Jonathan Penner

Jonathan: (talking about how he was told he made it for "Survivor") I was told I'd made it onto the show by Phone with a 'congrats' or 'you made it' kind of call. I had been in touch with them for months as all candidates have to have shots, go through reams of paperwork, insurance, things like that. I'd had to 'carve out' a few issues on my contracts, so I'd been speaking with them regularly. Of course some of the folks who go through this whole process then get a disappointing call at the end of it. But I got a good one. I was in my car when it happened.

Jonathan: (talking about "Survivor: Cook Islands") The more deserving tribe, who felt I had betrayed them, needed my help to stay in the game. Not that I am or was a martyr or hero. I don't feel like that AT ALL, but a Villain, no it never entered my mind, and as I say it apparently didn't enter the producers' minds either. Maybe I was obnoxious. If they got it, they use it, and really, that was the best (worst) I gave them. If I sound defensive, I don't mean to. But really folks, a burp does not a villain make.

Jonathan: (talking about "Survivor: Cook Islands") I was somewhat surprised that once the show was on air, I was seen by some as the villain. Again, call me stupid and naïve, but I do and did believe my motives were there for all to see.