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| {{Infobox person | |||
| | name = Russell Hantz | |||
| | image = | |||
| | nationality = American<ref>{{cite web|title=Russell Hantz|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3587383/|work=]|accessdate=12 October 2013}}</ref> | |||
| | residence = ], United States | |||
| | occupation = ]<br>] | |||
| | spouse = Melanie Hantz<ref name="flipped off">{{cite web|title=Texas two-step: Russell Hantz takes his Survivor villainy to a new venue|url=http://www.unclebarky.com/reviews_files/868847107fb567d336310beda55450bf-1312.html|work=Uncle Barky|accessdate=16 September 2013|date=April 26, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| | children = 4 | |||
| | relatives = Shawn (older brother)<ref name="flipped off" /><br>] (younger brother)<ref name="Willie">{{cite web|title=Willie Hantz 'Big Brother' Villain ARRESTED|url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/26/willie-hantz-big-brother-arrested/|work=]|accessdate=16 September 2013}}</ref><br>Brandon (nephew)<ref>{{cite web|last=Woo|first=Kelly|title='Survivor' Contestant Brandon Hantz Has a Major Meltdown|url=http://tv.yahoo.com/news/-survivor--caramoan--recap--brandon-hantz-breaks-down-150954653.html|work=]|accessdate=24 September 2013|date=March 14, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|10|10|mf=y}}<ref name="bio">{{cite web|title=Russell H.|url=http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/36310/|work=]|accessdate=15 September 2013}}</ref> | |||
| | television = '']''<br>'']''<br>'']''<br>'']'' | |||
| | awards = Runner-up, “] Player of the Season” (''Samoa'')<br>Second runner-up, “Sprint Player of the Season” (''Heroes vs. Villains'')<br>17th place (''Redemption Island) | |||
| | movement = ''Samoa'':<br>{{survivor colorbox|foafoa}}<br />{{survivor colorbox|aiga}}<br>''Heroes vs. Villains'':<br />{{survivor colorbox|villains}}<br>{{survivor colorbox|yin yang}}<br>''Redemption Island'':<br>{{Survivor colorbox|Zapatera}} | |||
| |net worth = $2 million<ref name="worth">{{cite web|last=Said|first=Sammy|title=Russell Hantz Net Worth|url=http://www.therichest.com/celebnetworth/celeb/tv-personality/russell-hantz-net-worth/|work=The Richest|accessdate=16 September 2013}}</ref> | |||
| }} | |||
| '''Russell Hantz''' (born October 10, 1972)<ref name="bio" /> is an American ] and ], best known for his appearances on the popular U.S. ], ''].''<ref>, May 13, 2010, ] article.</ref> Hantz was the runner-up on '']'',<ref name="Natalie Wins">, December 21, 2009, ] article.</ref><ref name="Hantz's Fancast interview">, May 20th, 2010, Fancast.com interview.</ref><ref name="Hantz'is Sprint Player of the Season">, May 16, 2010, blog.zap2it.com.</ref> and the second runner-up on '']''.<ref name="Hantz's Fancast interview"/><ref name="Hantz'is Sprint Player of the Season"/><ref>, May 17, 2010, blog.zap2it.com.</ref> He was a favorite among ''Survivor'' viewers, who voted him “] Player of the Season” (by which he was awarded a $100,000 cash prize) on both seasons.<ref name="Hantz'is Sprint Player of the Season"/> He is considered by many to be one of the greatest ''Survivor'' contestants of all time<ref>{{cite web|title=25 Greatest Survivor players of all time!|url=https://survivoroz.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/25-greatest-survivor-players-of-all-time/|work=Survivor Oz|accessdate=14 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Cesternino|first=Rob|title=The Greatest Russell Hantz Interview of All-Time|url=http://robhasawebsite.com/russell-hantz-survivor-interview-flipped-off/|work=Rob Has a Website|accessdate=14 October 2013|authorlink=Rob Cesternino|date=January 28, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Stanhope|first=Kate|title=Survivor's Russell: I Am the Best|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/survivor-russell-hantz-1018778.aspx|work=]|accessdate=14 October 2013|date=May 19, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Is Russell Hantz the greatest 'Survivor' player ever?|url=http://www.tvnewsandnotes.com/2009/11/is-russell-hantz-greatest-survivor.html|accessdate=14 October 2013|date=November 20, 2009}}</ref> and received a nomination in the ] for his performance on ''Heroes vs. Villains''.<ref name=award /> Hantz later competed for a third time on ''Survivor'' as a contestant on the ], but was eliminated early on.<ref name="Russell eliminated">{{cite web|last=Dehnart|first=Andy|title=Russell Hantz cries and whines his way out of Survivor|url=http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_redemption_island/2011_Mar_10_russell_out_for_good|work=Reality Blurred|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=March 10, 2011}}</ref> | |||
| After his appearances on ''Survivor'', Hantz went on to star alongside his brother, Shawn, on the ] ], '']''.<ref name="flipped off" /> | |||
| ==''Survivor''== | |||
| {{Main|Survivor: Samoa|Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains|Survivor: Redemption Island}} | |||
| === ''Survivor: Samoa'' === | |||
| After applying to compete on the show '']'',<ref></ref> Hantz was called by casting two years later to appear on '']'', the nineteenth season of the American show. Hantz claims that he was never a fan of ''Survivor'' until watching '']'', which is when he finally "fell in love with it".<ref name="People">{{cite web|last=Hutchins|first=Kathy|title=Survivor: Samoa‘s Russell Hantz: ‘I Am Really Good At This Game’|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20421597,00.html|work=People|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=December 21, 2009}}</ref> | |||
| After being assigned to the Foa Foa tribe<ref>{{cite web|title=Photos/ Survivor: Samoa|url=http://www.eonline.com/photos/1526/survivor-samoa/46370|work=]|accessdate=13 October 2013}}</ref> in ], Hantz quickly demonstrated his preference to play through lies and deceit. After making alliances with every person in his tribe, he also attempted to sow discontent by causing havoc whenever possible.<ref>{{cite web|last=Probst|first=Jeff|title=Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Samoa': ep. 1|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/09/18/jeff-probst-blogs-survivor-samoa-episode-1/|work=]|accessdate=12 October 2013|authorlink=Jeff Probst|date=September 18, 2009}}</ref> After telling a completely false story about being a firefighter who survived ], Hantz proceeded to secretly burn socks and empty everyone's ] water.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ross|first=Dalton|title='Survivor' season premiere recap: The Face of Evil|url=http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/survivor-recap-season19-episode1/2/|work=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=September 18, 2009}}</ref> In an interview with ], Hantz explained that the idea behind this strategy was to psychologically weaken the other players, enabling him to manipulate them.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dehnart|first=Andy|title=‘Survivor’ villain promises to destroy own food|url=http://www.today.com/id/32845468#.UlroJrjnZ9A|work=Today|accessdate=13 October 2013|authorlink=Andy Dehnart|date=September 14, 2009}}</ref> | |||
| ====Key Moves==== | |||
| In ], Hantz had a feeling that the ] was already hidden within the Foa Foa camp, even before any clues were given. After looking in a large tree, Hantz found the idol and concealed it in his underwear, only revealing it to fellow tribe mate, Jaison.<ref>{{cite web|last=Warr|first=Philippa|title='Survivor Samoa': Episode 2 recap|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s76/survivor/news/a179098/survivor-samoa-episode-2-recap.html|work=]|accessdate=12 October 2013|date=September 25, 2009}}</ref> | |||
| When the two tribes merged in ], Hantz attempted to use his immunity idol as a bargaining chip with his new tribe mates, hoping to form a coalition against ex-Galu member, Laura. But when Laura won the immunity challenge, the plan was shattered and the word later spread that Hantz possessed an idol. Unaware of anyone's real intentions at ], Hantz played his idol, stating, "Everyone knows I have it - I might as well play it." However, no votes were cast against Hantz and the idol was, thus, wasted.<ref>{{cite web|last=Warr|first=Philippa|title='Survivor: Samoa': Episode 8 recap|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s76/survivor/news/a185534/survivor-samoa-episode-8-recap.html|work=Digital Spy|accessdate=12 October 2013|date=November 6, 2009}}</ref> However, another idol was hidden back at camp. In ], Hantz found the new immunity idol under a plank bridge, again with no clues. He played it at the next Tribal Council, where he received 7 votes against him. Since all those votes were negated, Kelly, with the next highest vote count (4), was sent to the jury.<ref>{{cite web|last=Warr|first=Philippa|title='Survivor Samoa': Episode 9 recap|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s76/survivor/news/a186714/survivor-samoa-episode-9-recap.html|work=Digital Spy|accessdate=12 October 2013|date=November 13, 2009}}</ref> | |||
| In ], Hantz along with 4 other tribe members won a reward and got to fly to a nearby island and have a picnic.<ref name="episode 10">{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Lara|title='Survivor: Samoa': Episode 10 recap|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s76/survivor/news/a187715/survivor-samoa-episode-10-recap.html|work=Digital Spy|accessdate=12 October 2013|date=November 20, 2009}}</ref> They were also given a ]<ref>{{cite web|last=Hamilton|first=Amanda|title='Survivor: Samoa' recap: The Day of Reckoning|url=http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091119/ENTERTAIN/911199978|work=Seacoastonline|accessdate=12 October 2013|date=November 19, 2009}}</ref> with which to take pictures. This cell phone also contained clues to the location of yet another hidden immunity idol. Hantz figured out that the immunity idol was under a rock and found it upon returning to camp. Later, former Galu members Shambo and John joined Hantz' alliance and blindsided tribal leader, Laura.<ref name="episode 10" /> Hantz then blindsided John in the next vote.<ref>{{cite web|last=Warr|first=Philippa|title=Survivor Samoa: Episode 12 recap|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s76/survivor/news/a189926/survivor-samoa-episode-12-recap.html|work=Digital Spy|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=December 4, 2009}}</ref> | |||
| By the time of the final Immunity Challenge, it was Hantz, Natalie, and Mick up against Brett,<ref name="Finale">{{cite web|last=Fienberg|first=Daniel|title=Recap: 'Survivor: Samoa' Finale|url=http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/monkeys-as-critics/posts/recap-survivor-samoa-finale|work=HitFix|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=December 20, 2009}}</ref> who was almost certain to win the ''Survivor'' title if he won this immunity.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rocchio|first=Christopher|title=Exclusive: Brett Clouser discusses his 'Survivor: Samoa' experience|url=http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-brett-clouser-discusses-his-survivor-samoa-experience-10136.php|work=Reality TV World|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=December 22, 2009}}</ref> Mick and Natalie lost the challenge, leaving only Hantz and Brett. Hantz ended up winning the challenge and Brett was eliminated at the next Tribal Council.<ref name="Finale" /> | |||
| ====Final Tribal Council & Reunion==== | |||
| Although Hantz’s tactics were successful enough to get him to the final three, there was a lot of animosity towards him on the jury.<ref name="Finale" /> Natalie ended up winning ''Survivor: Samoa'', receiving 7 votes, while Hantz received only 2 votes. Hantz offered Natalie $10,000-then $100,000 for the title of Sole Survivor, but she declined.<ref>{{cite web|last=Batallones|first=Henrik|title='Survivor: Samoa' Reunion Show Recap: That Awkward Feeling When You See Evil Russell's Glum Face|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/survivor/survivor-samoa-reunion-show-re-33417.aspx|work=]|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=December 20, 2009}}</ref> | |||
| Although he did not win the one million dollar prize, Hantz did take home the "] Player of the Season" award, which includes a cash prize of $100,000.<ref name="Hantz'is Sprint Player of the Season"/> | |||
| ===''Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains''=== | |||
| Hantz was invited back for ''Survivor'''s 20th season, '']'', in which he was assigned to the Villains tribe.<ref>{{cite web|title=Russell|url=http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/39407/|work=CBS|accessdate=13 October 2013}}</ref> Since ''Survivor: Samoa'' and this season were filmed back-to-back, no other player had had an opportunity to watch Hantz’s gameplay, although they were told by the production crew that Hantz was considered "one of the 5 most notorious male villains of all time". Hantz received a nomination in the ] for his performance on this season.<ref name=award>{{cite web|last=Soll|first=Lindsay|title=Teen Choice Awards 2010: First Round Of Nominees Announced|url=http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/06/14/teen-choice-awards-2010-nominees/|work=]|accessdate=14 October 2013|date=June 14, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ====Key Moves==== | |||
| In ], ] (aka Boston Rob) organized his alliance to split the vote 3-3 between Hantz and Parvati. Hantz then approached ] and told him he was going to vote out Parvati, which influenced Tyson to change his vote from Hantz to Parvati. At Tribal Council, Hantz revealed a Hidden Immunity Idol and gave it to Parvati. The result ended up being 4 votes for Parvati, 2 votes for Hantz, and 3 votes for Tyson. Since Parvati’s votes were negated, Tyson was eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dehnart|first=Andy|title=Tyson votes himself out of Survivor and, worse, saves Russell|url=http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_heroes_vs_villains/2010_Mar_25_tyson_james_out|work=Reality Blurred|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=March 25, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ] joined Hantz and his alliance with Parvati and Danielle in ]. At the next Tribal Council, ] (aka Coach) targeted ], leaving 4 players in Hantz’s alliance and 3 players in Boston Rob’s alliance, culminating in Rob’s elimination by a vote of 4-3-1.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Lara|title='Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains': Episode 7 recap|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s76/survivor/news/a212140/survivor-heroes-vs-villains-episode-7-recap.html|work=Digital Spy|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=April 2, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| In ], Villains ] and Courtney were on the outs on the Villains. In order to save them, Sandra tricked Hantz into believing that Coach was trying to eliminate him, which resulted in Coach's elimination.<ref name="episode 8">{{cite web|last=Scarpa|first=Gina|title=Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains - Episode 8 Recap|url=http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/3136-survivor-heroes-vs-villains-episode-8-recap#.UlsVprjnZ9A|work=Reality Wanted|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=April 9, 2010}}</ref> Meanwhile, the Heroes tribe blindly believed that there was an all-female alliance controlling the Villains tribe, headed up by Parvati.<ref name="episode 9">{{cite web|last=Scarpa|first=Gina|title=Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains - Episode 9 Recap|url=http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/3164-survivor-heroes-vs-villains-episode-9-recap#.UlsWnrjnZ9A|work=Reality Wanted|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=April 15, 2010}}</ref> Hero ] (aka J.T.), who had found a hidden immunity idol earlier,<ref name="episode 8" /> gave Hantz the idol during an immunity challenge with instructions to eliminate Parvati. Hantz instead chose to vote out Courtney.<ref name="episode 9" /> | |||
| In ] the 5 Villains and 5 Heroes merged into the Yin Yang tribe.<ref>{{cite web|last=Scarpa|first=Gina|title=Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains - Episode 10 Recap|url=http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/3187-survivor-heroes-vs-villains-episode-10-recap#.UlsdkrjnZ9A|work=Reality Wanted|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=April 22, 2010}}</ref> Hantz gave Parvati the immunity idol that J.T. had given him, not knowing Parvati already had an idol of her own. Parvati then gave the idols to Jerri and Sandra at Tribal Council. Jerri and J.T. both received 5 votes each, but since Jerri’s votes were negated, J.T. was eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|last=Probst|first=Jeff|title=Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains' episode 10|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/04/23/jeff-probst-blog-ep-10/|work=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=April 23, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| In ], Danielle found a clue to a hidden immunity idol on a reward and shared it with Hantz, Parvati, and Jerri. Hantz, however, ended up finding the idol for himself. He later showed it to ], a Hero, to try to strengthen his alliance with her, in hopes of eventually eliminating Sandra. At Tribal Council he played the idol; however, it was of no use, as he received no votes. Hero ] was eliminated instead.<ref>{{cite web|last=Scarpa|first=Gina|title=Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains - Episode 11 Recap|url=http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/3215-survivor-heroes-vs-villains-episode-11-recap#.Ulse_LjnZ9A|work=Reality Wanted|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=April 30, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ] brought 2 Immunity Challenges and 2 Tribal Councils. At the first Tribal Council, Candice was blindsided. Later in the episode, Hantz won his first Individual Immunity of the season. He then decided to break up the strong alliance between Danielle and Parvati. At Tribal Council, Hantz got Danielle to break down and admit that her alliance with Parvati was stronger than he originally thought. She was then eliminated.<ref>{{cite web|last=Scarpa|first=Gina|title=Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains - Episode 12 Recap|url=http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/3244-survivor-heroes-vs-villains-episode-12-recap#.UlsgubjnZ9A|work=Reality Wanted|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=May 7, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| At the final Immunity Challenge, Hantz edged out Parvati and Jerri by a few inches. He then chose to vote out Jerri, assuming he would get her vote at the Final Tribal Council.<ref name=finale>{{cite web|last=Batallones|first=Henrik|title='Survivor: Heroes vs Villains' Finale Recap: Let Me Tell You About Hard Work|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/survivor/more/survivor-heroes-vs-villains-fi-36593.aspx|work=Buddy TV|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=May 16, 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ====Final Tribal Council & Reunion==== | |||
| During the Jury Q&A, Hantz' gameplay was panned by the jurors. Danielle confronted Hantz and told him, "Nobody respects the way that you played the game!" Candice told him that, "You told dirty lies, lies you don't need to tell." Rupert said, "...if you think you should be proud, you're sadly mistaken." Ultimately, Sandra triumphed over Parvati and Hantz in a 6-3-0 vote, winning her second Sole Survivor title.<ref name=finale /> | |||
| Fortunately for Hantz, his Reunion experience was similar to his last in that he won the “Sprint Player of the Season” award and $100,000 for the second time.<ref name="Hantz'is Sprint Player of the Season"/> | |||
| ===''Survivor: Redemption Island''=== | |||
| Hantz was invited back for season 22 of ''Survivor'', '']'', to face off with his old rival, Rob Mariano. By a random draw, Hantz joined the Zapatera tribe,<ref>{{cite web|last=Chen|first=Joyce|title='Survivor: Redemption Island' episode 1 recap: Rob and Russell kick off zany premiere|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/survivor-redemption-island-episode-1-recap-rob-russell-kick-zany-premiere-article-1.118262|work=New York Daily News|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=February 17, 2011}}</ref> which later ] in order to vote him out.<ref>{{cite web|last=Chen|first=Joyce|title='Survivor: Redemption Island' episode 3 recap: Russell gets voted out, Francesca leaves for good|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/survivor-redemption-island-episode-3-recap-russell-voted-francesca-leaves-good-article-1.116783|work=]|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=March 3, 2011}}</ref> He was defeated in ] by Matt at the ] duel.<ref name="Russell eliminated" /> Deeply saddened by the loss, Hantz stated that that season was his last on ''Survivor'',<ref>{{cite web|last=Dehnart|first=Andy|title=Jeff Probst says Russell Hantz will probably return to Survivor|url=http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_redemption_island/2011_Mar_10_russell_return|work=Reality Blurred|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=March 10, 2011}}</ref> although he later indirectly stated at the reunion show that he had changed his mind.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ross|first=Dalton|title='Survivor' season finale recap: The Right Player Won|url=http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/survivor-redemption-island-finale-boston-rob/5/|work=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=May 16, 2011}}</ref> | |||
| ==''Flipped Off''== | |||
| {{Main|Flipped Off}} | |||
| In 2012, Hantz and is brother, Shawn, were featured on the ] ], '']''. The show followed the Hantz brothers and local ], Kristen Bredehoeft, as they ] houses in the ] area, hoping to make a profit.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title='Survivor's' Russell Hantz Gets Own Show on A&E About House Flipping|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/16/survivors-russell-hantz-gets-own-show-on-ae-about-house-flipping/92764/|publisher=]|date=May 16, 2011}}</ref> The show consisted of seven episodes and ran from April 28 to June 16, 2012. | |||
| ==Personal life== | |||
| Hantz was born on October 10, 1972 and currently resides in ], ]. A ], he owns an oil company,<ref name="bio" /> known as ''Hantz Tankering Service''. He also owns a bar in ], ], known as ''Bootleggers''.<ref name="hantz1"></ref> On ''Survivor: Samoa'', he claimed to have made $1.7 million the year prior.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wake-Up Calls For Brett & Jaison?? Sunday Night Brought The Decade’s Final Three Hours Of CBS’ SURVIVOR!!|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/43434|work=]|accessdate=12 October 2013|date=December 21, 2009}}</ref> His current net worth is $2 million.<ref name="worth" /> | |||
| Hantz and his wife, Melanie,<ref name="flipped off" /> have four children,<ref name="bio" /> two of whom are twin girls.<ref name="People" /> Hantz' older brother, Shawn,<ref name="flipped off" /> has a son named Brandon,<ref>{{cite web|last=Hughes|first=Jason|title=Russell Hantz' Brother Visits Brandon, Isn't Pleased on 'Survivor' (VIDEO)|url=http://www.aoltv.com/2011/12/08/russell-hantz-brother-visits-brandon-survivor-video/|work=]|accessdate=13 October 2013|date=December 8, 2011}}</ref> who was a contestant on '']''<ref>{{cite web|title=Brandon|url=http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/62879/|work=CBS|accessdate=13 October 2013}}</ref> and later '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brandon|url=http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/203520|work=CBS|accessdate=13 October 2013}}</ref> Hantz also has a younger brother, ],<ref name="Willie" /> who competed on '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title='Big Brother': Willie Hantz Kicked Off Season 14|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/22/big-brother-willie-hantz-kicked-off_n_1693166.html|work=]|date=July 22, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ===Controversies and legal troubles=== | |||
| ====Arrest==== | |||
| On April 23, 2010, Hantz was arrested for committing an ] while partying near the bar he owns in Lafayette, Louisiana. A woman confronted Hantz, so he allegedly shoved her to the ground. Hantz was released later that day without ] but was given a ] summons and a scheduled court date.<ref name="hantz1" /> | |||
| ====Information leaks==== | |||
| In late 2010, ''Survivor'' fan Jim Early (aka missyae) was sued by ]'s company, DJB Inc., for successfully spoiling ''Survivor: Samoa'' and ''Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains'' on , a ''Survivor'' fan site. After revealing to lawyers that he had received the information from Hantz through e-mails and phone calls, Early's charges were dropped on January 13, 2011. Thus far, no legal action has been taken against Hantz, although players who reveal information regarding a season's results can face a fine of $5 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2011-01-31/survivor-spoiler-exposes-russell-hantz-as-his-source/ | title = Survivor Spy Exposed | first = Andy | last = Dehnart | date = January 31, 2011 | accessdate =September 22, 2013 | publisher = ] }}</ref> Hantz, however, has completely denied the claims against him.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2011-02-15-survivor15_ST_N.htm | title = Russell, Rob fight for redemption in new 'Survivor' | first = Lindsay | last = Deutsch | date = February 14, 2011 | accessdate =September 22, 2013 | work = ] }}</ref> | |||
| ==See also== | |||
| * ] | |||
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| | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Businessman and television personality | |||
| | DATE OF BIRTH = October 10, 1972 | |||
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