Survivor Snuff
Season 2 - The Australian Outback
Herbert River, Queensland, Australia (Aired to ) 16 castaways, 42 days
42-day season in the Australian Outback; two tribes (Kucha and Ogakor) merged into Barramundi; first medical evacuation in series history (Michael Skupin on Day 17); no hidden idols or Exile Island; tie tiebreakers used past votes (Jeff Varner eliminated at the first merged Tribal); Colby won final immunity and chose Tina, who won 4–3.
Episodes
Castaways
Tina Wesson
Age
40
Hometown
Knoxville, TN
Current Residence
Knoxville, TN
Occupation
Nurse
Traits
Gracious, Strategic, Steady
Why Applied
To test herself and provide for her family on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Life Experience
Nursing and motherhood built patience, empathy, and calm under stress.
Unique Gameplay
Quietly steered Ogakor, nurtured trust with Colby, outmaneuvered at tiebreak moments, and won 4–3 at Final Tribal.
Finish
1
Colby Donaldson
Age
26
Hometown
Christoval, TX
Current Residence
Dallas, TX
Occupation
Custom Auto Designer
Traits
Athletic, Honorable, Driven
Why Applied
To push himself physically and mentally on the biggest stage.
Life Experience
Years customizing cars forged work ethic, creativity, and attention to detail.
Unique Gameplay
Won a string of immunities, controlled endgame with Tina, chose honor over odds by taking her to FTC, and finished 3–4.
Finish
2
Keith Famie
Age
40
Hometown
Farmington Hills, MI
Current Residence
West Bloomfield, MI
Occupation
Chef & Restaurateur
Traits
Stubborn, Resourceful, Resilient
Why Applied
To prove leadership and survival skills translate to the game.
Life Experience
Restaurant kitchens built grit, timing, and thick skin.
Unique Gameplay
Survived early Ogakor turmoil and a past-votes scare, made final 3, and was cut when Colby chose Tina for FTC.
Finish
3
Elisabeth Filarski
Age
23
Hometown
Cranston, RI
Current Residence
Newton, MA
Occupation
Shoe Designer
Traits
Warm, Tough, Steady Under Fire
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to compete with grace.
Life Experience
Design and athletics built persistence and people skills.
Unique Gameplay
Kept a low threat profile while navigating post-merge math; fell at four as a beloved jury threat.
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Rodger Bingham
Age
53
Hometown
Crittenden, KY
Current Residence
Crittenden, KY
Occupation
Teacher & Farmer
Traits
Kind, Hardworking, Principled
Why Applied
To represent small-town values and push past limits.
Life Experience
Teaching and farming forged patience, routine, and resilience.
Unique Gameplay
Camp anchor and moral center who reached five before numbers and challenge pressure caught up.
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Amber Brkich
Age
22
Hometown
Beaver, PA
Current Residence
Beaver, PA
Occupation
Administrative Assistant
Traits
Observant, Understated, Adaptable
Why Applied
To test social instincts and live the adventure she loved watching.
Life Experience
Office work and athletics built listening and teamwork.
Unique Gameplay
Rode Ogakor bonds, kept heat off herself, and became a mid-jury cut at six.
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Nick Brown
Age
23
Hometown
Seattle, WA
Current Residence
Seattle, WA
Occupation
Law Student
Traits
Calm, Athletic, Measured
Why Applied
To push himself in a high-pressure outdoor game before a legal career.
Life Experience
Law training fostered poise and argument discipline.
Unique Gameplay
Won key challenges for Kucha, then was targeted at seven as Ogakor consolidated control.
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Jerri Manthey
Age
30
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Aspiring Actress & Waitress
Traits
Blunt, Provocative, Game-Aware
Why Applied
To play big and prove she could steer dynamics.
Life Experience
Service work and acting sharpened social reads and confidence.
Unique Gameplay
Sparked camp drama (notably the beef-jerky saga), helped Ogakor survive early, and was voted out at eight as a lightning rod.
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Alicia Calaway
Age
34
Hometown
New York, NY
Current Residence
New York, NY
Occupation
Personal Trainer
Traits
Competitive, Direct, Intense
Why Applied
To compete hard and represent strength and confidence.
Life Experience
Fitness coaching built discipline and presence.
Unique Gameplay
Physical force for Kucha, famous for the finger-wag standoff, and the second juror after the merge.
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Jeff Varner
Age
34
Hometown
Greensboro, NC
Current Residence
New York, NY
Occupation
Internet Project Manager
Traits
Savvy, Talkative, Quick-Reading
Why Applied
To turn social agility into long-term control.
Life Experience
Media and tech built persuasion and adaptability.
Unique Gameplay
First post-merge boot on a 5–5 tie resolved by past votes, becoming the first juror.
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Michael Skupin
Age
38
Hometown
Farmington Hills, MI
Current Residence
White Lake, MI
Occupation
Software Publisher
Traits
Driven, Hands-On, Intense
Why Applied
To push survival skills to the limit.
Life Experience
Entrepreneurship built risk tolerance and problem-solving.
Unique Gameplay
Legendary camp engine whose day-17 fire accident led to a medevac, shifting the season’s numbers.
Finish
11
Kimmi Kappenberg
Age
27
Hometown
Ronkonkoma, NY
Current Residence
Ronkonkoma, NY
Occupation
Nanny & Waitress
Traits
Outspoken, Principled, Funny
Why Applied
To live the superfan dream and stand up for her values.
Life Experience
Service work and caregiving built candor and hustle.
Unique Gameplay
Clashed over camp choices (notably chickens) and was voted out just before the merge.
Finish
12
Mitchell Olson
Age
23
Hometown
Vermillion, SD
Current Residence
Vermillion, SD
Occupation
Singer-Songwriter
Traits
Laid-Back, Wry, Tall Target
Why Applied
To mix adventure with a shot at big strategy.
Life Experience
Music and performing built confidence and charm.
Unique Gameplay
Ousted on a 3–3 tie broken by past votes during Ogakor’s early turmoil.
Finish
13
Kel Gleason
Age
32
Hometown
Old Bridge, NJ
Current Residence
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation
U.S. Army Intelligence Officer
Traits
Disciplined, Reserved, Proud
Why Applied
To test military grit in an unfamiliar arena.
Life Experience
Service taught secrecy, stamina, and composure.
Unique Gameplay
Became an early target after the infamous beef-jerky accusation and was voted out second.
Finish
14
Debb Eaton
Age
45
Hometown
Granite Falls, WA
Current Residence
Granite Falls, WA
Occupation
Corrections Officer
Traits
Blunt, Intense, Hardworking
Why Applied
To push beyond routine and test herself outdoors.
Life Experience
Corrections work built toughness and vigilance.
Unique Gameplay
First boot after Kucha clashed over leadership and camp dynamics.
Finish
16
Maralyn Hershey
Age
51
Hometown
Cincinnati, OH
Current Residence
Sun City West, AZ
Occupation
Retired Police Officer
Traits
Forthright, Tough, Good-Humored
Why Applied
To prove age didn’t define ability or grit.
Life Experience
Police work fostered resilience and straight talk.
Unique Gameplay
Old-school competitor who fell to early Ogakor numbers and tribe concerns about challenge strength.
Finish
15
Finalists
Tina Wesson
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (4)
- Keith Famie
- Elisabeth Filarski
- Jerri Manthey
- Alicia Calaway
Colby Donaldson
Jury Votes (3)
- Rodger Bingham
- Amber Brkich
- Nick Brown
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