Mike White could have left Survivor behind when he created HBO’s The White Lotus, however he hasn’t forgotten his castmates. The David vs. Goliath runner-up has been quietly slipping fellow contestants from the 2018 season of the CBS actuality present into every installment of his Emmy-winning drama. Whether or not they seem as lavish resort visitors or laid-back workers, these Survivor alums have been making their mark throughout the globe.
Alec Merlino, a former Goliath tribe member, spent 5 hours in an endurance problem earlier than being unanimously voted out on Survivor. His time at The White Lotus was much more relaxed. He performed Hutch, a bartender on the Hawaiian resort who spent extra time partying than really working, showing in 5 episodes—greater than every other Survivorcontestant.
Angelina Keeley, finest remembered for her viral second asking for a jacket after being voted out, swapped island survival for luxurious, enjoying a rich beachgoer at The White Lotus’s Italian resort. Fellow Goliath tribemate Kara Kay, who was eradicated simply earlier than the ultimate vote, joined Keeley in a short but trendy seashore cameo.
Season 3 of The White Lotus expands the Survivor reunion with the addition of Natalie Cole and Carl Boudreaux. Cole, who was voted out pre-merge because of White’s deciding vote, seems as a glamorous resort visitor in Thailand. Boudreaux, the primary David tribe member to affix The White Lotus forged, seems in the identical scene after initially being despatched residence from Survivor on day 30—additionally at White’s fingers.
With every new season of The White Lotus, Mike White retains bringing his Survivor castmates alongside for the experience. Whether or not it’s a playful nod to their island previous or a real appreciation for his or her expertise, these cameos add an additional layer of enjoyable for followers of each exhibits. As The White Lotus continues its run, the query stays: which David vs. Goliath alum will test into the subsequent season.