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"Survivor: China" winner Todd Herzog dating "Survivor: Tocantin"'s Spencer Duhm


Todd Herzog, Spencer Duhm

We're not ever likely to see a gay showmance on Survivor since there are almost never two gay Survivors on the same season (Brad Virata and J.P. Calderon were on together, but J.P. wasn't out).

But I just got word from Todd Herzog, the winner of Survivor: China, that we've got the next best thing because he's now dating Spencer Duhm from Survivor: Tocantins, which is currently airing.

Says Todd via email:

I can't say much because he's still on the show, but we met about a month before his season began. We're doing the 'take it slow' thing which I find to be really nice. Usually guys are in search for one thing, but its refreshing to see that Spencer is different. We have such extreme opposite tastes but so much in common. He LOVES sports and I prefer the solo outdoors stuff, I like to dress super trendy he's into plain T's, I love alternative music he likes Whitney! (shhh)

We both love to keep active and busy, we love trying new things and traveling. I was attracted to him the moment I saw him, mainly because he's got this confidence that pours out of him and a piercing stare that you can't help but notice so I went 'fishing'! Started talking with him and reeled him in! He's coming to stay with me all next week, and I with him next month. I'll be in New York for his finale in May and we are planning a huge trip this summer ... So hopefully things go well! I'm like a wall that usually wont let anyone one close to me, but he's doing a great job at breaking it down so I have high hopes!

It's not often us gay folks get a chance to follow a celebrity couple so it's nice of Todd to share these details. And I long as I had his attention, I figured I would ask the Survivor winner what he thought of the current season. 

Says Todd:

So far I'm really enjoying the season! I do feel like the challenges need a little vamping up but the characters are great! This season is about Tyson. Tyson Tyson Tyson. I think he is by far the funniest contestant since my girl Courtney in China! Maybe it's his super dry humor that I connect with, but literally every other word out of his mouth makes me laugh! I'm really hoping to see him go far in the game. Coach, as far as I'm concerned, can kiss my big ol' white ass! Before the game even started he said in an interview that Survivor has become a game where the weakest players win (clearly referring to Parvati and I).

I can't wait for the moment to ask him what it's like to not win (only assuming he won't) and then rub in his face that sometimes it pays to be one of those weak ones.

Todd, Parvati

Taj is another contestant who I'm just loving. That girl with her four-way tribe crossing alliance is brilliant! I hope this plan works out cause what great TV it will create! My only fear is that they are making it too obvious as to what they're up to and will get screwed... Until that moment, all power to you!! A few people do nothing for me, uttering a 'go team' here and a 'good job' there. C'mon guys you're playing a game!!!! Start playing! And of course lil' Spencer. Gotta root for the boy right?! Plus he looks super cute running around with his scruff all messed up and what not! ;)

I certainly couldn't agree with Todd anymore about Coach and wish Todd and Spencer much happiness!

jonV's picture

Amazing Race?

Hmm.. Im seeing a potential Amazing Race crossover, Todd + Spencer on the show would be great.
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Ed Kennedy's picture

Styling products?

In that middle picture, three of the guys look like they've been living in the wilderness - messy, unshaven, dirty shirts.  Spencer looks like he still has access to styling products.  Odd.

It's good that they're seeing each other - understanding the insta-celebrity and how to navigate it is tough for a lot of people, maybe Todd can help Spencer make it through unscathed.  Hate to see Super-Butch Twinkie get all his filling squished out.

Wait... 

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FAII's picture

Maybe he knows how to turn

Maybe he knows how to turn nature's offerings into hair styling products. I would make for an entertaining "Behind the Scenes"-video.
Brock Savage's picture

meh

Well, they seem to be intellectual equals, so they should be abe to figure out how to put on their pants and who's shoes are whom.

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davidm's picture

rethink

This news will probably surprise people who came down hard on SBT for his comments about previous gay contestants. Sure he said he would not be like Todd and the others. And that is true, he isn't. But obviously just because he's not 'like' Todd doesn't mean he can't like and/or be attracted to Todd. A lot of this stuff gets blown up just to make controversy.

 

Good luck to them both. And I agree with Ed, hopefully Todd can help Spencer navigate the treacherous waters of insta-celebrity. 

 

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GayTVluver's picture

Next....

Couldn't give a sh!t about this dick.
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joeyhegele's picture

Gay Villain

Since we all loved Todd does this mean we have to love Spencer?  I was really enjoying all the snark we were throwing at the Twinkie.  Seriously, the boy asked for all the hate with his "butch is better" bullshit.  Sorry Todd, your AfterElton friends do not like your new boyfriend.

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Jude's picture

Todd

He's so my type.  Good for Super Butch Twinkie, although I found his comments to be a bit idiotic (maybe taken out of context?  Doubt it), it's good to see that he doesn't need to find himself a Mega Butch Twinkie to keep him warm at night.  Maybe not as close-minded as we though judging by his cmments.

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Guillermo Serritiello's picture

Go Super Butch Twinkie!

If Todd and Spencer are attracted to another and this not a publicity stunt, awesome for them! Also, if Spencer is into to the awesome Todd (the only player who I have ever correctly pegged to win his season since the show began) and not a cliched straight-acting guy that Spencer's initial words might have led most to believe he would only be into, the wonderful SBT illustration might have to be updated to reflect this bit of news and what we see on the show. I know it's edited, but I am drinking the Kool-Aid and have been saving any snarky sentiment towards the annoying "Coach." What a tool!

Go Spencer!!! But not all the way (except with Todd ;-) as Taj rocks my world!

Whitetee's picture

I`m so happy for them!!!!!!

We finally got a power gay couple in Survivor!!!!!Everybody knows Todd is the winner of China and I heard some rumor that Spencer will go pretty far in the game.I hope it`s true!
Curtis's picture

Great interview

This piece was short and sweet but very effective for my taste and liking.  It seems that Todd gave up some goodies for the gossip freaks like myself.  When I think of Todd, I see a great deal of myself because like Todd it's going to take someone extra special and totally opposite of me to deal with me and all the 'extras', that I come with.  I might not agree with some of the things he has said in the past but his present is looking extremely bright and oh-so good.  I could be more happier for him and his new beau and wish them all the success that they deserve and pray they make it through all the hype.  I'm really looking forward to their 1st walk down the infamous 'Red Carpet' together, which is an instant 'make or break'.     
par3182's picture

Wait...

He thinks Tyson has a super dry sense of humor??? Tyson? Whose contribution to last week's episode was to wear a loincloth and shout "oonga boonga"?
Dermie's picture

Parvati

Off topic slightly here but...Parvati was a "weak" player?  I admit I have fallen out of touch with Survivor over the past few seasons, so maybe I missed something...but I remember Parvati being a fairly strong physical competitor, including a rather impressive showing in a challenge just shortly after getting a nasty cut on her hand at camp.  Weird.

As for the Todd/Spencer thing, this is definately a surprise given the unflattering things he was quoted saying about Todd a while back.  Didn't his mother supposedly say she wouldn't let him out in public if he sounded like Todd? 

Gabrielle's picture

Wow, that kinda came as a

Wow, that kinda came as a shock to me because all the things Spencer said recently about all the previous Survivor gay contestants and how he's glad he doesn't sound like Todd or Charlie.

Maybe Spencer's comments were taken out of context? I dunno. Anyways, I think they would make a cute couple. Good luck to them!

 

Anonymous's picture

LOL i wonder if Spencer make

LOL i wonder if Spencer makes Todd walk 10feet behind him when in a public area.
nutcracker's picture

Spencer is HOT but has POOR TASTE!

i mean come on! todd?? he looks and acts very gay! spencer should have dated charlie of survivor gabon! i got attracted to spencer because he is NOT that typical gay guy that one would normally get to know or find. though charlie may be as flamboyant as todd, charlie looks way much better for him. well, that's just my opinion. sorry, todd, i might just be jealous that you got to make him get interested in you. i know i wouldn't! LoL. peace out.

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