Survivor Snuff
Season 6 - The Amazon
Rio Negro, Amazonas, Brazil (Aired to ) 16 castaways, 39 days
first gender-divided tribes (Jaburu/Tambaqui); mid-season tribe swap via two ambassadors (Jenna & Dave); no exile island or hidden idols yet; merge to Jacaré; final two with a 6–1 jury for Jenna.
Episodes
Castaways
Jenna Morasca
Age
21
Hometown
Bridgeville, PA
Current Residence
Bridgeville, PA
Occupation
Swimsuit Model & College Student
Traits
Social, Resilient, Opportunistic
Why Applied
Lifelong fan who wanted to prove underestimated players can win.
Life Experience
Pageants and modeling built poise under scrutiny and comfort with risk.
Unique Gameplay
Leaned into social bonds with Heidi and others, then won back-to-back immunities at 4 and 3 and beat Matthew 6–1.
Finish
1
Matthew von Ertfelda
Age
33
Hometown
Washington, DC
Current Residence
Washington, DC
Occupation
Restaurant Designer
Traits
Disciplined, Stoic, Loyal
Why Applied
Adventure-driven competitor seeking a once-in-a-lifetime test.
Life Experience
Precision-focused designer and outdoorsman with a methodical approach to challenges.
Unique Gameplay
Shielded and steered by Rob midgame, became an endgame challenge threat, sacrificed his loved-ones visit for the tribe, and finished runner-up.
Finish
2
Rob Cesternino
Age
24
Hometown
Wantagh, NY
Current Residence
Wantagh, NY
Occupation
Computer Products Coordinator
Traits
Scheming, Witty, Adaptive
Why Applied
To play the game he studied with maximum flexibility and humor.
Life Experience
Communications and tech background honed persuasion and quick reads on people.
Unique Gameplay
Floated between coalitions, engineered Alex’s blindside, and managed threats until Jenna cut him at 3.
Finish
3
Butch Lockley
Age
50
Hometown
Olney, IL
Current Residence
Olney, IL
Occupation
Middle School Principal
Traits
Earnest, Hardworking, Single Minded
Why Applied
To show an older school leader could hang in the jungle.
Life Experience
Decades of teaching and administration built patience and steady effort.
Unique Gameplay
Camp workhorse whose relentless firewood focus preceded the camp fire disaster; cut at 4 as the easiest out.
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Heidi Strobel
Age
24
Hometown
Jefferson City, MO
Current Residence
Jefferson City, MO
Occupation
Physical Education Teacher
Traits
Strategic, Social, Competitive
Why Applied
Thrives on competition and wanted to test mind and body.
Life Experience
Teaching and athletics built stamina and group dynamics savvy.
Unique Gameplay
Core of the young women’s bloc, navigated the swap, but lost at 5 when the men briefly held numbers.
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Christy Smith
Age
24
Hometown
Basalt, CO
Current Residence
Basalt, CO
Occupation
Children’s Adventure Guide
Traits
Independent, Grounded, Resilient
Why Applied
To represent deaf players and push personal limits.
Life Experience
Outdoor guiding and advocacy cultivated self-reliance and empathy.
Unique Gameplay
Historic deaf contestant and swing vote at 6; indecision led to a late blindside.
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Alex Bell
Age
32
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Triathlon Coach
Traits
Athletic, Confident, Sociable
Why Applied
Endurance junkie who wanted the ultimate strategy race.
Life Experience
Coaching built grit, routine, and strong social rapport.
Unique Gameplay
Told Rob he’d cut him at 4; that leak fueled the counterstrike that sent Alex to jury.
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Deena Bennett
Age
35
Hometown
Riverside, CA
Current Residence
Riverside, CA
Occupation
Deputy District Attorney
Traits
Assertive, Analytical, Direct
Why Applied
To test courtroom instincts in a zero-comfort game.
Life Experience
Trial work honed leadership and game theory under pressure.
Unique Gameplay
Early Jaburu leader who targeted Alex post-merge, then was promptly blindsided when plans leaked.
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Dave Johnson
Age
24
Hometown
Pasadena, CA
Current Residence
Pasadena, CA
Occupation
Rocket Scientist
Traits
Logical, Proud, Competitive
Why Applied
To see whether brains plus brawn could dominate outdoors.
Life Experience
Engineering mindset and athletic chops shaped a high-standards persona.
Unique Gameplay
Post-merge threat pegged by the majority; became first juror at 9.
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Roger Sexton
Age
56
Hometown
Valencia, CA
Current Residence
Valencia, CA
Occupation
Construction Executive
Traits
Authoritative, Stubborn, Hardworking
Why Applied
Old-school competitor who wanted to lead a winning tribe.
Life Experience
Construction leadership and military background shaped a tough, top-down style.
Unique Gameplay
Pre-merge taskmaster who became the merge’s ‘message’ vote as the new majority flexed.
Finish
10 (On Jury)
Shawna Mitchell
Age
23
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Retail Saleswoman
Traits
Friendly, Romantic, Mercurial
Why Applied
To chase a big adventure and find out how she handles deprivation.
Life Experience
Sales floor stamina and social skills, but struggled when energy tanked.
Unique Gameplay
Early power trio with Jenna/Heidi, faded with exhaustion, revived at the swap, then was voted out at 11.
Finish
11
Jeanne Hebert
Age
41
Hometown
North Attleboro, MA
Current Residence
North Attleboro, MA
Occupation
Marketing Director
Traits
Practical, Steady, Supportive
Why Applied
Midlife superfan seeking a rugged reset.
Life Experience
Brand leadership and parenting built patience and team-first instincts.
Unique Gameplay
Post-swap number for Tambaqui who couldn’t crack the core; pre-merge boot at 12.
Finish
12
JoAnna Ward
Age
31
Hometown
Orangeburg, SC
Current Residence
Orangeburg, SC
Occupation
School Guidance Counselor
Traits
Devout, Forthright, Strong
Why Applied
To challenge herself and model faith-led resilience.
Life Experience
Counseling and ministry shaped her direct style and conviction.
Unique Gameplay
Outspoken at camp and uneasy with the idol; women’s tribe sent her home at 13.
Finish
13
Daniel Lue
Age
27
Hometown
Houston, TX
Current Residence
Houston, TX
Occupation
Tax Accountant
Traits
Amiable, Athletic, Scrappy
Why Applied
To test himself in pure competition and adventure.
Life Experience
Fitness and finance discipline built confidence and drive.
Unique Gameplay
Challenge struggles with Ryan in the opener put him behind; men clipped him at 14.
Finish
14
Janet Koth
Age
44
Hometown
Manchester, MO
Current Residence
Manchester, MO
Occupation
Homemaker
Traits
Maternal, Earnest, Old School
Why Applied
To push far outside routine and give her family a wild story.
Life Experience
Household management and community roles built care and resilience.
Unique Gameplay
Early Jaburu friction made her the second boot.
Finish
15
Ryan Aiken
Age
23
Hometown
Ellicott City, MD
Current Residence
Ellicott City, MD
Occupation
Model
Traits
Laid Back, Athletic, Inconsistent
Why Applied
Adventure and exposure for a young competitor.
Life Experience
Modeling and sports background, but limited camp value painted an early target.
Unique Gameplay
After balance-beam struggles and weak tribe perception, became the first boot.
Finish
16
Finalists
Jenna Morasca
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (6)
- Rob Cesternino
- Heidi Strobel
- Christy Smith
- Alex Bell
- Deena Bennett
- Dave Johnson
Matthew von Ertfelda
Jury Votes (1)
- Butch Lockley
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