Chris and Heather

This article focuses on the interactions between Chris McLean and Heather.

Overview
The relationship between Chris and Heather is one of the more heated conflicts between the host and one of the contestants, even if some of it is a result of their clashing egos. On several occasions, Chris seems to show disapproval of some of Heather's measures for victory and for taking control of the show, yet at the same time seems to help her out in slight ways to keep her on because of her strength as an antagonist. Likewise, Heather shows her dislike of Chris's bossy and controlling attitude on the show and particularly dislikes when she is singled out by him, such as in the instances where she had to ask Chris to give her the final marshmallow during the first season. As the seasons progressed, the conflict fluctuated, with many moments where the two get on each other's nerves and other times where they seem to help each other out for their own mutual goals; Heather's drive for victory and Chris's desire to keep the show as dramatic as possible.

The Big Sleep
Heather tries to suck up to Chris by telling him that he looks "really buff" in the shorts he is wearing.

The Big Sleep
After Chris tells the contestants that if they do not reach the finish line, they will not be allowed eat, Heather says under her breath "I hate him so much!"

Not Quite Famous
Chris admits when Justin is chosen over Heather for elimination for that night's challenge, particularly after Heather embarrasses Gwen in front of a national audience, that the awarding of Heather the final marshmallow was completely wrong, showing he too was against Heather surviving that week due to her prank.

I Triple Dog Dare You!
Chris attempts to persuade Owen to make Heather eat dog food by making him use a freebie so that Heather can do the dare. He also appears to be happy to see Heather finally eliminated later in the episode. When Chris is asked about the lack of rules by an enraged Heather, Chris jovially replies, "It's complicated," but states that she is still eliminated. Heather is taken to the Boat of Losers and leaves the island, all the while threatening to sue Chris for everything he has.

The Chefshank Redemption
Heather pushes Chris off the podium to mock Gwen after she is voted off.

Million Dollar Babies
Chris criticizes Heather on her humiliating loss to Beth at the elimination ceremony. Heather ignores him and rolls her eyes. Chris becomes impatient while waiting for her to answer. Heather then frustratedly apologizes to him, saying she was trying to remember what feeling awful was like.

Broadway, Baby!
Heather states that she sometimes really hates Chris, but immediately corrects herself, stating that she hates Chris all the time. She is also seen laughing when Sierra reveals that Chris was in a boy band.

The Am-AH-Zon Race
Chris makes Team Amazon sing and forces Heather to have a solo at the end of the song.

Picnic at Hanging Dork
Heather says that she hates Chris after he makes them ride emus for their challenge.

Chinese Fake-Out
Heather was unable to finish her disgusting meal during the eating challenge, thus causing her to be eliminated from the challenge. When Chris called her a loser for this, she threw up the food she had chewed onto his face.

African Lying Safari
When Heather, Duncan, and Alejandro see Chris' costume for the challenge, they laugh at him. Later on in the challenge, Chris mocks Heather and Alejandro being made for each other, which causes both of them to lose focus in the challenge.

Planes, Trains, and Hot Air Mobiles
After the Total Drama Jumbo Jet is accidentally blown up by Sierra, and Chris is seen mourning over the destruction of all possessions. Heather, along with Alejandro, inquires whether the show will continue. In response Chris angrily shoves her away and calls her and Alejandro self-centered.

Hawaiian Punch
Through out the episode, Chris teased Heather. For example, after Heather said that she wants to pick what Cody and Alejandro's challenge will be, and he said that he was hoping she would say that. As Heather was in the "challenge booth", Chris said that she have to get a ball for a challenge. Heather also said that she should get some respect after winning the semi-finale, and he said that they should look for that up later. After Chris said who won a few advantages, Heather said she should get Cody's one since he is her helper, and then it shows that Chris ruined that. After Heather thought she is the winner, Chris said that she throws Alejandro's dummy, which made Heather get mad at him.

In the alternative ending, when Chris announced Heather as the winner of Total Drama World Tour and presented her with the million dollars, she opened the briefcase containing the million dollars and indirectly hit Chris with the lid.

Trivia

 * In a video with Christian Potenza, it is revealed that Heather is Chris' least favorite contestant.