We're often asked if we ever hear from any of the Survivor contestants themselves.  We're happy to report that we do, we've heard from a number of them and keep in fairly regular touch with a few.  Rest assured we do our level best to give them all a hard time, if not run them off entirely ~ though we readily admit it's always a kick seeing a Survivor's name in the 'ol eMail box.

     Before you ask, we state up front that we don't divulge the Survivors' eMail addresses.  They're afforded to us in confidence, a confidence we must respect unconditionally.  The contestants would be snowed under with eMail if their addresses were made public, something we won't be a party to.

     As a matter of fact we get more than our share of eMail ourselves, from you the visitors to our sites.  Your messages are read & appreciated, though the volume we receive prevents us from responding to much of it personally.  We hope this FAQ answers other questions you may be asking.

    Q:  "How can I contact a Survivor contestant?"

    A:  A very popular question and our answer is always the same.  First, many of the Survivors have their own Official Websites or homepages, which usually include contact info.  We list Official Websites and homepages on each contestant's Links page.  And second, we have it on good authority that all Survivor contestants receive letters mailed to them in care of CBS.  We can't guarantee a reply, but if you put your return address on the envelope and it isn't returned, then your chances are pretty good it went through.  Mail to:

    Q:  "Is it possible to hire a former Survivor for an appearance?"

    A:  You bet it is ~ assuming of course that you represent a legitimate occasion that might be enhanced by a Survivor in attendance.  Many former castaways are available, and are represented by various talent agencies and speakers' bureaus.  One easy source for current Agency contact information for the Survivor contestants is the CBS switchboard at:  (212)975-4321.

    Q:  "How do I apply to be a Survivor contestant?"

    A:  Your best bet here is to keep an eye on the official CBS website for any mention of contestant applications.  In the past, the Survivor application periods have been clearly posted on the CBS homepage, and once the floodgates were opened for audition tapes the application periods didn't last terribly long.  Either way though be ready to vie with 50,000 or more other applicants for one of just sixteen openings, meaning that for each applicant chosen, over 3,000 audition tapes wind up in the dumpster.  Stiff odds from the get-go, and now with talk of a possible 'Survivor: Celebrity Edition', the number of non-Celebrity Survivor openings may be extremely limited going forth.

    Q:  "How long has  SurvivorFoxes/SurvivorHunks  been online?"

    A:  SurvivorFoxes.com & SurvivorHunks.com were both launched in the fall of 2001, coinciding with Survivor 3: Africa's debut on CBS.  SurvivorFoxes & SurvivorHunks are the result of some cool folks (that would be us) who saw a need for a couple of good Survivor contestant sites and proceeded to fill it.  Yes we throw some ads at you, but otherwise our sites are entirely free for everyone's use and enjoyment.  We particularly appreciate all of you who click our sponsors' banners and visit their websites to learn more about their wares.  No losers here, everybody wins.

    Q:  "Are SurvivorFoxes.com & SurvivorHunks.com for sale?"

    A:  We're having a lot of fun with our Survivor sites, which have been wonderfully popular and are actually turning a profit with MaxOnline, FastClick, and other affiliate contracts in place.  On the other hand, feel free to make us an offer we can't refuse...

    And finally, our 'catch-all-answer' to 'all-other-questions'!:

    A:  Sorry but NO. . . we don't have Oprah's fax number, we don't have the cellphone numbers of any of the girls who weren't selected on The Bachelor, we won't ask Jerri to sign your Playboy cover,  we don't go out on a limb for charities we've never heard of, we can't get you an audience before the Pope or the President, and we can't get you tickets to Saturday Night Live or Win Ben Stein's Money.  If we missed anything, same answer.