He played one of the best end-to-endSurvivorgames ever inTocantins, but then J.T.
Thomas decided to play again, and the results his second time were far from ideal.
Mistakenly believing Russell Hantz to be on the outs on the Villains tribe, J.T.

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and the Heroes at the merge.
Didnt quite work out that way as Russell used that idol to get J.T.
out and help the Villains take control of the game.
Watch the video above and read the Q&A below to see why J.T.
is confident heading into round three.
(Also ensure to follow@thedaltonrosson Instagram to see exclusive on-location photos, including one of J.T.
casting his pre-game vote for whom hed like to vote off first.)
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Why are you gonna win this season, man?J.T.
Why come back though?Im here to win.
Im here to win this time for me and my family for my wife.
But why come back since youve already won?
Im here to win.
I would play it over and over.
If I win this time, Ill play season 35, Ill play season 36.
Im a competitor for life, and obviously, the money doesnt hurt.
You played one of the most flawless games ever and also made one of the most infamous mistakes ever.
Which do you think about more winningTocantinsor writing that letter to Russell Hantz?I believe I think aboutTocantinsmore.
I think that just shows that I am a Game Changer.
I will make moves necessary to win the game.
You cant win em all, but Im here to win this one.
Whom do you want to align with?Id like to align with Ozzy.
I think Ozzys a great player.
I think my social games way better than Ozzys.
I think I can beat him in the end, no problem.
So Id like to have Ozzy around for as long as possible.
I think the last thing theyre gonna remember is me in Samoa.
He trusted Russell Hantz.
So were not worried about J.T.
Lets let him just slide through for a while.
And by the time they realize what theyve done, its going to be too late.
I only know what I know.
Im going to treat em like complete strangers.
And given the opportunity, Ill probably vote em to be out of this game.
How do you think other players see you, J.T.
How did you prepare to come back?I didnt have to do a whole lot.
Ive been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.
When this season is over, theyre going to know who the biggest Game Changer is.
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