"Baby with a Machine Gun" Shantel Smith at Tribal Council on the tenth episode of SURVIVOR 41, airing Wednesday, November 24 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Shan stuck with Ricard to vote out Genie Chen, but the cracks in their alliance had already been exposed and with a potential merge coming up, thats never good! I love this game so much. If I was anyone else, I might not be seen the way that I am, but because I am a woman of color, people will see that as Im not listening, or Im being aggressive, or Im being bossy. The truth is it was one conversation with Jeff Probst in the pregame. And with safety around his neck, Ricard decided this was his "now or never" moment to get rid of his closest ally. I was in tears, asking if I should do this. I love that girl. If anything, theyve been like, You shouldve taken out Deshawn! 'Survivor' 41: Shan's Shocking Reveal After Elimination Smith currently works as a Pastor at the Emmanuel Brinklow SDA. When Shan found out about this, she momentarily targeted Deshawn, which came back to the two guys. Fan-favorite Naseer Muttalif was blindsided during the first re-vote ofSurvivor 41. Either you're a Russell Hantz-type that is very upfront about it or you're a Sandra Diaz-Twine who pulls the strings from a distance. And Ricard was smart. I didn't really have a lot of parenting voices in my life. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. I have thick enough skin to be able to handle that. When Shan was younger, her mother dealt with drug addiction, which led to Shan ending up in foster care. ), Anyone watching this season knows that Shantel Smiths self-made jingle is really the hot track of Season 41. I am assuming bc of the come . We are one of the worlds fastest growing Survivor Season 41: Everything We Know So Far. But I love this game, and who knows what the future holds? Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. These days I shouldnt be surprised at how downright awful people can be online. One of the most buzzed-about players on "Survivor 41 ," Shan Smith from Washington, D.C., was eliminated from Wednesday's 10th episode in an epic blindside. It matters! Contestant Naseer Muttalif. [Laughs.] He's so great in person. I can understand why they were showing it from Deshawn's perspective. Because I wanted to be part of the game, and I was trying to keep him safe. The previous episode saw Green tribe member Brad get voted off. But while I'm doing all that, I want just to be cultivating deep relationships. Talk to me about your relationship, including all the arguments you had throughout the game. Jeff Probst kind of became that parenting voice. Vowed Revenge Nearly 20 Years Ago! }).render("connatix_contextual_player_03481d50-6a3c-46c1-b5b3-ba9af32b94e91"); }); It was the best move of the season, in my opinion. I have been a Survivor fan for over 16 years and enjoyed every episode. Survivor 41: Shan thanks her fans for their support this season New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 45 Its Not The Woman Hes With On The Show. So Ricard is brilliant, hes amazing, I love him. Blue tribe remains promising with Green coming in close as Yellow tribe remained at the bottom. According to her profile on LinkedIn, she is a Pastor at Emmanuel Brinklow SDA. It is what it is. Both of these alliances have been controversial, with one particular Survivor alum- proudly . And there was something about Ricard, where we could stand toe to toe as competitors and as game players. Search within r/survivor . I believe Sarah is the last female winner and that was a long time ago. So I was really sold for that mission. That day, I came back from the challenge and I hadnt used the bathroom in like 18 days. Just trying to save face. If I didn't listen, I wouldn't have gotten this far in the game, you know, but it's just that. We would fight, we would bicker. Nothing was tingling. But I went through with it because it's good for my game. He's like, "Remember, this is your game. It was such an interesting relationship because people would be like, "Oh, my goodness, they fight so much." Just saying. (For a full recap, click here.). If I hadnt been sick, Im almost certain I wouldve played my idol. I didnt want to ever stop working with him. Talk to me more about that premerge. A Houston, Texas pastor is being hailed a hero after confronting a man accused of assaulting his elderly neighbor. And I bounced around from group homes to foster homes. In this game, there's nowhere to hide. And yet, at the same time, it was a really hard moment for me. 'Survivor' Season 41 Episode 10: Shan Smith Exit Interview | TVLine In this episode, you both talked about how difficult it was to weigh standing for something outside of the game versus helping your pursuit for a million dollars. I only had 10 minutes before Tribal to scramble on the beach, so I really wasnt there that whole afternoon. You represented. And I don't think it's completely fair in that way. And I'm not! Now, Shan finds herself on a tribe of just two people, with only herself and her number one ally,Ricard Foye, remaining. (Laughs.) But that's who he was to me. I'm gonna become Wonderwoman on this beach, and I'm just gonna play my heart and have fun." There's never a good reason to give powers to others, as we learned most famously from Eric Reichenbach in Survivor: Fans vs Favorites. There were only few women alliances in the history of the show and only 2 of them were succesful. TVLINE | So if Jeff wants you to play again, are you picking up his call? I'm sure there are tons of Ricard confessionals where he said, "She's not listening to me." Add in her goofy attitude and acting chops, and Shan is a pastor like no other. But at the end of the day, we would say, "I love you, let's do this." I just love hard. And add to that the two House Negroes deshawn and danny. Survivor 41' s Shan Smith isn't happy about what she's seeing on the forum and is calling for the page to be deleted by CBS. If not in the real world, where systems oppress us all of the time. They were like, Go play your heart out! Like everybody's throwing up, or they've got diarrhea. I desire somebody who ultimately wants to work together but not decide everything for me. I learned so much from Brad, like how to make fire and fish. I said, This is where my head is at too, and I know were having a hard time with our relationship, but I do want you to feel heard. r/survivor - How does everyone feel about Shan being a pastor? Ricard And given her eventful 19 days in season 41, she ended up humming it a lot. I want someone who's decisive and just as confident and sure of themselves as I am. But there were times where I felt bossed around by Ricard, like using my extra vote. I felt connected to them. I was so terrified that I'd get in this game, and I would have to play alone, and no one would want to work with me. In my perfect world, the final five was the Black alliance and Ricard kicking it on the side. Sadly, her mother passed away, but by that time, she and Shan had a healthy relationship once again. Even though she identifies as black, her story is different from the other black players. God told Shan to be an influencer not a pastor anymore Thats a horrible thing to say. I mean, if you had seen the Tiffany she was running around that beach, trying to gather numbers, you could call her bossy. TVLINE | Often in Survivor (and in real life, too), women are judged or vilified way more harshly than men, whether theyre mothers, teachers or religious players such as yourself. Shan Smith Contestant Profile Born March 11, 1987 (age 36) Hometown Washington, District of Columbia Occupation Pastor Social Media Survivor Career Version United States Survivor 41 Tribe (s) Ua Viakana Finish 8/18 Alliance (s) All-Black Alliance Challenge Wins 3 Votes Against 9 Days Lasted 19/26 Gallery Articles Across Dont forget to visit The Go To Family for all of the latest travel news!. Press J to jump to the feed. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. (And no, we don't mean the sorely missed Survivor theme song that used to play before every episode.) [Laughs.] I still feel the episode was very true and authentic to what took place. Since both other tribes also found their immunity idols, though, Shan didnt lose her vote, but when she asked Ricard for the extra vote advantage back, he refused. So it was a complicated relationship. (Laughs.) Maybe because out of 40 seasons that has already happened 17 times! It was during the latest episode of Survivor 41 that Shan. He chose to trust Ua allies Ricard Foy and Shantel Smith and believed they would vote out his former tribemate, Heather Aldret. Houston Pastor Confronts Man Accused of Attacking Neighbor, Stealing If I had been on that beach that day, I probably would have played my idol. It obviously doesn't translate to page, but this was the song running through Shan Smith's head every time she was up to something mischievous on Survivor. While we've already met the 18 island-bound new castaways, a new clip released Thursday from the upcoming premiere (airing Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 8/7c on CBS) gives us a closer look at six of . Survivor's Shan Smith Calls Out 'Toxic' Fans After Huge Race Saying and planning it makes all the difference in the world. When I knelt before Deshawn, I've never seen a man ever kneel before a woman in Tribal Council and say, "Whatever you want to do, we'll do." But she's not; she's just playing her game. There has never been an alliance that said they were going to take 4 white people to the end. Information and discussion about the greatest show in television history: SURVIVOR! Also. We need bottom rung Xander Hastings STILL hanging on and never having his idol flushed and we need to finally see what Erika and Dannys game play is all about rather than having host, Jeff Probst explain yet another long winded twist that just isnt adding anything to the game. [Laughs] But if Jeff called me, yes, hell yes! I shared my life with them. Survivor 41 Spoilers: One Shan-Tastic Blindside Later, Survivor is BACK, 90 Day Fianc: Love In Paradise Spoilers: Who Is Everton Giving His Money To? We also cant deny that she has the best Survivor instincts weve seen in a long time. And his move was probably one of the best moves of the season. We need shots fired at Tribal Council and goat Heather being dragged to the end with no resume and no threat posed. Smith, 34, is one of two Canadians ready to do battle on Survivor 41 ( airing Wednesday nights on CBS and Global), which features 18 brand-new faces and a stripped down format that was retooled. She bamboozled Brad Keese early on and practically stole from JD Robinson. Unfortunately, their multiple dates with Jeff Probst meant that Shan had to make some tough decisions about which allies to keep around. 'Survivor' Season 41 Episode 10: Shan Smith Exit Interview | TVLine This is the same man who, while wearing a Trump-pandering Make Survivor Great Again shirt panned the story of Erika Casupanan, who is of Filipino descent, when she spoke of the difficulties she has faced when trying to fit in throughout her life. Soyeah. Maybe wait few more seasons to see if it becomes a trend before you call the show ruined. After her elimination, the former Yase tribemate admitted she thought the others made the dumbest move by voting her out as three of the remaining players still held idols. I remembered the best players play this game the way that they live their lives. What they didn't show was, after the challenge, I was actually really sick. Email * Your email address will not be published. I am not a Shan fan but everyone bringing race into this is losing the point. And still, I'm bossy and not listening. So when I got to the beach, I was like, "I'm gonna own this. [Im proud of] confronting my demons, working through the pain and the feelings of injustice and then being willing to cultivate a relationship with those who let me down when I was little, she revealed. I'm still in my feels about it! You left it all out there. I identify with Kim in that way. A lot of us arent incredible comp beasts. Its too soon, its too soon! survivor season 41 cbs pastor shan tricks JD evil smart move green All Rights Reserved. Shan is on the Ua tribe, and they havent had much luck in challenges. Namely, Shan Smith's epic strategic moves throughout Survivor 41 put her at the forefront to win, and the same was expected of Tiffany Mitchell on Big Brother 23. Im glad Sham (not a misspelling) was voted off. Regardless, theres one cast member who even stands out above all the rest: Shantel Smith. She gave me the best life she knew how and loved me with all the love she had in her. Likewise, Smith all but Jedi mind-tricked JD Robinson not once but twice to give her his extra vote advantage for safekeeping. She could have stuck to the plan tonight of getting out the weakest player on their team, Genie Chen, but instead flipped the vote last minute and Robinson was booted out. But I actually told them, "Listen, if we get to the final four, I have won the game. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I was a boss in the game because I wasnt sitting down and letting people push me over. There Are Lots of Theories About the Merge Twist in 'Survivor 41', Against All Odds, 'Survivor' Contestant Tiffany Might Make It Far in the Game, Voce Sparked a Theory That Yase Is Using a Risky Strategy in 'Survivor 41'. But on the channels that we did get, Survivor was one of the shows that aired on them. 'Survivor 41' fans think Shan Smith should have been voted out in Life is hard enough for minorities, whether it is a racial minority or sexual one, as well as for women there is no reason why they should face the same disadvantage every single season in a game for a million dollars. Smith currently works as a pastor, preaching about God. But at the end of the day, we were gonna move together no matter what. After seeing the episode, I can see what he was thinking and what happened. (Laughs.) I gave Ricard Naseer, because he was so upset that the extra vote should be ours to use as a team, so I gave it to him. 'Mafia pastor' Shantel Smith ready to slit throats on 'Survivor 41' All Rights Reserved. She dealt with the pain of her experiences by finding her faith and becoming a pastor. During those years, she got wrapped up in a gang. After all Survivor is now broken. Wish it happened sooner! You freaking have MS. You lasted 18 days. This is who you are? Women who play loud, bold games like Tony or Boston Rob typically arent as well liked and dont always make it far. She is a pastor from Washington, D.C. and she is totally owning these early days so far of Survivor 41. Shantel Shan Smith has had her tribemates eating out of the palm of her hand on season 41 of Survivor so far. Survivor 41- you seem to have finally found your feet- and that is what we Survivor fans were truly thankful for this year- oh and for family and friends and good health and all that. Somebody that I can trust, someone I can slightly manipulate, and someone who can perceive me as bendable and flexible even though I might not be. Did you feel the same way, and are there any hard feelings? He had student loans; a few years earlier, I was homeless. She did the best she could and Im grateful. Shan was definately a hard, aggressive player as is Ricard. Tiffany was part of the. Thats my dream, thats my hope, I love yall. That morning, Deshawn promised and swore on the culture that he was in for the mission. However, when her all-black alliance clashed ideals with her original, two-person Ua tribe alliance with Ricard Foye, the castaways finally got a clue and turned on the puppet master- blindsiding her, voting her off the island (with an idol in her pocket) and opening the game up to almost any of the remaining competitors walking away as the $1 million richer Sole Survivor (sorry Heather Aldret, but it wont be you.). Of course, an extremely well executed and game changing blindside doesnt just happen, even during this highly manufactured, Twistapalooza of a season. Lets get to the end and win this thing together. But I think for him, he felt like if he was in Final 3 with me, he wouldnt have won, and hes probably right. Shantel "Shan" Smith, a 34-year-old pastor from Washington, D.C., talks with Parade.com about this week's elimination from Survivor 41's cast. I think living on the streets, developing a strong work ethic, practicing excellence in all that I do and put out into the world, having a high threshold for pain and suffering, endurance, perseverance, knowing that nothing comes easily but everything must be earned and worked for, rigorous self-examination, zero entitlement, trusting that self discipline is self love, believing in others and making them feel capable of accomplishing anything, my interpersonal skills, my wit and my grit, my reverence for God in others, my heart to serve, and an attitude of gratefulness and celebration for the small wins all make me believe that I will be the final Survivor". So given that perception, how do you look back on your time in the game? Because I'm sure he hears about all of this. I guess that's probably why I'm a pastor. The tribe has been to four of the six tribal councils so far, and Shan has been the one to make most of the major decisions about who would be getting voted out. Hantz declared Erikas struggles werent believable as she grew up in Canada where everyone is nice. Yet Robinson fell for Shan Smiths performance, hook, line, and sinker. I really battled with rejection, suicide, depression, and my identity., That doesnt seem like the natural progression into pastoral life, but Shan worked to overcome her childhood hardships. In the pregame, I was so shell shocked. Survivor 41airs Wednesdays on CBS. So when I touch on the beach, my game plan is to really just start getting to know people. It made me weep. When Shan was in foster care, she lost contact with her mom, but they luckily reconnected later in Shans life. (Plus, shes also a comedian and an actress!) Sorry, but thats some bulls**t. These situations arent the same and youre conveniently leaving out the context. Her snake was Ricard. and our You didn't have good listening skills." Theyre hilarious, so it seems like Shan has found her true calling. Before going on Survivor, Shan was a pastor at the Fellowship Church in Los Angeles. Or the way she duped Naseer Muttalif? It was a fantastic episode! Hitting the beach at Ua, Shan used her active listening and persuasion skills from her pastoral day-to-day to put herself at the Survivor pulpit. But I think they'll perceive someone that's fun-loving and caring and a jokester. She is 34 years old, Canadian by nationality and currently resides in Washington, DC. I told them (and people will never believe this): If we all get there together, take me out at four, but I just want us to all get there together. What has the reaction been like from your congregation? You have only one season where multiple black players have teamed up (two if you count S14 as well, where it was not said out loud to the camera) in 41 seasons! Never in a million years did I think we'd ever vote against one another because I was just so locked in. JD was my little brother. There was a time in my life where I was affiliated with a gang. Next, check out our interview with Survivor 41 contestant Ricard Foy. So at the point you were voted out, were you all-in on going to the end with the four, even at the cost of your own game? People will try me! You had fun. I know people are asking, "Did she not play her idol because of ego?" I was in good spirits. It was a smart move for Ricard, and Ricard knew the person to go to to get that extra vote he needed. In my life, I've always said, "Whatever's on repeat is what you take into consideration." So when I got to Tribal, I was trying to recover from my visit to medical. When I wanted to strategize, he wanted to strategize. Survivor: Danny McCray Explains How Shan's Blindside Really Went Down [Laughs] Ask any of my members, Is Shantel a leader? Theyll all tell you yes. I saw her fight her demons until her dying breath, she revealed in herCBS bio. Survivor 41 polarizing castaway Shantel Smith played a cutthroat and relentless game, resulting in mixed opinions from viewers. She is my image of beauty and strength., Related: I honestly dont care what color, Im not keeping score, just make it exciting again. I gave Deshawn Tiffany I didnt want to vote out Tiffany but he wanted to protect Heather. So that's what I hope for an alliance partner. Someone that they can talk to. But apparently, the comparison . But when it became about this mission, I felt if we got to the final four, I've won. At long last, Survivor 41 has arrived! Make the relationships that you're gonna make, but then make the hard decision at the end of the day." 'Survivor 41' fan-favorite Naseer Muttalif admitted he put so much trust in Shan Smith due to her position as a pastor outside of the game. Hantz, of course, wasnt the only person upset by the all black alliance, but no matter what end of the spectrum your allegiance lies, the new culture layer that was brought into the 20 year old Survivor dilemma- playing for my team or playing for me- was the kind of twist that Survivor needs. And of course, I'm going to play! I gave them what they wanted. Weather you like it or not, the diversity of the show should represent the diversity of the population. The cameras followed Naseer and Evvie as they trekked from their final Tribal Council to Ponderosa after their eliminations. I went with my alliance, I listened to them, which is just so ironic. Its easy for the white players to play with their people without the need to explicitly articulate it, but the same cannot be said for the black people or other non-white people, because theyre always (with the exception of S13 and S14) in the minority from the get-go. Survivor 41 is pulling out all the stops when it comes to new. Seriously, Deshawn would walk up to us and say, "I don't care who goes as long as it's not me," and then walk away. And I spent a lot of time just listening to stories. (Plus, she's also a comedian and an actress!) At this point, we had the numbers. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Nothing racist about that. Many fans have noticed that shes getting a winners edit, either to trick viewers or because she is just the best to watch. Since she is a pastor, I will use this biblical analogy her downfall was like Adam and Evestrusting a snake. The Young And The Restless Spoilers: Cameron Kirsten (Linden Ashby) Hasnt Forgotten! I was not well. Survivor September 18, 2021. I loved him. A few other female players are standing out alongside Shan Smith to be movers and shakers in this season of Survivor. I had an opinion; now, we can go back and forth about our opinion. Everyone from my congregation and my lead pastor released me to play the game. Survivor Recap: Shan and Ricard's Trust Is Tested - Yahoo He's so nice, and he's so real. The Beatles Penny Lane Inspired 1 of Hansons Songs, Paul McCartney and George Harrison Raced to Rescue John Lennon From a Rooftop Where He Was Tripping on LSD, Jimmy Page Couldnt Look a Famous Guitarist in the Eyes for Years After Ripping Him Off. Shantel didn't have an easy life. But I spent a lot of time on that beach trying to listen to Deshawn and really hear his feelings. But I wasn't there for any of it, and at Tribal, I was feeling very dizzy and not at my best. But. Genie was my best friend out there, and is until this day. That doesn't mean that I don't listen. My dream is that we're all on the cover of Oprah Magazine or something. What's your history with watching Survivor? Similarly, Evvie Jagoda is spearheading an all-girls alliance over on the Yasa tribe and she is also attempting some risky but big-time strategy. The fact that in one balance challenge they lasted like 6 minutes when the record was a couple of hours told me that the casting department wasnt searching for top players, of any race or sex, but really searching to check the box of diversity. I'm never gonna say I wasn't a boss. Sorry; but she was a snake herself. For me, when he swore on the mission that way, I was so locked in. 90 Day Fianc: Before the 90 Days Spoilers: Getting To Know Christian And Cleo, Do They Have A Good Shot At Love? But I am gonna be watching people very carefully and just getting my own read on people. What's been your reaction to those remarks? Because there were moments where I wasn't listening to Ricard! There is no reason why the show would have to mirror the diversity of population precisely its an entertainment show first and there is nothing entertaining about seeing the same people face the same disandvantage every single season. Its funny when Sham was backstabbing all the other players because of race and voting them out, everyone was saying You go girl. After checking in with the doctor and learning they both lost 14 pounds during their time on the island, the castaways reconnected and talked before getting on the boat to take them to the villa. What made you feel like you didn't need to play it this past round, especially after you just voted Naseer out with his the round before? I feel like it was coming from somewhere else, and that he used it as a reason to eventually vote me out. Survivor 41 spotlight: Meet Shantel Smith, pastor and game-player. After the merge, Luvus Naseer Muttalif seemed in good standing with his former tribemates and had an idol to protect himself. Now, Shan says that her mother is one of her biggest heroes. The second jury member admitted he didnt see the blindside coming in a confessional but noted hes still proud of his gameplay because he gave it his all. Tiffany also noted she assumed the group would have tried to flush out one of the many advantages remaining in the game but thinks they were afraid to play. However, Evvie found themselves at a numerical disadvantage again and became the third jury member. was going to flare up. Shan's hobbies include acting, running and, dancing. And we can understand why hes forgiving! On the Oct. 20 episode ofSurvivor, Shan opened up to fellow contestant, Liana Wallace, about her history including her relationship with her mother. I was just focusing on getting through the night. There are definitely no hard feelings except for my own processing and emotional turmoil. We hear from a couple of people how they felt you were being bossy and exercising your voice too much. How does everyone feel about Shan being a pastor? Evvie also reconnected with a close ally and first jury member, Tiffany Seely, and had deeper conversations they didnt have while competing. She made him feel like she was in trouble, and then voted him out for it. I felt like he was misunderstood by Genie, Brad, and J.D. When I was in foster care and group homes, his messages of "dig deep" and "keep pushing" really stuck with me. I was homeless; I was living on the streets. God! Were here for you! My congregation knows who I am. Im so thankful that I got to do that. It was wild. And I spent a lot of time thinking, "Do I not listen in real life? Catch the premiere of 'Survivor' Season 41 on September 22 at 8/7c on CBS, the CBS app and Paramount+. She announced this move on her Patreon page. [Laughs.] However, later in life, Shan and her mother reconnected before she passed away. In an interview with CBS on her thoughts about her chances on the show, she said, "I believe I have what it takes to win. A difficult childhood led Shan to her current career.. Every time he felt I didnt, I went and made amends with him. And so every week I was in front of the TV watching Survivor. #Survivor pic.twitter.com/bHagKCA8Ht. With regard to her dating life, her Instagram posts make it obvious that she is in a loving relationship with a handsome man, whom she also considers her best friend. Apparently, her senior pastor blessed Shan with some pre-forgiveness. When you start having the blacks all teaming up, and all of the gays making alliances, and all women teaming up; there just isnt much surprise left in the show.
