Survivor Snuff
Season 15 - China
Zhelin Reservoir (Mount Lu West Sea), Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China (Aired to ) 16 castaways, 39 days
first u.s. season filmed entirely in china; no exile island—replaced by a kidnap twist that gave idol clues; two hidden idols were embedded in camp gate plaques; james clement was blindsided holding both idols; final three at tribal council.
Episodes
Castaways
Todd Herzog
Age
22
Hometown
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Current Residence
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Occupation
Flight Attendant
Traits
Scheming, Poised, Persuasive
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to test whether meticulous social strategy could win
Life Experience
Grew up in Utah and worked customer-facing airline jobs, sharpening reading-people skills
Unique Gameplay
Secured idol clues via kidnaps, cultivated the Fei Long core, greenlit the James blindside with two idols in his pocket, and owned FTC to win 4–2–1
Finish
1
Courtney Yates
Age
26
Hometown
New York City, New York
Current Residence
New York City, New York
Occupation
Waitress
Traits
Wry, Sharp, Unflappable
Why Applied
To prove that wit and social acuity could outlast brute strength
Life Experience
Service-industry grind in NYC built quick humor and thick skin
Unique Gameplay
Bonded tightly with Todd and Amanda, kept heat off herself, and earned 2 jury votes as runner-up
Finish
2
Amanda Kimmel
Age
22
Hometown
Kalispell, Montana
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Hiking Guide
Traits
Competent, Composed, Loyal
Why Applied
Outdoor competitor who wanted a high-level strategic adventure after pageants and guiding
Life Experience
Miss Montana USA; extensive time outdoors; moved from Montana to LA and learned to adapt quickly
Unique Gameplay
Helped orchestrate the James blindside; reached final 3 but struggled to ‘own’ moves at FTC, receiving 1 vote
Finish
3
Denise Martin
Age
40
Hometown
Douglas, Massachusetts
Current Residence
Douglas, Massachusetts
Occupation
School Lunch Lady
Traits
Steady, Hardworking, Likable
Why Applied
To give her family a big swing and see how far grit could carry her
Life Experience
Blue-collar perseverance and martial-arts discipline shaped a calm, dependable presence
Unique Gameplay
Rode Fei Long loyalty and late-game challenge steadiness to 4th but was cut as a sympathetic FTC threat
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Peih-Gee Law
Age
29
Hometown
Marina del Rey, California
Current Residence
Marina del Rey, California
Occupation
Jeweler
Traits
Tenacious, Strategic, Defiant
Why Applied
Competitor who wanted to represent and fight uphill from an underdog tribe
Life Experience
Family jewelry business and travel gave her resilience and negotiation chops
Unique Gameplay
Co-led Zhan Hu’s challenge-throw plan post-swap, won clutch immunities, and was the last Zhan Hu standing at 5
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Erik Huffman
Age
26
Hometown
Nashville, Tennessee
Current Residence
Nashville, Tennessee
Occupation
Musician
Traits
Amiable, Sincere, Athletic
Why Applied
To push beyond the stage and test himself in a social pressure cooker
Life Experience
Touring and performing taught collaboration and harmony management
Unique Gameplay
Stuck with Peih-Gee as a pair, survived deeper than expected, and was clipped at 6 when Fei Long re-solidified
Finish
6 (On Jury)
James Clement
Age
30
Hometown
Lafayette, Louisiana
Current Residence
Lafayette, Louisiana
Occupation
Gravedigger
Traits
Powerful, Stoic, Straightforward
Why Applied
To compete physically and see if blunt honesty could win
Life Experience
Physically demanding work built endurance and no-nonsense focus
Unique Gameplay
Held two idols simultaneously but was blindsided at 7—one of the show’s famous ‘left with idols’ moments
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Jean-Robert Bellande
Age
36
Hometown
Las Vegas, Nevada
Current Residence
Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupation
Professional Poker Player
Traits
Brash, Observant, Combative
Why Applied
To translate table reads and pressure play to an island game
Life Experience
High-stakes poker and nightlife promotion honed risk tolerance and tells
Unique Gameplay
Targeted early for demeanor; feuded with tribemates; became 2nd juror and voted for Todd to win
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Sherea Lloyd
Age
26
Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia
Current Residence
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation
Elementary Teacher
Traits
Outspoken, Proud, Competitive
Why Applied
To push herself beyond the classroom and compete at a high level
Life Experience
Education and grad school forged leadership and resilience
Unique Gameplay
Swap put her on Fei Long’s bottom; voted out at 10 as lines tightened
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Jaime Dugan
Age
22
Hometown
Columbia, South Carolina
Current Residence
Columbia, South Carolina
Occupation
Student
Traits
Spirited, Impish, Loyal
Why Applied
College competitor seeking big adventure and life pivot
Life Experience
Student leadership and pageant work gave comfort in the spotlight
Unique Gameplay
Helped throw a challenge to target Fei Long after swap; later played a fake idol and became first juror
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Aaron Reisberger
Age
32
Hometown
Venice, California
Current Residence
Venice, California
Occupation
Surfing Instructor / Bar Manager
Traits
Capable, Level-Headed, Team-First
Why Applied
Athletic leader who wanted to test calm leadership under chaos
Life Experience
Hospitality and coaching mindset fostered steady tribe management
Unique Gameplay
Swap-screwed—Zhan Hu threw a challenge to boot him before merge positioning could matter
Finish
12
Leslie Nease
Age
38
Hometown
Tega Cay, South Carolina
Current Residence
Tega Cay, South Carolina
Occupation
Christian Radio Host
Traits
Warm, Faith-Driven, Sincere
Why Applied
Saw the game as a faith-and-character challenge beyond daily life
Life Experience
Radio and fitness coaching built empathy and connection skills
Unique Gameplay
Kidnapped by Zhan Hu and then blindsided by Fei Long for perceived flip risk
Finish
13
Dave Cruser
Age
37
Hometown
Simi Valley, California
Current Residence
Simi Valley, California
Occupation
Former Model / Bartender
Traits
Driven, Overbearing, Tireless
Why Applied
To prove his intensity and work ethic could anchor a tribe
Life Experience
Varied gigs worldwide toughened him and fed a take-charge style
Unique Gameplay
Camp-task commander whose clashes and exhaustion made him an early target at Zhan Hu
Finish
14
Ashley Massaro
Age
28
Hometown
East Northport, New York
Current Residence
East Northport, New York
Occupation
Professional Wrestler
Traits
Bold, Resilient, Straight-Talking
Why Applied
WWE performer seeking a new arena to compete solo without a ring
Life Experience
Wrestling and modeling built comfort with pain, performance, and pressure
Unique Gameplay
Early feud with Dave and rough start at camp led to a day-6 exit
Finish
15
Steve Morris
Age
47
Hometown
Marion, Virginia
Current Residence
Marion, Virginia
Occupation
Chicken Farmer
Traits
Plainspoken, Stubborn, Self-Reliant
Why Applied
Country craftsman wanting to test himself far from home routines
Life Experience
Farm life forged blunt honesty and independence
Unique Gameplay
Refused to take command of Zhan Hu’s messy camp build, then became the season’s first boot—punctuated with his famous “damn!”
Finish
16
Michael Zernow
Age
20
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Current Residence
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation
Student / Parkour Athlete
Traits
Agile, Earnest, Adaptable
Why Applied
Young traceur eager to prove skill and heart could beat age and size
Life Experience
Years of freerunning built body control, calculated risk, and creativity
Unique Gameplay
Integrated with Fei Long after the swap and impressed in challenges; cut at 8 as a rising threat
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Finalists
Todd Herzog
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (4)
- Frosti Zernow
- Jaime Dugan
- Jean-Robert Bellande
- Peih-Gee Law
Courtney Yates
Jury Votes (2)
- Denise Martin
- James Clement
Amanda Kimmel
Jury Votes (1)
- Erik Huffman
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