Survivor Snuff
Season 1 - Borneo
Pulau Tiga, Sabah, Malaysia (Aired to ) 16 castaways, 39 days
the inaugural season: two tribes (pagong/tagi) merged into rattana; no hidden idols or exile; the tagi alliance defined strategy; final two decided by a 4–3 jury after susan hawk’s 'snakes and rats' speech.
Episodes
Castaways
Richard Hatch
Age
39
Hometown
Newport, RI
Current Residence
Newport, RI
Occupation
Corporate Trainer
Traits
Strategic, Confident, Blunt
Why Applied
To test his social strategy and win life-changing money.
Life Experience
Military background and corporate training built discipline, persuasion, and comfort leading groups.
Unique Gameplay
Pioneered a formal voting alliance with Tagi that controlled the merge; managed threat level and won 4–3.
Finish
1
Kelly Wiglesworth
Age
22
Hometown
Kernville, CA
Current Residence
Kernville, CA
Occupation
River Guide
Traits
Athletic, Independent, Resilient
Why Applied
Adventure seeker who wanted to challenge herself and represent outdoorswomen.
Life Experience
Years guiding whitewater trips forged endurance, risk management, and calm under pressure.
Unique Gameplay
Won four straight individual immunities to reach Final 2; positioned between loyalty to Tagi and personal ethics, losing 4–3.
Finish
2
Rudy Boesch
Age
72
Hometown
Virginia Beach, VA
Current Residence
Virginia Beach, VA
Occupation
Retired Navy SEAL
Traits
Stoic, Loyal, Tough
Why Applied
To push himself after a lifetime of service and compete in a new arena.
Life Experience
Decades as a Navy SEAL instilled survival skills, discipline, and concise leadership.
Unique Gameplay
Brought old-school steadiness and loyalty to the core Tagi alliance; last juror at three.
Finish
3 (On Jury)
Susan Hawk
Age
38
Hometown
Palmyra, WI
Current Residence
Palmyra, WI
Occupation
Truck Driver
Traits
Direct, Gritty, Loyal
Why Applied
To prove a blue-collar competitor could run with anyone and to seize a once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Life Experience
Life on the road and small-business grit built blunt honesty and resilience.
Unique Gameplay
Founding member of the Tagi alliance; delivered the iconic ‘snakes and rats’ jury speech after being cut at four.
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Sean Kenniff
Age
30
Hometown
Carle Place, NY
Current Residence
Carle Place, NY
Occupation
Neurologist
Traits
Good-Natured, Quirky, Adaptable
Why Applied
Superfan doctor seeking a radical challenge outside the hospital.
Life Experience
Medical training honed focus, triage under stress, and bedside social skills.
Unique Gameplay
Notorious ‘alphabet strategy’ votes; became a late juror after the Tagi bloc seized control.
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Colleen Haskell
Age
23
Hometown
Miami Beach, FL
Current Residence
Miami Beach, FL
Occupation
Student
Traits
Charming, Witty, Underrated
Why Applied
To take a huge swing in life and experience the ultimate adventure.
Life Experience
Early career and studies in media/advertising built creativity and people skills.
Unique Gameplay
Fan-favorite from Pagong; outlasted many as numbers dwindled, exited as 4th juror.
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Gervase Peterson
Age
30
Hometown
Willingboro, NJ
Current Residence
Willingboro, NJ
Occupation
Youth Basketball Coach
Traits
Laid-Back, Funny, Social
Why Applied
To represent his family and community and have a once-in-a-lifetime story.
Life Experience
Coaching youth sports taught patience, mentorship, and team chemistry.
Unique Gameplay
Relaxed, witty presence who navigated Pagong’s collapse and became the 3rd juror.
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Greg Buis
Age
24
Hometown
Gold Hill, CO
Current Residence
Gold Hill, CO
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Traits
Clever, Playful, Independent
Why Applied
To test himself and keep the game fun while competing hard.
Life Experience
Early-career startup/tech interests fostered curiosity and creative problem solving.
Unique Gameplay
Eccentric strategist from Pagong; first juror after the merge as Tagi consolidated power.
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Jenna Lewis
Age
22
Hometown
Franklin, NH
Current Residence
Franklin, NH
Occupation
College Student
Traits
Energetic, Assertive, Resilient
Why Applied
Young mom eager to make bold moves and change her family’s trajectory.
Life Experience
Balancing studies and motherhood built grit and a nonstop work ethic.
Unique Gameplay
Outspoken Pagong voice and connector; 2nd juror after the Pagonging continued.
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Gretchen Cordy
Age
38
Hometown
Clarksville, TN
Current Residence
Clarksville, TN
Occupation
Preschool Teacher
Traits
Capable, Principled, Calm
Why Applied
To live outdoors, lead by example, and stretch beyond routine.
Life Experience
Family and teaching built steadiness, responsibility, and practical survival habits.
Unique Gameplay
Early post-merge target as Tagi’s alliance executed one of the show’s first blindsides.
Finish
10
Joel Klug
Age
27
Hometown
Sherwood, AR
Current Residence
Sherwood, AR
Occupation
Health Club Consultant
Traits
Athletic, Straightforward, Competitive
Why Applied
To compete hard and see if physicality plus social game could go the distance.
Life Experience
National accounts work in the fitness industry built drive and goal setting.
Unique Gameplay
Physical asset for Pagong but targeted pre-merge as dynamics shifted.
Finish
11
Dirk Been
Age
23
Hometown
Spring Green, WI
Current Residence
Spring Green, WI
Occupation
Dairy Farmer
Traits
Hardworking, Earnest, Faith-Driven
Why Applied
To prove a small-town farmer could thrive in a social strategy game.
Life Experience
Farm life shaped persistence, early mornings, and get-it-done mentality.
Unique Gameplay
Targeted by the budding Tagi alliance as they quietly took control.
Finish
12
Ramona Gray
Age
29
Hometown
Edison, NJ
Current Residence
Edison, NJ
Occupation
Biochemist
Traits
Intelligent, Candid, Resilient
Why Applied
To push herself in a completely different environment from the lab.
Life Experience
STEM career developed analytical thinking, patience, and precision.
Unique Gameplay
Early Pagong struggles and illness made her vulnerable in pre-merge votes.
Finish
13
Stacey Stillman
Age
27
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Current Residence
San Francisco, CA
Occupation
Attorney
Traits
Assertive, Analytical, Direct
Why Applied
To test courtroom composure and argument under extreme pressure.
Life Experience
Litigation experience sharpened debate, reads, and persistence.
Unique Gameplay
Early Tagi target after camp tensions; third voted out on Day 9.
Finish
14
B.B. Andersen
Age
64
Hometown
Mission Hills, KS
Current Residence
Mission Hills, KS
Occupation
Real Estate Developer
Traits
Blunt, Industrious, Old-School
Why Applied
To prove his no-nonsense work ethic could dominate in the wild.
Life Experience
Built businesses from the ground up, valuing efficiency and directness.
Unique Gameplay
Clashed over camp pace and priorities; second voted out.
Finish
15
Sonja Christopher
Age
63
Hometown
Walnut Creek, CA
Current Residence
Walnut Creek, CA
Occupation
Music Therapist
Traits
Warm, Artistic, Brave
Why Applied
To celebrate survivorship and take on a joyful, radical challenge.
Life Experience
Cancer survivor and musician who brought empathy and optimism to tough settings.
Unique Gameplay
First ever Survivor vote-off after Tagi’s opening loss; set the series’ tone.
Finish
16
Finalists
Richard Hatch
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (4)
- Greg Buis
- Sean Kenniff
- Susan Hawk
- Rudy Boesch
Kelly Wiglesworth
Jury Votes (3)
- Gervase Peterson
- Colleen Haskell
- Jenna Lewis
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