Survivor Snuff
Season 25 - Philippines
Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 39 days
three-tribe format with three returning players (Skupin, Penner, Russell Swan); hidden idols; no final four fire-making; denise attended every tribal and won 6–1–1.
Episodes
Castaways
Denise Stapley
Age
41
Hometown
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Current Residence
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Occupation
Sex Therapist
Traits
Resilient, Empathetic, Strategic
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted the ultimate test of people skills and grit
Life Experience
Built a counseling practice helping people through crisis, sharpening patience and listening
Unique Gameplay
Survived every tribal council of the season, navigated cross-tribe bonds after Matsing’s collapse, and won 6–1–1 at final tribal
Finish
1
Lisa Whelchel
Age
49
Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Current Residence
Dallas, Texas
Occupation
Actress
Traits
Composed, Introspective, Loyal
Why Applied
To push beyond comfort and prove she could compete as herself, not her TV persona
Life Experience
Grew up in the public eye and later led groups as a speaker/author, learning to manage pressure
Unique Gameplay
Flipped from old Tandang to form a late core with Denise, Malcolm, and Skupin; confronted about her TV past by Penner and still earned a vote at the end
Finish
2
Michael Skupin
Age
50
Hometown
White Lake, Michigan
Current Residence
White Lake, Michigan
Occupation
Speaker & Author
Traits
Tenacious, Old-School, Forward-Leaning
Why Applied
A chance to finish the story after a medevac in Australia
Life Experience
Rebuilt after severe burn injuries, translating persistence into leadership under stress
Unique Gameplay
Returning captain who won final 4 immunity, chose to sit with Denise and Lisa, and finished with 1 jury vote
Finish
3
Malcolm Freberg
Age
25
Hometown
Hermosa Beach, California
Current Residence
Hermosa Beach, California
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Charming, Clever, Athletic
Why Applied
To play a bold, balanced game and win big challenges
Life Experience
Coaching and travel built adaptability and social range
Unique Gameplay
Matsing anchor who found an idol, formed the iconic Denise duo, earned an advantage before the final immunity, and fell at 4 as the 8th juror
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Abi-Maria Gomes
Age
32
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Business Student
Traits
Fiery, Blunt, Scrappy
Why Applied
To compete fiercely and represent Brazilian pride
Life Experience
Immigrated and carved out a path in the U.S., building resilience and edge
Unique Gameplay
Held the Tandang idol, weaponized an auction advantage to win immunity, and survived as a polarizing swing before finishing as 7th juror
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Carter Williams
Age
24
Hometown
Shawnee, Kansas
Current Residence
Shawnee, Kansas
Occupation
Track Coach
Traits
Quiet, Enduring, Team-First
Why Applied
To test endurance and win through consistency
Life Experience
Coaching and distance training forged patience and pacing under fatigue
Unique Gameplay
Late-game challenge asset who snagged a key immunity and stayed loyal to Kalabaw roots; finished as 6th juror
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Jonathan Penner
Age
50
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Writer
Traits
Wry, Persuasive, Crafty
Why Applied
Unfinished business after past medevac; wanted to win as a strategist
Life Experience
Hollywood pitching taught him to frame arguments and sway rooms
Unique Gameplay
Found Kalabaw’s idol and saved himself at the first merged tribal, triggering RC’s blindside; delivered a memorable jury speech calling out Lisa’s secret
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Jeff Kent
Age
44
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Current Residence
Austin, Texas
Occupation
Former MLB MVP
Traits
Competitive, Direct, Stubborn
Why Applied
Lifelong fan seeking a new arena to compete
Life Experience
Big-league pressure and clubhouse politics honed clutch focus
Unique Gameplay
Pushed hard to target returning players, tangled with Penner, and was cut at 8 as the 2nd juror after plans unraveled
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Artis Silvester
Age
53
Hometown
Terrytown, Louisiana
Current Residence
Terrytown, Louisiana
Occupation
Computer Engineer
Traits
Steadfast, No-Nonsense, Proud
Why Applied
To prove old-school toughness still plays
Life Experience
Beat stage 4 cancer, building resolve and perspective
Unique Gameplay
Core of the Tandang power trio with Pete and Abi; first waves of the post-merge votes sent him out as the 3rd juror
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Pete Yurkowski
Age
24
Hometown
Holmdel, New Jersey
Current Residence
Holmdel, New Jersey
Occupation
Engineering Graduate
Traits
Scheming, Confident, Provocative
Why Applied
To outplay with brains and stir the pot
Life Experience
Engineering mindset and confidence in social reads
Unique Gameplay
Planted an idol clue to fracture RC and Abi, steering early Tandang dynamics, then fell as 4th juror when numbers flipped
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Katie Hanson
Age
22
Hometown
Newark, Delaware
Current Residence
Newark, Delaware
Occupation
Former Miss Delaware
Traits
Upbeat, Social, Earnest
Why Applied
To chase adventure and compete beyond pageants
Life Experience
Pageant prep taught poise and fast relationship-building
Unique Gameplay
Part of Kalabaw’s women’s trio; after Dana’s exit the numbers turned and she was a pre-merge boot
Finish
12
Dana Lambert
Age
32
Hometown
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Current Residence
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Occupation
Cosmetologist
Traits
Tough, Pragmatic, Candid
Why Applied
To prove she could hang physically and socially
Life Experience
Overcame personal hurdles and built a career with her hands
Unique Gameplay
Withdrew due to illness at day 12, a pivotal loss that weakened Kalabaw’s women’s numbers pre-merge
Finish
14
Russell Swan
Age
45
Hometown
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Current Residence
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Environmental Attorney
Traits
Intense, Principled, Hard-Charging
Why Applied
Second chance after a scary medevac in Samoa
Life Experience
Legal work and prior Survivor ordeal forged resolve and leadership style
Unique Gameplay
Returned as Matsing’s captain; after repeated losses and frayed dynamics, he was the fourth out pre-merge
Finish
15
Angie Layton
Age
20
Hometown
Provo, Utah
Current Residence
Provo, Utah
Occupation
Student
Traits
Optimistic, Affectionate, Underdone
Why Applied
To push herself far beyond pageants and comfort
Life Experience
Early success in pageants built confidence and thick skin
Unique Gameplay
Matsing member remembered for the ‘cookies’ remark and close bond with Malcolm; cut third after consecutive losses
Finish
16
Zane Knight
Age
28
Hometown
Danville, Virginia
Current Residence
Danville, Virginia
Occupation
Tire Repairman
Traits
Impulsive, Funny, Streetwise
Why Applied
A superfan shot at the million and an adventure story for home
Life Experience
Blue-collar grind built hustle and confidence
Unique Gameplay
Pitched a wild ‘vote me out if you want’ plan at the first tribal and became the season’s first boot
Finish
18
Roberta Saint-Amour
Age
27
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Investment Banker
Traits
Driven, Athletic, Headstrong
Why Applied
Superfan who wanted to compete at the highest level
Life Experience
Wall Street and elite swimming built grit and discipline
Unique Gameplay
Early Tandang strategist who clashed with Abi after a clue fiasco; first juror after Penner idoled himself at the merge vote
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Sarah Dawson
Age
28
Hometown
Silver Spring, Maryland
Current Residence
Silver Spring, Maryland
Occupation
Insurance Sales
Traits
Sly, Spirited, Social
Why Applied
To play a savvy social game and win
Life Experience
Sales and travel fostered quick rapport and read-people skills
Unique Gameplay
Only Kalabaw member to clock Jeff Kent’s MLB identity but kept it quiet; blindsided and famously kissed Probst on the way out
Finish
13
Roxanne Morris
Age
28
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Current Residence
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
Seminary Student
Traits
Forthright, Faith-Driven, Bold
Why Applied
To live her faith under pressure and compete hard
Life Experience
Ministry training and Caribbean family roots reinforced resilience
Unique Gameplay
Called out the Angie–Malcolm bond on Matsing and struggled in storms; second voted out after back-to-back losses
Finish
17
Finalists
Denise Stapley
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (6)
- Malcolm Freberg
- Abi-Maria Gomes
- Jonathan Penner
- Pete Yurkowski
- Artis Silvester
- Jeff Kent
Lisa Whelchel
Jury Votes (1)
- RC Saint-Amour
Michael Skupin
Jury Votes (1)
- Carter Williams
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