User blog comment:TommyRevolution/Survivor: Edge of Extinction Cast Assessment - Returnees/@comment-27082203-20190218151345

The returnee cast is a mixed bag for me. On one hand, I'm really glad to see David and Kelley back, both being Final Four boots that could have won their respective seasons. Obviously, that puts huge targets on their backs, but hopefully their challenge prowess helps stave off any immediate plans to get them out. With the Final Four fire-making twist, I could honestly see one of them making it to the end this time... let's just hope they don't end up like my boy Spencer. On the other hand...

I honestly don't think we needed to see Aubry for a third time. She already had a second chance in Game Changers, and really didn't do anything there to warrant a third go at this game. Would love to see some other Kaoh Rong contestants (like Cydney <3) get another shot, considering how strong of a cast that season had. It's not like I don't like her, but it feels like a waste to keep bringing back Aubry.

It's the same case with Joe, because he really has nothing left to prove after Cambodia. There are definitely contestants from both Worlds Apart and Cambodia that need their second/third chance to play more than Joe does. Besides, there's no where to go but down for Joe, as I really doubt he'll be able to match his previous season as far as the challenges go. If Colby and Ozzy have proved anything with their diminishing returns, it's that you've got to know when to quit. I think he'll probably make the merge fairly easily again, and then have to win his way out to stay alive. Again.

Still, I'm optimistic that this'll be a good season, considering how strong the cast of newbies are looking! :)