Survivor Legend Abi Maria and Special Co-Host Scott Ransome Beyond The Torch

Today on Beyond the Torch, Todd & Leslie are joined by guest co-host, Scott Ransome, a UK-based Survivor superfan who won a charity eBay bid to co-host and interview a guest and he picked today’s guest, Abi-Maria Gomez, the iconic Brazilian-American villain from Survivor: Philippines and Survivor: Cambodia — Second Chances! The conversation covers Abi's unexpected journey to being cast on Survivor (including nearly appearing on Tocantins but being rejected for "not looking Brazilian enough"), her experience playing with a torn ACL throughout Philippines, reflections on being edited as a villain, her views on race and immigrant identity, her complicated relationship with former alliance partner RC, her admiration for Denise Stapley, and candid discussions about Survivor 50 casting disappointments, reality TV opportunities like The Traitors, and fond memories of Survivor legends like Courtney Yates, Amanda Kimmel, and James Clement.Our new Website is live! Check it out at: www.realityaftershow.comJoin our Patreon at RealityPatron.comIf you would like a cameo from Jonny Fairplay order one now! cameo.com/jonnyfairplayCheck us out on Tiktok @fairplaytokBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reality-after-show--5448874/support.