Survivor Snuff
Season 26 - Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites
Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines (Aired to ) 20 castaways, 39 days
fans vs. favorites returnee format; two medevacs (shamar pre-merge, erik at final 5); merge tribe enil edam; double idol play saved malcolm and eddie leading to phillip’s boot; unanimous 8–0–0 jury.
Episodes
Castaways
Alexandra Pohevitz
Age
25
Hometown
Oceanside, New York
Current Residence
Oceanside, New York
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Bold, Outgoing, Straight-Shooting
Why Applied
Superfan eager to play hard from the jump
Life Experience
Hospitality work sharpened her social read and hustle
Unique Gameplay
Early target as part of the fans’ couples alliance; 2nd voted out
Finish
19
John Cochran
Age
25
Hometown
Washington, DC
Current Residence
Washington, DC
Occupation
Harvard Law Student
Traits
Witty, Methodical, Self-Aware
Why Applied
A return shot to play the game he studied and loved at a higher level
Life Experience
Wrote an award-winning essay on Survivor juries in law school; returned after a rocky first season
Unique Gameplay
Won 3 individual immunities, used an auction advantage, steered key blindsides, and won unanimously 8–0–0
Finish
1
Dawn Meehan
Age
42
Hometown
South Jordan, Utah
Current Residence
South Jordan, Utah
Occupation
English Professor
Traits
Empathetic, Tenacious, Self-Reflective
Why Applied
Lifelong fan eager to test resilience again as a favorite
Life Experience
Mother of six and professor; balances caretaking with competitive drive
Unique Gameplay
Formed deep bonds (including the retainer incident with Brenda), made ruthless votes late, and earned 0 FTC votes
Finish
2
Sherri Biethman
Age
41
Hometown
Boise, Idaho
Current Residence
Boise, Idaho
Occupation
Fast-Food Franchise Owner
Traits
Strategic, Steady, Pragmatic
Why Applied
To prove her leadership translates from business to the island
Life Experience
Built and ran franchises, sharpening negotiation and people management
Unique Gameplay
Ran the early fans alliance, then integrated with favorites to reach FTC (0 votes)
Finish
3
Erik Reichenbach
Age
27
Hometown
Santa Clarita, California
Current Residence
Santa Clarita, California
Occupation
Comic Book Artist
Traits
Athletic, Amiable, Understated
Why Applied
To rewrite his Micronesia legacy and play a calmer, smarter game
Life Experience
Artist and former superfan who values second chances
Unique Gameplay
Medevaced at final 5 after a strong under-the-radar run; earlier found an idol and handed it to Andrea
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Brenda Lowe
Age
30
Hometown
Miami, Florida
Current Residence
Miami, Florida
Occupation
Paddleboard Company Owner
Traits
Poised, Athletic, Warm
Why Applied
A competitor at heart who loves the social and physical mix
Life Experience
Built a business and leaned on family values from her Nicaraguan roots
Unique Gameplay
Gave up the loved-ones reward for others, then was blindsided at 6; later confronted Dawn at FTC
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Andrea Boehlke
Age
23
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Entertainment Host & Writer
Traits
Ambitious, Social, Fearless
Why Applied
Loves high-stakes strategy and adventure
Life Experience
Moved to NYC young and carved out a media career
Unique Gameplay
Dogged Malcolm during idol hunts; won endurance; blindsided with an idol in her pocket at 7
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Reynold Toepfer
Age
30
Hometown
San Francisco, California
Current Residence
San Francisco, California
Occupation
Real Estate Sales
Traits
Confident, Competitive, Resilient
Why Applied
Superfan who wanted to play boldly
Life Experience
Sales background and athletics shaped a go-big mindset
Unique Gameplay
Idol-heavy, challenge-strong run; part of the Three Amigos and the 'hold up, bro' tribal
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Malcolm Freberg
Age
25
Hometown
Hermosa Beach, California
Current Residence
Hermosa Beach, California
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Charismatic, Daring, Resourceful
Why Applied
To chase the win immediately after a deep Philippines run
Life Experience
World traveler and teacher turned bartender with a competitive streak
Unique Gameplay
Sparked the Three Amigos’ double-idol 'hold up, bro' moment; ousted after a tie/revote at 11
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Phillip Sheppard
Age
54
Hometown
Santa Monica, California
Current Residence
Santa Monica, California
Occupation
CEO, Enterprise Software Sales
Traits
Assertive, Theatrical, Loyalist
Why Applied
To lead a favorites alliance to the end
Life Experience
Corporate leadership and a flair for persona-building
Unique Gameplay
Led 'Stealth R Us' until the Three Amigos forced a vote that sent him out as juror #2
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Michael Snow
Age
44
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Event Planner
Traits
Gregarious, Savvy, Game-Aware
Why Applied
For the once-in-a-lifetime social experiment
Life Experience
Improv/theater roots and event work honed quick thinking
Unique Gameplay
First juror after the majority dodged idols and pivoted the vote
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Corinne Kaplan
Age
33
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Clinical Consultant
Traits
Blunt, Strategic, Sharp
Why Applied
Returning favorite aiming to play hard at the merge
Life Experience
Straight-talking professional comfortable making tough calls
Unique Gameplay
Tried to flip with fans at the merge and was promptly blindsided
Finish
12
Julia Landauer
Age
21
Hometown
Stanford, California
Current Residence
Stanford, California
Occupation
Racecar Driver
Traits
Calm, Composed, Persistent
Why Applied
To test herself outside motorsports
Life Experience
Young champion driver used to focus under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Swap-stranded with favorites and voted out as a safe, low-threat boot
Finish
13
Matt Bischoff
Age
38
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Current Residence
Cincinnati, Ohio
Occupation
BMX Bike Sales
Traits
Friendly, Hardworking, Supportive
Why Applied
Lifelong fan craving the adventure
Life Experience
Small-business owner and dad; upbeat camp presence
Unique Gameplay
Post-swap casualty when favorites protected numbers
Finish
14
Brandon Hantz
Age
21
Hometown
Katy, Texas
Current Residence
Katy, Texas
Occupation
Chemical Disposal
Traits
Volatile, Impulsive, Emotional
Why Applied
To redeem his South Pacific story
Life Experience
Grew up in a famous Survivor family, bringing pressure and baggage
Unique Gameplay
Meltdown led to an on-site 'tribal' where he was voted out after dumping food stores
Finish
15
Laura Alexander
Age
23
Hometown
Washington, DC
Current Residence
Washington, DC
Occupation
Administrative Officer
Traits
Observant, Steady, Earnest
Why Applied
For personal growth and the challenge
Life Experience
Adventurer who’d summited Mount Toubkal; disciplined and organized
Unique Gameplay
Early fan-tribe boot following Shamar’s medevac episode
Finish
16
Shamar Thomas
Age
27
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Current Residence
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
Iraq War Veteran
Traits
Blunt, Protective, Stubborn
Why Applied
To compete and represent veterans
Life Experience
Marine veteran who brings intensity and structure
Unique Gameplay
Medevaced with an eye injury after polarizing early-game dynamics
Finish
17
Hope Driskill
Age
23
Hometown
Jefferson City, Missouri
Current Residence
Jefferson City, Missouri
Occupation
Pre-Law Student
Traits
Optimistic, Social, Competitive
Why Applied
Pageant-polished competitor looking for a new arena
Life Experience
Missouri honors grad with a growth mindset
Unique Gameplay
In the minority alliance; went out after a tense split-vote/revote stretch
Finish
18
Francesca Hogi
Age
38
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Current Residence
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
Attorney
Traits
Smart, Direct, Undeterred
Why Applied
To get redemption after being first out on Redemption Island
Life Experience
Left big-law for new paths; resilient and self-possessed
Unique Gameplay
Made Survivor history as a two-time first boot
Finish
20
Edward Fox
Age
23
Hometown
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Current Residence
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Occupation
Fireman/EMT
Traits
Loyal, Athletic, Easygoing
Why Applied
Thrill-seeking firefighter who loves competition and camaraderie
Life Experience
First responder work built grit under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Member of the Three Amigos; survived as a perpetual target to finish 4th
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Finalists
John Cochran
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (8)
- Michael Snow
- Phillip Sheppard
- Malcolm Freberg
- Reynold Toepfer
- Andrea Boehlke
- Brenda Lowe
- Erik Reichenbach
- Eddie Fox
Dawn Meehan
Jury Votes (0)
Sherri Biethman
Jury Votes (0)
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