, but something happened and it fell through. She is also known for The Traitors USA 3. Carolyn is messy TV and would be perfect for this season.

Chris Noble

Chris / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: Blood vs Water

Place: 13th

I looked at Chris' Survivor Wiki, and the first line is "Chris is known for his rivalry with Domenick Abbate." "I'd love to see these two back on the same season together. I wonder who would get the better of the other or if they'd work together.

Natalie Bolton

Natalie / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: Micronesia

Place: 4th

Natalie was a part of the legendary "Black Widow Brigade" on Survivor: Micronesia and got Erik to give her his immunity idol, which sent Erik home. I'm really surprised we haven't seen her since. Natalie was an alternate ffor the villains' tribe on Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains but wasn't cast. She needs to make her return.

Jay Starrett

Jay / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: Millennials vs Gen X

Place: 6th

Jay was on a season where he made a huge move on Michaela Bradshaw. He also got all the way to 6th place before he was taken out. We've seen Jay on a few seasons of The Challenge on MTV since, but not Survivor. I think it's time we take him back out to the show he's originally from.

Sabrina Thompson

Sabrina / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: One World

Place: 2nd

Sabrina got 2nd place on a season dominated by Kim Spradlin-Wolfe. I'm surprised Troyzan got a call back before Sabrina. She played a good game but not a great one, and I think it's time to see if she can play a great one.

Davie Rickenbacker

Davie / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor: David vs Goliath

Place: 6th

We need some David vs. Goliath representation, especially after the firestorm we've seen with Christian, Angelina, and Mike on season 50. I forgot how good this season was until I rewatched it recently. Let's bring Davie back.

Cassidy Clark

Cassidy / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor 43

Place: 2nd

I'm going to say it again... the best player is the winner of each game. The goal of each player is to win the game, and only one person accomplishes that goal. With that being said, there was definitely a bitter jury on Survivor 43, with Gabler winning over Cassidy. Cassidy has gone onto The Challenge world, but I think she should come back for this.

Shane Powers

Shane / Photo by CBS

Original Season: Survivor: Panama

Place: 5th

Shane's nicotine withdrawal was a crazy storyline on Survivor: Panama. He was considered for Survivor: Heroes vs Villains and Survivor: Cambodia but wasn't chosen. We need some old-school representation on this show.

Sage Ahrens-Nichols

Sage / Photo by CBS

Original Season - Survivor 49

Place: 3rd

Sage played a polarizing game on Survivor 49. Some people loved her and some people didn't. She deserves a second chance no matter what. I don't know how she would do on this hypothetical season, but I'd still love to see it.

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