by Michael Lamp and Gina Scarpa

Besides Boston Rob, there were no three competitors on Survivor this season as physically intimidating as Mike, Matt, and Grant. Yet, at Redemption Island on the season finale, Andrea beat all three and sent them to the jury. On the red carpet in New York City, RealityWanted's Michael Lamp spoke to the guys about their highs and lows, as well as their relationships with people in the game of Survivor.

Q. Michael, RealityWanted: What was your highest high and lowest low this season?
A. Mike: Highest high [was] winning that first challenge. Knowing that we were going up in numbers, the outlook is good. You're riding high. Then we decided to throw one. Things turned. The lowest low [was] coming up a shade short right at the end against Andrea. I'm passionate about this game. I wanted to win.

Q. Michael, RealityWanted: Any thoughts about more Survivor in your life?
A. Mike: Give me the opportunity, [and] I'll play again. I think I can win.

Q. Michael, RealityWanted: What are your thoughts on Rob as both a person and a player? It had to be hard to come so close to beating him for fan favorite.
A. Matt: Rob's a great guy. As a player, I'd say he's probably the best that's ever played the game. He definitely deserves the million dollars. It's not surprising that he won fan favorite. I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt me a little bit, but it is so humbling to know that 36% of the votes were cast my way. I'm appreciative.

Q. Michael, RealityWanted: Here's a question we're been asking people. What was your highest high and lowest low this season?
A. Matt: My highest high was probably getting back into the game and actually getting to eat the food at the merge feast. I was on cloud nine. That was a great moment for me. My lowest low came right after my duel with Julie. It was like, "I'm so over this game, but I just won another duel." The fact that I was still there, it was really difficult.

Q. Michael, RealityWanted: There was some palpable tension between you and Rob tonight. He has said that the friendship between you two is real. What are your thoughts on that?
A. Grant: My thought is there was a true relationship that was formed there. I think it's easy to say that I'm not going in to meet friends, but it happens.

Q. Michael, RealityWanted: I liked what you said on stage about the game still being human at the end of the day.
A. Grant: There comes a time during the game [when] every single person makes a choice of how far [they are] willing to go. It's happening in America all over the place - people trying to line their own pockets and step on people. For me personally, that's not how I live my life. It's nothing malicious. My hat's off to him. He played a great game. That's just not for me.

Don't miss our other red carpet interviews with the final eight contestants from Survivor: Redemption Island!

(Images courtesy of CBS)

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