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Cut- Russell Hantz (19)

583. Russell Hantz- Season 19- Samoa

I instantly knew I had to cut Russell first. While there are other vile scum on that list I would love to cut, Russell had to be dead last for me because no one else on that list has had quite the horrendous impact that Russell has had. Everything wrong with Modern Survivor can be pinpointed to this troll (the underrating of social game, focus on ~big moves~, uneven distribution of airtime). Russell ruined Survivor Samoa. His arrogance and screen hog ways took away from a ton of interesting characters, and cause the winner to be undersold to the point where people began to question the fundamental aspects of Survivor itself that had been established for 18 seasons previously. He scampered around the beaches of Samoa proclaiming how great he was, and people bought it up. Let it be known that Natalie started the Galu implosion that Foa Foa took advantage of. Russell did what, a telegraphed idol play from an ultra convenient idol find. Ultimately, the jury of Samoa gave him his just desserts but unfortunately post-season commentary and the edit did not validate their position. I think people have softened their stance on Russell as time as gone on and more horrors have reared their heads and CBS has (rightfully) turned away from the Hantz family. But I am here to say that the Russell Hantz hate needs to continue to burn strong and bright, and never stop fighting the good fight against his deluded fanbase

Saving- Ben because I had to save someone and he gave Yasmin and Betsy shining moments with his awful presence.