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

Episode 1

They're Back!

Episode 2

Panicked, Desperate, Thirsty As Hell

Episode 3

Shark Attack

Episode 4

Wipe Out!

Episode 5

I've Been Bamboozled

Episode 6

Outraged

Episode 7

Sorry... I Blew It

Episode 8

Pick A Tribemate

Episode 9

A Closer Look

Episode 10

Mad Scramble & Broken Hearts

Episode 11

Anger, Tears, and Chaos

Episode 12

A Thoughtful Gesture Or A Deceptive Plan

Episode 13

Stupid People. Stupid, Stupid People

Episode 14

A Chapera Surprise

Episode 15

The Instigator

Episode 16

The Sole Surviving All-Star

Episode 17

Reunion

Episode 18

America's Tribal Council

Castaways

Amber Brkich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amber Brkich

Winner of $1,000,000

Jury Votes (4)

  • Lex van den Berghe
  • Alicia Calaway
  • Shii Ann Huang
  • Tom Buchanan
Rob Mariano

Rob Mariano

Jury Votes (3)

  • Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien
  • Rupert Boneham
  • Jenna Lewis

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