Looking back at Survivor Philippines: Who should return?

A well-rounded powerhouse

Survivor Philippines was a great season on so many levels - there was drama, surprises, but most of all great players. In my opinion there was not an undeserving player in that final three. With that being said, who would be fit to return in the future? I would argue that there are many viable candidates.

• Denise Stapley - Undoubtedly a great winner, Denise was the entire package. Very social and very strategic (and athletic), the only thing that could hold back Denise is her age.  Her shining moment was her cunning decision to cut ties with Malcolm after a game-long alliance with him - this won her the million.  She would do very well if asked again.
  



One of the best villains in quite some time

• Malcolm Freberg - He of course is playing right now, but I couldn't imagine another All-Stars or Heroes vs. Villains season without Malcolm.  On paper, the perfect Survivor: he's a savvy outdoorsman with a charming southern personality and a degree in economic game theory from Dartmouth. He could be (or already is) one of the most popular of all time.

• Abi-Maria Gomes - She would be perfect as a villain in another Heroes vs. Villans season.  She's downright annoying and sassy, but Abi plays to win and I respect that. She fights in every challenge with a viciousness that is frustrating if you're rooting against her.  She is the perfect woman villain, maybe the best woman villain ever.
  



Killer style

• Pete Yurkowski - Pete would be another great vilain  His clever play was planting the hidden immunity idol clue in R.C.'s bag. Unfortunately, this move led to the complete implosion of the only tribe in Survivor history to never go to tribal. Pete is both a strategic and athletic competitor and a likable villain personality. He would be fun to watch again.

• Carter Williams - Sure, he's quiet and can seem to be stuck in a blank stare. But Carter was very likable and a great competitor. He would fit perfectly on a Heroes tribe.

Smart and attractive

• R.C. Saint Amour - She is charming and strategic almost to a fault. In in interview with Survivor Oz (a great website/podcast), Mike Skupin talks about how intensely strategic R.C. was. This was her downfall, and I'm sure if she will be less overt if she were to play again.