Survivor Snuff
Season 35 - Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 39 days
first season with mandatory final four fire-making: final immunity winner chose one finalist and sent the other two to make fire; ben reached the end via fire and won 5–2–1; idols prominent (ben played three).
Episodes
Castaways
Alan Ball
Age
32
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Current Residence
Houston, Texas
Occupation
Former NFL Player
Traits
Intense, Direct, Competitive
Why Applied
To channel pro-athlete drive into a new arena
Life Experience
Years in the NFL built leadership and urgency
Unique Gameplay
Called out a perceived power couple (Ashley & JP); voted out after the swap
Finish
15
Alexandrea Elliott
Age
24
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Celebrity Assistant
Traits
Driven, Perceptive, Social
Why Applied
Longtime fan who wanted to compete strategically
Life Experience
Fast-paced entertainment work sharpened people skills
Unique Gameplay
Early ally with Ryan; cut at the swap for social positioning
Finish
13
Roark Luskin
Age
27
Hometown
Santa Monica, California
Current Residence
Santa Monica, California
Occupation
Social Worker
Traits
Thoughtful, Observant, Principled
Why Applied
To test herself in a complex social game
Life Experience
Advocacy and case work built empathy and structure
Unique Gameplay
Swap casualty after Chrissy flipped the numbers
Finish
14
Ben Driebergen
Age
34
Hometown
Boise, Idaho
Current Residence
Boise, Idaho
Occupation
U.S. Marine Veteran
Traits
Tenacious, Resourceful, Unshakeable
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to push himself after military service and provide for his family
Life Experience
Combat deployments shaped resilience and a never-quit mindset
Unique Gameplay
Found and played three idols in a row, won the new final-4 fire-making against Devon, and won 5–2–1
Finish
1
Chrissy Hofbeck
Age
46
Hometown
Lebanon Township, New Jersey
Current Residence
Lebanon Township, New Jersey
Occupation
Actuary
Traits
Analytical, Competitive, Composed
Why Applied
To show her kids that big goals are possible at any age
Life Experience
Built a high-level analytics career while raising a family
Unique Gameplay
Received the marooning super idol from Ryan, tied the women’s record with 4 individual immunities, chose Ryan to sit at final tribal
Finish
2
Ryan Ulrich
Age
23
Hometown
North Arlington, New Jersey
Current Residence
North Arlington, New Jersey
Occupation
Bellhop
Traits
Social, Savvy, Self-Deprecating
Why Applied
Superfan chasing the adventure and a shot at $1M
Life Experience
Worked service jobs and learned to build quick rapport with strangers
Unique Gameplay
Found the day-1 super idol and sent it to Chrissy; partnered with Chrissy and reached the final 3 (received 1 vote)
Finish
3
Devon Pinto
Age
23
Hometown
Solana Beach, California
Current Residence
Solana Beach, California
Occupation
Surf Instructor
Traits
Chill, Steady, Trustworthy
Why Applied
To test himself and live the island life for real
Life Experience
Grew up on the water, teaching patience and calm under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Key connector post-merge; lost the new final-4 fire-making to Ben and became the last juror
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Mike Zahalsky
Age
43
Hometown
Parkland, Florida
Current Residence
Parkland, Florida
Occupation
Urologist
Traits
Eccentric, Scrappy, Fearless
Why Applied
To live a longtime dream and show his kids boldness matters
Life Experience
Medical training built poise in chaotic, high-stakes moments
Unique Gameplay
Iconic idol theatrics and late-game scrambling; 7th juror at five
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Ashley Nolan
Age
26
Hometown
Satellite Beach, Florida
Current Residence
Satellite Beach, Florida
Occupation
Lifeguard Captain
Traits
Athletic, Levelheaded, Loyal
Why Applied
Adventure seeker wanting the toughest outdoor challenge
Life Experience
Ocean rescues forged teamwork and composure
Unique Gameplay
Tight duo with Devon; targeted as a challenge threat and became the 6th juror
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Lauren Rimmer
Age
35
Hometown
Beaufort, North Carolina
Current Residence
Beaufort, North Carolina
Occupation
Commercial Fisherman
Traits
Gritty, Pragmatic, Unflappable
Why Applied
To push beyond work-and-home routine and compete hard
Life Experience
Long days on the water built endurance and straight talk
Unique Gameplay
Held an extra vote and a split idol; gave pieces away and was blindsided at seven
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Joe Mena
Age
34
Hometown
Tolland, Connecticut
Current Residence
Tolland, Connecticut
Occupation
Probation Officer
Traits
Brazen, Chaotic, Opportunistic
Why Applied
Thrill-seeker who loves outwitting people
Life Experience
Law-enforcement work honed reading people and pressure plays
Unique Gameplay
Idol plays and constant bluffing kept him afloat until a precise mid-merge blindside (4th juror)
Finish
8 (On Jury)
JP Hilsabeck
Age
28
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Firefighter
Traits
Quiet, Strong, Reliable
Why Applied
To compete outdoors and represent first responders
Life Experience
Firehouse teamwork and discipline translated to tribe life
Unique Gameplay
Notorious one-vote blindside designed to dodge idols (3rd juror)
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Cole Medders
Age
24
Hometown
Little Rock, Arkansas
Current Residence
Little Rock, Arkansas
Occupation
Wilderness Therapy Guide
Traits
Athletic, Good-Natured, Impulsive
Why Applied
To live off the land and test survival skills
Life Experience
Guided at-risk teens outdoors, building grit and optimism
Unique Gameplay
Strong in challenges but targeted for Healer numbers and idol sniffing; 2nd juror
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Desi Williams
Age
27
Hometown
Newport News, Virginia
Current Residence
Newport News, Virginia
Occupation
Physical Therapist
Traits
Poised, Competitive, Calm
Why Applied
To embrace a once-in-a-lifetime challenge
Life Experience
Clinical work developed empathy and steady focus
Unique Gameplay
First juror after a revote tiebreaker with Joe
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Jessica Johnston
Age
29
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Current Residence
Louisville, Kentucky
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Traits
Warm, Optimistic, Fearless
Why Applied
To prove she could thrive far from comfort
Life Experience
Healthcare training under stress built resilience
Unique Gameplay
Showmance with Cole painted a target; first merge boot
Finish
12
Patrick Bolton
Age
24
Hometown
Auburn, Alabama
Current Residence
Auburn, Alabama
Occupation
Small Business Owner
Traits
Energetic, Unpredictable, Bold
Why Applied
Adventure and competition on his favorite show
Life Experience
Entrepreneurial hustle shaped confidence and risk-taking
Unique Gameplay
Paranoia and tribe friction led to an early boot
Finish
16
Simone Nguyen
Age
25
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Diversity Advocate
Traits
Candid, Funny, Self-Aware
Why Applied
To push herself far outside city life
Life Experience
Advocacy work fostered conviction and voice
Unique Gameplay
Early Hustlers loss made her a quick target at tribe
Finish
17
Katrina Radke
Age
46
Hometown
Excelsior, Minnesota
Current Residence
Excelsior, Minnesota
Occupation
Former Olympic Swimmer
Traits
Positive, Spirited, Resilient
Why Applied
Olympian seeking one more elite-level challenge
Life Experience
Team USA training built discipline and mental toughness
Unique Gameplay
First boot after Heroes lost the opener
Finish
18
Finalists
Ben Driebergen
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (5)
- Lauren Rimmer
- Joe Mena
- JP Hilsabeck
- Cole Medders
- Desi Williams
Chrissy Hofbeck
Jury Votes (2)
- Ashley Nolan
- Mike Zahalsky
Ryan Ulrich
Jury Votes (1)
- Devon Pinto
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