Survivor Snuff
Season 4 - Marquesas
Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia (Aired to ) 16 castaways, 39 days
two-tribe start with no initial supplies; merge to soliantu; first-ever purple rock tiebreak at final four (paschal eliminated); individual immunity could be transferred; no hidden idols yet.
Episodes
Castaways
Vecepia Towery
Age
36
Hometown
Portland, OR
Current Residence
Hayward, CA
Occupation
Office Manager
Traits
Adaptable, Observant, Steady
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to test faith, grit, and social savvy on the biggest stage.
Life Experience
U.S. Air Force veteran who later managed a software office, blending discipline with people skills.
Unique Gameplay
Quietly positioned herself within the outsiders to topple the Rotu Four, read jury values, and won 4–3 over Neleh.
Finish
1
Neleh Dennis
Age
21
Hometown
Heber City, UT
Current Residence
Layton, UT
Occupation
Student
Traits
Optimistic, Loyal, Resilient
Why Applied
To chase adventure and represent her values as a young competitor.
Life Experience
Grew up in a big family; studied psychology and worked with patients as a CNA.
Unique Gameplay
Paired tightly with Paschal, flipped against the Rotu Four at 9, and reached the end before losing 3–4.
Finish
2
Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien
Age
47
Hometown
Burlington, VT
Current Residence
Burlington, VT
Occupation
Real Estate Agent
Traits
Tenacious, Outspoken, Perceptive
Why Applied
To push herself outside comfort and see how her grit stacked up.
Life Experience
Built a successful career in real estate, thriving in high-pressure, people-first work.
Unique Gameplay
Became the pivotal swing who formed the outsiders alliance and was the final juror after falling at day 38.
Finish
3 (On Jury)
Paschal English
Age
57
Hometown
Birmingham, AL
Current Residence
Thomaston, GA
Occupation
Judge
Traits
Principled, Paternal, Steadfast
Why Applied
To test honor and endurance in a once-in-a-lifetime setting.
Life Experience
Retired Air Force colonel turned superior court judge; community figure grounded in duty.
Unique Gameplay
Never received a vote but drew the first-ever purple rock at final 4, becoming the 6th juror.
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Sean Rector
Age
30
Hometown
Harlem, NY
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Teacher
Traits
Witty, Bold, Socially Savvy
Why Applied
To represent his community and compete with authenticity.
Life Experience
Junior high teacher and coach in South LA; background in theater and community work.
Unique Gameplay
Helped lead the underdogs’ flip against the Rotu Four and shaped the post-merge vote flow as the 5th juror.
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Tammy Leitner
Age
29
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Current Residence
Mesa, AZ
Occupation
Crime Reporter
Traits
Driven, Competitive, Blunt
Why Applied
Adventure-seeking journalist eager to measure herself in a raw environment.
Life Experience
Investigative reporter with UCLA and BU journalism roots; thrives under deadlines.
Unique Gameplay
John’s No. 2 in the Rotu Four; won an individual immunity but was ousted after the revolt as the 3rd juror.
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Zoe Zanidakis
Age
35
Hometown
Monhegan Island, ME
Current Residence
Monhegan Island, ME
Occupation
Fishing Boat Captain
Traits
Practical, Stoic, Hardworking
Why Applied
A lobsterman and captain aiming to prove island toughness translates to Survivor.
Life Experience
Runs charters and commercial fishing operations; certified captain and diver.
Unique Gameplay
Part of Rotu’s power bloc; after distancing attempts post-flip, she became the 2nd juror.
Finish
8 (On Jury)
John Carroll
Age
36
Hometown
Omaha, NE
Current Residence
Omaha, NE
Occupation
Registered Nurse
Traits
Assertive, Strategic, Confident
Why Applied
Superfan nurse seeking to play a commanding, organized game.
Life Experience
RN with advocacy/volunteer work; comfortable leading teams in stressful settings.
Unique Gameplay
Architect of the Rotu Four’s early dominance until a blindsiding flip made him the 1st juror.
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Rob Mariano
Age
26
Hometown
Boston, MA
Current Residence
Canton, MA
Occupation
Construction Worker
Traits
Scheming, Sarcastic, Scrappy
Why Applied
To compete hard, stir the pot, and win.
Life Experience
Construction foreman and hockey coach—used to managing crews and pressure.
Unique Gameplay
Organized Hunter’s ouster on Maraamu, survived a swap as a target, then fell at the merge (10th, non-juror).
Finish
10
Gina Crews
Age
28
Hometown
Alachua, FL
Current Residence
Gainesville, FL
Occupation
Nature Guide
Traits
Independent, Resilient, Outdoorsy
Why Applied
To live an outdoor survival dream and honor her training.
Life Experience
Wildlife ecology & conservation degree; worked as a naturalist and educator.
Unique Gameplay
Post-swap underdog who held her own socially and physically before the last pre-merge boot.
Finish
11
Gabriel Cade
Age
23
Hometown
Celo, NC
Current Residence
Hollywood, CA
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Idealistic, Amiable, Free-Spirited
Why Applied
For the adventure more than the cutthroat strategy.
Life Experience
Grew up in an intentional community; valued kindness over ruthless play.
Unique Gameplay
Openly disinterested in scheming, which made him expendable after the swap (pre-merge).
Finish
12
Sarah Jones
Age
24
Hometown
Juneau, AK
Current Residence
Newport Beach, CA
Occupation
Account Manager
Traits
Glamorous, Social, Unguarded
Why Applied
To try a once-in-a-lifetime challenge and spotlight her adventurous side.
Life Experience
Work across fashion/marketing and photography; moved frequently growing up.
Unique Gameplay
Early spotlight for raft-row optics; after the swap left her isolated, she was targeted (pre-merge).
Finish
13
Hunter Ellis
Age
33
Hometown
La Jolla, CA
Current Residence
La Jolla, CA
Occupation
Former Navy Fighter Pilot
Traits
Disciplined, Alpha, Capable
Why Applied
To test military-honed leadership in an unfamiliar arena.
Life Experience
Naval aviator with 2,000+ flight hours and deployments; later turned TV host.
Unique Gameplay
Perceived as an overbearing leader on Maraamu and was blindsided as the tribe imploded.
Finish
14
Patricia Jackson
Age
49
Hometown
Lugoff, SC
Current Residence
Lugoff, SC
Occupation
Truck Assembler
Traits
Hardworking, Bossy, Nurturing
Why Applied
Blue-collar competitor who wanted to prove work ethic could carry her far.
Life Experience
Decades on the line and running a busy household; natural taskmaster.
Unique Gameplay
Early focus of tribe frustration; her alliance with Hunter made her a target at the second vote.
Finish
15
Peter Harkey
Age
44
Hometown
Millis, MA
Current Residence
Millis, MA
Occupation
Bowling Alley Owner
Traits
Eccentric, Intense, Overthoughtful
Why Applied
Small-business grinder seeking a wild experience and the million.
Life Experience
Co-owned a bowling alley and wine shop; dabbled in real estate and construction.
Unique Gameplay
Early over-strategizing and odd vibes cost him trust, making him the season’s first boot.
Finish
16
Robert DeCanio
Age
38
Hometown
College Point, NY
Current Residence
College Point, NY
Occupation
Limousine Driver
Traits
Gregarious, Physical, Loyal
Why Applied
For the challenge, adventure, and a shot at transforming his life.
Life Experience
Worked long hours driving in NYC, cultivating street smarts and stamina.
Unique Gameplay
Core member of the Rotu Four; after the flip, he was targeted as a power player and became the 4th juror.
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Finalists
Vecepia Towery
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (4)
- John Carroll
- Tammy Leitner
- Robert DeCanio
- Sean Rector
Neleh Dennis
Jury Votes (3)
- Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien
- Paschal English
- Zoe Zanidakis
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