Survivor Snuff
Season 42
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 26 days
26-day new-era season with Shot in the Dark, beware advantages, amulet twist, and final four fire-making. Maryanne won 7–1–0, the first Canadian woman to win Survivor.
Episodes
Castaways
Maryanne Oketch
Age
24
Hometown
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Current Residence
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Occupation
Seminary Student
Traits
Energetic, Empathetic, Chaotic
Why Applied
Lifelong superfan who wanted to win and prove her joyful style could also be strategic
Life Experience
Immigrant Canadian upbringing; leaned into optimism and social awareness to navigate adversity
Unique Gameplay
Kept a hidden idol secret to the end, used an extra vote to blindside Omar at six, then revealed the idol at final tribal to seal a 7–1–0 win
Finish
1
Mike Turner
Age
58
Hometown
Hoboken, New Jersey
Current Residence
Hoboken, New Jersey
Occupation
Retired Firefighter
Traits
Loyal, Loud, Fair
Why Applied
To test himself after a career in public service and play the game he loves with integrity
Life Experience
Rose from a tough upbringing to raise a family and serve Hoboken as a firefighter
Unique Gameplay
Found an idol, survived knowledge-is-power by passing it, won fire making over Jonathan to reach the final three
Finish
2
Romeo Escobar
Age
37
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Current Residence
Norwalk, California
Occupation
Pageant Coach
Traits
Competitive, Intuitive, Smart
Why Applied
To represent LGBTQ+ and Latino fans and outmaneuver as an underestimated superfan
Life Experience
Child of immigrants who built a career in pageantry and entertainment by sheer hustle
Unique Gameplay
Played from the bottom for much of the merge and won the final immunity to take a seat at the end
Finish
3
Jonathan Young
Age
29
Hometown
Gadsden, Alabama
Current Residence
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Occupation
Beach Service Company Owner
Traits
Endurance, Devoted, Mentally Strong
Why Applied
To push his limits and dominate physically while proving he could strategize
Life Experience
World-class fitness focus and outdoor work shaped his discipline and resilience
Unique Gameplay
Challenge powerhouse who helped Taku dominate pre-merge; lost the fire-making duel to Mike at four
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Lindsay Dolashewich
Age
31
Hometown
Morganville, New Jersey
Current Residence
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Occupation
Dietitian
Traits
Loud, Driven, Competitive
Why Applied
To prove her intensity and athleticism could carry her to the end
Life Experience
Built and ran her own nutrition business, channeling high energy into leadership
Unique Gameplay
Held the amulet with Drea and Hai and became a late-game challenge threat before falling at five
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Omar Zaheer
Age
31
Hometown
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Current Residence
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Occupation
Veterinarian
Traits
Silly, Empathetic, Shameless
Why Applied
To play a subtle, socially dominant game and make his community proud
Life Experience
Pursued an elite avian/exotics path in veterinary medicine while keeping his Muslim values central
Unique Gameplay
Mid-merge linchpin who engineered Hai and Drea blindsides before Maryanne’s extra-vote ambush at six
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Drea Wheeler
Age
35
Hometown
San Antonio, Texas
Current Residence
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation
Fitness Consultant
Traits
Resilient, Ambitious, Caring
Why Applied
To compete as a decorated athlete and strategist with something to prove
Life Experience
Track star turned entrepreneur focused on discipline and community work
Unique Gameplay
Advantage magnet (amulet, extra vote, knowledge-is-power, idol) whose KIP move failed after info leaked
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Hai Giang
Age
29
Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia / Gia Rai, Bac Lieu, Vietnam
Current Residence
New Orleans, Louisiana
Occupation
Data Scientist
Traits
Aggressive, Astute, Audacious
Why Applied
First-gen striver who wanted to control the game and honor his family’s sacrifices
Life Experience
Escaped poverty, paid off loans early, and rose quickly in analytics leadership
Unique Gameplay
Merge power broker perceived as too controlling and cut in a precision blindside
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Tori Meehan
Age
25
Hometown
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Current Residence
Rogers, Arkansas
Occupation
Therapist
Traits
Quirky, Warm, Self-Aware
Why Applied
To live a big adventure and prove she could thrive under pressure
Life Experience
Clinical training informed her people-reading and conflict-management skills
Unique Gameplay
Won the first two individual immunities of the season before getting clipped at nine
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Rocksroy Bailey
Age
44
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Current Residence
Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupation
Stay-at-Home Dad
Traits
Thankful, Calm, Faithful
Why Applied
To provide for his family and test a no-nonsense, back-to-basics approach
Life Experience
Jamaican-American environmental scientist turned full-time dad focused on discipline and routine
Unique Gameplay
Smashed the hourglass on Exile to flip immunity, then was voted out in the ensuing chaos
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Chanelle Howell
Age
29
Hometown
Hamden, Connecticut
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Executive Recruiter
Traits
Cunning, Competitive, Cultured
Why Applied
Student of the game aiming to showcase strategic chops and representation
Life Experience
Built a mentorship mindset through career coaching and global travel
Unique Gameplay
Lost her vote on a risk/reward journey and became the first juror after the earn-the-merge phase
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Lydia Meredith
Age
22
Hometown
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Current Residence
Santa Monica, California
Occupation
Waitress
Traits
Funny, Spontaneous, Loyal
Why Applied
To chase a lifelong dream and bring comic energy to the island
Life Experience
Writer/performer energy from comedy scenes and service work
Unique Gameplay
Caught in the merge-vote crossfire and became a pivotal pre-jury boot right as the game expanded
Finish
12
Daniel Strunk
Age
30
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Current Residence
New Haven, Connecticut
Occupation
Law Clerk
Traits
Ebullient, Driven, Analytical
Why Applied
Childhood leukemia survivor who wanted to play the game he studied for years
Life Experience
Recovered from serious illness and pursued law with obsessive Survivor fandom
Unique Gameplay
Lost his vote, dislocated a shoulder on day one, and cratered at a deadlock by refusing to draw rocks
Finish
13
Swati Goel
Age
19
Hometown
Palo Alto, California
Current Residence
Palo Alto, California
Occupation
College Student
Traits
Competent, Charismatic, Caring
Why Applied
Teen superfan and National Guard enlistee eager to prove maturity beyond her years
Life Experience
STEM-focused Ivy student and Army National Guard service
Unique Gameplay
Got caught overplaying with cross-tribe ‘trust clusters’ and was voted out after scramble leaks
Finish
14
Jenny Kim
Age
43
Hometown
New York, New York
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Creative Director
Traits
Direct, Open, Compassionate
Why Applied
To test her read-on-people in a high-pressure social game
Life Experience
Career pivots through recessions built adaptability and leadership
Unique Gameplay
Eliminated after a votes-lost fiasco led to a 2–2 tie and a no-rocks consensus against her
Finish
15
Marya Sherron
Age
47
Hometown
Lansing, Michigan
Current Residence
Noblesville, Indiana
Occupation
Stay-at-Home Mom
Traits
Spicy, Smart, Loving
Why Applied
To honor her late brother and model courage for her family
Life Experience
Processed grief from losing her brother, a nurse who died of COVID-19, while raising a family
Unique Gameplay
Early Taku boot after tribe dynamics tightened around challenge performance and trust
Finish
16
Zach Wurtenberger
Age
22
Hometown
Weston, Florida
Current Residence
St. Louis, Missouri
Occupation
Student
Traits
Clever, Competitive, Storyteller
Why Applied
Superfan dream to test his debate-honed persuasion in the wild
Life Experience
Campus comedy and strategy games shaped sharp social instincts
Unique Gameplay
First voted out after Ika’s opening loss; Shot in the Dark did not save him
Finish
17
Jackson Fox
Age
48
Hometown
Pasadena, Texas
Current Residence
Houston, Texas
Occupation
Healthcare Worker
Traits
Kind, Dedicated, Assertive
Why Applied
To prove resilience and share his story as a transgender man
Life Experience
Entrepreneur and caretaker who navigated major life transitions with candor
Unique Gameplay
Medically removed on day 3 after disclosures about medication created safety concerns
Finish
18
Finalists
Maryanne Oketch
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (8)
- Chanelle Howell
- Rocksroy Bailey
- Tori Meehan
- Drea Wheeler
- Hai Giang
- Omar Zaheer
- Lindsay Dolashewich
- Jonathan Young
Mike Turner
Jury Votes (0)
Romeo Escobar
Jury Votes (0)
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