Survivor Snuff
Season 11 - Guatemala — The Maya Empire
Yaxhá–Nakúm–Naranjo National Park, Petén, Guatemala (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 39 days
39-day season in Guatemala with two returning players (Stephenie LaGrossa and Bobby Jon Drinkard), an 11-mile jungle trek at the start, early hidden immunity idol limited to use before the final four, tribe swap, and a final two.
Episodes
Castaways
Danni Boatwright
Age
29
Hometown
Tonganoxie, KS
Current Residence
Tonganoxie, KS
Occupation
Sports Radio Host
Traits
Strategic, Understated, Tenacious
Why Applied
Lifelong competitor who loves Survivor and wanted to prove she could outplay stronger-looking fields.
Life Experience
Former Miss Kansas USA and international model turned Kansas City sports radio host, building poise under pressure.
Unique Gameplay
Snagged a key auction advantage, cultivated cross-tribe bonds with Rafe and Lydia, won final immunity, and beat Stephenie 6–1.
Finish
1
Stephenie LaGrossa
Age
25
Hometown
Toms River, NJ
Current Residence
Toms River, NJ
Occupation
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
Traits
Fierce, Blunt, Relentless
Why Applied
Unfinished business after Palau; wanted the win her first run couldn’t deliver.
Life Experience
Division I lacrosse starter who became a fan favorite in Palau for grit as Ulong collapsed.
Unique Gameplay
Led a hard-charging post-swap bloc with Judd and Jamie; social collateral caught up at FTC where she lost 6–1.
Finish
2
Rafe Judkins
Age
22
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Current Residence
Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation
Wilderness Guide
Traits
Thoughtful, Puzzle-Savvy, Empathetic
Why Applied
To test himself in the wild and play a clean, clever game.
Life Experience
Outdoorsy Brown University alum comfortable leading in remote settings.
Unique Gameplay
Won key immunities, formed a late-game pact with Danni, then released her from it—placing 3rd and joining the jury.
Finish
3 (On Jury)
Lydia Morales
Age
42
Hometown
Lakewood, WA
Current Residence
Lakewood, WA
Occupation
Fishmonger
Traits
Hardworking, Positive, Loyal
Why Applied
Superfan who wanted the adventure and a shot at life-changing money.
Life Experience
Military family upbringing and service work ethic translated to steady camp value.
Unique Gameplay
Rode social bonds through the pagonging; cut at four as a likability-based jury threat.
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Cindy Hall
Age
31
Hometown
Naples, FL
Current Residence
Naples, FL
Occupation
Zookeeper
Traits
Observant, Independent, Calm
Why Applied
Loves wildlife and endurance challenges; wanted to prove quiet players can win.
Life Experience
Animal-care pro used patience and pattern-reading from zookeeping.
Unique Gameplay
Won the car reward and declined to give it up for four others, then was voted out next—fueling the “car curse” lore.
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Judd Sergeant
Age
34
Hometown
Ridgefield, NJ
Current Residence
Ridgefield, NJ
Occupation
Hotel Doorman
Traits
Blunt, Volatile, Competitive
Why Applied
Big personality who wanted to compete and cash the million.
Life Experience
Blue-collar grinder comfortable managing egos and doors in NYC.
Unique Gameplay
Famously lied about an idol clue (“not on the ground”), took heat for it, and got blindsided late.
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Gary Hogeboom
Age
46
Hometown
Grand Haven, MI
Current Residence
Grand Haven, MI
Occupation
Former NFL Quarterback
Traits
Resourceful, Underestimated, Calm
Why Applied
To compete beyond football and show he could outwit as well as outplay.
Life Experience
NFL QB experience forged huddle leadership and pressure composure; hid as “Gary Hawkins.”
Unique Gameplay
Found and played Survivor’s first hidden immunity idol, flipping the vote to send Bobby Jon to jury.
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Jamie Newton
Age
24
Hometown
Douglas, GA
Current Residence
Douglas, GA
Occupation
Water Ski Instructor
Traits
Intense, Territorial, Emotional
Why Applied
Thrill-seeker who craved high-stakes competition.
Life Experience
Coaching on the water built physicality and short-fuse intensity.
Unique Gameplay
Rivalry with Bobby Jon defined midgame; paranoia at tribal made him an easy target at 8 left.
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Bobby Jon Drinkard
Age
28
Hometown
Troy, AL
Current Residence
Troy, AL
Occupation
Waiter
Traits
Honorable, Tough, Straightforward
Why Applied
Second chance after Palau’s grind; wanted to prove he could make a merge run.
Life Experience
Southern work ethic and outdoor chops; former personal trainer and farmer.
Unique Gameplay
Idol fallout shifted votes onto him as the first juror after merge fireworks.
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Brandon Bellinger
Age
22
Hometown
Manhattan, KS
Current Residence
Manhattan, KS
Occupation
Farmer
Traits
Earnest, Strong, Loyal
Why Applied
Kansas cowboy looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Life Experience
Farm work built grit and straight-shooter vibes.
Unique Gameplay
Merge boot as the majority flexed its numbers; Danni lost a key ally.
Finish
10
Amy O'Hara
Age
39
Hometown
Revere, MA
Current Residence
Revere, MA
Occupation
Police Sergeant
Traits
Tough, Protective, Resilient
Why Applied
To push herself beyond the job and represent strong women.
Life Experience
Law enforcement mindset and a badly sprained ankle she fought through.
Unique Gameplay
Scrapped through swaps but was cut just before the night-18 merge.
Finish
11
Brian Corridan
Age
22
Hometown
New York City, NY
Current Residence
New York City, NY
Occupation
Ivy League Student
Traits
Analytical, Chatty, Scheming
Why Applied
Superfan intent on playing a sharp, strategic game.
Life Experience
Campus politics and debate sharpened persuasion attempts.
Unique Gameplay
Fell on the day-15 double-tribal twist after Rafe granted Gary temporary immunity.
Finish
12
Margaret Bobonich
Age
43
Hometown
Chardon, OH
Current Residence
Chardon, OH
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Traits
Direct, Nurturing, Principled
Why Applied
Wanted to test caregiver grit in a harsh setting.
Life Experience
ER/clinical work under stress built triage-level composure.
Unique Gameplay
Clashed with Judd over camp conduct and leadership, leading to her ouster.
Finish
13
Blake Towsley
Age
24
Hometown
Dallas, TX
Current Residence
Dallas, TX
Occupation
Real Estate Broker
Traits
Confident, Social, Flashy
Why Applied
Thrill, travel, and competition on TV.
Life Experience
Sales swagger helped early but painted a target.
Unique Gameplay
Stories and showiness annoyed tribemates; Yaxhá clipped him before the merge.
Finish
14
Brooke Struck
Age
25
Hometown
Hood River, OR
Current Residence
Hood River, OR
Occupation
Law Student
Traits
Smart, Quiet, Steady
Why Applied
To challenge herself outside the classroom.
Life Experience
Legal training emphasized logic, not camp politics.
Unique Gameplay
Swap left her down in numbers on Nakúm; became collateral at day 11.
Finish
15
Brianna Varela
Age
21
Hometown
Edmonds, WA
Current Residence
Edmonds, WA
Occupation
Retail Salesperson
Traits
Sweet, Soft-Spoken, Nervous
Why Applied
A fan who wanted to step far outside her comfort zone.
Life Experience
Customer service patience didn’t translate to tribe challenge needs.
Unique Gameplay
Challenge struggles and low sway made her an early target.
Finish
16
Morgan McDevitt
Age
21
Hometown
Decatur, IL
Current Residence
Decatur, IL
Occupation
Magician's Assistant
Traits
Optimistic, Gentle, Reserved
Why Applied
Chasing adventure and TV magic beyond the stage.
Life Experience
Showbiz-adjacent job gave poise but not camp grit.
Unique Gameplay
Low impact and early Yaxhá losses sent her out second.
Finish
17
Jim Lynch
Age
63
Hometown
Northglenn, CO
Current Residence
Northglenn, CO
Occupation
Retired Fire Captain
Traits
Tough, Old-School, Stoic
Why Applied
To prove age and experience still play in the jungle.
Life Experience
Decades in fire service built resilience; the 11-mile opener taxed his body.
Unique Gameplay
First boot after the brutal day-1 hike left him compromised.
Finish
18
Finalists
Danni Boatwright
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (6)
- Lydia Morales
- Cindy Hall
- Judd Sergeant
- Gary Hogeboom
- Jamie Newton
- Bobby Jon Drinkard
Stephenie LaGrossa
Jury Votes (1)
- Rafe Judkins
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