Survivor Snuff
Season 8 - All-Stars
Pearl Islands, Panama (Aired to ) 18 castaways, 39 days
all-returnee season; three starting tribes (chapera, mogo mogo, saboga) with an early tribe switch; no hidden idols or exile island; two quits (jenna morasca and sue hawk); merge as chaboga mogo; final two decided by a 4–3 jury. before the vote reveal, rob proposed to amber onstage. a separate live special awarded an extra $1m to rupert via public vote.
Episodes
Castaways
Amber Brkich
Age
25
Hometown
Beaver, PA
Current Residence
Beaver, PA
Occupation
Television Personality
Traits
Social, Composed, Steady
Why Applied
Second chance to win after placing 6th in the Australian Outback and to test a tighter endgame with a trusted ally.
Life Experience
PR-trained competitor who learned from a quieter first game and refined her social calibration.
Unique Gameplay
Paired with Rob Mariano from day 1, survived a mid-game swap when Lex saved her, won key late immunity, and won 4–3 over Rob.
Finish
1
Rob Mariano
Age
27
Hometown
Canton, MA
Current Residence
Canton, MA
Occupation
Construction Worker
Traits
Assertive, Calculating, Charismatic
Why Applied
Unfinished business after Marquesas; to prove he could run a returnee season.
Life Experience
Blue-collar strategist with relentless competitiveness and relationship management skills.
Unique Gameplay
Dominated alliances, cut Lex after asking him to save Amber, won final immunity, brought Amber, and lost 4–3.
Finish
2
Jenna Lewis
Age
26
Hometown
Burbank, CA
Current Residence
Burbank, CA
Occupation
Aspiring Actress/Host
Traits
Vocal, Tenacious, Game-Aware
Why Applied
To reshape her Borneo reputation and make a legitimate run at the title.
Life Experience
Young mom who parlayed first-season exposure into on-camera ambitions while raising twins.
Unique Gameplay
Absorbed into Chapera with Rupert, aligned with ‘Romber’, helped vote out Rupert at 4 to avoid a tie, and became the 7th juror.
Finish
3 (On Jury)
Rupert Boneham
Age
39
Hometown
Indianapolis, IN
Current Residence
Indianapolis, IN
Occupation
Troubled-Youth Mentor
Traits
Big-Hearted, Burly, Loyal
Why Applied
To compete again immediately after Pearl Islands and to represent his mentorship work.
Life Experience
Built a career mentoring at-risk teens and later channeled popularity into philanthropy.
Unique Gameplay
Moved from Saboga to Chapera, won key rewards, but was cut at 4 as social bonds trumped loyalty.
Finish
4 (On Jury)
Tom Buchanan
Age
48
Hometown
Rich Valley, VA
Current Residence
Rich Valley, VA
Occupation
Goat and Cattle Farmer
Traits
Folksy, Straight-Shooting, Stubborn
Why Applied
To outdo his Africa placement and show old-school grit still plays.
Life Experience
Multi-generation farmer with deep small-town roots and a plainspoken style.
Unique Gameplay
Rode Chapera numbers post-merge, clashed subtly with Rob over trust, and became the 6th juror.
Finish
5 (On Jury)
Shii Ann Huang
Age
29
Hometown
New York, NY
Current Residence
New York, NY
Occupation
Executive Recruiter
Traits
Blunt, Astute, Self-Reliant
Why Applied
To prove her strategic chops against legends after Thailand.
Life Experience
UC Berkeley and NYU training with a career spanning new media and recruiting.
Unique Gameplay
Navigated minority spots, won a clutch individual immunity that forced the majority to eat one of their own (Alicia), then was targeted next at 6.
Finish
6 (On Jury)
Alicia Calaway
Age
35
Hometown
New York, NY
Current Residence
New York, NY
Occupation
Personal Trainer
Traits
Direct, Competitive, Disciplined
Why Applied
To redeem a strong Australia run and test herself against winners.
Life Experience
Fitness professional with a background in design and coaching who thrives under pressure.
Unique Gameplay
Physically imposing presence, positioned near the power pair, but became the 3rd juror when Shii Ann’s immunity forced a pivot.
Finish
7 (On Jury)
Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien
Age
49
Hometown
Burlington, VT
Current Residence
Burlington, VT
Occupation
Real Estate Agent
Traits
Intense, Savvy, Forthright
Why Applied
To chase unfinished business after a close loss in Marquesas.
Life Experience
RISD-educated realtor who blends creativity with blunt strategic instincts.
Unique Gameplay
Was ‘kidnapped’ for reward/immunity during the tribe phase, then became the 2nd juror as Chapera consolidated control.
Finish
8 (On Jury)
Lex van den Berghe
Age
40
Hometown
Santa Cruz, CA
Current Residence
Santa Cruz, CA
Occupation
Marketing Director / Columnist
Traits
Principled, Strategic, Intense
Why Applied
To prove his Africa game could translate against all-stars.
Life Experience
Marketing leader and musician with global travel and a family-first anchor.
Unique Gameplay
Saved Amber after Rob’s whispered promise, only to be cut first at the merge—becoming the 1st juror and season’s key betrayal flashpoint.
Finish
9 (On Jury)
Jerri Manthey
Age
33
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Actress
Traits
Outspoken, Wry, Defiant
Why Applied
To revisit a polarizing legacy and stand up for a deeper run.
Life Experience
Working actress who leaned into the game’s social crucible.
Unique Gameplay
Flipped tribes during absorption/switches, became the last pre-jury boot as numbers tightened.
Finish
10
Ethan Zohn
Age
30
Hometown
New York, NY
Current Residence
New York, NY
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Traits
Likable, Steady, Single Dad
Why Applied
Targeted as a former winner on a losing Mogo Mogo and voted out mid-premerge.
Life Experience
Pro athlete and early charity builder who tried to keep threat level low among all-stars.
Unique Gameplay
Targeted as a former winner on a losing Mogo Mogo and voted out mid-premerge.
Finish
11
Colby Donaldson
Age
29
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Custom Auto Designer
Traits
Competitive, Polished, Proud
Why Applied
To reclaim the win that slipped away in the Australian Outback.
Life Experience
Moved into design/entertainment, bringing a calmer, camera-ready demeanor.
Unique Gameplay
Became a lightning-rod early target on Mogo Mogo and left as the 5th voted out.
Finish
12
Sue Hawk
Age
42
Hometown
Las Vegas, NV
Current Residence
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation
Truck Driver
Traits
Blunt, Tough, Volatile
Why Applied
To bring her no-nonsense edge back to a legend-filled cast.
Life Experience
Blue-collar grinder whose authenticity defined early Survivor.
Unique Gameplay
Quit on day 17 following an incident with Richard during a challenge.
Finish
13
Richard Hatch
Age
42
Hometown
Middletown, RI
Current Residence
Middletown, RI
Occupation
Corporate Trainer/Consultant
Traits
Brazen, Scheming, Unflinching
Why Applied
As the original winner, to prove his alliance-first blueprint still holds.
Life Experience
Trainer/consultant who pioneered alliance play and embraced being a lightning rod.
Unique Gameplay
Clashed with Mogo Mogo and was voted out 4th after the challenge incident raised his target.
Finish
14
Rob Cesternino
Age
25
Hometown
Plainview, NY
Current Residence
Plainview, NY
Occupation
Computer Projects Coordinator
Traits
Crafty, Meta-Gamer, Talkative
Why Applied
A superfan strategist eager to test himself against icons.
Life Experience
Office-side problem solver who translated systems thinking into social strategy.
Unique Gameplay
Seen as a massive threat by Chapera and dispatched as the 3rd voted out.
Finish
15
Jenna Morasca
Age
22
Hometown
Bridgeville, PA
Current Residence
Bridgeville, PA
Occupation
Model/Student
Traits
Honest, Emotional, Self-Aware
Why Applied
Returning winner aiming to compete—until family circumstances intervened.
Life Experience
Young champion balancing fame with family priorities.
Unique Gameplay
Quit on day 9 at the challenge to return home due to her mother’s critical illness.
Finish
16
Rudy Boesch
Age
75
Hometown
Virginia Beach, VA
Current Residence
Virginia Beach, VA
Occupation
Retired Navy SEAL
Traits
Stoic, Gritty, Old-School
Why Applied
A beloved original returning to see how his straight-ahead style holds up.
Life Experience
45-year Navy career and iconic Borneo figure.
Unique Gameplay
Early injury and tribe losses led to his exit as the 2nd voted out.
Finish
17
Tina Wesson
Age
42
Hometown
Knoxville, TN
Current Residence
Knoxville, TN
Occupation
Registered Nurse / Motivational Speaker
Traits
Gracious, Strategic, Resilient
Why Applied
Winner seeking to prove lightning can strike twice.
Life Experience
Healthcare professional who embraced public speaking after her win.
Unique Gameplay
First person voted out as Saboga stumbled out of the gate.
Finish
18
Finalists
Amber Brkich
Winner of $1,000,000
Jury Votes (4)
- Lex van den Berghe
- Alicia Calaway
- Shii Ann Huang
- Tom Buchanan
Rob Mariano
Jury Votes (3)
- Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien
- Rupert Boneham
- Jenna Lewis
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