Gavin Whitson

Gavin Whitson is a contestant from .
Despite his quiet nature, Gavin used his social game and relationships to maintain a strong position throughout the game, even managing to make it to the Final Tribal Council without receiving a single vote against him. However, he could not compete with the strong personal relationships Chris Underwood built while on the , resulting in him finishing second in a 9-4-0 vote.
==Profile==
Retrieved from CBS.com
Age: 23
Hometown: Erwin, Tennessee
Current residence: Erwin, Tennessee
Occupation: YMCA Program Director
Hobbies: Going to Disney World, binge-watching The Office (I can quote every episode), eating Texas Roadhouse fried pickles. I might need to rethink my life based on my hobbies...
Pet peeves: Holding the door for someone and they don't say thank you, people who vape, people asking me if I am still in high school, slow texters, other people touching the radio in my car, and parents yelling at their kids in youth sporting events.
Three words to describe you: Sarcastic, hungry, and a dreamer.
What is your personal claim to fame? Five years ago I asked a girl to go out with me and she said no. One year later I asked again and she said yes. Now we are engaged and I couldn't be happier. She is also lucky because I am a catch! It's really an accomplishment for both of us.
Who or what is your inspiration in life? My mom and dad. They have been my support system for the past 23 years and I wouldn't be the person I am today without them. They have taught me to always show kindness, no matter the situation. They have also taught me that if you truly want something in this life, you will do everything you can to get it, no matter what it takes. I am going to use the values and lessons they have taught me to play this game.
If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why?
Xbox: I can pass the time watching Netflix or playing Fortnite.
A mirror: gotta make sure I am looking sharp for everyone at home.
Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream: do I really need to explain?
Which Survivor contestant are you the most like? Keith Nale. Everyone loves Keith! I would just play more socially aware. He's the only guy that could compete with Joe Anglim. I want to be the guy everyone is pulling for back home.
What's your reason for being on Survivor? I have this internal drive to win the show. I listen to the theme song when I shower and I dream of winning Immunity. It's just a burning desire I have always had. I love this show. Also, to prove to my mom I won't be voted out first. She about died when I showed her the application. She said I would embarrass myself or pass out when I got hungry. You just wait, Mom...
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? First off, if I can survive running a summer camp with 100 crazy kids, I know I can survive on an island with 20 crazy people. That's 80 less crazies to deal with! I'm from the south, so being outdoors is in my blood. I also bring the mindset where if you want something, you get off your ass and go get it. Nothing will be handed to you. I will earn my spot in the group.http://web.archive.org/web/20230412172940/https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/216072/
==Survivor==
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Episode 	TribeAffiliation 	Challenge 	Challenge Type 	Sit-Out? 	Result
1 	rowspan=4 	Social Network 	Reward/Immunity 	No 	
2 	Serpent Turf 	Reward/Immunity 	No 	 	
3 	Losing Face 	Reward 	No 	 	
3 	Beyond the Wheel 	Immunity 	No 	 	
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4 	rowspan=5 	Yank Your Hank 	Immunity 	No 	
5 	True Grit 	Reward 	No 	 	
5 	A Bit Dinghy 	Immunity 	No 	 	
5 	Rod Screw-It 	Reward 	No 	 	
5 	In Through the Out Door 	Immunity 	No 	 	
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6 	rowspan=16 	Audio Slave 	Immunity 	 	
7 	Planks a Lot 	Reward 	 	 	
7 	Keep on Your Toes 	Immunity 	 	 	
8 	Bo Diddley 	Immunity 	 	 	
9 	Squatty Probst 	Immunity 	No 	 	
9 	Faulty Towers 	Reward 	 	 	
9 	Paddle Out 	Immunity 	 	 	
10 	Dressed to Keel 	Reward 	 	 	
10 	Star Man 	Immunity 	 	 	
11 	Stuck in Love 	Reward 	 	 	
11 	Chimney Sweeps 	Immunity 	 	 	
12 	Running Down a Dream 	Reward 	 	 	
12 	Home Stretch 	Immunity 	 	 	
13 	Odyssey 6 	Reward/Immunity 	 	 	
13 	Giant Tick 	Immunity 	 	 	
13 	Let There Be Rock 	Immunity 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
Notes: An unaired Reward Challenge was held on Day 26.	Notes: An unaired Reward Challenge was held on Day 26.	Notes: An unaired Reward Challenge was held on Day 26.	Notes: An unaired Reward Challenge was held on Day 26.	Notes: An unaired Reward Challenge was held on Day 26.	Notes: An unaired Reward Challenge was held on Day 26.
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Jury Votesfor Gavin	colspan="2" 	
 	 	
 In , the vote ended with a 4-4 tie between Lauren and Wendy, forcing a revote. Gavin changed his vote to Wendy on the revote. In , Gavin used an Extra Vote advantage, allowing him to vote twice at Tribal Council. In , Rick used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Gavin's vote against him. Also in "I See the Million Dollars", Rick used a Hidden Immunity Idol on Gavin, but did not negate any votes against him. Also, Chris used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Gavin's vote against him.</tabber>
==Post-Survivor==
* On June 10, 2022, Gavin and his wife, Carly, announced that she was pregnant.https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceo56ysvl4b/
** Carly gave birth to their daughter, Ellie Lou Whitson, on December 14, 2022.https://www.instagram.com/p/CmPsQSIPi3T/?hl=en
==Trivia==
* Gavin is the youngest member of the original Kama tribe.
* Gavin was meant to marry his wife, Carly, during the time  was filming. The wedding was moved to two days before Gavin left for filming so that he could participate on the season.
* Gavin is the only contestant on Edge of Extinction to not receive an elimination vote against them.
* Gavin is the only man on Edge of Extinction to never have been voted out of the game.
** Because of this, Gavin is the only man on the season to not go to the .
==References==
Category:Contestants
Category:Male Contestants
Category:Edge of Extinction Contestants
Category:Finalists
Category:Kama Tribe
Category:Vata Tribe
Category:2nd Place
Category:Survivor (U.S.)
Category:Survivor (U.S.) Contestants
Category:Survivor: Edge of Extinction
Category:1994 births
Category:Living people