Exclusive Interview: Ami Cusack of 'survivor: Micronesia '

On the eight episode of CBS' hit reality Survivor, Ami Cusack was voted out 4-1 after Erik told Amanda, Cirie and Ozzy that she's plotting with the Fans behind the Favorites band. A very emotional Ami tried to convince them that her loyalty is with the Favorites but did not succeed. She was asked to go home. BuddyTV's staff writer Gina Scarpia had the chance to interview Ami. Below are the highlights of their discussion.

Ami believed Ozzy was insecure with her and at the same time, he was also uncertain of where Ami really stood. "He heard what I was saying, but he didn't feel it, so I think it all stems from Ozzy's insecurities with me," shared Ami. Ami She also admitted that she believed Ozzy was responsible for her dismissal.

Ami wished she had the chance to sat down and talk with Ozzy before the tribal council. "I know he would have understood where I was coming from. I just didn't get that chance. If I have one regret, I wish I could have hung out with him and had a conversation with him," she said.

Three years ago, Ami was a contestant on Survivor: Vanatu, and she was one of the strongest female competitors. Asked on whether she had new philosophies or strategies for her comeback game, Ami said that she made it a point to get to know the other players. "You can't really know what you're doing until you know who you're doing it with. Getting to know them was a big part of it, but the second Yau-Man was gone I felt that my game had very severely diminished."

After Survivor, Amy's big plan is doing charity work with other cast members who also want to give back to the community. "I really want to bring them all together, and actually start a foundation where people have access to us putting on a benefit for them in their city or community, where we can give back," she said.