Survivor Snuff
Season 10 - Palau
Koror, Palau (Aired to ) 20 castaways, 39 days
two-tribe start (ulongs vs. koror); ulo ng lost every immunity and stephenie became the last remaining ulong before being absorbed into koror; the season had no traditional merge; janu quit at the final nine yet still served on the jury; at final four, a 2–2 vote led to the first modern fire-making tiebreaker (ian over jenn); tom beat katie 6–1 at the final tribal council.
Episodes
Castaways
Jonathan Libby
Age
23
Hometown
Dallas, TX
Current Residence
Dallas, TX
Occupation
Sales and Marketing
Traits
Upbeat, Adaptable, Game-Fan
Why Applied
Superfan who wanted to finally play the game he loved.
Life Experience
Sales developed people skills and tenacity.
Unique Gameplay
Not selected in the day-two schoolyard pick and eliminated immediately.
Finish
19
Tom Westman
Age
40
Hometown
Sayville, NY
Current Residence
Sayville, NY
Occupation
NYC Firefighter
Traits
Leader, Composed, Competitive
Why Applied
To test himself in the ultimate outdoor and social competition.
Life Experience
Years as an FDNY firefighter forged calm under pressure and team-first leadership.
Unique Gameplay
Koror captain and challenge force who steered the majority and won 6–1 at Final Tribal.
Finish
1
Katie Gallagher
Age
29
Hometown
Merced, CA
Current Residence
Merced, CA
Occupation
Advertising Executive
Traits
Wry, Social, Survivor Smart
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to outlast with social savvy.
Life Experience
Ad world deadlines and client wrangling built persuasion and resilience.
Unique Gameplay
Leaned into relationships with the Koror core; runner-up in a 6–1 vote.
Finish
2
Ian Rosenberger
Age
23
Hometown
Ambridge, PA
Current Residence
Key Largo, FL
Occupation
Dolphin Trainer
Traits
Earnest, Athletic, Loyal
Why Applied
To push himself physically and socially in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Life Experience
Animal training and ocean work fostered discipline and grit.
Unique Gameplay
Part of Koror’s inner circle; stepped down at the marathon final challenge and finished third as last juror.
Finish
3 (On Jury)
Jenn Lyon
Age
32
Hometown
Encino, CA
Current Residence
Encino, CA
Occupation
Nanny
Traits
Calm, Kind, Underestimated
Why Applied
To prove her relaxed style could still win a cutthroat game.
Life Experience
Creative, people-focused work taught patience and empathy.
Unique Gameplay
Low-key strategist within Koror who won fire at final four tiebreak, then fell in the next vote.
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Caryn Groedel
Age
46
Hometown
Solon, OH
Current Residence
Solon, OH
Occupation
Civil Rights Attorney
Traits
Direct, Analytical, Tenacious
Why Applied
To challenge herself and see if courtroom composure translates to Survivor.
Life Experience
Litigation honed poise, argument, and reading social dynamics.
Unique Gameplay
Floated between blocs, then partnered briefly with Tom/Ian before being cut at five.
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Gregg Carey
Age
27
Hometown
Chicago, IL
Current Residence
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Business Consultant
Traits
Strategic, Composed, Social
Why Applied
To test game theory and alliance management in the wild.
Life Experience
Consulting built planning, persuasion, and team navigation.
Unique Gameplay
Key Koror number whose tight bond with Jenn drew heat; blindsided at six.
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Stephenie LaGrossa
Age
24
Hometown
Toms River, NJ
Current Residence
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
Traits
Gritty, Relentless, Competitive
Why Applied
Superfan who wanted to prove toughness and willpower.
Life Experience
Sales background and athletics reinforced hustle and resilience.
Unique Gameplay
Last Ulong standing; joined Koror solo, fought hard, and became the third juror.
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Janu Tornell
Age
39
Hometown
Las Vegas, NV
Current Residence
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation
Vegas Showgirl
Traits
Poised, Sensitive, Independent
Why Applied
To step beyond the stage and test herself in nature.
Life Experience
Performance career built discipline and comfort under bright lights.
Unique Gameplay
Chose to quit after an exile twist at nine, freeing allies to keep their numbers; still served on the jury.
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Coby Archa
Age
32
Hometown
Athens, TX
Current Residence
Athens, TX
Occupation
Hairstylist
Traits
Candid, Witty, Tactical
Why Applied
To play boldly and shake up tribe dynamics.
Life Experience
Salon ownership built people-reading and forthright communication.
Unique Gameplay
Early Koror agitator who became the first juror at nine.
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Bobby Jon Drinkard
Age
27
Hometown
Troy, AL
Current Residence
Troy, AL
Occupation
Waiter
Traits
Dogged, Athletic, Loyal
Why Applied
To compete at the highest level and represent small-town grit.
Life Experience
Work and athletics built determination and teamwork.
Unique Gameplay
Ulong workhorse who lost a fire-making duel when Ulong hit two players; last pre-juror.
Finish
10
Ibrehem Rahman
Age
27
Hometown
Birmingham, AL
Current Residence
Birmingham, AL
Occupation
Waiter
Traits
Calm, Loyal, Stubborn
Why Applied
To push himself outdoors and represent his community with pride.
Life Experience
Hospitality work fostered patience and steady social presence.
Unique Gameplay
Survived multiple Ulong losses, then was clipped at eleven.
Finish
11
James Miller
Age
33
Hometown
Mobile, AL
Current Residence
Mobile, AL
Occupation
Steelworker
Traits
Blunt, Hardworking, Loyal
Why Applied
To prove a blue-collar grinder could thrive on Survivor.
Life Experience
Factory life toughened resolve and teamwork.
Unique Gameplay
Ulong mainstay who fell during the sustained losing streak.
Finish
12
Angie Jakusz
Age
24
Hometown
New Orleans, LA
Current Residence
New Orleans, LA
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Scrappy, Unconventional, Fearless
Why Applied
To push limits and play as a creative outsider.
Life Experience
Service work and alternative arts scene forged independence.
Unique Gameplay
Fan-favorite Ulong fighter who was cut mid-premerge.
Finish
13
Willard Smith
Age
56
Hometown
Bellevue, WA
Current Residence
Bellevue, WA
Occupation
Lawyer
Traits
Dry, Measured, Old-School
Why Applied
For a late-career adventure and mental challenge.
Life Experience
Legal career built methodical thinking and restraint.
Unique Gameplay
Early Koror axe during a rare loss; pre-jury.
Finish
14
Kim Mullen
Age
25
Hometown
Huber Heights, OH
Current Residence
Huber Heights, OH
Occupation
Graduate Student
Traits
Poised, Friendly, Athletic
Why Applied
To compete beyond pageants and academics in a raw setting.
Life Experience
Scholarship athletics and modeling built confidence and discipline.
Unique Gameplay
Ulong early boot amid the tribe’s collapse.
Finish
15
Jeff Wilson
Age
21
Hometown
Ventura, CA
Current Residence
Ventura, CA
Occupation
Personal Trainer
Traits
Athletic, Earnest, Straightforward
Why Applied
To take on a pure physical and social test.
Life Experience
Fitness coaching fostered endurance and teamwork.
Unique Gameplay
Early Ulong target after challenge stumbles.
Finish
16
Ashlee Ashby
Age
22
Hometown
Easley, SC
Current Residence
Easley, SC
Occupation
Student
Traits
Quiet, Kind, Determined
Why Applied
Adventure-seeker hoping to grow outside her comfort zone.
Life Experience
Fitness and studies built discipline and optimism.
Unique Gameplay
Second person voted out as Ulong unraveled.
Finish
17
Jolanda Jones
Age
38
Hometown
Houston, TX
Current Residence
Houston, TX
Occupation
Lawyer
Traits
Commanding, Competitive, Outspoken
Why Applied
To compete fiercely and show leadership in extreme conditions.
Life Experience
Attorney and elite athlete background built toughness and drive.
Unique Gameplay
First boot after clashing views on Ulong’s early strategy.
Finish
18
Wanda Shirk
Age
55
Hometown
Ulysses, PA
Current Residence
Ulysses, PA
Occupation
English Teacher
Traits
Cheerful, Quirky, Optimistic
Why Applied
To live the adventure she sang about as a superfan teacher.
Life Experience
Classroom leadership and community work built spirit and grit.
Unique Gameplay
Also not selected in the schoolyard pick; eliminated on day two before tribes formed.
Finish
20
Finalists
Tom Westman
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (6)
- Janu Tornell
- Stephenie LaGrossa
- Gregg Carey
- Caryn Groedel
- Jenn Lyon
- Ian Rosenberger
Katie Gallagher
Jury Votes (1)
- Coby Archa
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