Feb 9 2010 12:30 PM ET

'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains': Who's overrated? The players give their picks on who doesn't deserve to be there.

We all enjoy playing armchair quarterback, right? Like me, I’m sure there are certain people you think don’t deserve to have been chosen to appear again on Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains. But whom do the players themselves think is overrated and hadn’t rightfully earned their place? Well, we asked them! Some were too nice and diplomatic to answer the question. Others (like Cirie, J.T., Sandra and Tyson) let it fly. And then there is Courtney, who gave an answer that only Courtney could give. Click on the video below to see for yourself. Check back every day this week for exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains. (You can also find interviews with all of the players at our super snazzy Survivor video hub.)  And to have all the latest Survivor scoop sent directly to you, follow me on Twitter @EWDaltonRoss. Now, check the video to see who the Survivors say doesn’t deserve to be on Heroes vs. Villains.

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  • JDP1981

    Sandra says JT. Ha! Sandra is awesome. JT says Jerri even though Jerri is an iconic player and the OG villainess. Cirie is right as always by saying Danielle and Candice. They are the ones that shouldn’t be anywhere near this game.

    • Aaron

      She’s an iconic *character* – not an iconic player, JDP. And this is coming from someone who loves Jerri. Otherwise, let’s be honest, she’s never been a great player. Not even a good one.

      • JDP1981

        Fine character. I was using player the same way.

    • JasonHomey

      Sandra saying anyone but herself is hilarious, let alone one of the top 10 players of all time.

      • JDP1981

        Sandra is the most entertaining winner ever. JT might make it in the top 16 or 17. I want a season of entertainment.

      • C

        Seriously. Sandra is the biggest “WTH?!” moment for me. She is a terrible player and one of the worst winners EVER!

      • John Debono

        Have to agree, J.T may not be a big character but he played a terrific game and easy to like. Sandra on the other hand… well let’s try to figure out what would have happened if the final 3 in Pearl Islands was ANYONE other then Lil and Fairplay. Seriously why is this woman an All-star?

      • Golden

        I love Sandra – One of my favourite people in one of my favourite seasons. Having Sandra there made up for the missing players – Yul, Bob and Yau Man. No one can say Sandra is not a good player because she was a fantastic player, she had an instinct to make all the right moves. Watch as she makes the right moves again.

  • Thunt

    Of course JT says Jerri. He has about as much personality as a paper clip. I’d take Jerri over him any day!

    • RCB

      JT – unanimous jury vote, zero votes in tribal councils, he played both physical and social games. Perfect!

      • JDP1981

        Excellent player who was horrendously boring to watch.

      • Snsetblaze

        I agree with JDP – other than losing a tooth, he was boring to watch. And a lot of his success was b/c of Steven.

      • Thunt

        Agreed, JT will most definitely flop this season without Stephen there to tell him what to do next.

    • john

      I can’t remember JT doing anything entertaining or memorable. Is he a good player? Sure. But how he ended up winning America’s favorite is beyond me.

      • wakeforce

        I guess to be worthy you have to be an a**hole!

  • Lizy_Uk

    Amanda-world peace? wow ..she is not incisive at all ..back to her old ways ..fail number 3 Amanda? it will be something to watch !

    • bigtoe

      Amanda is great, One of my favorites. I guarentee she will be in the final (won’t win but will be there). Which is OK, as long as she stays on my TV in a bikini

    • JasonHomey

      Amanda is one of the best female players ever………until final tribal council. I have always liked her in the game. Hopefully she took speech classes so she doesn’t fumble by the end zone this time.

  • Hershey

    Courtney is excellent. I never thought I’d be a fan but throughout her season, she changed my mind… would love to see her take the big dough home.

    • XSEDrake

      Courtney FTW!

  • Daniel

    I’d gladly check the video but like all videos here, I can’t see it. Probably a location thing. You should consider uploading them on youtube like cbs does so everyone can see them.

  • Aaron

    I couldn’t tell who Tyson was referring to or see who it was when the camera zoomed in their direction – can anyone tell me? Looked like either Danielle or Jerri…

    • C

      Looked like Jerri to me, but I am not positive, either…

    • Michael KM

      I thought it was either Jerri or Amanda.

  • Michelle

    Hate to say it, but Rupert. Love him, but he has no game. Yau-man was ALWAYS playing, Rupert got by on charm and skill, but no game face and always tipped his cards. And if Jerri can be outplayed by Colby, she doesn’t deserve to be there either.

    • mark

      Rupert is a terrible player!

      • Joey

        I could’nt agree more.. I think he’s a horrible at puzzles. I mean take a glance back at 1st immunity challenge, He was completely clueless on how to even start the puzzle. Lets not talk about his physical He has two broken toes.. If you ask me hes an anchor for the hero tribe! Hes a great person though…

    • C

      If anyone says Rupert is a great player, they are kidding themselves. I think everyone knows he’s just there because he is a popular character.

    • Amidala

      aww yau-man! my favorite ever!! too bad he isn’t back. he didn’t even get a real second chance when he was back for an all-stars b/c he was too well-liked. </3

      • Amidala

        oh sorry, okay, back to your original comment, yeah. Rupert is sooo overrated. never really liked him as much as everyone else. i didn’t find him endearing at all. i do not remember anything jerri did. i recognize her name and her face, but nothing else.

      • Zach

        BEEF JERKY!

  • Mikey M

    The whole show is overrated. Why do people watch stuff like this and American Idol and Biggest Loser and….

    • Michael

      People watch Survivor for a lot of different reasons. I watch Survivor because it is a fascinating human experiment, one which can be repeated almost infinitely because humans are ultimately unpredictable. American Idol isn’t my favorite show, but I get that people watch it. The Biggest Loser is a really inspirational documented process of people taking their lives into their own hands.

      The real question is why do people waste their time posting negative comments about shows they don’t even care about? Move on.

    • A

      I’m with you Mikey. I don’t get it.

    • Anna of St. Joseph

      and yet you take the time to look up this article and post in it.

    • Amidala

      okay… thanks Mikey, but this is a place for survivor *fans*. agree w/ Anna

    • Michelle

      Seeing people interact who normally would never meet. They have to work together, vote each other off, all while gaining their vote in the end. I don’t like Biggest Loser or American Idol or The Bachelor for that matter, yuck – this is different.

    • A

      Where does it say it’s for fans only? Ever hear of feedback? People have a right to let EW know that it doesn’t like certain coverage.

      • yeah but you don’t have a right to question why we we’re fans of the show. that’s up to us. it’s still a popular show. it deserves the coverage it gets. get the frig over it.

      • Common sense

        EW= ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY. What do you want war coverage, politics?? I’m sure your tiny brain will realize that that can be found else where and survivior will always be covered on a ENTERTAINMENT site.

      • Mikey M

        Hey A, why did you make me up so you could agree with me?

  • TorontoTom

    Gotta say – season hasn’t even started and I’m already sick of them! OVERKILL, people! Bringing back contestants for the THIRD TIME was a mistake. I don’t feel like I’ll learn any more about them then I already know. And, momre importantly, I don’t really want to know more!
    A normal season with 20 unknowns would have been my preference…

    • Snsetblaze

      I gotta agree – or at least spread the wealth a bit – 5 people from Micronesia is a bit much.

      • Zach

        4, not 5.

  • A

    The whole show is overrated.

    • alex

      Overrated enough for you to read through the article, comment, and then post your own.

      • A

        It’s called feedback. Ever hear of it? Didn’t read the whole article, just the headline.

      • wakeforce

        People try to sound cool by putting down what others seem to like. I bet you were a pimply teenager who had no friends!

    • The truth

      One would think you would be more creative with your trolling but as wakeforce pointed out I shouldnt have high hopes for a pimply teenager.

  • deeannek

    all of them are over rated except for Rupert! I hope he wins.

  • Morgan Borthwick

    Have to hand it to courtney, as ever, Cirie = priceless, can’t wait to see Tyson :D

  • Fatima

    I am going to have a hard time watching this because they have the nerve to label Candice a hero. The same person who ditched her team and threw her chances just so she could make snugglies with some meathead. She’s a hero to me only in the sense that she helped create the greatest underdog team in Survivor History (Yul, Ozzy, Becky and Sundra). She could be my most hated character ever.

    • David

      I heard Candace and Sandra were switched at the last moment.

      • C

        Sandra being labeled a Hero would be even WORSE!

      • davey

        So Candace is a HERO? Really?
        Didn’t she mutiny with Penner? Wow…pretty heroic thing to do if you ask me :(

      • Anne

        Although I rooted for the fab four (Yul, Ozzy, Becky & Sandra), I have to admit that Candice was a very strong female player. That moment on the pole – when they couldn’t rip her off for the life of them – was classic. I think she has the potential to do very well if she plays her cards right.

  • Maureen

    All of them.

  • Enmanuel

    JT is not overrated, he played a good game but he was BORING!!! I dont know why he is back. Sandra as always is the best and I think rupert is pretty overrated he have no game

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