Exclusive Q&A with ‘Survivor: South Pacific’ Cast Member Whitney Duncan

We recently had the chance to ask Whitney a few questions about her experience on “Survivor.” See what she had to say below….

CMIL: How did you decide to go on “Survivor?”
WD: I applied last year and didn’t make it on the show, but they called me this year & I went to L.A. to audition. And luckily, they picked me!

CMIL: Was your experience everything that you thought it would be?
WD: It was harder than I thought it would be, but it was amazing!

CMIL: Were you able to share your music with any of your co-stars on “Survivor”?
WD: I kept my music career a bit of a secret. I just told my tribe I was a songwriter, because I wanted them to take me seriously. I didn’t want them to think I was there just to promote my career…those kind of contestants irritate me. I am a “Survivor” fan.

CMIL: Did you write any new material while participating in the show?
WD: I had a couple of song ideas, which when I got back to Nashville I wrote. Actually one song made my new EP that will hopefully be out this fall or early 2012.

CMIL: Now that it’s over with, knowing what you know now, would you participate in the show again?
WD: Absolutely!!!!

CMIL: Was it hard to leave for the show with so much going on in your family life?
WD: It was most definitely one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make. After much discussion with my family, I decided it was best that I do the show. I would regret not doing it.

CMIL: Will you be able to use your celebrity status gained by ‘Survivor’ to help spread the word even more about Holly?
WD: I hope so…I definitely talk about her on the show. It was difficult being away from my family & not knowing what was going on during filming.

CMIL: Are there any updates with Holly’s case that you’re able to share with fans?
WD: Unfortunately, there is nothing new.