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Noreen Gambino

**Noreen Gambino** was a castaway on *Survivor: Socotra.*

**Current Residence:** Pensacola, FL

**Occupation:** Retired Casino Patron

**Tribe Designation:** Wahid

**3 Words to Describe You:** Crafty, Cunning, Deceptive

**3 Things You’d Bring on the Island:** Playing cards, poker chips, and some cocktails. I’d get filthy rich before I even win the darn game!

**Previous Survivor You’re Most Like:** I’d say I’m a lot like Maura, we’re both cold and ready to go take over the game, and while she’s about thirty years younger than I, we’re both lumped into the older category. I aspire to play as cold and crazy good of a game as her!

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I spend my days and nights practically playing strategy games at the casino now that I’m retired, and it’s taught me so much more than decades as a hard working secretary and mother of six ever could! You win some, you lose some, but I’ve learned how to think extremely well strategically. I’ll play up the nice, weak grandma card, but I’m here to play and none of them will see little miss Noreen coming!

## Game

### *Socotra*

**Placement:** 19/21

**Votes Against:** 6

**Challenge Wins:** 2

**Days Lasted:** 9

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Kenji Kurasawa

**Kenji Kurasawa** was a castaway on *Survivor: Ecuador*.

**Current Residence:** Bend, Oregon

**Occupation:** Graphic Designer

**Tribe Designation:** Cuevita

**3 Words to Describe Yourself:** Mischievious, Witty, Sarcastic

**3 Interesting Facts About Yourself:** I originally wanted to be a doctor like my dad and my grandpa before him, but I realized that was a *lot* of work and I wasn't here for it. I've been happily married to my husband Jonnie for three years now as well, and I love him so much. He puts up with all my crap! I've also done graphic design for some other reality TV shows in the past so I have a bit of experience in this field.

**Favorite Past Castaway:** Kit Prichard is fantastic. She isn't afraid to say what she wants, and she can get on people's nerves, but she's always authentic. She's hilarious, and also a fighter. She puts a lot more effort into the game than anyone I've ever seen put effort into anything, and she just plays with her heart on her sleeve and goes all in. It's fun to watch and root for her.

**Why Will You Be the SOLE SURVIVOR?:** I'm going to become the Sole Survivor because I'm a sly and cunning guy. I know how to tell the right types of jokes and how to lie to get past things. I can manipulate and all of that stuff, but I don't seem particularly offensive, persuasive, or threatening. People won't suspect me and I'll get them to do my bidding easily.

## Voting History

### *Survivor: Ecuador*

Kenji began the game quietly in *Ecuador*, establishing a close bond early with Mellorie Ispen and finding himself incorporated into captain Everett Dax's majority alliance. He stuck strong to this alliance throughout the rest of his game, although he was a pivtal part of the coup at Cuevita's second Tribal Council to send out Issi Londen over rumors of a showmance between her and his ally Zachary Heiffel. He loved to gossip and spread the rumor throughout the tribe. At the swap, Kenji found himself in the minority with two members of his Cuevita majority alliance, Zachary and Martina Pelaez. They put aside their differences to fight for survival, and used the rift between the Charcas to save themselves and send Cedric Tomlin home in a blindside, aligning with maligned Charcas Lauwanda Olivero and Peter Geiger. Now in the majority, Kenji felt comfortable, but his true colors started to show, as he became lazier, more gossipy, and more volatile. When the Charcas decided to reunite to preserve numbers for the merge, they voted for Kenji due to him being grating and unreliable, making him the last pre-merger.
Ovambo

**Ovambo**is one of two original starting tribes that appear in Survivor: Namibia.

Ovambo dominated many of the challenges in the pre-merge of *Namibia* despite internal dramas, and produced many of the major players of the post-merge. It is also notable for being one of the first starting tribes to never swap in the series.

## Members

### Original Tribe

* ► Ariel Barten-Lee, a model from Plano, Texas
* ► DaQuan Melton, a construction worker from Cincinnati, Ohio
* ► Dorian Gelletier, an aspiring songwriter from Lathan, New York
* ► Kinti Faith, a tennis coach from Surprise, Arizona
* ► Kooper Longland, a startup CEO from Mountain View, California
* ► Odelia Firth, a multi-media artist from Chicago, Illinois
* ► Ridolfo Vizquel, a principal from Johnston, Rhode Island
* ► Steff Morgensen, a trans rights activist from Manhattan, NY
Greg Immins

**Greg Immins** was a castaway on *Survivor: Nepal.*

**Current Residence:** Charleston, SC

**Occupation:** Pizza Deliveryman

**Tribe Designation:** Pumori

**3 Words to Describe You:** Geeky, Optimistic, Faithful

**3 Interesting Facts About You:** Well, first off, my dad is a Methodist pastor so I grew up in the church a lot and I still love it there. I'm not some zealous nut who's gonna try to convert you or anything, but I do love God. Secondly, I still live at home but that's because my mom's sick and my dad needs help caring for her and they can't afford someone else to do it. Thirdly, I'm still a virgin and proud of it. I'm waiting until marriage! 39 years have passed, I can take a few more!

**Favorite Past Player:** I would have to go with Jakob Sobol! That guy is a born and raised geek just like me, like I know for a fact he has to be a closeted superfan of like Star Trek or something. Yet he played so well and broke expectations and he's definitely my favorite winner and player.

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I know people won't expect much from me, and I can't blame them. While I'm the eternal optimist I know it's hard for a 30-something overweight geek like myself to do well in this game. However I know this game so damn well and if I can use that knowledge and my lack of status as a threat to get myself far, you can darn well expect it!

## Voting History

### *Survivor: Nepal*

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Alexandrea Elliott

**Alexandrea "Ali" Elliott** was a castaway on *Survivor: Kazakhstan*.

**Current Residence:** Los Angeles, California

**Occupation:** Celebrity Assistant

**Tribe Designation:** Qypchak

**Previous Season/Finish:** *Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers*, 13th

**Favorite Su's Survivor Castaway:** I haven't been able to watch every single season of this series, since I'd led a busy life since leaving CBS Survivor, but of the couple I have watched, Kinti Faith is definitely my favorite castaway. I saw both of her seasons, *Namibia* and *Ecuador*, and she just absolutely dominated in both of them. She was a strong black woman who played hard in every aspect of the game and garnered everyone's respect, rightfully so. She played the type of game I wanted to the first time I played, for sure.

**Why You're Back:** My experience in my first season just wasn't the greatest. I just got stuck on a tiny tribe and got screwed over by advantages and people who turned on me. I really had nowhere to hide, and I barely missed the merge. I knew CBS probably would never take me back, so I put my dream of returning to rest, but now I had to take this chance. I want to come out here and prove I'm the formidable player I was unable to showcase on my first season. And heck, anyone who passes up a chance at winning a million dollars again is not thinking right! I just hope I can prove the network right for giving me another chance in their series.
Cyrus Popova

**Cyrus Popova** was a castaway on *Survivor: The Moluccas*.

**Current Residence:** Rumford, Maine

**Occupation:** Police Officer

**Tribe Designation:** Wahru

Cyrus had an all-American childhood in small town Maine. The son of the Rumford police chief and a 911 dispatcher, Cyrus always felt intimately connected with law enforcement, dreaming of becoming a police officer like his father from the moment he was a little boy. Never wavering, Cyrus made sure he had the life he desired, intent on following a traditional path. He played quarterback on the football team, did wild stunts with his friends, married his high school sweetheart, and had four kids with her. Still in the same small town he grew up in, Cyrus is now lined up to take over as the police chief once his father retires in the next couple years, so close to realizing his life's plan.

Cyrus is a natural born leader, the kind of guy to take control of a room once he enters it. He had manners drilled into him as a kid, and he can hold a chit chat conversation with almost anyone. He prides himself on being a people person in the way that he can talk about the weather 100 different ways, but he admits he sometimes struggles to empathize with others' concerns. He expects to be in command, and he doesn't get along with anyone who doesn't recognize his authority. Cyrus admits to having had some serious anger issues growing up, but says he's mellowed with age and has more control over himself now.

A casual fan of the show ever since he started being off duty on Wednesday nights a few years ago, Cyrus is eager to prove that he has what it takes to become one of the Survivor greats. Citing influences like Vince and Zachary, Cyrus says he's not afraid to play the villain if that's what he needs to do to win the money, hungry for the cash to support his kids who will be nearing college age in the near future. He plans to use his leadership abilities to unite his tribe and run them as a unit to the end of the game, thinking he's well-rounded enough to run a tight ship all the way to Final Tribal Council. Cyrus admits it probably won't be as easy as he thinks, but he is confident he will find his place on the pantheon of all time greats once the season's come to a close.

Cyrus lives with his wife Erinn (37) and their four kids Roland (15), Herald (13), Riley (10), and Linus (8).
Cedric Tomlin

**Cedric Tomlin** was a castaway on *Survivor: Ecuador*.

**Current Residence:** Utica, New York

**Occupation:** Mover

**Tribe Designation:** Charca

**3 Words to Describe You:** Chill, Fun, Normal

**3 Interesting Facts About You:** I work as a mover for my cousin's moving company. He's the boss, and me and a lot of other guys do the actual work. It's a great deal though so I'm not upset about it. I'm also currently single, still living up the bachelor life. It's fun and I'm not ready to settle down yet. I also have a sandwich named after me in the local sub shop after I won a meatball eating contest last year. A boy's gotta eat!

**Favorite Past Player:** My favorite past player's gotta be Shannen Smeltzer. Sure, he was only on last season, but I thought it was so cool to see a football player I recognize on *Survivor*. He also played a pretty tight game overall, and I think he's the shit.

**Why Will You Be the SOLE SURVIVOR?:** I'm going to be the Sole Survivor because honestly, this is going to sound bad, but I'm not as pressed about this whole game as a lot of the people coming out here. A lot of the people that are coming on here are gonna be crazy superfans where this is the biggest moment in their lives. Sure, I like the show, but I'm not wild about it. The fact that I'm going to be able to stay calm easily no matter what and that I'm also strong and easy to hang with will help me a lot.

## Voting History

### *Survivor: Ecuador*

Cedric found himself in a safe spot on the Charca tribe early due to his strength and easy going personality. He made a Final 2 alliance with Erron Latif and also became close to Kinti Faith, Kara Leibovitz, and Veldt Sherman. These five controlled the original Charca tribe. After the swap, Cedric and Erron found themselves on a tribe with two former tribe members who distrusted them: Lauwanda Olivero and Peter Geiger. They targeted Lauwanda despite Charca having a 5-3 advantage on the tribe due to not trusting her. Lauwanda fought back, recruiting people to vote out Cedric. At the end of the day, the Cuevitas became the swings and decided to vote out Cedric for being more of a future threat than Lauwanda.
Danielle Harmon

**Danielle Harmon** was a castaway on *Survivor: Socotra.*

**Current Residence:** Denver, CO

**Occupation:** NFL Cheerleader

**Tribe Designation:** Athnan

**3 Words to Describe You:** Flirty, Chic, Manipulative

**3 Things You’d Bring on the Island:** I’d bring my makeup bag so I can keep my appearance up to par while in the game. We’re going to be on TV after all, gosh haha! Then, I’d also bring a nice dress to wear at Tribal Council...oh, and my polaroid camera to take some badass photos!

**Previous Survivor You’re Most Like:** I would say I’m pretty similar to Irina Lomeli or Carina Gibson, they’re both attractive and manipulative girls, and I think I’ll be able to play their games but better.

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I’ve been able to climb the social ladder wherever I go using my social skills! My flirty personality helps me manipulate both men and women, and I’ll be putting it on full display, sure to dupe everyone! I’m going to come off as innocent but I’m going to be pulling the strings and making everyone do what I want them to do!

## Game

### *Socotra*

**Placement:** 20/21

**Votes Against:** 5

**Challenge Wins:** 0

**Days Lasted:** 6

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Jamie Sadler

**Jamie Sadler** was the Sole Survivor of *Survivor: Socotra.*

**Current Residence:** Parma, OH

**Occupation:** Grocer

**Tribe Designation:** Thlath

**3 Words to Describe You:** Friendly, Athletic, Chill

**3 Things You’d Bring on the Island:** A basketball and a hoop, it’s my favorite game, if I’d gone to college I’d probably have played it there. It’d be a great way to pass the time and make friends out on the island, in fact my best friend from the force played basketball, that's how we got close. And then of course beeeeer!

**Previous Survivor You’re Most Like:** One of my best friends from my platoon was a superfan, and I’ve watched many seasons after getting back from the Middle East due to him. I think I’m a lot like Ian from Palau or the Eriks from China and Micronesia. Just that laid back, nice guy that goes deep.

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I’ve been told I have disarming charm, and I plan to use that. Butter them all up and all that jazz, really I’m just going to be friends with everyone that I can and try and keep a low profile. I won’t be a power player early on, but I’ll definitely take control later in the merge and reveal my true skills. I’ll play a powerful social game and I know that I’ll be able to win a lot of those Immunities, so I know I have a great shot at winning.

## Game

### *Survivor: Socotra*

Jamie was a main factor behind the incredible success of one of the best tribes of all time, Thlath. He used his great physical abilities to bolster the tribe to six straight Immunity wins. He used that safety to make bonds, and one bond in particular was his romance with fellow tribemate Mira Ramasamy. Despite faltering at their first vote pre merge, and then falling into the minority post merge, Jamie and Mira built connections to the other players as their allies from original Thlath fell around them. At the Final 9, Jamie narrowly escaped elimination, convincing Xiomara Vasquez and her allies to side with him to take out the influential Anthoni Hernandez, weakening rival Dev Squires' alliance. From there, Jamie used an idol, key Immunity wins, and his relationships to advance to the Final Tribal Council in a true underdog fashion, even after losing Mira at the Final 7. Jamie was awarded the win 6-4-0 over Xiomara and her goat Cora Spedman due to his underdog gameplay and likable personality. After the season ended, Mira and Jamie eventually got married and are the series' first successful couple.
Pumori

**Pumori**is one of four original starting tribes that appear in Survivor: Nepal.

Pumori struggled greatly at the beginning of the game despite having a pretty good group of castaways, losing every pre-swap challenge except for one, and it was dissolved at the tribe swap due to its poor performance. Despite its early failure, its two survivors Everett Dax and Niyah Boone both went on to do well in the game and become memorable players.

## Members

### Original Tribe

► Andrea Stafford, a showcase model from Los Angeles, CA

► Everett Dax, a surfing instructor from Cocoa Beach, FL

► Greg Immins, a pizza deliveryman from Charleston, SC

► Niyah Boone, an Olympic pole vaulter from McMinnville, OR

► Yuna Park, a substitute teacher from Mesa, AZ
Inseme

**Inseme** is the merged tribe of Survivor: Corsica.

## Members

* ►►► Alondra Sanchez, a bartender from Santa Fe, New Mexico
* ►►► Faris Larsson, a rockstar from Manhattan, New York
* ►►► Joanne Vernon, a bookkeeper from Murray, Kentucky
* ►►► Karis Gatlin, a police investigator from Chardon, Ohio
* ►►► Keith Howland, a rodeo cowboy from Blanket, Texas
* ►►► Kitty Willett, unemployed from Belvedere, California
* ►►► Marvin Lowe, a saxophonist from Chicago, Illinois
* ►►► Rhodeia Black, a biochemist from Yakima, Oregon
* ►►► Seth Alcaldo, a horse jockey from Texarkana, Texas
* ►►► Ursie Hale, a preschool teacher from Sioux Falls, Iowa
Jeffrey Schuyler

**Jeffrey Schuyler** was a castaway on *Survivor: Laos - Anarchy.*

**Current Residence:** Rochester, NY

**Occupation:** Accountant

**Tribe Designation:** None (Anarchy)

**3 Words to Describe You:** Smart, Strong, Courageous

**3 Interesting Facts About You:** I met my wife Carly when we were both in 3rd grade. We had mutual friends throughout high school and reunited after college when we met at a friend's party. Before then we never were interested in each other. But then we started dating, and here we are! I also have four kids, all girls, and I love all four of them a ton.

**Strategy, Social, or Physical?:** I honestly have to go with strategic. Yeah, social relationships are really important too. But I've always been a mental guy, I work with mathematics every day so of course I'm more strategically oriented. Strategy is the break or make factor in my opinion of how good you'll be in the game.

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I love my family, and I'm content with my lifestyle, but I've always thirsted for a big adventure. My whole family adores this show, and I knew I had to try my hand at it. Maybe I'll be the hero, maybe I'll be the villain, it doesn't matter. All I know is that I'm going to win this damn thing!

## ***Laos***

**Placement:** 10/18

**Votes Against:** 3

**Challenge Wins:** 5

**Days Lasted:** 21

In episode 4, the number of castaways left was odd, and Jeffrey was the only person whose name was not randomly selected to become part of one of the two teams. Therefore he was automatically immune.

Despite being voted off pre-merge, Jeffrey was a part of the jury due to the delayed merge twist.
Athnan

**Athnan**is one of the three original starting tribes that appear in Survivor: Socotra.

Athnan struggled pre-merge despite having strong members, and lost many of the early challenges throughout the game.

## Members

### Original Tribe

* ► Anthoni Hernandez, a firefighter from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
* ► Arthur Odion, a LGBTQ advocate from Manhattan, New York
* ► Cerise Slade, a construction worker from Youngstown, Ohio
* ► Danielle Harmon, a NFL cheerleader from Denver, Colorado
* ► Captain Dev Squires, from *Survivor: Barbados*. He returned due to running the game before being idoled out, and wanting to showcase his leadership once more.
* ► Marcus Teuscher, a waiter from Reno, Nevada
* ► Penny Liu, a book critic from Doylestown, Pennsylvania

### Post-Castaway Trade

* ►► Anthoni Hernandez
* ►► Arthur Odion
* ►► Buford Mumms, a farm equipment seller from Osceola, Indiana
* ►► Dev Squires

### Unmerged Tribe

* ►►►► Char Glover, a fashion designer from Los Angeles, California
* ►►►► Mira Ramasamy, a tour guide from Jerome, Arizona
* ►►►► Ursula Vaith, a CEO from Cupertino, California
* ►►►► Zander Gutierrez, a pedal cart driver from San Antonio, Texas
Catriona O'Hara

**Catriona O'Hara** was a castaway from *Survivor: Swaziland.*

## Bio

Catriona O'Hara, 43, is a waitress living in Helena, Montana. Catriona was born and raised in South Dakota, but in college she met the love of her life, her husband Arden. The two dropped out of college to elope, and soon started a family; Arden worked long days while Catriona took care of the kids and waitressed on the side. Now all five of their kids are grown and with their own lives. Catriona went back to being a waitress to pay for retirement and to keep herself busy. She misses the adventure her life once had and wants to find that in Survivor. She is motherly and driven, if a little bossy at times, and is determined to make the most of her Survivor experience.

## Stats

### Swaziland

Placement: 6/18

Votes Against: 8

Challenge Wins: 5

Days Lasted: 33
Arpit Gupta

**Arpit Gupta** was a castaway on *Survivor: Ecuador*.

**Current Residence:** Muncie, Indiana

**Occupation:** Unemployed

**Tribe Designation:** Charca

**3 Words to Describe You:** Witty, Funny, Intelligent

**3 Interesting Facts About You:** I just graduated high school recently! So I'm definitely fresh to the world. I don't have a job yet because I'm waiting for a job to open up at my uncle's convenience store; I could go out and find another one, but my parents said it's okay for me to wait and take a break since school just ended. I also have been dating my girlfriend Lina for 2 years now, I really think she's the one!

**Favorite Past Castaway:** That's so easy, it has to be Christopher Holt. I know some people say he is a gamebot, and he isn't the most legendary castaway, but I just love his sarcastic humor and his strategic gameplay. He's really powerful and strong and I want to emulate him this season by being a strategic mastermind as well.

**Why Will You Be the SOLE SURVIVOR?:** I think I'll be the Sole Survivor because I'm going to be the biggest fan of this show that there is. I've always been a superfan, but I think I'm a mega superfan now because on my couple of months off, I've been binging every season and I've seen them all at least twice now. I've watched *Venezuela* literally five times because the strategy is just so complex and beautiful. With all of that knowledge, and my youth letting me be able in challenges, I think I can sweep this.

## Voting History

### *Survivor: Ecuador*

Arpit began the game on Charca by bonding closely with fellow superfans Orlia Jacobsen and Peter Geiger, and proving himself to be useful in challenges. However, he was often lazy and didn't care about making social connections with his tribemates, only wanting to play a complex strategic game. This would cost him. After he blew up at his target Lorraine Campo for campaigning against him, most of the tribe saw him as too immature and naive to keep around, and he was voted out in 19th place.
Penny Liu

**Penny Liu** was a castaway on *Survivor: Socotra.*

**Current Residence:** Doylestown, PA

**Occupation:** Book Critic

**Tribe Designation:** Athnan

**3 Words to Describe You:** Reserved, Intellectual, Analytical

**3 Things You’d Bring on the Island:** I would bring paper and pen to help me write out ideas for complex strategies that I will employ while in the game. Also a stunt double for the challenges because those will certainly be my weakness, I’m not too excited for them in all honesty.

**Previous Survivor You’re Most Like:** I would say I remind myself of Xandera quite a lot, but she may be more proficient with her social skills than I. I’m a more brainy, nerdy version of Xandera, and I plan to win decisively just like her!

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I adore this show with every inch of my being, I’ve watched every season multiple times and I’ve analyzed every strategy. While my social skills and challenge abilities may be underwhelming, my brain is bursting with enough strategy to get me to the end with ease! They won’t see me coming, I’m too smart for them all I believe, and I'm going to play my heart out.

## Game

### *Socotra*

**Placement:** 21/21

**Votes Against:** 6

**Challenge Wins:** 0

**Days Lasted:** 3

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Kyleigh Euell

**Kyleigh Euell** was a castaway on *Survivor: Nepal.*

**Current Residence:** Miami, FL

**Occupation:** Instagram Model

**Tribe Designation:** Annapurna

**3 Words to Describe You:** Persuasive, Gorgeous, Driven

**3 Interesting Facts About You:** I currently have over 6 million followers on Instagram, and that's how I make my living, being a brand influencer and model on there. My account is kyleighe. Also, I'm happily engaged to the man of my dreams, the dashing Kyle (follow him at k.yle\_s.trom!). We're getting married in a few months actually, I cannot wait!

**Favorite Past Player:** Definitely Xiomara Vasquez. That woman is a player, and she is so stunning too and I aspire to be like her both in real life and in this game. She has a fantastic modeling career even bigger than mine, and she is a vicious, adept Survivor player and I hope to follow in her footsteps this season.

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** You know, maybe I am a little narcissistic and self absorbed, but if anything that part of my personality will help me in this game. I'm really smarter than most people give me credit for. I'm going to come out here to play a wild, flashy game and you know that I'm going to be remembered when I'm grabbing that million dollar check from Sulola's hands.

## Voting History

### *Survivor: Nepal*

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Coriolanus Snow

**Coriolanus Snow** was a castaway on *Random Survivor 1: The Hunger Games.*

Snow quickly took control of the Capitolites tribe, believing they would all bend to his iron will. He targeted Tigris since she was the one who hated him most. Caesar Flickerman dutifully followed him, but the other members of the tribe turned against them. Caesar was voted out first, and Coriolanus was quick to follow despite his best attempts at turning Effie Trinket and Tigris against one another.

## Voting History

### *Random Survivor 1: The Hunger Games*

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Buford Mumms

**Buford Mumms** was a castaway on *Survivor: Socotra.*

**Current Residence:** Osceola, IN

**Occupation:** Farm Equipment Seller

**Tribe Designation:** Thlath

**3 Words to Describe You:** Laidback, Tough, Strong

**3 Things You’d Bring on the Island:** Hell, beer! Three kegs of beer! Beer to keep me happy, beer to keep me focused, beer to keep me sharp! Most of my tribe would like beer, too! Haha! Really, I’d bring a single keg, and also bring a picture of my two daughters, Amanda and Hailey, along with my favorite camo jacket for the nights when it gets chilly.

**Previous Survivor You’re Most Like:** There really haven’t been many more...hillbilly-ish people on this here show before me, but I’d say I’m like an older Amos, definitely both strong and relaxed dudes that have some country roots. Also George from Swaziland, but he was out so early no one remembers him!

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I got all the tools in this here toolbox, called Buford Mumms! I’m strong, I can lift a ton, but I have a slight beer belly and look pretty out of shape. I got a 29 on my ACT, I’ve got a sharp mind, and I’ve watched this show intently. I’m here to dominate, and I’m gonna do splendidly!

## Game

### *Socotra*

**Placement:** 16/21

**Votes Against:** 3

**Challenge Wins:** 4

**Days Lasted:** 14

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DaQuan Melton

**DaQuan Melton** was the runner-up of *Survivor: Namibia*.

**Current Residence:** Cinncinati, OH

**Occupation:** Construction Worker

**Tribe Designation:** Ovambo

**3 Words to Describe You:** Tough, Determined, Prepared

**Favorite Past Castaway:** Army Calorio is my favorite castaway of all time, and I doubt anyone will surpass him even if I watch every episode of the rest of the series. He is just so tough and strong and shows what a black man can do when he puts his mind to something and is determined to do well. I hope I can do half as well as he's done in both his seasons.

**Why Will You Be the SOLE SURVIVOR?:** I grew up in a rough part of Cinncinati. Things weren't always safe, and my parents had to move us out after our neighbor's house got shot up. I'm thankful I have a better life and I can provide for my children, and keep them safe, but things still aren't the greatest. I want to be able to win this million dollars to be able to give them everything they need in life, and to show that I've faced adversity and come out on the other side.
Ellis Haldorson

**Ellis Haldorson** was a castaway on *Survivor: Guadeloupe*.

**Current Residence:** Buffalo, New York

**Occupation:** Crew Coach

**Tribe Designation:** Desirade

Born and raised in Toronto, Ellis grew up comfortably, the son of a career politician. From a young age, he began competing in crew competitions, becoming incredibly good at the sport. This ended up becoming the main focus of his childhood, training for years on end. He ended up getting a scholarship to Yale for his skill, where he began to study law in hopes of following in his father's footsteps as a civil servant. However, Ellis soon realized that lifestyle was not for him, and he abandoned college. He was picked up by the Olympic US team after permanently moving to the United States, and he helped the team win a silver medal in the coxed eight. After becoming an Olympic medalist, Ellis settled down to raise a family, making money by teaching crew at elite private schools.

Very much a gentleman, Ellis was raised with good manners among upper class social circles. While he doesn't always keep the same company now, he is very good at putting on a nice face and talking to people he might not particularly like. He comes off as a very normal guy, but his past as an Olympic rower means he is someone who is very driven and resilient, never the type to quit in the middle. He is incredibly understanding and a born leader, great at motivating a team due to his career as a coach. However, Ellis worries about letting his sometimes domineering personality show all the way, not wanting to overwhelm his tribe.

Ellis has watched *Survivor* off and on over the years, but with his retirement coming soon, he was looking for the opportunity to have one last great adventure before settling down in peace with his wife. He has always thirsted for something to give him the same adrenaline rush as winning the Olympics, and he hopes *Survivor* will come close to satisfying that wish. Ellis hopes that his knowledge of rowing, swimming, and other outdoor activities will aid him by allowing him to be a major asset to his tribe. He hopes to find a good alliance and stick to it, knowing he has the social savvy to play the game hard, but not wanting to overdo it right away. He hopes to not have to become the leader of his tribe, but is willing to step up if necessary to ensure the success of the team.

Ellis lives with his wife Renalda (55) and their dog Jameson. They have two adult children; Darren (28) who lives in Boston, and Amanda (25) who lives in Montreal.
Sangre

**Sangre**is one of two original starting tribes that appear in Survivor: Canary Islands - Blood vs. Water.

Both versions of this tribe struggled during *Canary Islands*, losing most of the challenges throughout the pre merge portion of the game. However, several members (notably Liris Chapman, Brenna Jernigan, and Pasqual Vargas) of the tribe were able to fight far into the game despite the early disadvantage.

## Members

### Original Tribe

► Brandt Donegal, a computer engineer from St. Louis, Missouri

► Brenna Jernigan, a waitress from Juneau, Alaska

► Edgar Thorpe, a janitor from Dubuque, Iowa

► Jonny Hepburn, an ice cream scooper from Kissimmee, Florida

► Liris Chapman, a plus size model from Ventura, California

► Pasqual Vargas, a painter from Waco, Texas

► Sharrie Blouton, a makeup artist from Volinia, Michigan

► Soo Jung Kim, an oncologist from Hamden, Connecticut

► Vince Bourbon, a motorcycle repairman from Lansing, Michigan

### Swapped Tribe

►► Allen Jernigan, a road maintenance worker from Juneau, Alaska

►► Araxie Garrett, a ferry boat captain from St. Louis, Missouri

►► Carina Gibson, a hand model from Melbourne, Florida

►► Pasqual Vargas

►► Vince Bourbon

►► Wilma Thorpe, an assistant principal from Dubuque, Iowa

►► Yara Petrov, a plasma nurse from Volinia, Michigan
Cuevita

**Cuevita**is one of two original starting tribes that appear in Survivor: Ecuador.

Led by a strong majority alliance that persisted after the merge, original Cuevita produced several memorable members, including controversial runner-up Mitzi Vo, first tie-breaking juror Enrique Salazar, the villainous Zachary Heiffel, and the strategic Martina Pelaez. Post-swap, the tribe dominated most of the challenges up until the merge.

## Members

### Original Tribe

* ► Emanuelle Pouydebat, an animal researcher from Stoneham, Massachusetts
* ► Enrique Salazar, a mechanic from Flint, Michigan
* ► Captain Everett Dax, from *Nepal*, was idoled out in the early merge and is back to prove that he has the skills to lead his tribe to victory.
* ► Issi Londen, a swimsuit model from Downey, California
* ► Kenji Kurasawa, a graphic designer from Bend, Oregon
* ► Martina Pelaez, a broker from Killeen, Texas
* ► Mellorie Ispen, a jewelry designer from Bronx, New York
* ► Mitzi Vo, a glassblower from Council Bluffs, Iowa
* ► Nobu Callait, an aquarium salesman from Tampa, Florida
* ► Zachary Heiffel, a 7th grade teacher from Germantown, Tennesse

### Swapped Tribe

* ►► Emanuelle Pouydebat
* ►► Enrique Salazar
* ►► Everett Dax
* ►► Captain Kinti Faith, from *Namibia*, was a recent heroic fan favorite and is coming back immediately to show she can dominate once more.
* ►► Mellorie Ispen
* ►► Mitzi Vo
* ►► Orlia Jacobsen, a psychology student from New Haven, Connecticut
* ►► Veldt Sherman, a park ranger from Custer, South Dakota
Annapurna

**Annapurna**is one of four original starting tribes that appear in Survivor: Nepal.

Starting off as the strongest tribe, all of its members made the swap and become prime targets throughout the rest of the game, leading to them all being eliminated before the finale; Uma Damien was the last Annapurna standing and managed to fight all the way to seventh place.

## Members

### Original Tribe

► Dustin Lee, a farmer from Dorrance, KS

► Ken Ondis, a pawn shop owner from Newton, MA

► Kyleigh Euell, an Instagram model from Miami, FL

► Lucia Gomez, a waitress from Tahlequah, OK

► Uma Damien, an interior designer from Syracuse, NY

### Swapped Tribe

►► Bernardo Calderon, a plumber from Grand Rapids, MI

►► Daniel Gavshont, a PR manager from Manhattan, NY

►► Dustin Lee

►► Josiah Roth, a train conductor from Kearney, NE

►► Kyleigh Euell

►► Lucia Gomez

►► Moriah Anand, an aerospace engineer from Laurel, MD

►► Teron Kisth, a racecar driver from Indianapolis, IN
Su's Amazing Race 15: Second Chances

***Su's Amazing Race 15*** is the fifteenth season of Su's Amazing Race series.

## Development

For this fifteenth season, the producers decided it was time to take another page out of classic Survivor seasons, and have a Second Chance season. Thirteen teams, one from each of the previous fourteen seasons minus All-Stars that had placed in the bottom half of their season, would be selected to compete in a season with two non-elimination legs and two U-Turns.

## Teams

* **Atticus & Kendall - Married Lawyers *(Season 4, 9th Place)***
* **Cressida & Heiba - Best Friends *(Season 8, 9th Place)***
* **Dean & Skokie - College Basketball Players *(Season 13, 7th Place)***
* **Harry & Evie - Engaged *(Season 3, 8th Place)***
* **Jillian & Harris - Married Fitness Instructors *(Season 5, 9th Place)***
* **Joshua & Louise - Married Cashiers *(Season 1, 9th Place)***
* **LaSalle & Preston - Dating Geographers *(Season 11, 12th Place)***
* **Maria & Guadalupe - Maids *(Season 6, 11th Place)***
* **Marissa & Edith - Married Tailors *(Season 12, 9th Place)***
* **Quincey & Sloane - Dating Film Cirtics *(Season 14, 9th Place)***
* **Sorion & Odalys - Friends *(Season 10, 7th Place)***
* **Thijin & Yuen - Models *(Season 9, 9th Place)***
* **Zack & Andrea - Best Friends *(Season 2, 11th Place)***
Kitty Willett

**Kitty Willett** was the co-runner up of *Survivor: Corsica.*

Throughout *Corsica*, this sugarbaby played a loud and loyal game. Despite whining about missing her pampered lifestyle and struggling in challenges, Ursie Hale recognized Kitty as a useful ally and kept her safe in her majority alliance. Early on, she and Faris Larsson became bitter enemies. At the swap, she was voted the weakest and joined Terzu, where she survived due to Lorine and Keith's feud and her bond with Alondra Sanchez. After the merge hit, Kitty became a part of several majority alliances as the game shifted, always sticking firmly by Ursie's side. She got to eliminate her mortal enemy Faris and even eliminated close ally Alondra to stay with Ursie. Kitty made it to FTC, but lost the game to Ursie alongside Joanne Vernon 7-0-0 due to her overall weakness in the game and her following of Ursie.

## Bio

### *Corsica*

**Name (Age):** Kitty Willett (23)

**Current Residence:** Belvedere, CA

**Occupation:** Unemployed

**Tribe Designation:** Younger (Criscente)

**3 Words to Describe You:** Pretty, Giggly, Fun!

**3 Things You'd Bring on the Island:** Ugh, I'd have to bring my hubby! Oh, Gerald, I'm going to miss him so much. We get stares so much, you know, a 23 year old cutie like myself and his 54 year old handsomeness. I'm not ashamed, however; he's my life, my rock, it's gonna be tough without him! Secondly, I'd bring my personal makeup artist, Serena, to keep me looking hot out on the island. She's a lifesaver! And then I'd bring my whole fridge; a girl can't live for long without blueberries and sangria!

**Thoughts on Your Age Group:** You might take a look at me and say "Whoa! She must've been the most popular girl at school!" However, that wasn't true at all! For some reason no one really liked me, and I was bullied frequently. Young people can be so sick and mean! But my hubby Gerald rescued me, and I love him for it. Older people are totally better and hotter, just saying!

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I've lived a real tough life! As a girl, there was just so much drama and crap to get through, and my parents often wouldn't give me everything I needed or wanted! But I survived and toughed it out, and now my life is paradise with the love of my life and anything I could need! I'm going to put that same tough exterior on and survive this game, and I'll be rewarded at the end!!

## Game

### *Corsica*

**Placement:** Co-Runner Up (2/18)

**Votes Against:** 2

**Challenge Wins:** 9

**Days Lasted:** 39
Josiah Roth

**Josiah Roth** was a castaway on *Survivor: Nepal.*

**Current Residence:** Kearney, NE

**Occupation:** Train Conductor

**Tribe Designation:** Manaslu

**3 Words to Describe You:** Loyal, Honest, Level-headed

**3 Interesting Facts About You:** My grandpa was a train conductor, and I always wanted to be a big ole man like him, runnin' a big ole train, and I did it. I travel all across the country, but I try to stay closer to home if I can because I've got a wife and two little boys at home and they mean the world to me.

**Favorite Past Player:** Allen Jernigan is a big fave of mine. Although we've never met and he ain't quite the most memorable player, I remember watching him and rooting for him in Canary Islands because of his hard working spirit and his love for his family. I deeply appreciate those characteristics in a man, and I wish he'd done a little darn better!

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** You know, I'm a loyal, honest, caring man and I think I wear that on my sleeve. I don't got no secrets to hide in this game, and I think everyone's gonna see that real quick. I'll be able to find a strong alliance and stick to it, and then my strong social game and my honesty will be able to win me the million over the more deceitful folks who leave the jury with a poor taste in their mouths.
Ivonne Chimwell

**Ivonne Chimwell** was a castaway on *Survivor: Chad - Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty.*

## Bio

### *Survivor: Chad - Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty*

**Name (Age):** Ivonne Chimwell (31)

**Current Residence:** Port Fourchon, LA

**Occupation:** Fisherwoman

**Tribe Designation:** Qawiun (Brawn)

**3 Words to Describe You:** Hard working and tomboyish

**3 Things You’d Bring on the Island:** A keg of beer to crack open on the cold or dead nights, my fishin’ gear because I catch things the best with my own, and then probably an extra pot of rice or somethin’ so we don’t all starve!

**Why are you a Brawn?:** I may not look like I lift things all the time for a living, but I do. You gotta have good upper body strength to haul nets on and off of ships and to pull dozens of wriggling fishes or shrimps outta the bayou. If I wasn’t strong I wouldn’t make any money, so it’s real essential to me.

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I’ve got strength on my side, no? And just because I work on a boat all day and all night doesn’t mean I don’t know how to socialize and all that jazz. I can handle alla that and I don’t think people will expect much from a half Asian chick like me so I’ll be able to go far in Survivor.

## Game

### *Survivor: Chad - Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty*

In episode 14, the votes tied 2-2 between Kaguya and Ivonne. The two competed in a fire making tiebreaker. Ivonne lost and was eliminated from the game.
Ignace Velez

**Ignace Velez** was the Sole Survivor of *Survivor: Seychelles*.

**Current Residence:** Fort Worth, Texas

**Occupation:** Baseball Coach

**Tribe Designation:** Praslin

**3 Words to Describe You:** Driven, Fit, Collected

**3 Interesting Facts About You:** I've always loved the game of baseball; ever since I was a little kid, I've wanted to play the game. I barely missed out on major leagues after college. Instead, I started coaching baseball at a private school to earn money, and I've done that for the past 15 years. I also met my beautiful wife Charlene because of baseball; she was one of the best college softball pitchers in the country, and our mutual love of the game brought us together. So yeah, my life's all about baseball!

**Favorite Past Castaway:** I have to go with Pasqual Vargas, because of what a rockstar he was. He was just a legendary hero in *Canary Islands*, and then him coming back and running the game until his untimely demise in *Honduras* was a sight to see. He's just smart, strong, and friendly, which is what I would strive to be like in this game as well.

**Why Will You Be the SOLE SURVIVOR?:** I think that I have a unique drive and willingness to play this game. As an athlete, I'm still in great shape, and I also have the discipline to do well in challenges and in the elements. I also may talk a big game, but I'm a big softie at heart, and I think I'll be able to make friends out on the beach while keeping my focus on winning the game.
Philip Rapple

**Philip Rapple** was a castaway on *Survivor: Corsica.*

**Current Residence:** Brunswick, ME

**Occupation:** Student

**Tribe Designation:** Young (Criscente)

**3 Words to Describe You:** Intelligent, Strategic, Emotionless

**3 Things You'd Bring on the Island:** My computer, just for all the things I can do on it. Keep up with the news, play games, all of that. Then I'd probably bring some of the old seasons on DVD and a DVD player to watch them on. Survivor is my life, I just live and breathe it, so I just would love to be able to watch some old seasons out there and brush up on strategy and be inspired by my favorite, Russell.

**Thoughts on Your Age Group:** Honestly, I hate our generation. Everyone is so spoiled and whiny and airheaded and focused on themselves, it's disgusting. I get along better with older, intellectual people. I can put on face and handle them, they're easier to manipulate anyway, but I really do hate most people my age.

**Why are you the next Sole Survivor?:** I've watched every season of the original series and Sulola's series at least five times, and almost ten times for my favorite seasons (Heroes vs. Villains, Cagayan, and Canary Islands). I know everything and anything about this game, I am going to run this bitch and play an aggressive and magnificent game. Just you watch, I'm gonna make a splash and win this game easy peasy.

## Game

### *Corsica*

**Placement:** 18/18

**Votes Against:** 8

**Challenge Wins:** 1

**Days Lasted:** 3

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Katniss Everdeen

**Katniss Everdeen** was a castaway on *Random Survivor 1: The Hunger Games.*

Katniss started the game as a large threat, but her strength and social connections helped her to survive to the merge. Once she made the merge, she assembled a majority alliance of her closest friends and family, but it was soon toppled by Tigris, Foxface, and Glimmer. Thrown into the minority, Katniss managed to survive multiple close votes through her cunning strategy and strong social game. At the Final 5 she was deemed too big of a threat to keep around any longer and was voted off.
Cortana Spangler

**Cortana Spangler** was a castaway on *Survivor: Rome - The Underworld*.

**Current Residence:** Palo Alto, California

**Occupation:** Tech Executive

**Tribe Designation:** Proserpina

**3 Words to Describe You:** Intelligent, Focused, Ambiguous

**3 Interesting Facts About You:** My parents were both born in Great Britain, but moved here to start a family, having me and my two younger sisters in California where I still live. From a young age, I was always incredibly into technology, and before I knew it was I was rising through the ranks in a tech startup in the Silicon Valley. They say I'm a progidy or whatever, but I just work hard, that's all. I'm currently single, but I don't really mind it. Work is my mistress, and I wouldn't change that for the world with how well it's going for me right now.

**Favorite Past Castaway:** Mitzi Vo absolutely is one of my favorites; watching her fight her way through *Ecuador* only to fall a vote short from winning was one of the hardest things I've ever done on my sofa. Joking aside, she was just absolutely cold-hearted and willing to do whatever to advance herself in the game, and her unique and successful strategies were impressive. She reminds me of myself quite a bit. Her game also taught me some blunders to avoid, so that was thrilling as well.

**Why Will You Be the SOLE SURVIVOR?:** I believe I'm going to be incredibly successful in this game because I'm a natural leader. I know what makes people tick, and unlike a lot of...less socially inclined people, I'm able to speak to others fluently and not be an absolute fool or bitch. I think I'll be able to gather a strong coalition in this game and find my way deep into this game by aligning myself with other threats; with my skillset, I think I have great odds at becoming the Sole Survivor. I'm also morally ambiguous and willing to do whatever to win, and cross lines others wouldn't. It's all just a game after all.