Survivor Snuff
Season 45
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 26 days
first season with 90-minute episodes; continued 26-day format; shot in the dark and beware advantages; auction returned; final four fire-making.
Episodes
Castaways
Dee Valladares
Age
26
Hometown
Havana, Cuba
Current Residence
Miami, Florida
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Traits
Fiery, Wildly Enthusiastic, Empathetic
Why Applied
To set up her family, push herself into rare spaces, and inspire immigrant kids watching the show
Life Experience
Started a business at 23 and learned to turn ideas into reality while navigating uncertainty
Unique Gameplay
Led the Reba Four, told Julie to play Austin’s idol without telling him, won final immunity, and won 5–3–0
Finish
1
Austin Li Coon
Age
26
Hometown
San Jose, California
Current Residence
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation
Grad Student
Traits
Ambitious, Sweet, Clumsy
Why Applied
Confident he could win and help pay down six-figure student debt; loves competition and the game
Life Experience
Overcame shyness, acne, long years in braces, and mild Tourette’s, building empathy and resilience
Unique Gameplay
Juggled multiple advantages (amulet and idols), regained his vote with the Goodwill Advantage after the auction penalty, and finished runner-up
Finish
2
Jake O'Kane
Age
26
Hometown
Hanson, Massachusetts
Current Residence
Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation
Attorney
Traits
Boisterous, Wily, Persistent
Why Applied
To celebrate his life changes and push himself after graduating law school and transforming his health
Life Experience
Worked two jobs through law school and lost ~80 lbs., proving his persistence
Unique Gameplay
Survived multiple close calls, won the fire-making challenge to reach Final 3, received zero jury votes
Finish
3
Katurah Topps
Age
35
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Current Residence
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
Civil Rights Attorney
Traits
Calculating, Determined, Unexpected
Why Applied
To prove her power and do things that scare her
Life Experience
Built resilience navigating life as a Black, queer woman from poverty
Unique Gameplay
Clashed strategically with Bruce all season; flipped late and was eliminated after losing the fire-making showdown to Jake
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Julie Alley
Age
49
Hometown
Brentwood, Tennessee
Current Residence
Brentwood, Tennessee
Occupation
Estate Attorney
Traits
Hardworking, Loyal, Smart
Why Applied
Inspired by the show’s second-chance stories; wants to motivate women 40+ to chase big goals
Life Experience
Started over at 40 as a single mom—teaching by day and law school at night—then passed the bar
Unique Gameplay
Played Austin’s idol on herself, canceling six votes and surviving; became 7th juror at five
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Drew Basile
Age
23
Hometown
Birmingham, Michigan
Current Residence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Grad Student
Traits
Smart, Witty, Dynamic
Why Applied
Views Survivor as the ultimate character test and wanted to measure his growth
Life Experience
Moved to Philadelphia during the pandemic and worked at a call center, sharpening persuasion and people skills
Unique Gameplay
Strategic member of the Reba Four; blindsided at the final six
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Emily Flippen
Age
28
Hometown
McKinney, Texas
Current Residence
Laurel, Maryland
Occupation
Investment Analyst
Traits
Direct, Genuine, Aggressive
Why Applied
To live a more interesting life
Life Experience
Pushed herself out of her comfort zone through intense finance training and high-pressure roles
Unique Gameplay
Transformed from early antagonist to key connector; outlasted every Lulu member and helped engineer blindsides
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Bruce Perreault
Age
47
Hometown
West Warwick, Rhode Island
Current Residence
Warwick, Rhode Island
Occupation
Insurance Agent
Traits
Funny, Competitive, Energetic
Why Applied
A second chance at the game he loves after a medevac cut short his first try
Life Experience
Grew up in foster care, building toughness and survival skills
Unique Gameplay
Returned player; lost his vote at the reworked Survivor Auction and was a focal point of the season-long rivalry with Katurah
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Kendra McQuarrie
Age
31
Hometown
Haverhill, Massachusetts
Current Residence
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Occupation
Bartender
Traits
Outgoing, Determined, Enthusiastic
Why Applied
For adventure and to push personal growth
Life Experience
Solo-trekked Spain’s Camino Primitivo, proving her determination and resourcefulness
Unique Gameplay
Bubbly social presence who became the 3rd juror as Reba consolidated control
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Kellie Nalbandian
Age
30
Hometown
Weston, Connecticut
Current Residence
New York, New York
Occupation
Critical Care Nurse
Traits
Scrappy, Deliberate, Intuitive
Why Applied
After the hardships of COVID nursing, she wanted to go full-tilt at a big goal and adventure
Life Experience
EMT at 18; ER and ICU nurse through COVID; Yale grad studies built grit and empathy
Unique Gameplay
Held an ‘amulet’ advantage from the Day 11 journey; her blindside sparked the “What the hell, guys?” moment
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Kaleb Gebrewold
Age
29
Hometown
Port Coquitlam, Canada
Current Residence
Vancouver, Canada
Occupation
Software Sales
Traits
Charismatic, Opportunistic, Golden Retriever
Why Applied
To honor his mom, embrace competition, and because $1M USD goes even further in Canada
Life Experience
Started and ran a painting business as a teen to pay for school, developing sales grit and resilience
Unique Gameplay
Hit Shot in the Dark to negate 10 votes (a new-era record) before being voted out two days later as the 1st juror
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Nicholas Alsup
Age
30
Hometown
O'Fallon, Illinois
Current Residence
O'Fallon, Illinois
Occupation
Gym Owner
Traits
Outgoing, Loving, Empowering
Why Applied
To test himself and amplify his mentorship and advocacy work
Life Experience
A lifetime of Yang-style tai chi training forged mental toughness and focus
Unique Gameplay
Constant searching and eavesdropping painted a target; pre-jury boot during the split double-vote episode
Finish
12
Sean Edwards
Age
35
Hometown
Lawrence, New Jersey
Current Residence
Provo-Orem, Utah
Occupation
School Principal
Traits
Connection-Seeker, Ambitiously Minded, Magnetic Energy
Why Applied
Values diverse perspectives and wanted to lead with authenticity as a lifelong fan
Life Experience
Became the first openly gay principal in his district and earned a doctorate while publishing academic work
Unique Gameplay
Asked to be voted out at Tribal in Episode 4, becoming the season’s second quit
Finish
15
Sabiyah Broderick
Age
28
Hometown
Locust Grove, Georgia
Current Residence
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Occupation
Truck Driver
Traits
Resilient, Vibrant, Proud
Why Applied
To test her will and faith physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
Life Experience
Four years of active-duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps
Unique Gameplay
Melted a wax-encased idol at Tribal and sacrificed her vote to extend it—then was blindsided 2–1
Finish
16
Brandon Donlon
Age
26
Hometown
Sicklerville, New Jersey
Current Residence
Sicklerville, New Jersey
Occupation
Content Producer
Traits
Empathetic, Inquisitive, Relatable
Why Applied
Superfan who wanted the game to shape him into a better version of himself
Life Experience
Persevered through years of applying and refining his pitch to get cast
Unique Gameplay
Early challenge struggles made him the first person voted out
Finish
17
Hannah Rose
Age
33
Hometown
Woodbridge, Connecticut
Current Residence
Baltimore City, Maryland
Occupation
Therapist
Traits
Enthusiastic, Passionate, Authentic
Why Applied
To push herself physically, mentally, and emotionally on her favorite show
Life Experience
Therapist with a growth-oriented mindset and focus on mental health
Unique Gameplay
Quit on Day 3 at the season’s first Tribal Council
Finish
18
Janani Krishnan-Jha
Age
24
Hometown
San Francisco, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Singer
Traits
Ambitious, Optimistic, Creative
Why Applied
Wanted a real-life epic quest and to prove herself in a game she loves
Life Experience
Turned down early admission to Harvard Law to pursue music in LA
Unique Gameplay
Part of the ‘amulet’ trio from the Day 11 journey; blindsided just before the merge
Finish
13
Brandon Meyer
Age
23
Hometown
Oak Park, California
Current Residence
Seattle, Washington
Occupation
Software Developer
Traits
Curious, Clever, Motivated
Why Applied
Childhood dream and to inspire other mixed-Asian kids to go for it
Life Experience
Transformed his health through nightly runs; also wrote and published a children’s book
Unique Gameplay
In a last-ditch pitch, offered his Shot in the Dark parchment to Drew before getting voted out
Finish
14
Finalists
Dee Valladares
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (5)
- Kaleb Gebrewold
- Kellie Nalbandian
- Emily Flippen
- Julie Alley
- Katurah Topps
Austin Li Coon
Jury Votes (3)
- Bruce Perreault
- Drew Basile
- Kendra McQuarrie
Jake O'Kane
Jury Votes (0)
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