In the summer of 2000, viewers from all over the world watched Richard Hatch outwit, outplay, and outlast 15 other contestants on the first season of "Survivor." The reality show, which follows a group of castaways who must compete against each other on an island and survive, was instantly a smash hit. In fact, the finale of the first season, which saw Hatch crowned the victor, received an average of 51.7 million viewers, which was practically unprecedented at the time. The massive success of the show quickly made Hatch a very popular public figure.

However, Hatch is also considered one of the shadiest "Survivor" players . Instead of receiving a fairy tale ending after winning the $1 million grand prize, Hatch has been plagued with legal troubles and controversy. Over the years, the Rhode

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