three-tribe theme returned; super idol (combining two idols playable after the vote); final reward granted juror removal and michele removed neal; three medevacs (caleb challenge, neal post-merge, joe at final five); final four resolved by a tied vote leading to a fire-making tiebreaker between aubry and cydney.
Age
49
Hometown
Reading, Pennsylvania
Current Residence
Reading, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Chemist
Traits
Eccentric, Energetic, Resourceful
Why Applied
Thrill-seeker who wanted the wildest social experiment on TV
Life Experience
Juggled multiple careers and volunteer roles, thriving in chaos
Unique Gameplay
Animated strategist whose bold style made her a mid-merge target
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Age
24
Hometown
Freehold, New Jersey
Current Residence
Jersey City, New Jersey
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Composed, Social, Resilient
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to prove her social game could carry her to the end
Life Experience
Worked service jobs that honed her ability to read people and stay calm under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Kept threat level low, won late immunities, and used a late-game jury removal advantage en route to a 5–2–0 win
Finish
1
Age
29
Hometown
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Current Residence
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Occupation
Social Media Marketer
Traits
Analytical, Empathetic, Tenacious
Why Applied
To test her strategic chops and play a thoughtful, relationship-driven game
Life Experience
Navigated anxiety and learned to embrace leadership in high-pressure team settings
Unique Gameplay
Constant strategic hub after the merge; orchestrated key blindsides and reached Final 3 as the perceived mastermind
Finish
2
Age
51
Hometown
San Francisco, California
Current Residence
San Francisco, California
Occupation
Gardener
Traits
Kind, Resourceful, Unpredictable
Why Applied
To challenge himself in nature and honor his refugee-to-American journey
Life Experience
Immigrated from Vietnam and built a life grounded in compassion and hard work
Unique Gameplay
Idol finder and advantage user who famously refused to play the Super Idol for an ally; zero votes at Final Tribal
Finish
3
Age
72
Hometown
Vero Beach, Florida
Current Residence
Vero Beach, Florida
Occupation
Retired FBI Agent
Traits
Steady, Old-School, Disciplined
Why Applied
To prove toughness at 70+ and live out a decades-long dream
Life Experience
Decorated FBI career and small-business ownership forged leadership and grit
Unique Gameplay
Low-key social game in the Tika-like core; medically evacuated at the final four
Finish
4
Age
23
Hometown
Douglasville, Georgia
Current Residence
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation
Bodybuilder / Student
Traits
Calm, Competitive, Strategic
Why Applied
To push herself mentally to match her physical discipline
Life Experience
Elite bodybuilding and academics taught focus, patience, and self-control
Unique Gameplay
Critical swing vote post-merge; narrowly missed the Final 3 after the 5 vote
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Age
19
Hometown
Burlington, Vermont
Current Residence
Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation
College Student
Traits
Poised, Adaptable, Competitive
Why Applied
Superfan eager to prove a teenager could hang in the big leagues
Life Experience
Grew up outdoors and traveled abroad, building independence and confidence
Unique Gameplay
Navigated swap chaos and mid-merge cross-alliances before being clipped at eight
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Age
40
Hometown
Carmel, Indiana
Current Residence
Carmel, Indiana
Occupation
Former NBA Player
Traits
Blunt, Protective, Competitive
Why Applied
To test his pro-athlete mindset in a new arena
Life Experience
NBA veteran used to team dynamics and pressure moments
Unique Gameplay
Held half of the Super Idol with Tai; blindsided when Tai refused to save him
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Age
30
Hometown
Redondo Beach, California
Current Residence
Redondo Beach, California
Occupation
Life Coach
Traits
Composed, Observant, Calculating
Why Applied
To pit game theory and social reads against elite competition
Life Experience
Self-starter who built a coaching brand around communication and discipline
Unique Gameplay
First juror after merge when his cool demeanor painted a threat target
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Age
38
Hometown
San Rafael, California
Current Residence
San Rafael, California
Occupation
Ice Cream Entrepreneur
Traits
Quirky, Clever, Positive
Why Applied
To live an adventure and outwit with creativity
Life Experience
Founded an ice cream company and traveled widely, embracing risk and novelty
Unique Gameplay
Medevaced after the merge and placed on the jury, later removed by Michele’s jury-removal advantage
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Age
34
Hometown
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Current Residence
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Occupation
ER Physician
Traits
Confident, Focused, Direct
Why Applied
To push himself in a high-stakes, team-based environment beyond medicine
Life Experience
Emergency medicine forged decisive thinking and leadership under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Post-swap target for perceived arrogance; voted out shortly before the merge
Finish
12
Age
26
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Current Residence
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
Professional Poker Player
Traits
Sharp, Charming, Risk-Taking
Why Applied
To bring poker reads to Survivor and take calculated risks
Life Experience
Tournament poker refined her bluffing, patience, and people-reading
Unique Gameplay
Beauty strategist targeted as an idol threat and cut right before the merge
Finish
13
Age
28
Hometown
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Current Residence
Dallas, Texas
Occupation
Army Veteran / Sales
Traits
Loyal, Gritty, Competitive
Why Applied
To compete hard and represent his family and military background
Life Experience
Service and fitness culture built perseverance and teamwork
Unique Gameplay
Medevaced for heat illness during a brutal challenge; strong social ties beforehand
Finish
14
Age
24
Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Current Residence
Dallas, Texas
Occupation
Real Estate Agent
Traits
Scrappy, Stubborn, Hopeful
Why Applied
To prove she could hang with tougher, louder players
Life Experience
Sales and self-reliance fostered persistence despite setbacks
Unique Gameplay
Constant target on Brawn after tribe losses; eliminated just before the swap
Finish
16
Age
27
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Quantitative Strategist
Traits
Analytical, Ambitious, Blunt
Why Applied
To see if pure logic could thrive in a messy social game
Life Experience
Quant finance and poker sharpened pattern recognition and risk analysis
Unique Gameplay
Early Brains boot after misreads created distrust with tribemates
Finish
15
Age
38
Hometown
Salt Lake City, Utah
Current Residence
Salt Lake City, Utah
Occupation
Construction Project Manager
Traits
Tough, Outspoken, Determined
Why Applied
Construction pro who wanted to show women can lead and compete outdoors
Life Experience
Managed crews and deadlines in unforgiving environments
Unique Gameplay
Early Brawn boot after tribe turmoil and an ill-timed scramble
Finish
17
Age
27
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Current Residence
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation
Waste Collector
Traits
Earnest, Humble, Hardworking
Why Applied
To change his life story and represent working-class fans
Life Experience
Grew up on Chicago’s South Side; prides himself on hustle and heart
Unique Gameplay
First boot after an opening-episode loss and tough optics at Tribal
Finish
18
Age
31
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Current Residence
Southfield, Michigan
Occupation
Bounty Hunter
Traits
Hard-Nosed, Loyal, Direct
Why Applied
To win life-changing money for his family and compete hard
Life Experience
Work in bounty hunting built a thick skin and relentless drive
Unique Gameplay
Aligned with Scot and Tai early; became a late-game target and exited at seven
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Winner of $1,000,000
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