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Survivor's RizGamer: 'I'm Not Worried About My Edit'
21 Feb
Summary
- Rizo Velovic returns for Survivor 50 after playing Survivor 49.
- He acknowledges his 'RizGod' persona is a conscious 'shtick'.
- Velovic prefers playing back-to-back without prior season viewing.
Rizo Velovic, known for his memorable presence in Survivor 49, is returning for Survivor 50, premiering February 25 on CBS. This marks a rare back-to-back appearance for the contestant.
Velovic distinguishes between his personal self and his "RizGod Baby" television persona, admitting the latter is a performance for amusement. He finds it advantageous to play again without his first season having aired, a situation he feels shields him from being immediately perceived as a major threat.
Reflecting on his return just nine days after concluding Survivor 49, Velovic expressed a preference for this scenario over having his previous game scrutinized. He aims to leverage his strategic insights and strong competitive drive to solidify his legacy among Survivor's greatest players.
Velovic plans to be truthful about his past performance to his new tribemates, believing deception would be more detrimental given the interconnected nature of the cast. He acknowledges his prominent edit in the Survivor 49 trailer but is unconcerned, feeling it highlights his unique appeal and might alienate newer-era players he doesn't wish to align with.
The opportunity to compete on Survivor 50 was presented to him just hours before departing Ponderosa after Survivor 49 concluded. He views this second chance as a means to fulfill his ambition of becoming one of the all-time greatest to ever play the game.
His primary weakness identified from his first game was underestimating the deep bonds formed with fellow contestants. Velovic anticipates this will be easier to navigate in Survivor 50, as he already holds immense admiration for many of his fellow players from watching them over the years.
When it comes to strategic alliances, Velovic expressed a preference for collaborating with "pre-new-era" contestants, citing Chrissy Hofbeck and Genevieve as potential strong allies. He also identified Joe and Charlie as strategic partners he wishes to work with, noting shared traits and competitive ambitions.
Conversely, Velovic identified Q and Kamilla as wary individuals he would prefer not to work with due to concerns about ego management and unpredictable loyalty, respectively. He also mentioned Savannah is on the cast, but he cannot disclose details of their relationship.
