Survivor Snuff
Season 27 - Blood vs. Water
Palaui Island, Cagayan, Philippines (Aired to ) 20 castaways, 39 days
returning players competed against their loved ones; redemption island returned with duel swaps; rock draw at final six sent Katie to Redemption; final three with a 7–1–0 jury.
Episodes
Castaways
Tyson Apostol
Age
34
Hometown
Provo, Utah
Current Residence
Heber, Utah
Occupation
Former Pro Cyclist & Shop Manager
Traits
Crafty, Composed, Idols-Savvy
Why Applied
To finally close the deal against a field of gamers and provide for his family
Life Experience
Pro cycling and multiple seasons taught him risk calibration and how to read momentum
Unique Gameplay
Led the 'singles' bloc, blindsided Aras then Vytas, found/brandished idols (even gifting one to Gervase at five), won 7–1–0 at FTC
Finish
1
Monica Culpepper
Age
42
Hometown
Tampa, Florida
Current Residence
Tampa, Florida
Occupation
Homemaker
Traits
Disciplined, Loyal, Tenacious
Why Applied
To validate her game apart from Brad and compete to the end
Life Experience
Family-first athlete’s mindset and years around the NFL built stamina and routine
Unique Gameplay
Challenge force (gross-food win), gave up rewards to manage perception, rode tight with Tyson/Gervase, finished runner-up with 1 vote
Finish
2
Gervase Peterson
Age
43
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Current Residence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Cigar Lounge Owner
Traits
Old-School, Wry, Competitive
Why Applied
To prove an OG could still hang in a modern meta
Life Experience
From Borneo fame to business owner, learned to keep cool when eyes are on you
Unique Gameplay
Paired with Tyson as core vote-driver, needled rivals, reached final 3 and received zero votes (7–1–0)
Finish
3
Tina Wesson
Age
52
Hometown
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Current Residence
Knoxville, Tennessee
Occupation
Motivational Speaker
Traits
Resilient, Gracious, Tough
Why Applied
To test herself again as a former winner and play with her daughter
Life Experience
Nurse-turned-speaker with a steady, long-view approach to stress
Unique Gameplay
Voted out, fought through Redemption Island to re-enter at day 36, last juror after refusing to flip at four
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Ciera Eastin
Age
24
Hometown
Salem, Oregon
Current Residence
Salem, Oregon
Occupation
Cosmetology Student
Traits
Bold, Self-Interested, Persuasive
Why Applied
To step out from her mom’s shadow and make her own moves
Life Experience
Young mom balancing risk and responsibility sharpened her conviction
Unique Gameplay
Voted out her own mom, forced the famous rocks at six, and nearly cracked the core alliance; 7th juror
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Hayden Moss
Age
27
Hometown
Springtown, Texas
Current Residence
Tempe, Arizona
Occupation
Real Estate
Traits
Social, Stubborn, Game-Aware
Why Applied
To test his Big Brother chops in a harsher format
Life Experience
Reality TV wins taught public poise and pressure reads
Unique Gameplay
Rallied from the bottom, pushed 'anyone but Tyson', helped force the rock draw at six, became 5th juror
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Katie Collins
Age
25
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Hedge Fund Support
Traits
Calm, Observant, Steadfast
Why Applied
To share the adventure with her mom and prove her own game
Life Experience
Finance-world pressure built patience under scrutiny
Unique Gameplay
Won a key immunity, then eliminated by drawing the white rock at six; 4th juror
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Caleb Bankston
Age
26
Hometown
Crossville, Alabama
Current Residence
Crossville, Alabama
Occupation
Post Office Manager & Farmer
Traits
Level-Headed, Loyal, Decisive
Why Applied
To compete alongside Colton and see how his chill style translates
Life Experience
Farm and postal work taught reliability and low-drama leadership
Unique Gameplay
Publicly flipped on Brad to spark his blindside; mid-jury boot after numbers tightened
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Laura Morett
Age
43
Hometown
Salem, Oregon
Current Residence
Salem, Oregon
Occupation
Fitness Instructor
Traits
Tough, Maternal, Competitive
Why Applied
To rewrite her Samoa story and play with her daughter
Life Experience
Coaching and parenting built grit and teachability
Unique Gameplay
Voted out by Galang to influence Brad’s fate, returned at merge via pole duel, then cut as a strong pair piece; 6th juror
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Vytas Baskauskas
Age
33
Hometown
Santa Monica, California
Current Residence
Santa Monica, California
Occupation
Yoga & Math Instructor
Traits
Charming, Cerebral, Adaptive
Why Applied
To measure himself next to his brother’s legacy
Life Experience
Recovery and teaching fostered patience and attunement
Unique Gameplay
Worked bonds across tribes, won first individual immunity, clipped as the alliance solidified; 2nd juror
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Aras Baskauskas
Age
31
Hometown
Santa Monica, California
Current Residence
Santa Monica, California
Occupation
Musician
Traits
Centered, Strategic, Leaderly
Why Applied
To defend a winner’s reputation with his brother in the mix
Life Experience
Music and mindfulness built calm decision-making
Unique Gameplay
Early shepherd on Galang, then surprise merge blindside as Tyson’s bloc formed; first juror
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Laura Boneham
Age
44
Hometown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Current Residence
Indianapolis, Indiana
Occupation
Merchandiser
Traits
Earnest, Loyal, Hardworking
Why Applied
To finally play after years as Rupert’s loved one
Life Experience
Longtime partner in public life built thick skin and positivity
Unique Gameplay
Stayed in the game after Rupert swapped to Redemption, then left as the final pre-merge vote
Finish
12
John Cody
Age
30
Hometown
Washington, DC
Current Residence
Washington, DC
Occupation
Physician & Army Orthopedic Surgery Resident
Traits
Capable, Calm, Straightforward
Why Applied
To compete with Candice and test himself under a new kind of pressure
Life Experience
Medicine and the military reinforced focus and composure
Unique Gameplay
Idol-clue target on Tadhana; strong on Redemption but eliminated before the merge
Finish
13
Kat Edorsson
Age
23
Hometown
Orlando, Florida
Current Residence
Orlando, Florida
Occupation
Full-Time Student & Sales
Traits
Spirited, Impulsive, Social
Why Applied
To play with Hayden and prove she’d grown since One World
Life Experience
Service and sales roles taught hustle and charm
Unique Gameplay
Pre-merge vote after loyalty doubts surfaced on Galang
Finish
14
Brad Culpepper
Age
44
Hometown
Tampa, Florida
Current Residence
Tampa, Florida
Occupation
Attorney & Retired NFL Player
Traits
Assertive, Structured, Protective
Why Applied
To support Monica’s story and compete as more than a shield
Life Experience
NFL and law honed leadership and conflict handling
Unique Gameplay
Organized the Tadhana men, blindsided by Caleb’s public flip, then exited via Redemption
Finish
15
Candice Cody
Age
30
Hometown
Washington, DC
Current Residence
Washington, DC
Occupation
Physician
Traits
Tenacious, Direct, Competitive
Why Applied
To play with her husband and grind through the twist
Life Experience
Medical training forged grit and precision under fatigue
Unique Gameplay
Voted to Redemption at the outset, won multiple duels, then bowed out on day 11
Finish
16
Marissa Peterson
Age
21
Hometown
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Current Residence
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Occupation
Student
Traits
Fiery, Forthright, Resilient
Why Applied
To represent her family and prove herself against vets
Life Experience
Student athlete energy with a straight-shooter vibe
Unique Gameplay
Early Tadhana boot after Gervase’s celebration painted a target; scrapped on Redemption before elimination
Finish
17
Rachel Foulger
Age
33
Hometown
Orem, Utah
Current Residence
Orem, Utah
Occupation
Cocktail Waitress & Graphic Designer
Traits
Warm, Steady, Low-Key
Why Applied
To share the experience with Tyson and push herself
Life Experience
Service and creative work built people skills and patience
Unique Gameplay
Targeted to bait Tyson into swapping; voted out early and exited Redemption soon after
Finish
18
Colton Cumbie
Age
22
Hometown
Monroeville, Alabama
Current Residence
Collinsville, Alabama
Occupation
Student Teacher
Traits
Volatile, Sharp-Tongued, Impulsive
Why Applied
To rewrite his One World reputation alongside Caleb
Life Experience
Young and outspoken, still learning to channel intensity
Unique Gameplay
Quit on day 7 after struggles with tribe dynamics; no jury
Finish
19
Rupert Boneham
Age
49
Hometown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Current Residence
Indianapolis, Indiana
Occupation
Troubled Teens Mentor
Traits
Protective, Big-Hearted, Old-School
Why Applied
To share the island with Laura and prove his legacy again
Life Experience
Public life and philanthropy built a caretaking ethos
Unique Gameplay
Switched with Laura at Redemption on day 1 and became the season’s first elimination; not on the jury
Finish
20
Finalists
Tyson Apostol
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (7)
- Aras Baskauskas
- Caleb Bankston
- Ciera Eastin
- Hayden Moss
- Katie Collins
- Laura Morett
- Tina Wesson
Monica Culpepper
Jury Votes (1)
- Vytas Baskauskas
Gervase Peterson
Jury Votes (0)
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