Survivor Snuff
Season 46
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 26 days
26-day new-era format; shot in the dark and beware-style advantages; hidden idols; final four fire-making; 90-minute episodes.
Episodes
Castaways
Bhanu Gopal
Age
41
Hometown
Visakhapatnam, India
Current Residence
Acton, Massachusetts
Occupation
IT Quality Analyst
Traits
Energetic, Disciplined, Passionate
Why Applied
To live the American dream on his favorite show
Life Experience
Became a United States citizen and adapted to many new cities
Unique Gameplay
Heart-on-sleeve member of the struggling Yanu tribe
Finish
15
Randen Montalvo
Age
41
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Current Residence
Orlando, Florida
Occupation
Aerospace Technician
Traits
Analytical, Persistent, Passionate
Why Applied
To test himself in extreme conditions
Life Experience
Military service, relocation for family, and endurance-racing mindset
Unique Gameplay
Medically evacuated before the merge
Finish
16
David Jelinsky
Age
22
Hometown
Las Vegas, Nevada
Current Residence
Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupation
Slot Machine Salesman
Traits
Passionate, Confident, Intelligent
Why Applied
Big-personality superfan eager to prove himself
Life Experience
Took time off after high school and pursued varied interests, from theater to ballroom
Unique Gameplay
First boot after the opening sweat/savvy fiasco on Yanu
Finish
18
Kenzie Petty
Age
29
Hometown
Gibraltar, Michigan
Current Residence
Charlotte, North Carolina
Occupation
Salon Owner
Traits
Positive, Creative, Perseverant
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to test her resilience and people skills
Life Experience
Opened a salon and kept it thriving through the pandemic
Unique Gameplay
Survived the underdog Yanu tribe, won the final fire-making against Liz, and won 5–3–0 at final tribal council
Finish
1
Charlie Davis
Age
26
Hometown
Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Current Residence
Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation
Law Student
Traits
Loyal, Funny, Competitive
Why Applied
Strategy lover who wanted to play a sharp social/strategic game
Life Experience
Walk-on collegiate runner who became a two-time team captain despite major injuries
Unique Gameplay
Key strategist linked with Maria, reached final tribal council and earned 3 jury votes
Finish
2
Ben Katzman
Age
31
Hometown
Miami, Florida
Current Residence
Miami, Florida
Occupation
Musician
Traits
Motivated, Energized, Passionate
Why Applied
Adventure-seeker aiming to push himself and connect through gameplay
Life Experience
Left a growing record-label career to re-center on happiness and teaching
Unique Gameplay
Won final immunity and chose Charlie for the end, finished 3rd with 0 jury votes
Finish
3
Liz Wilcox
Age
35
Hometown
Luther, Michigan
Current Residence
Orlando, Florida
Occupation
Marketing Strategist
Traits
Fun-Seeking, Growth-Minded, Capable
Why Applied
Superfan focused on self-growth and playing boldly
Life Experience
Rebuilt her life after leaving a marriage with no clear plan
Unique Gameplay
Made the final four and lost the fire-making duel to Kenzie
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Venus Vafa
Age
24
Hometown
Hill, Ontario, Canada
Current Residence
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation
Data Analyst
Traits
Passionate, Persistent, Sassy
Why Applied
To prove herself and play an assertive, independent game
Life Experience
Moved far from home for university and supported herself
Unique Gameplay
Voted out with a hidden immunity idol in her pocket
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Hunter McKnight
Age
28
Hometown
French Camp, Mississippi
Current Residence
French Camp, Mississippi
Occupation
Science Teacher
Traits
Clever, Competitive, Adamant
Why Applied
Teacher and superfan eager to test himself
Life Experience
Left a direct path to medical school to teach in his hometown
Unique Gameplay
Challenge threat who was voted out with an idol in his pocket
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Tevin Davis
Age
24
Hometown
Goochland, Virginia
Current Residence
Richmond, Virginia
Occupation
Actor
Traits
Kind, Charismatic, Optimistic
Why Applied
Performer who wanted to bring big social energy to the game
Life Experience
Said yes to theater in middle school and pursued the arts while advocating for others
Unique Gameplay
Socially magnetic presence who became an early juror
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Soda Thompson
Age
27
Hometown
Long Island, New York
Current Residence
Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
Occupation
Special Education Teacher
Traits
Intentional, Determined, Empathetic
Why Applied
To model courage and resilience for her students
Life Experience
Married young, built a stable life and career, and overcame long odds
Unique Gameplay
First juror after the merge phase began
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Tim Spicer
Age
31
Hometown
Arlington, Virginia
Current Residence
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation
College Coach
Traits
Goal-Oriented, Charismatic, Strategic
Why Applied
Competitive leader who wanted to test his teamwork and strategy
Life Experience
Pursued graduate school at GWU and built a career in education leadership
Unique Gameplay
Pre-merge boot who missed the jury after early individual-phase turbulence
Finish
12
Moriah Gaynor
Age
28
Hometown
Boca Raton, Florida
Current Residence
San Diego, California
Occupation
Program Coordinator
Traits
Driven, Quirky, Sentimental
Why Applied
To chase adventure and push herself outside her comfort zone
Life Experience
Moved cross-country with little safety net and completed a marathon
Unique Gameplay
Pre-merge vote-out while Siga wrestled for control
Finish
13
Tiffany Ervin
Age
33
Hometown
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Current Residence
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Occupation
Artist
Traits
Curious, Passionate, Artistic
Why Applied
To embrace risk and the adventure of Survivor after a career pivot
Life Experience
Laid off in 2020 and successfully transitioned to full-time artist
Unique Gameplay
Yanu standout who was blindsided with an idol in her pocket
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Quintavius Burdette
Age
29
Hometown
Senatobia, Mississippi
Current Residence
Memphis, Tennessee
Occupation
Real Estate Agent
Traits
Brave, Polite, Proud
Why Applied
Lifelong competitor who wanted to win and make his very large family proud
Life Experience
One of 17 kids and the first in his family to graduate college
Unique Gameplay
Memorable 'vote me out' moment; later voted out with an idol in his pocket
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Jessica Chong
Age
37
Hometown
Hong Kong / Toronto, Ontario
Current Residence
San Francisco, California
Occupation
Software Engineer
Traits
Silly/Animated, Compassionate, Persistent
Why Applied
To step outside her comfort zone and have fun playing a clever game
Life Experience
Transitioned into software engineering and mentors newcomers to tech
Unique Gameplay
Early Yanu vote-out while the tribe struggled to connect
Finish
17
Maria Gonzalez
Age
48
Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Current Residence
Dallas, Texas
Occupation
Parent Coach
Traits
Determined, Loyal, Resilient
Why Applied
To model grit for families she coaches and compete at a high level
Life Experience
Balanced parenting and career while building a coaching practice
Unique Gameplay
Physical standout with key wins, targeted as a threat and voted out at 5
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Jemila Hussain-Adams
Age
32
Hometown
Berbice, Guyana
Current Residence
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation
International Brand Mentor
Traits
Motivated, Resilient, Hilarious
Why Applied
Risk-taker excited to play a bold, move-driven game
Life Experience
Immigrated to the U.S. with little money and built a career from scratch
Unique Gameplay
Ran a fake-idol-map ruse on Siga, then was blindsided with an idol in her pocket
Finish
14
Finalists
Kenzie Petty
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (5)
- Tevin Davis
- Q Burdette
- Venus Vafa
- Tiffany Nicole Ervin
- Maria Shrime Gonzalez
Charlie Davis
Jury Votes (3)
- Hunter McKnight
- Liz Wilcox
- Soda Thompson
Ben Katzman
Jury Votes (0)
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