I've been watching through the entire series lately, just finished HvV.
It really felt like the entire cast of HvV hated it. None of them looked like they were having fun (except maybe Jerri, who was actually my favorite for this season. She really changed my opinion of her).
Reading some interviews with Colby he said that production wouldn't let you go 500 yards past camp in any direction, you weren't allowed in the water, and people were being voted off who could've really helped the tribe. He was one of the castaways who really did not enjoy the season. Russel really made life miserable for everyone.
I wanted Jerri to win so badly, she was the most tolerable person out there. Sandra is a great winner too.