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Survivor Recap Part 2: #MeToo Madness

November 15, 2019 by tamaratattles 10 Comments

Survivor 39 RecapBy Guest Correspondent Cho

Hey, it’s Cho and I’m so disappointed to be reporting on the fall out from the most recent Survivor 39  recap from the last episode. If you missed the 2-hour merge episode from this past Wednesday, you need to go read my recap RIGHT NOW! It has all the dirty details & context needed to follow this bouncing ball of drama! No really, I need you to go and read that post now, but I’ll give you a recap of the drama anyway before moving on to the current timeline. 

Survivor RecapWhat The Hell Happened

Kellee experienced real inappropriate touching over the course of the game from fellow contestant Dan starting within the first 6 days of the game. Not only did Kellee experience this, but 4 other female contestants are documented making similar complaints as well as video footage being shown by CBS. Kellee expressed such discomfort that CBS broke the 4th wall and asked her if she would like them to take action. She told them that no, because the dynamics of the tribe would help make Dan be less touchy. CBS, being painfully aware of the #MeToo climate that we live in, decided to have an unprecedented group meeting with the Survivors reminding them of personal boundaries. Not only this, but they gave Dan a private and formal warning. The game went on, but not in the way that you’d expect. 

Survivor 39 Recaps Get Right Into #MeToo

Remember that a million dollars is on the line, and contestants are being voted out every 3 days. Enter Missy and Elizabeth who are seemingly on the bottom of a current power struggle. Missy decides that their best plan of action is to exaggerate the claims of uncomfortability around Dan. It’s not exactly clear whether they have completely made these claims up or if they simply exaggerated their feelings towards Dan. Either way, this is grotesque behavior even in the context of playing a game. There a lack of consideration or regard for the life and career of Dan. And it also also diminishes Kellee’s real claims. It’s a double whammy in the worst way possible. 

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As Ramona Singer would say to Bethenny Frankel, “You don’t support other women!” But you know who DOES support other women? Janet, that’s who! When Kellee brought up her feelings, Janet reassured her that she wouldn’t allow anymore inappropriate touching. Janet tried to give Dan the benefit of the doubt. But, she felt the need to protect the women of the tribe who shared similar experiences.

A plan was hatched to vote Dan out as an “easy vote. ” But instead, Kellee was blindsided for being a major threat. It only got worse as Janet was then left exiled from the tribe and feeling confused. Why she was being blamed by Missy, Aaron and Elizabeth for “misconstruing” things about Dan?

The Apology Tour

So where do we stand now? Obviously, there’s a huge shit festival happening on social media, and the mainstream media has picked up the story as well. There’s many contestants being eviscerated all over the place. At the last tribal council, Aaron claimed that nothing could have happened, because no one told him about it, concluding that Janet was simply playing the victim after her plot was foiled.

Jamal lambasted Aaron, telling him that as men, we need to step back and listen to women when they speak up about issues of harassment. He’s since come out with an emotional apology video that has been well-received. Kellee publicly accepted his apology. Take note of this as Kellee hasn’t accepted the apology of any one else as of the date of this post being written.

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Lauren, who has somehow flown under the radar in this clown fiesta, also came out with an apology with the goal of clarifying her stance throughout the episode and how she feels now. It seems her biggest motivating factor is to differentiate herself from Missy & Elizabeth. Girl, I don’t blame you, because Missy & Elizabeth are going down in flames. What are your thoughts on these two specific apologies?   

The previous two apologies came swiftly and seemingly organically, but Missy and Elizabeth seem to have done themselves no favors with their statements. Elizabeth’s apology and Missy’s apology seemed to say the exact same thing. And, they were coincidentally posted around the same exact time. The common theme here is that they shirk responsibility by saying they “did not have all the information” in order to handle this situation correctly. Missy & Elizabeth continue to get hammered by all corners of the world after posting their notepad apologies. Let this be a lesson to hire better PR managers. 

Survivor 39

Where CBS Production Stands

The Hollywood Reporter’s Josh Wigler spoke with executive producer & host of Survivor, Jeff Probst, about how CBS handled this situation. I implore you to read this interview especially if you’re interested in the perspective of the producers. We get more insight into how they conducted the private conversations and why Dan was not ejected from the game. Jeff says something interesting about society moving into new territory: “You don’t have to make someone feel unsafe to make them feel uncomfortable.”

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And therein lies the big issue with how to handle Dan. He has since not made any public statements and cannot be found on social media. Most people are viewing him a negative light while there is a small minority who feels that he hasn’t intentionally done anything wrong. Emphasis on the word intention. His life is on the verge of being ruined if not already. 

Will Survivor 39 Recaps Be About This For The Rest Of The Season?

This issue is complex. What Dan did is not criminal, but I stand firm in my position that he is not innocent. Missy and Elizabeth’s ability to vilify Dan while also simultaneously sacrificing Kellee as a sheep was a disgusting display. Aaron’s flagrant narcissism and Lauren’s seemingly lack of support towards Kellee were lesser issues that are now being swept under the table. How would you have handled it if you were Kellee on the show? What about Missy? Janet? And Dan himself? Really try to place yourself in each individual’s shoes knowing the context that they are under. How does a production team handle it? Definitely go back and read the interview by Josh Wigler as it details a lot of behind the scenes information that you’d be interested in. 

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All I know is this: I’m so thankful for people like Jamal and Janet in the world. Take your cues from them. Support your friends, and stand up for them, because you never know when you’ll need someone to stand up for you. Let me know your thoughts in the comment section, and please be respectful to those with opposing views. If you like what I do here on the site, be sure to support me in my other ventures elsewhere on the internet! 

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  1. Racheal B says

    November 15, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    Agree. In ANY type of abuse there’s a conspiracy of silence. It’s hard to speak out…I applaud Jamal and Janet. And you.

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  2. Daintyfeets says

    November 15, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    I ranted and raved and screamed at my TV last night. Ive watched every episode since season 1 and last night I said I’ll never watch again. (I probably wont hold myself to that, though.

    The behavior shown by Elizabeth and Missy are the reason why women’s feelings are minimized and disregarded. I am appalled at their behavior and their inability to see the broader picture of how their behavior degrades the METOO movement.

    I dont understand why adult woman feel uncomfortable setting their boundaries with men. Instead of running to Janet begging for protection, they should have handled it themselves. These women felt uncomfortable. They were not in fear of their lives nor of being physically attacked. They were uncomfortable and still unable to handle the situation on their own. Full disclosure, I am a Janet type personality also, and would have done the same as she, if I truly felt they were being victimized and UNABLE to care for themselves. Character terms defect, I know.

    Dan needed to be checked. Maybe more than once. His behavior certainly does not warrant the SM hell he is now in.

    Missy and Elizabeth are an embarrassment to women. They better hope they are never in a situation where their words mean something.

    Rant over and out.

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  3. justso says

    November 16, 2019 at 12:09 am

    What a very unpleasant season this has been. First, preached to and now true deception using #metoo as a catalyst. Think I am done with this season.

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  4. bungalow betty says

    November 16, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    So disheartening. Janet is the only one worth rooting for. It’s going to be one interesting reunion show!

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  5. tamaratattles says

    November 17, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/16/business/media/cbs-female-writers-misconduct.html

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    • bungalow betty says

      November 18, 2019 at 6:38 pm

      Wonder if Heaton will comment?

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    • Prycer says

      November 20, 2019 at 2:38 am

      I just read the article and I am so tired of the woman having to quit or get fired and nothing really happens to the males.I felt bad for the actress who quit The Rookie due to harassment and no one came to her defense so she left. We would have never known about Eliza Dushku and what happen on Bull. Nothing has changed with the networks, they keep promoting bad behavior and it’s the woman who suffers. I am so sick of it.

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  6. Laila says

    November 18, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    Thank you Cho for your detailed, second recap of what went down.

    I love Janet and Jamal. Social media must of been going after Tommy ( I’m not sure why). Janet tweeted that Tommy was there for her and supported her, she said to stop the hate. We can all learn from her.

    I remember the first thing I saw on social media was Aaron crying and I felt really bad for him. I don’t think he should lose his reputation for not knowing what happened and for speaking his truth. Jamal explained to him, just like he did to Jack in a previous episode and he understood.

    I don’t want to see anyone victimized on a television show or on social media, so this all has me confused and a little upset. I don’t want the girls to feel like they can’t speak up and I don’t want the guys to be attacked for not knowing what happened. I think Missy and Elizabeth got too wrapped up and used it for an advantage, which is a shame because they were good players.

    We all perceive things different. I for one would be more annoyed if Dan put his arm on my hip or in my sleep than touching my hair walking down the beach.

    CBS hmm, I guess I’m not shocked anymore.

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  7. Mollie Bradshaw says

    November 21, 2019 at 1:34 am

    While I believe Kellee actually did feel some type of way about Dan and his touching, the other girls totally used that to manipulate Janet. Especially Liz. It’s women like that who make it hard for women who are uncomfortable at best with unwanted physical contact. Liz talking about she’s going to use whatever she can to play the game. That’s absolute horse shit. I’m sorry. Her ass needs to go out of principle. And Dan’s dumb ass…when Janet confronted her and Missy about what they said. Liz point blank admitted she complained about him but that it was just a ‘game-move’ and he was like ‘Oh! Okay! For sure! No problem!’ UGH. I just can’t with these people! And poor Jamal was the only male who wasn’t mad at the entire situation! He should’ve been saved based on his answers to Jeff’s questions. Anyways. I can’t even lie and say I won’t watch next week. Lol.

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  8. IJC says

    December 3, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    Wooow. I’m still super angry because I’m just now learning all of this from my late to the party binge to get caught up on Survivor. I left a rant on the last post but it went to moderation for some reason. I had no idea about the issue on set with “Bull” also. CBS is as bad if not worse than Bravo and that’s saying a lot!

    Sadly, I don’t see it changing much in the near future.

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