February 03, 2026
Celebrating Talent: Sue Smey from Beast Games Season 2
We caught up with Sue, a powerhouse contestant on Beast Games, to talk about her mind-blowing experience in Beast City and how it compared to the brutal reality of her past adventures.
- On life during the reality show: “Honestly, you walk into Beast City, and your mind is blown; pictures don’t do it justice. It was insane to see the modern cubicles, soccer fields, and even a 24/7 Starbucks. Compared to my time on Survivor, which was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, Beast Games was nutritionally a piece of cake. The biggest hurdle was flipping my body clock to handle challenges that started at 10:00 PM and ran until 5:00 AM. It was an energetic, lighthearted atmosphere where the mental torment didn’t exist.”
- On the ripple effects of being on the show: “The bonds built in that city were so pleasurable and fun. I don’t think I’ve ever spent so much time with such intelligent, strong, and badass women. It was a pleasure to bond with them, and we’re all already planning watch parties to get back together.”
- On the casting experience: “Casting directors are looking at thousands of people, so you have to capture them in the first 10 seconds. They want to see your true, personal self.”