Ashleigh Bishop

Ashleigh Bishop is a contestant from .
A constant underdog throughout the game, Ashleigh found herself the target at multiple of La Nena's Tribal Councils due to an early injury. Thanks in part to her alliance with Christopher Haul, she narrowly made the merge. However, her luck ran out after her rival Lee Reeves outed her scheming to the rest of the group before he was voted out. Soon afterwards, she was eliminated in a split vote against Christopher, becoming the second member of the jury.
==Profile==
Retrieved from bbc.co.uk
Age: 34
From: London
Occupation: Brand Strategist
What made you want to be a contestant on Survivor? I love every opportunity to live life to the fullest and to challenge and push myself. Whether it's in work e.g. starting my own business, in fitness with my boxing or in life and taking on skydiving, I have always wanted to test my limits. I suffer from imposter syndrome and struggle to believe in myself, so this is why I push myself, to try and find my limits. What better test to understand what I'm really capable of than the ultimate challenge - Survivor!
What qualities did you think you could bring to the game? In life I'm generally a very upbeat and positive person, I'm proactive and determined and I like to be there for people and to step-up when others maybe don't feel like they can. I'm always happy to put myself forward and to do it with a positive attitude. I'm also willing to push myself to the end for my team and I try to be a strategic thinker, so I was keen to bring not just strength, strategy and determination but also a smile!
How did you prepare yourself mentally and physically for taking part? I have coeliac disease and I actually had a gluten flare-up three weeks before the show started which massively impacted my training. I usually run three times a week and weight train or box twice a week, but I had to cut right back during my coeliac recovery so I was not at my peak fitness when I started. I did try and eat lots to make sure I was ready for the calorie deficit though - thank god for gluten free pizza!
Did you have a strategy for how you were going to play the game? I wanted to take my time to get to know the other players a bit better before making any moves. Sometimes having a big game plan from the beginning can be a sure-fire way to get yourself voted off early! So I wanted to try and steer the game subtly, leading from below rather than trying to place myself in a leadership (and therefore more risky!) position.
How competitive are you? A little healthy competition never hurt anyone! I have always had a strong drive to succeed and a willingness to work hard to achieve my goals. I'm highly self-motivated, resilient, determined and am always looking for ways to improve and outperform others. I always have a clear sense of what I want to achieve and I'm willing to take the risks and face challenges to get there. I also have no issue with bouncing back from setbacks and failures, seeing these as new opportunities to learn and grow.
What kind of challenges were you most looking forward to? I knew I wouldn't be the most physically fit, but I work well in a team and enjoy more mental and strategic challenges. I was excited about the team games and puzzles!
How did you cope with living on a beach with no home comforts? Not well, but better than I expected in some ways. It really made me realise how much I don't need certain things, and I really enjoyed not being attached to my phone all of the time. I will never forget sleeping under the stars or learning how to build and maintain a fire. There are some incredible, seemingly basic things that can be the most meaningful and comforting. Surprisingly not being able to shower wasn't as bad as I thought, the sea is a great alternative! But things like not having a towel to dry-off, not being able to brush our teeth, and of course no Prosecco brunches, were not my favourite!
How did you cope with the hunger? I am mega grumpy when I'm hungry! So not well, I was so tired and desperate for food all of the time! It definitely made me realise how privileged I am at home to be able to eat what I want at home and was a reminder not take that for granted.
What did you learn from being on the show or what is the biggest takeaway? That I am more capable than I give myself credit for and to believe in myself.https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/survivor-uk-contestants#ashleigh
==Survivor==
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Challenge History=
Episode 	TribeAffiliation 	Challenge 	Challenge Type 	Sit-Out? 	Result
1 	rowspan="13" 	The Marooning 	Reward 	No 	
1 	Dead Weight 	Immunity 	No 	 	
2 	By Any Means 	Reward 	No 	 	
2 	The Raft and the Furious	Immunity 	Yes 	 	
3 	Hot Pursuit 	Immunity 	No 	 	
4 	Trench Run 	Reward 	No 	 	
4 	Discy Business 	Immunity 	No 	 	
5 	Sumo at Sea 	Reward 	No 	N/A 	
5 	High and Mighty 	Immunity 	No 	 	
6 	Shoulder the Load 	Immunity 	No 	 	
7 	Chain Reaction 	Reward 	Yes 	 	
7 	Cell Block Sea 	Immunity 	No 	 	
8 	When It Rains 	Immunity 	No 	 	
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9 	rowspan="3" 	Survivor Auction	Survivor Auction	Survivor Auction	Survivor Auction
9 	Leg Up 	Immunity 	 	 	
10 	Last Gasp 	Immunity 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
|-|Voting History=
Episode 	Ashleigh'sVotes	Voted AgainstAshleigh
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Voted forSole Survivor	colspan="2" 	
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==Post-Survivor==
==Trivia==
* Ashleigh received at least two votes at every Tribal Council she attended, one of which was from the person she voted against.
* Ashleigh is the first contestant on Survivor (U.K.) to be voted out as a result of a Hidden Immunity Idol being used.
==References==
Category:Contestants
Category:Female Contestants
Category:Survivor U.K. (2023) Contestants
Category:Survivor U.K. (2023) Jury Members
Category:La Nena Tribe
Category:Calena Tribe
Category:10th Place
Category:Survivor (U.K.)
Category:Survivor (U.K.) Contestants