Survivor Snuff
Season 47
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 26 days
26-day new-era season in Fiji with three starting tribes; Shot in the Dark and beware advantages; journey risks; hidden idols; final four fire-making.
Episodes
Castaways
Rachel LaMont
Age
34
Hometown
Dexter, Michigan
Current Residence
Southfield, Michigan
Occupation
Graphic Designer
Traits
Down-to-Earth, Bubbly, Determined
Why Applied
A long-time fan who loves people, games, pushing comfort zones, and the shot at $1 million
Life Experience
Persevered from nearly being an alternate the prior season to pursuing the game with renewed focus
Unique Gameplay
Balanced social bonds with clutch challenge wins and timely idol play to dominate the endgame
Finish
1
Sam Phalen
Age
24
Hometown
Schaumburg, Illinois
Current Residence
Nashville, Tennessee
Occupation
Sports Reporter
Traits
Passionate, Stubborn, Ambitious
Why Applied
Childhood dream to compete in the greatest game and prove he has what it takes
Life Experience
High-pressure sports media sharpened his poise and quick decision-making
Unique Gameplay
Aggressive competitor who battled through fire-making to reach the Final Three
Finish
2
Sue Smey
Age
59
Hometown
Kirkwood, New York
Current Residence
Putnam Valley, New York
Occupation
Flight School Owner
Traits
Badass, Fearless, Adrenaline Junkie
Why Applied
A lifelong dream to push limits and compete for the title
Life Experience
Built and ran an aviation business, embracing risk and leadership under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Straight-shooting competitor who relied on grit and experience to navigate votes
Finish
3
Teeny Chirichillo
Age
24
Hometown
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Current Residence
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Occupation
Freelance Writer
Traits
Social, Mischievous, Introspective
Why Applied
Playing has felt like a calling since discovering the show in grade school
Life Experience
Years immersed in the Survivor community honed social intuition and fandom-driven study of the game
Unique Gameplay
Eccentric connector planning to disarm with humor while striking strategically
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Genevieve Mushaluk
Age
33
Hometown
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Current Residence
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Occupation
Corporate Lawyer
Traits
Energetic, Friendly, Organized
Why Applied
To test a long-held belief that she could excel at Survivor
Life Experience
Legal training and endurance through repeated applications built resilience and planning discipline
Unique Gameplay
Socially charming numbers-cruncher adept at splits and plurality plans
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Andy Rueda
Age
31
Hometown
Buffalo, New York
Current Residence
Brooklyn, New York
Occupation
AI Research Assistant
Traits
Frenetic, Warm, Creative
Why Applied
A decade-long dream to move from superfan to player
Life Experience
Academic research and community building taught him to read dynamics and iterate fast
Unique Gameplay
High-energy strategist leveraging creativity to pivot alliances when needed
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Caroline Vidmar
Age
27
Hometown
Palos Verdes, California
Current Residence
Chicago, Illinois
Occupation
Strategy Consultant
Traits
Adventurous, Enthusiastic, Supportive
Why Applied
To take on an epic adventure and test her strategic chops
Life Experience
Consulting and relocations demanded adaptation, collaboration, and clear communication
Unique Gameplay
Positive glue player who pairs social warmth with objective-focused moves
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Kyle Ostwald
Age
31
Hometown
Cheboygan, Michigan
Current Residence
Cheboygan, Michigan
Occupation
Construction Worker
Traits
Fun, Ambitious, Creative
Why Applied
To inspire his kids and show how getting back up after setbacks defines you
Life Experience
Years of van life and hands-on work made him comfortable adapting to any environment
Unique Gameplay
Resilient competitor aiming to win key immunities and rally bonds when down in numbers
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Gabe Ortis
Age
26
Hometown
Baltimore, Maryland
Current Residence
Baltimore, Maryland
Occupation
Radio Show Host
Traits
Opportunistic, Resourceful, Blunt
Why Applied
To write himself into the new-era history books
Life Experience
Landing big on-air roles by selling himself taught persuasion under pressure
Unique Gameplay
Direct communicator who’ll play idols decisively and read people quickly
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Sierra Wright
Age
27
Hometown
Wilmington, Delaware
Current Residence
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Occupation
Nurse
Traits
Ambitious, Intuitive, Hoot
Why Applied
Born for the game and ready to tackle a massive challenge (and her student loans)
Life Experience
Years in hospitality and accelerated nursing taught adaptability and bounce-back grit
Unique Gameplay
High-energy competitor who keeps camp light while striking when it counts
Finish
11 (On Jury)
Tiyana Hallums
Age
27
Hometown
Aiea, Hawaii
Current Residence
Aiea, Hawaii
Occupation
Flight Attendant
Traits
Adventurous, Multi-Passionate, Funny
Why Applied
To challenge herself and represent Native Hawaiians while supporting her family
Life Experience
Division I volleyball built teamwork, resilience, and emotion control under stress
Unique Gameplay
Stealthy chameleon planning to mirror allies and time big moves
Finish
12
Rome Cooney
Age
30
Hometown
Corvallis, Oregon
Current Residence
Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation
E-Sports Commentator
Traits
Charismatic, Entertaining, Cutthroat
Why Applied
The ultimate real-life game for a lifelong gamer seeking a legacy for future kids
Life Experience
Came back from a torn Achilles and rose quickly in e-sports on big stages
Unique Gameplay
Challenge-beast aspirations with bold idol plays and persuasive speechcraft
Finish
13
Anika Dhar
Age
26
Hometown
Santa Rosa, California
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Marketing Manager
Traits
Exuberant, Curious, Calculated
Why Applied
An instinctual need to take on the most epic mental and physical game
Life Experience
Losing her family home in the Tubbs Fire taught her how to live with nothing and adapt
Unique Gameplay
Socially aligned, trusted operator aiming to deflect perceived threat level
Finish
14
Kishan Patel
Age
28
Hometown
Fullerton, California
Current Residence
San Francisco, California
Occupation
ER Doctor
Traits
Nurturing, Composed, Adorable
Why Applied
To test himself in the ultimate high-pressure environment
Life Experience
Emergency medicine sharpened calm under chaos and triage-style prioritization
Unique Gameplay
Steady, caring presence who downplays threat while guiding votes
Finish
15
Aysha Welch
Age
32
Hometown
DeSoto, Texas
Current Residence
Houston, Texas
Occupation
IT Consultant
Traits
Overachiever, Unique, Joyful
Why Applied
A lifelong viewer ready for her next big challenge for herself and her family
Life Experience
Climbing in tech and community work built confidence and people skills
Unique Gameplay
Energy-forward social player who plans to read and adapt quickly
Finish
16
Terran Foster
Age
31
Hometown
Prince George's County, Maryland
Current Residence
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Occupation
Athlete Marketing Manager
Traits
Spontaneous, Genuine, Ambitious
Why Applied
A life of beating the odds, including overcoming a serious kidney disease, led him here
Life Experience
Extended ICU stay and recovery forged mental toughness and comfort with discomfort
Unique Gameplay
Authentic, loyal ally who blends social strength with physical grind
Finish
17
Jon Lovett
Age
42
Hometown
Long Island, New York
Current Residence
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Podcast Host
Traits
Opinions For Days
Why Applied
Drawn to Survivor’s democratic experiment where players decide what earns a vote
Life Experience
Political speechwriting and podcasting honed persuasion and message control
Unique Gameplay
Leans on rhetoric and coalition-building to survive early targets
Finish
18
Solomon Yi
Age
43
Hometown
Del City, Oklahoma
Current Residence
Norwalk, Connecticut
Occupation
Medical Device Sales
Traits
Witty, Friendly, Lucky
Why Applied
A lifelong fan eager to finally play his favorite game
Life Experience
Self-reliance from childhood and a career in sales forged strong bond-building skills
Unique Gameplay
Charm-first social player aiming to mix Gabler-style bonds with strategic restraint
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Finalists
Rachel LaMont
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (7)
- Sierra Wright
- Sol Yi
- Gabe Ortis
- Caroline Vidmar
- Andy Rueda
- Genevieve Mushaluk
- Teeny Chirichillo
Sam Phalen
Jury Votes (1)
- Kyle Ostwald
Sue Smey
Jury Votes (0)
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