Here's The Real Reason Why Keith and Chris Didn't Get Along on Survivor
Feuds on Survivor usually start when one castaway tries to vote the other out, or when two big alliances go against each other, or when one castaway lies about surviving Hurricane Katrina, dumps out everyone's water canteens, and burns their competitor's socks (looking at you, Russell Hantz ).
On this current season of Survivor: Edge of Extinction , Keith Sowell and Chris Underwood had a feud that seemed to stem from when Chris helped to vote out Keith in Episode 2. Their rivalry only continued when they both landed on Extinction Island and Chris literally pulled an advantage out of Keith's hands as they struggled for it in the sand.
However, Keith is now clearing up why his dislike for Chris is so strong. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly , the 19-year-old explained that Chris insulted something that is "off-limits" to him.
"After he got the advantage, everything went downhill. When Im stressed to that extent, I pray because thats my safe space. At that point, Chris says, 'Oh, you prayin now?' and continued to, what I believed, insult my faith which is off-limits for me," Keith explained. "A culmination of things led to a breakdown that I take joy in overcoming, and developed this whole David and Goliath dynamic."
View this post on Instagram ***POTENTIAL SPOILERS IF YOU DIDNT WATCH WEDNESDAY*** . Love Survivor, but the edits will never do all that happens on the islands justice . . That little altercation shown...didnt end with a Not cool and casual walk off. Not even a behind the scenes can capture it all Truth of the matter is, I heard words that shouldnt have been said no matter the game move But what it all boils down to is this . . For success or for failure, whats the extent youre willing to go for your tribe back home? I will put them before game, before dreams, before friend, foe, Goliath, airtime, depiction, logic or lack thereof, popularity, and even myself. . . Let me know what yall will put your family before ! . . Behind the scenes videos and confessionals can be found on YouTube for those who dont know . . #family #familyfirst #whateverittakes #periodt #try #putthatoneverything #blessed #somethingoutofnothing #survivor #survivor38 #edgeofextinction #livingontheedge #noregrets #beautyfromashes #perspective #allinlove #countitalljoy #stillstanding A post shared by Keith Sowell (@churchboy_16) on Mar 22, 2019 at 4:11pm PDT
Keith's faith is very important to him, and he was seen praying many times during the season, most notably when he was given the chance to go to Extinction after being voted out.
But for now, Keith is looking to the future, and he also told EW who he's rooting for after leaving the show on this week's episode.
"I was rooting for Reem from off the Edge because we had been there the longest and developed a friendship that was bound to extend past the game. I thought being first vote had hit her hard, and knew she still had a lot to prove for herself," he explained. "In the game, I was rooting for David, because, despite his reputation preceding him, he is one who is capable of playing the most strategic game while being a genuine human being who doesnt cross personal boundaries or burn bridges."