Survivor Alum Elisabeth Hasselbeck Shuts Down Return Rumors

I remember the first time I was introduced to Elisabeth Hasselbeck, long before her time co-hosting The View. It was back in 2001 when she appeared as a contestant on Season 2 of Survivor.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s Early Survivor Journey

Hasselbeck was a favorite of mine, a 23-year-old from my home state of Rhode Island (Cranston, to be exact) who would wear a crazy homemade immunity headpiece at every tribal council.

"I was literally just trying to figure out what I was made of, see if I could do it, seek adventure and pay down my college debt," Hasselbeck said.

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The former Survivor contestant earned a BFA from Boston College.

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From Survivor Contestant to Television Personality

Ultimately, she finished in fourth place on Survivor: The Australian Outback, but her success grew far beyond the show.

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"What better preparation than 39 out of 41 days in the Australian outback with nine out of the 10 deadliest snakes," Hasselbeck said in preparation for her time on The View.

Could Elisabeth Hasselbeck Return to Survivor?

When the all-star cast for Survivor 50 was announced, I was wondering if she would be among the list of former contestants.

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However, whether it's Survivor 50 or Survivor 500, don't expect to see Hasselbeck on your screens.

"I don't think I can leave the kids," she said, noting her three children.

Hasselbeck admitted the hit CBS show has asked her back over the years. Her response? "Solid 'no,'" she said. "Solid 'no,' every single time."