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"Survivor" Comes to San Leandro

Ricky's Sports Theatre & Grill hosted a "Survivor" reunion and showing of the new season premiere Wednesday night. Fans were welcome.

From Bay City News

A San Leandro sports bar served up something extra special for Survivor fans Wednesday night.

, 15028 Hesperian Blvd., was scheduled to host its annual premiere party, complete with a meet-and-greet featuring former Survivor stars, owner Tina Ricardo said.

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"It's like a reunion," Ricardo said. "Once a year, fans of the show gather to meet the past stars. It's really fun."

Although Survivor: Redemption Island didn't premiere until 8 p.m., the party began at 6:30 p.m. with stars answering questions and signing autographs.

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Former contestants Yau-Man, Chad and Marty from Survivor: Nicaragua were expected to appear, along with Sonja from Survivor: Borneo, Sylvia from Survivor: Fiji, Cecilia from Survivor: Cook Islands and Vecepia from Survivor: Marquesas.

"The stars really play to the crowd," Ricardo said.

Ricardo encouraged revelers to donate $15 to CBS Survivors' Stand Up to Cancer or Grassroots Soccer, dedicated to cancer and HIV/AIDS research, respectively.


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