Reality TV star Richard Hatch, known to fans as the 'House of Villains' star, is now sitting down to clear up some past controversy surrounding his actions on the E! reality show, Survivor. In a recent interview, Hatch responded to the criticisms he faced from fans, insisting that the public misunderstood his intentions on the show.
The Survivor alum gained a reputation as a cunning and strategic player during his time on the show, which led to many viewers misunderstanding his true nature. Hatch claimed that his actions were often edited to fit a villainous narrative, and that producers were 'trying to make good TV.'
Hatch explained that he wasn't trying to be the 'bad guy,' but rather wanted to show the public that being aggressive and strong-willed could be a winning strategy on the show. He emphasized that his tactics were all part of his game plan and never intended to hurt or degrade others.
Despite his reputation as a villain, Hatch shared his admiration for certain contestants who have successfully played the 'good guy' role on the show. He named several Survivor contestants who he thinks made an impression with their character-driven gameplay.
One of the contestants Hatch praised was Sandra Diaz-Twine, who is one of the rare players to have won the show twice. He admired her laid-back nature, which allowed her to build connections with her tribe members without ever being too pushy. Hatch credited Diaz-Twine's humble and likable personality as the key to her success.
As for his favorite Survivor moment, Hatch fondly remembered the time when Diaz-Twine and her tribemate burned his tribe's shelter in season 7 of Pearl Islands. This strategic move left Hatch's tribe scrambling to collect supplies, while Diaz-Twine's team managed to move ahead in the challenge.
Hatch's Survivor season marked the start of the show's streak of contestants using strategy to gain an upper hand over their opponents. Since his season, the reality TV series has become more sophisticated, with players developing elaborate plans to win over allies and trick their opponents.