Survivor Snuff
Season 13 - Cook Islands
Aitutaki, Cook Islands (Aired to ) 20 castaways, 39 days
started with four tribes split by ethnicity; exile island with a powerful post-read idol leveraged by yul; midgame mutiny (candice & jonathan) created the aitutaki four underdog arc; final three at tribal for the first time; lengthy fire-making tiebreaker at final four.
Episodes
Castaways
Yul Kwon
Age
31
Hometown
San Mateo, CA
Current Residence
San Mateo, CA
Occupation
Management Consultant
Traits
Strategic, Poised, Persuasive
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to test leadership and win with logic over chaos.
Life Experience
Law and business training built calm decision-making and influence without flash.
Unique Gameplay
Leveraged the super-powered idol, forged the Aitu Four, flipped Penner at the merge, and won 5–4–0 over Ozzy and Becky.
Finish
1
Ozzy Lusth
Age
25
Hometown
Venice, CA
Current Residence
Venice, CA
Occupation
Waiter
Traits
Dominant, Resourceful, Magnetic
Why Applied
To push himself physically and prove he could carry a tribe.
Life Experience
Outdoor life and ocean skills shaped a provider mindset and grit.
Unique Gameplay
Spearfishing provider and challenge force who racked up immunities, reached final 3, and lost 5–4–0.
Finish
2
Becky Lee
Age
28
Hometown
Washington, DC
Current Residence
Washington, DC
Occupation
Attorney
Traits
Composed, Loyal, Quietly Shrewd
Why Applied
To see if steady social strategy could match big moves.
Life Experience
Public-interest law honed empathy and negotiation under pressure.
Unique Gameplay
Yul’s tight ally; survived the epic f4 fire-making tiebreaker vs Sundra to reach the final 3 and received zero votes.
Finish
3
Sundra Oakley
Age
31
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Actress
Traits
Calm, Loyal, Resilient
Why Applied
For a transformative challenge and to represent with grace under fire.
Life Experience
Acting and hustling between gigs built persistence and adaptability.
Unique Gameplay
Part of the Aitu Four comeback; eliminated at final 4 after the marathon fire-making duel with Becky.
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Adam Gentry
Age
28
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Current Residence
San Diego, CA
Occupation
Copywriter
Traits
Confident, Stubborn, Social
Why Applied
To compete hard and ride social bonds to the end.
Life Experience
Sales/creative work built quick reads and persuasion.
Unique Gameplay
Anchor of the Raro core with Candice/Parvati; last Raro standing at five before the Aitu majority finished him.
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Jonathan Penner
Age
44
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Writer/Producer
Traits
Wry, Calculating, Restless
Why Applied
Unfinished business and a love of high-stakes social games.
Life Experience
Hollywood pitching and scripting sharpened framing and timing.
Unique Gameplay
Mutinied to Raro, then flipped to Yul at merge when leveraged by the idol math; later voted out for being untrustworthy.
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Parvati Shallow
Age
23
Hometown
West Hollywood, CA
Current Residence
West Hollywood, CA
Occupation
Boxer & Cocktail Waitress
Traits
Charming, Competitive, Crafty
Why Applied
To weaponize social finesse and have an adventure.
Life Experience
Boxing and service industry built tenacity and rapport.
Unique Gameplay
Raro connector who worked closely with Adam and Candice; exited at seven as the tide fully turned.
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Candice Woodcock
Age
23
Hometown
Washington, DC
Current Residence
Washington, DC
Occupation
Pre-Dental Student
Traits
Bold, Headstrong, Social
Why Applied
Lifelong fan hungry for big moves and big stakes.
Life Experience
Pre-med grind built discipline and ambition.
Unique Gameplay
Took the mutiny with Penner, was repeatedly sent to exile, and left at eight after the Aitu Four seized control.
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Jenny Guzon-Bae
Age
36
Hometown
Lake Forest, IL
Current Residence
Lake Forest, IL
Occupation
Fashion Assistant
Traits
Direct, Practical, Steady
Why Applied
To take a big swing outside the comfort of routine.
Life Experience
Fashion world deadlines built poise and adaptability.
Unique Gameplay
Swapped to Raro and was blindsided as paranoia and numbers shifted.
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Rebecca Borman
Age
35
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Makeup Artist
Traits
Warm, Grounded, Resilient
Why Applied
To push herself and represent with heart.
Life Experience
Beauty industry work sharpened people-reading and patience.
Unique Gameplay
Fell amid Raro’s challenge struggles and internal fractures late pre-merge/early merge.
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Nathan Gonzalez
Age
26
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Retail Manager
Traits
Gregarious, Confident, Loyal
Why Applied
To compete fearlessly and rep his crew.
Life Experience
Store leadership honed charisma and group management.
Unique Gameplay
Popular Raro voice and challenge help; first post-merge casualty after Penner flipped.
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Brad Virata
Age
29
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Fashion Director
Traits
Polished, Rational, Measured
Why Applied
To test cool-headed leadership under survival pressure.
Life Experience
Fashion leadership honed organization and coalition-building.
Unique Gameplay
Swap dynamics put him in the middle; voted out at twelve as Raro cannibalized itself.
Finish
12 (On Jury)
Cao Boi Bui
Age
42
Hometown
Christiansburg, VA
Current Residence
Christiansburg, VA
Occupation
Nail Salon Owner
Traits
Unconventional, Blunt, Fearless
Why Applied
To shake up the game with creativity and candor.
Life Experience
Refugee story and small-business grind forged independence.
Unique Gameplay
Pitched the “Voodoo” idol-split plan; unpredictability made him an Aitu target.
Finish
14
Cristina Coria
Age
35
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Police Officer
Traits
Tough, Disciplined, Guarded
Why Applied
To prove law-enforcement grit translates to Survivor.
Life Experience
Patrol work built composure and command presence.
Unique Gameplay
Clashed with tribemates over tone and control; voted out mid-game.
Finish
15
Stephannie Favor
Age
35
Hometown
Columbia, SC
Current Residence
Columbia, SC
Occupation
Nursing Student
Traits
Earnest, Hardworking, Self-Aware
Why Applied
To change her life story and test her limits.
Life Experience
Balancing parenting and school built resilience under stress.
Unique Gameplay
After early tribe losses and wavering morale, she became the vote in a tight Hiki group.
Finish
16
J.P. Calderon
Age
30
Hometown
Long Beach, CA
Current Residence
Long Beach, CA
Occupation
Volleyball Coach
Traits
Athletic, Confident, Direct
Why Applied
To compete at the highest level outside his sport.
Life Experience
Elite volleyball built team leadership and stamina.
Unique Gameplay
Targeted by the Raro women after the swap as a budding power; early pre-jury boot.
Finish
17
Cecilia Mansilla
Age
29
Hometown
Oakland, CA
Current Residence
Oakland, CA
Occupation
Technology Risk Consultant
Traits
Calm, Capable, Team-First
Why Applied
To represent and to take a calculated risk on a big stage.
Life Experience
Consulting built structured problem-solving and poise.
Unique Gameplay
Early Aitu vote after tribe divisions and losses mounted.
Finish
18
Billy Garcia
Age
36
Hometown
New York, NY
Current Residence
New York, NY
Occupation
Heavy Metal Guitarist
Traits
Blunt, Passionate, Offbeat
Why Applied
To rock the island and play a fearless game.
Life Experience
Touring musician life built thick skin and independence.
Unique Gameplay
Second boot after connection misreads and the infamous “love at first sight” moment with Candice.
Finish
19
Sekou Bunch
Age
45
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Musician
Traits
Old-School, Proud, Direct
Why Applied
To test mettle and provide for his family with a big swing.
Life Experience
Music industry grind cultivated hustle and confidence.
Unique Gameplay
First vote-out after Hiki’s opening loss and tribe friction.
Finish
20
Jessica Smith
Age
27
Hometown
Valley Center, CA
Current Residence
Valley Center, CA
Occupation
Rollergirl & Photographer
Traits
Free-Spirited, Creative, Impulsive
Why Applied
For wild adventure and to play authentically.
Life Experience
Skating and arts community built confidence and individuality.
Unique Gameplay
Post-mutiny Aitu needed cohesion; her loose play made her the cut before the jury.
Finish
13
Finalists
Yul Kwon
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (5)
- Sundra Oakley
- Adam Gentry
- Jonathan Penner
- Candice Woodcock
- Brad Virata
Ozzy Lusth
Jury Votes (4)
- Parvati Shallow
- Nate Gonzalez
- Jenny Guzon-Bae
- Rebecca Borman
Becky Lee
Jury Votes (0)
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