A “Survivor” fan favorite is facing his most difficult challenge yet. Ken McNickle, a finalist in season 33 of the hit reality show, shared his cancer diagnosis this week in an Instagram post and, in a follow-up video, revealed the three signs he ignored. “I deliberated for a while about whether to share or not, … Read more
Heart problems aren’t only for the old. Nearly 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 are living with heart failure — yet many don’t know they have it thanks to the silent symptoms that accompany this chronic condition. 32-year-old Alex Balmes experienced that firsthand after ignoring several symptoms that ultimately led to organ failure. … Read more
A hantavirus survivor shared how it made her vomit so much that she developed a phobia of it. Shaina Montiel, 38, caught hantavirus – now widely known due to its recent outbreak on a cruise – and is sharing the symptoms she suffered. At the time, the condition was extremely rare, and it took several … Read more
A sexual abuse victim gave heart-wrenching testimony to state lawmakers, begging them at a committee hearing to fix what she called “a terrible law” by California Democrats that lets elderly criminals qualify for early parole hearing. Lawmakers are facing public outrage after the law paved way for approving the release of serial child rapist David … Read more
A dangerous dinner party left a young cancer survivor hospitalized with a rare, life-threatening illness. After sharing a meal with friends last month, 24-year-old Trinity Peterson-Mayes found herself unable to swallow, speak or move. “Slowly, over the course of 24 hours, I went from not being able to chug water to not being able to … Read more
Sex wasn’t just a pleasurable pastime for jailed singer R. Kelly, it was the shamed former superstar’s preferred “weapon” of choice, according to Reshona Landfair. The 41-year-old mother of one, and author of the new memoir “Who Was Watching Shorty: Reclaiming Myself from the Shame of R. Kelly’s Abuse,” out now, is coming forward as the 14-year-old … Read more
CBS has spoken. “Survivor” fans were heartbroken when the Season 50 cast was announced and Rob Cesternino from Season 6 and Season 8 didn’t make the cut — despite Jeff Probst once calling him the “smartest player to never win”. Cesternino, 47, still got to return to reality TV when he ended up on the … Read more
The girls are fighting. “Survivor 49” stars Kristina Mills and Savannah Louie’s feud came to a head during Wednesday’s season finale, when Mills, 36, asked Louie, 32, if she could name one family member or partner of each member of the jury. Louie failed the task, and she didn’t get Mills’ jury vote — but … Read more
You haven’t seen the last of the “Riz God.” “Survivor 49” fourth-place finisher Rizo Velovic exclusively told The Post how he got the invite to compete on “Survivor 50,” the upcoming milestone season featuring 24 all-star players. “It was unreal because as a ‘Survivor’ fan, like a true student of the game, only less than … Read more
Sophi Balerdi came so close to winning “Survivor 49.” At least, that’s what the jury told her after the final tribal council. The 27-year-old entrepreneur exclusively told The Post that she learned the jury nearly voted for her to win over Savannah Louie — and that she definitely would’ve beaten Rizo Velovic had he made … Read more
Savannah Louie isn’t apologizing for being a strong woman on “Survivor.” After winning “Survivor 49” Wednesday night, the 31-year-old former news reporter exclusively spoke to The Post about being labeled a “mean girl” by some of her fellow castaways and the fans for how she played the game. “When you hear a criticism or maybe … Read more
Steven Ramm is dumbfounded by Sage Ahrens-Nichols and Kristina Mills’s latest tribal council decision on “Survivor 49.” During Wednesday’s episode, the trio got the upper hand over opposing alliance Savannah Louie, Rizo Velovic and Sophi Balerdi when Balerdi misplayed her Knowledge Is Power advantage and Ramm used his Block-a-Vote advantage against Louie. However, Ramm was … Read more
Sophie Segreti got gaslit by “Survivor.” After being voted off on the latest episode of “Survivor 49,” the 31-year-old strategy associate exclusively told The Post how she felt about her near-invisible edit during the pre-merge portion of the season. “It’s funny because it honestly felt a lot like gaslighting in that I was there. I … Read more
Jawan Pitts is still reeling from his experience on “Survivor 49.” The 28-year-old video editor became the fourth black player voted off in a row during Wednesday night’s episode — which he’s still processing months after filming ended. “First off, it was a topic of discussion out there,” Pitts exclusively told The Post on Monday. … Read more
A Chicago cancer survivor who realized life is too short ventured to see a match-up at all 124 major stadiums and arenas in North America — and set his final stop as an Islanders hockey game over the weekend. Then he discovered something else extraordinarily special about the date. Ashvin Lad,. 51, told The Post … Read more
It’s not easy being a strong woman on “Survivor.” Savannah Louie has been labeled a “mean girl” by some of the other contestants and the fans for her aggressive gameplay on “Survivor 49” — but fellow castaway Alex Moore is coming to her defense. “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I’ll say, I personally … Read more
“Survivor 49” star MC Chukwujekwu is shedding light on the real reason she got voted out. The 30-year-old exclusively told The Post about a conversation that she had with Jawan Pitts about race. The moment, which didn’t make the edit, led in part to Chukwujekwu being unanimously voted out on last night’s episode. “So Sophie … Read more
The rivalry is over. “Survivor 49” contestant Shannon Fairweather, who was voted off on last night’s episode, exclusively told The Post that she’s on good terms with Sage Ahrens-Nichols after the game — but admitted it was still “painful” for her to watch Ahrens-Nichols talk bad about her on the show. Shannon Fairweather on “Survivor” … Read more
Jason Treul is proud to be from “Survivor” Season 49. Treul, the latest person to be voted off the CBS reality hit, exclusively told The Post how he feels about the portion of the fandom that has called the season boring and uneventful on social media after the first five episodes. “I’m actually not that … Read more
Don’t come for the queen. Before being voted off “Survivor 49” after a tribe swap, Matt Williams shaded two-time winner Sandra Diaz-Twine by saying that he dislikes her infamous “anyone but me” strategy. Once Williams’ comment caused a stir with fans online, Diaz-Twine, 51, caught wind of the drama and clapped back at Williams, 52, … Read more