Blaine

Blaine is the Sole Survivor of *Survivor: Pennsylvania* He also competed on *Survivor: Game Changers*.

Throughout the season, Blaine played an under the radar game. He sided with the right people and kept his mouth shut during arguments. He connected very well with Brandon, who was the drama king during merge. Because of his smart and strategic gameplay Blaine reached the end and got rewarded by the jurors. He became the Sole Survivor.

In *Game Changers*, Blaine made his long-awaited return. While having a false start by aligning himself with the wrong people, Blaine made it to the swap where he bonded with Amy. Finally getting control over the game, Blaine formed an alliance with Bonita, which indirectly caused him to join the side of Chase. Having to betray his original alliance, Blaine broke trust with his original allies and came to the conclusion he was used as a pawn. Not allowing this to happen again, Blaine organized the blindside against Chase to play his Luteus Orb to save the main target; Neil. His plan backfired with big consequences as his day one ally, Amy, was blindsided instead and held Blaine responsible. Blaine himself, being viewed as a traitor, was then unanimously voted out at the open-vote during the double tribal council.

Being a long-time favorite of the series, his reputation was put at risk after his poor performance on *Game Changers*. Despite this, Blaine was still loved among the viewers for being the first LGTBQ+ winner of the series.

## Survivor: Pennsylvania

**If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be And Why?**

**Reason for Being on Survivor:**

**Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor:**

## Survivor: Game Changers

**Name:** Blaine

**Tribe Designation:** Moica

**Player he respects the most:** I'd say two-time winner Sveneryn as I admire his loyalty to his girlfriend and his positive attitude throughout his seasons. If I recall it correctly, he had to deal with a lot of toxic behavior in both his seasons so kudos to him.

**Player he respects the least:** That's a battle between Eddie and Bruce - both disgusting men that tried to hit on certain people in a frickin' *game* show.

**Previous Finishes:** Sole Survivor.

**Favorite Past Moment:** I think the times I've spent with Brandon. At that time I had an secret crush on him. I'm not sure if I was out as gay already back then but yeah, I felt so good around him. Now look at me ... I'm married to my husband Rik for almost two years now and funny enough Brandon and I still have contact!

**Why Did You Come Back?:** I always turned down offers to compete again as I thought it'd ruin my legacy. But look at the most recent returnee seasons. Legends? Had a two-time winner winning it. War of Worlds? Had a former winner winning it. Battle Royale? Also had a former winner winning it. There was always a curse on winners playing again but I think that curse is broken so I feel more open to compete again. Still, I would've preferred an all-winners season but such a big season like this is just amazing to be part of.

## Trivia

* He stated at the Reunion Show that he liked Brandon a lot however, Brandon did not have the same feelings for him and stayed best friends.
* Blaine is the first gay winner of the series.
* Blaine was one of the 40 ballot members for *Survivor: Game Changers*.
	+ He was one of the 20 players to get enough votes to make part of the cast.
* Every time Blaine casted a vote during the merge, it was for Chase.
* Blaine faced a low stage of depression post *Game Changers*. He went into therapy and managed to get out of the depression relatively quick.