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Now that he’s out of jail following a long stint in stir for tax evasion, CBS reportedly wanted first-season “Survivor” champion Richard Hatch to take a third crack at the million-dollar prize.

On Friday Hatch, currently serving a “home confinement” stretch of his sentence, petitioned a federal court in Rhode Island for permission to travel to the show's new site in Samoa, but his petitiion was denied.

Prosecutors want Hatch to pay back his $400,000 in back taxes before he’s allowed to travel – perhaps unaware that competing again on “Survivor” may be Hatch’s best shot – however long – at getting his hands on that kind of money.

Court records demonstrate that the show’s casting director invited Hatch to compete on the show in late June.

The 19th season of “Survivor” starts shooting around Aug. 1.

In addition to winning the first season of the series, Hatch competed in the 2004 all-star edition, but was one of the first four contestants voted off that season.

The show’s pursuit of Hatch confirms speculation that a second all-star edition of “Survivor” is in the works.

Find all of MSNBC’s story on the matter here.

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