Survivor Snuff
Season 44
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 26 days
26-day new-era season with Shot in the Dark and beware advantages, birdcage idols with fake/real packages, and final four fire-making.
Episodes
Castaways
Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt
Age
43
Hometown
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Current Residence
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Engineering Manager
Traits
Energetic, Adventurous, Loud
Why Applied
Dreamed of playing and to represent Latinas and inspire others to chase big goals
Life Experience
Immigrated to the U.S. and built a career while learning English and adapting on her own
Unique Gameplay
Won final immunity, then gave it up to face Carson and set a record-breaking fire-making win to reach Final 3 (earned one jury vote)
Finish
2
Carolyn Wiger
Age
35
Hometown
North St. Paul, Minnesota
Current Residence
Hugo, Minnesota
Occupation
Drug Counselor
Traits
Passionate, Open, A Little Bit Loud
Why Applied
To share a recovery story and play authentically on her favorite show
Life Experience
Got sober and rebuilt life and confidence; channels empathy from counseling work
Unique Gameplay
Found and hid a real idol, planted a clever fake idol ‘X’ at Tika, and later played her idol on Carson to protect the Tika Three
Finish
3
Carson Garrett
Age
20
Hometown
Rome, Georgia
Current Residence
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation
Aerospace Engineering Student
Traits
Multi-Faceted, Exuberant, Innovative
Why Applied
To test studied Survivor strategy in the real game and prove age doesn’t define success
Life Experience
Obsessively studied game theory and practiced puzzles (including 3D-printed replicas)
Unique Gameplay
Strategic centerpiece of Tika; won critical immunities; eliminated at final four after losing fire to Heidi
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Lauren Harpe
Age
31
Hometown
Port Arthur, Texas
Current Residence
Mont Belvieu, Texas
Occupation
Elementary School Teacher
Traits
Personable, Resistant, Adaptable
Why Applied
Experience of a lifetime and to inspire her two sons
Life Experience
Single motherhood built resilience, focus, and patience under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Banked and used an extra vote, strong in challenges, seventh juror at final five
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Jaime Lynn Ruiz
Age
35
Hometown
Mesa, Arizona
Current Residence
Mesa, Arizona
Occupation
Yoga Instructor
Traits
Enthusiastic, Magnetic, Loving
Why Applied
Day-one superfan chasing a lifelong dream
Life Experience
Family Survivor fandom and mindfulness practice shaped optimism and grit
Unique Gameplay
Carried a (fake) idol planted by Matthew, navigated chaotic mid-merge votes, sixth juror
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Danny Massa
Age
32
Hometown
Bronx, New York
Current Residence
Bronx, New York
Occupation
NYC Firefighter
Traits
Kind, Passionate, Determined
Why Applied
Believes growth comes outside the comfort zone; loves the game
Life Experience
Firefighting and MMA training forged calm under pressure and competitiveness
Unique Gameplay
Played an idol on Frannie to save her, pushed hard against Tika, fifth juror
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Frannie Marin
Age
23
Hometown
St. Paul, Minnesota
Current Residence
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Occupation
Research Coordinator
Traits
Curious, Calculating, Zesty
Why Applied
Thrilled by the game’s strategic, social, and physical layers
Life Experience
Balanced intense service work at a busy nail salon with academic pursuits
Unique Gameplay
Challenge threat with multiple individual wins; showmance with Matt; fourth juror
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Kane Fritzler
Age
25
Hometown
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Residence
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupation
Law Student
Traits
Inclusive, Loud, Competitive
Why Applied
Gamer at heart who’s watched since childhood and wanted to play hard
Life Experience
Debate, law training, and tabletop strategy honed adaptable thinking
Unique Gameplay
Bridged Ratu/Soka dynamics at merge before being targeted as a mid-game threat (third juror)
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Yamil Arocho
Age
36
Hometown
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Current Residence
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Occupation
Salon Owner
Traits
Fun, Loud, Caring
Why Applied
Lifelong dream to play and prove he has the physical and mental strength to win
Life Experience
Led his salon team and community through 90 days without power after Hurricane María
Unique Gameplay
Core of the Tika Three with Carolyn and Carson; elite social reads, steady vote control, and a 7–1–0 Final Tribal Council win
Finish
1
Brandon Cottom
Age
30
Hometown
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Current Residence
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Security Specialist
Traits
Easygoing, Ambitious, Confident
Why Applied
Once-in-a-lifetime adventure and personal test beyond football
Life Experience
Made the NFL as a fullback, reinforcing grit and teamwork
Unique Gameplay
Found Ratu’s birdcage idol and drove early Ratu votes; second juror post-merge
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Matt Blankinship
Age
27
Hometown
Albany, California
Current Residence
San Francisco, California
Occupation
Security Software Engineer
Traits
Joyful, Empathetic, Persistent
Why Applied
To finish the dream he once backed away from and finally play
Life Experience
Learned resilience by rebounding from rejections and setbacks
Unique Gameplay
Lost his vote for stretches and became the first juror; memorable partnership with Frannie
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Josh Wilder
Age
34
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Current Residence
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation
Surgical Podiatrist
Traits
Adventurous, Charismatic, Ambitious
Why Applied
To prove to himself and others that anything is possible
Life Experience
Overcame medical challenges and skepticism to thrive in medicine
Unique Gameplay
Swapped to Tika and played hard socially with a fake idol gambit, but became the last pre-jury boot
Finish
12
Matthew Grinstead-Mayle
Age
43
Hometown
Pickerington, Ohio
Current Residence
Columbus, Ohio
Occupation
Barbershop Owner
Traits
Spontaneous, Caring, Adventurous
Why Applied
Day-one superfan craving the full Survivor experience
Life Experience
Outdoor-heavy upbringing and parenting built creativity and resilience
Unique Gameplay
Crafted creative camp tricks (including a fake idol for Jaime) but medevaced after aggravating a shoulder injury
Finish
13
Sarah Wade
Age
27
Hometown
Rochester, Minnesota
Current Residence
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation
Management Consultant
Traits
Strategic, Driven, Fun
Why Applied
Longtime fan inspired by iconic women players and wanted her shot
Life Experience
Coped with the loss of a best friend, fueling determination and empathy
Unique Gameplay
Held the Inheritance Advantage but was blindsided at Tika amid idol/fake-idol chaos
Finish
14
Claire Rafson
Age
25
Hometown
Highland Park, Illinois
Current Residence
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
Tech Investor
Traits
Energetic, Motivated, Cunning
Why Applied
Childhood dream and the ultimate strategic arena
Life Experience
Navigated life and work as a queer Black Jewish woman, sharpening social strategy
Unique Gameplay
Sat out multiple challenges and couldn’t shake the target; early Soka boot
Finish
15
Helen Li
Age
29
Hometown
Wayland, Massachusetts
Current Residence
San Francisco, California
Occupation
Product Manager
Traits
Empathetic, Optimistic, Self-Aware
Why Applied
Drawn to the social experiment and the ultimate personal challenge
Life Experience
Adapted across cultural communities and contexts from an early age
Unique Gameplay
Early Tika strategist blindsided when Carson flipped to Yam Yam and Carolyn
Finish
16
Maddy Pomilla
Age
28
Hometown
Huntingtown, Maryland
Current Residence
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
Charity Projects Manager
Traits
Brave, Friendly, Feral
Why Applied
Chases things that are scary or feel impossible—Survivor checks every box
Life Experience
Middle child of five sisters—learned independence, problem-solving, and social agility
Unique Gameplay
Challenged Brandon at the first Tribal but went out 1–0–0 after Shot-in-the-Dark drama
Finish
17
Bruce Perreault
Age
46
Hometown
West Warwick, Rhode Island
Current Residence
Warwick, Rhode Island
Occupation
Insurance Agent
Traits
Energetic, Funny, Competitive
Why Applied
Fascinated by the social experiment and personal test
Life Experience
Overcame a tough childhood to become a devoted husband and father
Unique Gameplay
Suffered a head injury on Day 1 and was medically evacuated; later returned on season 45
Finish
18
Finalists
Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt
Jury Votes (1)
- Danny Massa
Carolyn Wiger
Jury Votes (0)
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