Survivor Snuff
Season 19 - Samoa
Upolu, Samoa (Aired to ) 20 castaways, 39 days
two-tribe start (foa foa and galu); first season to use a nine-person jury; two medevacs (mike borassi pre-merge and russell swan midgame); hidden idols heavily featured—russell hantz famously found multiple idols without clues; post-merge, the foa foa four flipped numbers and carried natalie to a 7–2–0 win over russell and mick.
Episodes
Castaways
Natalie White
Age
26
Hometown
Van Buren, Arkansas
Current Residence
Van Buren, Arkansas
Occupation
Pharmaceutical Sales
Traits
Understated, Socially Perceptive, Steady
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who believed a quiet, relational game could win
Life Experience
Sales background sharpened listening and soft influence
Unique Gameplay
Bonded tight with Foa Foa, helped flip Galu by pushing Erik at the first merge vote, stayed shielded behind Russell, and won 7–2–0
Finish
1
Russell Hantz
Age
36
Hometown
Dayton, Texas
Current Residence
Dayton, Texas
Occupation
Oil Company Owner
Traits
Relentless, Manipulative, Idol-Bloodhound
Why Applied
To dominate strategically and prove idols plus aggression could steamroll
Life Experience
Built and ran an oil business, fueling risk tolerance and persuasion
Unique Gameplay
Found multiple idols without clues, idoled out Kelly at 11, drove the Foa Foa comeback, reached final 3, lost 7–2–0 on social game
Finish
2
Mick Trimming
Age
33
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Doctor
Traits
Calm, Decent, Low-Key
Why Applied
To test leadership and resilience beyond the hospital
Life Experience
Medical training built composure and triage thinking
Unique Gameplay
Elected Foa Foa leader, won individual immunity, rode the majority to the end, received zero jury votes
Finish
3
Brett Clouser
Age
23
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
T-Shirt Designer
Traits
Amiable, Faith-Driven, Clutch
Why Applied
For adventure and to represent with positivity and grit
Life Experience
Creative work and community focus fostered steady social bonds
Unique Gameplay
Last Galu standing who won three straight immunities, fell at four once his streak broke
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Jaison Robinson
Age
28
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Current Residence
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation
Law Student
Traits
Measured, Principled, Athletic
Why Applied
To push himself and play a smart, values-forward game
Life Experience
Law training and debate honed advocacy and poise under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Core of the Foa Foa four, won back-to-back immunities late, voted out at five
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Monica Padilla
Age
25
Hometown
San Diego, California
Current Residence
San Diego, California
Occupation
Law Student
Traits
Poised, Needling, Adaptive
Why Applied
To prove her strategic read and compete on a big stage
Life Experience
Legal training sharpened argument and social calibration
Unique Gameplay
Worked edges after Galu collapse, needled Foa Foa with info about Russell’s money and idols, became 6th juror
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Dave Ball
Age
38
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Fitness Instructor
Traits
Wry, Competitive, Stubborn
Why Applied
To test himself and keep old-school grit alive
Life Experience
Coaching bodies and minds built durability and discipline
Unique Gameplay
Sparred with Shambo over camp decisions, fell at seven once Foa Foa controlled numbers
Finish
8 (On Jury)
John Fincher
Age
25
Hometown
Santa Monica, California
Current Residence
Santa Monica, California
Occupation
Rocket Scientist
Traits
Analytical, Calm, Self-Interested
Why Applied
To apply engineering logic to a social puzzle
Life Experience
Aerospace problem-solving encouraged probabilistic thinking
Unique Gameplay
Broke a 5–5 stalemate by flipping to avoid rocks (sending Laura out), then was voted out next as 4th juror
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Laura Morett
Age
39
Hometown
Salem, Oregon
Current Residence
Salem, Oregon
Occupation
Office Manager
Traits
Tenacious, Faith-Centered, Tactician
Why Applied
To compete fiercely and represent her family and faith community
Life Experience
Community leadership taught persistence and coalition-building
Unique Gameplay
Challenge standout and Shambo’s rival; targeted after the tie and eliminated as 3rd juror
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Kelly Sharbaugh
Age
25
Hometown
San Diego, California
Current Residence
San Diego, California
Occupation
Hairstylist
Traits
Stylish, Guarded, Game-Aware
Why Applied
To push herself and play a sharp social game
Life Experience
Salon work honed reading people and managing personalities
Unique Gameplay
Became the collateral when Russell played an idol at 11; first Galu idoled out after merge; 2nd juror
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Erik Cardona
Age
28
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Assertive, Physical, Blunt
Why Applied
For the adventure and a shot to outmuscle/outmaneuver the field
Life Experience
Bar work built quick reads and social boldness
Unique Gameplay
First juror after the merge when Foa Foa (sparked by Natalie) turned the tide against Galu
Finish
12 (On Jury)
Liz Kim
Age
33
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Urban Planner
Traits
Sharp, Skeptical, Pragmatic
Why Applied
To test strategy instincts in a live-fire environment
Life Experience
Urban planning trained her to balance competing interests under constraints
Unique Gameplay
On a sinking Foa Foa, tried to counter Russell’s grip but went out pre-merge as 6th vote
Finish
13
Russell Swan
Age
42
Hometown
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Current Residence
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Attorney
Traits
Driven, Protective, Old-School
Why Applied
Second chance to lead and compete at a high level
Life Experience
Legal practice and civic work fostered leadership under stress
Unique Gameplay
Galu leader whose collapse in a challenge led to a dramatic medevac at day 15
Finish
14
Ashley Trainer
Age
22
Hometown
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Current Residence
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Occupation
Spa Sales
Traits
Upbeat, Athletic, Unguarded
Why Applied
For the adventure and to prove herself beyond pageants and sales
Life Experience
Customer-facing work built confidence and social reach
Unique Gameplay
Early Foa Foa casualty as tribe kept shedding numbers; 5th voted out
Finish
15
Yasmin Giles
Age
33
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Hairstylist
Traits
Direct, Self-Possessed, Spiky
Why Applied
To play hard and cut through niceties
Life Experience
Styling clients built straight-talk confidence and thick skin
Unique Gameplay
Visited Foa Foa via leader twist, rubbed Galu the wrong way, and became their first vote-out
Finish
16
Ben Browning
Age
28
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Mixologist
Traits
Provocative, Combative, Stubborn
Why Applied
To stir the pot and prove toughness translates to the island
Life Experience
Bar work and nightlife hardened his confidence and edge
Unique Gameplay
Disqualified in a challenge for a cheap shot and feuded with tribe; unanimous boot as Foa Foa scrambled
Finish
17
Betsy Bolan
Age
48
Hometown
Campton, New Hampshire
Current Residence
Campton, New Hampshire
Occupation
Police Officer
Traits
Gut-Driven, Tough, Straight-Shooter
Why Applied
To take on the ultimate field test of instincts and grit
Life Experience
Law enforcement built courage and quick judgment
Unique Gameplay
Clocked Russell early and paid for it as the second vote-out from Foa Foa
Finish
18
Mike Borassi
Age
62
Hometown
Marina del Rey, California
Current Residence
Marina del Rey, California
Occupation
Private Chef
Traits
Amiable, Hardworking, Old-School
Why Applied
To embrace a late-career adventure and push his limits
Life Experience
Kitchen leadership taught stamina and problem-solving under heat
Unique Gameplay
Removed on day 5 for medical reasons after a grueling challenge
Finish
19
Marisa Calihan
Age
26
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Current Residence
Cincinnati, Ohio
Occupation
Student
Traits
Intuitive, Forthright, Fearless
Why Applied
To play bold and call out nonsense from day one
Life Experience
Student leadership built candor and willingness to take swings
Unique Gameplay
Called out Russell’s day-1 alliance web and got targeted as the first boot
Finish
20
Shannon Waters
Age
45
Hometown
Renton, Washington
Current Residence
Renton, Washington
Occupation
Sales Rep
Traits
Blunt, Loyal, Iconoclastic
Why Applied
Ex-Marine spirit craving the ultimate outdoor competition
Life Experience
Military background and sales work built toughness and directness
Unique Gameplay
Alienated from Galu, became tribe leader after Russell Swan’s medevac, flipped to Foa Foa and targeted Laura, left at six
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Finalists
Natalie White
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (7)
- Erik Cardona
- Kelly Sharbaugh
- Laura Morett
- Dave Ball
- Monica Padilla
- Jaison Robinson
- Brett Clouser
Russell Hantz
Jury Votes (2)
- John Fincher
- Shannon "Shambo" Waters
Mick Trimming
Jury Votes (0)
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