Survivor Snuff
Season 18 - Tocantins — The Brazilian Highlands
Jalapão, Tocantins, Brazil (Aired to ) 16 castaways, 39 days
two-tribe start with exile island sending two players at a time; exile urns offered either an idol clue or nothing and a chance to swap tribes; hidden immunity idols in play; final two format; unanimous 7–0 jury as J.T. completed a 'perfect game' (no votes against and a unanimous win).
Episodes
Castaways
J.T. Thomas Jr.
Age
24
Hometown
Samson, Alabama
Current Residence
Samson, Alabama
Occupation
Cattle Rancher
Traits
Social, Humble, Competitive
Why Applied
To win the game he loved and change life for his family back home
Life Experience
Grew up working on a ranch, learning persistence, teamwork, and quiet leadership
Unique Gameplay
Formed a tight pair with Stephen and kept threat level charmingly low; never received a vote and won 7–0, a ‘perfect game’
Finish
1
Stephen Fishbach
Age
29
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Corporate Consultant
Traits
Analytical, Self-Aware, Strategic
Why Applied
To test years of superfan study in a real island pressure cooker
Life Experience
Career in strategy consulting honed game theory, persuasion, and alliance management
Unique Gameplay
Key architect of the post-merge votes with the ‘Exile alliance’ history; reached Final 2 but lost unanimously to J.T.
Finish
2
Erinn Lobdell
Age
26
Hometown
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Current Residence
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Occupation
Hairstylist
Traits
Resilient, Wry, Adaptive
Why Applied
To push herself far outside routine and play a cutthroat social game
Life Experience
Client-facing work taught quick reads, patience, and confidence
Unique Gameplay
Survived as a late-game swing after Timbira fractures; won timely immunity and finished third
Finish
3 (On Jury)
Debbie Beebe
Age
46
Hometown
Auburn, Alabama
Current Residence
Auburn, Alabama
Occupation
Middle School Principal
Traits
Organized, Diplomatic, Steady
Why Applied
To model fearlessness for her students and compete with integrity
Life Experience
School leadership built conflict-resolution skills and calm under fire
Unique Gameplay
Held Timbira together through swaps, then was targeted as a mid-merge strategist at six
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Sierra Reed
Age
23
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Model
Traits
Tenacious, Candid, Underrated
Why Applied
To challenge herself and prove underestimated doesn’t mean outmatched
Life Experience
Fashion work and travel taught adaptability and independence
Unique Gameplay
Repeatedly dodged the vote amid Timbira turmoil; seventh place juror
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Tyson Apostol
Age
29
Hometown
Lindon, Utah
Current Residence
Provo, Utah
Occupation
Professional Cyclist
Traits
Dry, Blunt, Athletic
Why Applied
To win while trolling everyone with humor and dominance in challenges
Life Experience
Pro cycling forged endurance, pain tolerance, and competitive fire
Unique Gameplay
Early post-merge threat; blindsided when numbers flipped against Timbira
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Brendan Synnott
Age
30
Hometown
Westport, Connecticut
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Traits
Composed, Strategic, Resourceful
Why Applied
To test startup grit and play a patient, numbers-first game
Life Experience
Built a consumer brand from scratch, sharpening vision and persuasion
Unique Gameplay
Co-founded the Exile Island information pipeline; idol clues weren’t enough to save him at nine
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Joe Dowdle
Age
26
Hometown
Annapolis, Maryland
Current Residence
Annapolis, Maryland
Occupation
Advertising Sales Representative
Traits
Steady, Helpful, Athletic
Why Applied
To compete hard and soak up a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
Life Experience
Sales and athletics taught teamwork and resilience
Unique Gameplay
Medically evacuated near the merge due to a leg infection; did not join the jury
Finish
10
Sydney Wheeler
Age
24
Hometown
Raleigh, North Carolina
Current Residence
San Diego, California
Occupation
Model
Traits
Poised, Social, Calm
Why Applied
To prove she could handle the elements and the politics
Life Experience
Built confidence through modeling and sales work in new cities
Unique Gameplay
Held tight with Jalapao but was cut just before the merge pressure peak
Finish
11
Tamara Johnson-George
Age
37
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Current Residence
Nashville, Tennessee
Occupation
Singer & Author
Traits
Warm, Tough, Loyal
Why Applied
To prove her strength to herself and her family and live a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
Life Experience
Music career and motherhood built grit, positivity, and thick skin
Unique Gameplay
Forged the Exile Island cross-tribe link and held an idol with Stephen; cut at four as a major social threat
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Spencer Duhm
Age
19
Hometown
Lakeland, Florida
Current Residence
Gainesville, Florida
Occupation
College Student
Traits
Game-Smart, Composed, Reserved
Why Applied
Teen superfan eager to test theory against reality
Life Experience
Debate and campus life built confidence in analysis and argument
Unique Gameplay
Early target after tribe losses and injury concerns; pre-merge exit
Finish
12
Sandy Burgin
Age
53
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Current Residence
Louisville, Kentucky
Occupation
School Bus Driver
Traits
Quirky, Fearless, Persistent
Why Applied
To prove age is just a number and live a bold adventure
Life Experience
Blue-collar determination and humor shaped her fighter’s mindset
Unique Gameplay
Eccentric presence who scraped through early votes but fell before the merge
Finish
13
Jerry Sims
Age
49
Hometown
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Current Residence
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Occupation
U.S. Army Sergeant (Ret.)
Traits
Disciplined, Straightforward, Stoic
Why Applied
To test military-honed toughness in a totally different arena
Life Experience
Service and family responsibilities built resilience and duty
Unique Gameplay
Early Timbira boot amid camp strain and tribe politics
Finish
14
Candace Smith
Age
31
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Attorney
Traits
Direct, Confident, Competitive
Why Applied
To bring courtroom composure to the ultimate social game
Life Experience
Legal training and pageants taught poise, advocacy, and grit
Unique Gameplay
Targeted early on Timbira after tribe tensions; pre-merge exit
Finish
15
Carolina Eastwood
Age
26
Hometown
Panama City, Panama
Current Residence
West Hollywood, California
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Outgoing, Opinionated, Bold
Why Applied
To travel, compete, and finally play the show she’d studied for years
Life Experience
Immigrant upbringing and hospitality work built hustle and candor
Unique Gameplay
First boot after Jalapao targeted her outspoken style in the opening scramble
Finish
16
Benjamin Wade
Age
37
Hometown
Bolivar, Missouri
Current Residence
Susanville, California
Occupation
Soccer Coach & Orchestral Conductor
Traits
Charismatic, Ritualistic, Stubborn
Why Applied
To lead, inspire, and finally make his mythical approach work on Survivor
Life Experience
Team building in sport and music shaped a ceremonial, loyalty-first mindset
Unique Gameplay
Drove early Timbira dynamics as the ‘Dragonslayer’; blindsided at five after momentum turned
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Finalists
Stephen Fishbach
Jury Votes (0)
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