A vegetarian contestant was compelled to eat meat for the first time in seven years, despite previously vowing not to harm living creatures.
A vegetarian contestant vowed to never eat anything with a heartbeat
Kyle Ostwald, a contestant on the reality show “Survivor 47“, faced a difficult situation that has caught the attention of many viewers.
Known for being a vegetarian, Kyle had not eaten meat for over seven years.
He strongly believed in not harming any living creature with a heartbeat.
However, during the competition, he found himself in a position where he had to reconsider his beliefs.
Vegetarian contestant forced to eat meat for first time in 7 years
In a deleted scene from the show, Kyle and his teammate TK Foster went crab hunting.
Before this, Kyle made it clear that he had no intention of eating crabs, as they do not grow in the dirt, which was his personal guideline for food.
However, the conditions on the island were harsh, and food was scarce.
This led Kyle to eventually make a choice he never thought he would have to make.
While hunting, Kyle found himself in a tough spot.
The team had managed to catch some crabs, and despite his initial refusal, he felt the pressure of hunger.
His teammates encouraged him, reminding him that survival was the priority.
Kyle struggled with the decision, feeling torn between his dietary beliefs and the need to sustain himself.
When he finally took a bite of the crab, he expressed his immediate feelings on camera.
“It tastes like I’m doing something wrong,” he said, showcasing his inner conflict.
Kyle had broken a personal vow, which made the experience even more difficult for him.
After eating the crab, Kyle reflected on his decision.
He felt that after so many years of sticking to his principles, he had let himself down.
“To go seven-plus into eight years with only eating things that were grown from the earth itself, I finally felt so low that I was willing to break that dedication,” he admitted.
“Today, I broke down and had a bite of crab,” the player said.
His words revealed the weight of his choice and the guilt that followed.
As he processed what had happened, his teammates offered support.
One contestant reminded him that eating the crab was a way to nourish himself and continue in the game. This advice helped Kyle come to terms with his decision.
He realized that to provide for his family back home, he needed to take care of himself first.
“I have family back home, people that I’m trying to inspire and people I’m trying to provide for, and I can’t do it if I don’t eat,” he said.
Ostwald continued, “I have to do what I have to do for me and to keep myself from diminishing to a point where I’m a liability to a tribe.
“I want my children, my fiancée, to look like, ‘Wow, you inspired me. I’m proud of you.’”
The reactions from viewers have been mixed.
Some sympathize with Kyle, understanding the difficult choice he had to make.
Others question whether he should have walked away from the situation instead of compromising his values.
Eating meat is a normal human thing, not a moral dilemma.
The morality is making sure that the animal doesn’t suffer for you to live. And, he could have walked away instead. Clickbait, one user said.
Emotional abuse seems to be a big component in reality tv shows. It’s sad. We should stop this, the second user commented.
No one forced him on the show nor did anyone force him to eat it. He knew what he signed up for, the third user said.
He made a choice. For his family. I’m not sure what all the hullabaloo is about. What better reason is there to make a choice for? Another wrote.