Wendy Hoskins-Maxwell

**Wendy Hoskins-Maxwell** is a contestant from *Survivor: Thailand*.

Wendy is best known for her crafty gameplay. She is also the first contestant, along with Denise Markum, to be involved in a tied vote and a deadlocked vote. This vote was one of the most infamous in *Survivor* history, as it led to the Purple Rock Tiebreaker.

## Profile

* **Name (Age):** Wendy Hoskins-Maxwell (57)
* **Tribe Designation:** Soi Dao
* **Current Residence:** Hummelstown, PA
* **Occupation:** Public Relations Manager
* **Hobbies:** Reading, cooking, spending time with my beautiful kids and husband.
* **Pet Peeves:** People who flash and flaunt their wealth.
* **Which *Survivor* contestant are you the most like?** I think I'm my own unique character and will play a really different game, so for now I'll say nobody.
* **What's your reason for being on *Survivor*?** I'm a go-getter, working in PR for almost 35 years I have been a decision-maker for most of my life and a leader. I want to show that I'm a creative person and can work my way in life with my social skills.
* **Why do you think you'll "survive" *Survivor*?** I'm no spring chicken; I'm approaching my 60s and I know a lot about life and being tenacious. I'm also healthy and am fit for my age, my social skills are sharp and I'm a great candidate to be the Sole Survivor.

## Survivor

Right out of the gate on the Soi Dao tribe, Wendy's tribemates underestimated her due to her age. However, around camp Wendy was super helpful in orchestrating a fire, and shelter-building. Wendy's attitude and go-getter attitude won over many of the members of her tribe. However, the Soi Dao tribe seemed to be ill-fated as they lost the first two Immunity Challenges. Wendy went along with Brian Araujo's efforts to get rid of Shamar Neal, however at the first Tribal Council, Wendy's voting bloc was the minority and she was left at the bottom of her tribe along with Brian and Joe Meyer.

Still on the bottom of the tribe, Wendy was spared from being voted out of the game on Day 6 due to Brian's sneaky gameplay and attempts to gun for Shamar. Wendy remained safe until the Tribal Switch, however again she was in a tough spot being on the new Soi Dao tribe with even 4-4 numbers between the old Ko Wai and old Soi Dao.

On Day 14, Soi Dao lost the Immunity Challenge where the old Ko Wai and old Soi Dao each stayed four strong. Ko Wai gunned for Wendy, while Soi Dao gunned for Denise, each for the same reason coincidentally; for them being older and weaker in challenges, and their sharp gameplay. Wendy and Denise were involved in a 4-4 tie, followed by a 3-3 revote causing Denise and Wendy to become immune, and the other six tribe members to draw rocks. Shamar drew the odd-colored purple rock, eliminating him from the game and sparing Wendy. For the following vote, with the old Soi Dao being on the wrong side of the numbers, Wendy was voted out in a 4-3 vote.

### Voting History

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## Trivia

* Wendy, along with Denise Markum, is the first contestant to be involved in a tied vote.
	+ Wendy and Denise are also the first contestants to be involved in a deadlocked vote.
* Wendy lost 11 lbs (4.99 kg) during her time on *Survivor: Thailand*.