Survivor Legend Jonny Fairplay’s Infamous Dead Grandmother Finally Died For Real, And Her Alleged Last Words Are Shameless

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Inquire long-term enthusiasts of the popular series “Survivor” about the most unforgettable instances across its nearly fifty seasons, and you’ll likely hear Jonny Fairplay’s deceitful grandma incident among the first few mentions. This event took place during the seventh season, Pearl Islands. In a cunning move, Fairplay fooled his fellow competitors and host Jeff Probst into believing that his grandmother, Ellen Jean Hauser, had perished. The other players chose to let him win a reward challenge out of sympathy for the reality TV antagonist, but later it was exposed as an intricate ruse designed by Fairplay to advance in the competition.

Viewers were intensely upset (and continue to be), yet his actual grandmother, Ellen Jean Hauser, seemed captivated. She embraced the public criticism, making guest appearances alongside her grandson and even obtaining a personalized license plate that read “DEAD GMA.” Clearly, she relished every moment and demonstrated she was just as memorable a character as her notorious grandson. This characteristic appeared to carry over into her private life, which reportedly involved seven husbands and romantic entanglements with actors Robert Goulet and country music star Faron Young. She also graced the stage on the Survivor reunion show…

Over the weekend, TMZ announced the passing of Hauser. It’s said that she breathed her last at a hospice in Myrtle Beach due to Kidney Failure. At 90 years old, if Fairplay is correct, her last words were remarkably shameless. In typical fashion, Fairplay claimed that just before she passed away, Hauser expressed a desire to see him featured on several new reality TV shows, promoting herself even in her final moments. Here’s the extraordinary quote…

In simpler terms, her final message was along the lines of, “Johnny, I wish to meet you on Survivor 50, Traitors, and Deal or No Deal Island.” I hadn’t realized she subscribed to that many streaming platforms.

It’s likely that some people might find fault with this tale, but considering her deep affection for the “Dead Grandmother” storyline, which was viewed by over twenty million viewers in 2003, I have no doubt she would appreciate Fairplay referencing her memory to boost his chances of appearing on future shows. Humor was clearly one of her traits, along with a strong love for her grandson, as he mentioned in his statement…

Each day, I’ll deeply feel her absence. It might seem effortless to consider her role in one of television’s most monumental deceptions that catapulted my fame, but in the context of my life, she was a cherished grandparent who showered me with love and always strived for my well-being. She was unwavering in her support, consistently working to help me achieve my best and attain my goals.

I truly wish Fairplay will land a role on one of his preferred shows. Notably, he’s graced our screens in ‘House Of Villains’ and another season of ‘Survivor’, but it’s the ‘Traitors’ castle that I’d be thrilled to see him step into. This is because many of his fellow ‘Survivor’ comrades have been there, and he’s a frequent collaborator with Rachel Reilly on show recaps. His charismatic personality makes him an ideal candidate for either the traitor role or the self-serving faithful, excelling at both.

No matter what, let’s toast to his beloved grandmother Ellen Jean Hauser. She lived a vibrant and rich life, and her quick wit and mischievous sense of humor would have found it amusing if her grandson were to pull a prank like pretending her passing.

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2025-02-09 18:07