Who is the most loved Survivor contestant?

Cirie Fields is possibly the most beloved contestant to ever play and not win the game of Survivor. She also competed in four seasons starting in 2006, with Survivor: Panama - Exile Island.
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Who returned to Survivor the most?

Andrea Boehlke has received more votes over her Survivor career than any other returning player, with 36 total votes. Cirie Fields, Aubry Bracco, Rob Mariano, and Parvati Shallow are the only contestants to make it to the finale episode of a season on three separate occasions.
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Who is the meanest Survivor?

Russell Hantz is one of the most notorious villains in Survivor history. He is also undeniably one of the cockiest people to have ever played the game.
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Who is the most liked Survivor contestant?

1. "Boston Rob" Mariano (Marquesas, All-Stars, Heroes vs Villains, Redemption Island) Just look at that winning smile! Boston Rob was the Sole Survivor on Survivor: Redemption Island.
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Who is the most successful Survivor contestant?

Boston Rob became one of Survivor's most notorious players of all time, thanks to his four appearances on the show, finally winning the $1 million during Redemption Island (Season 22).
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Top 5 Most Iconic Survivor Players



Who is the smartest Survivor player?

Liz Markham (Kaoh Rong) When Liz Markham appeared on Kaoh Rong back in 2016, she was one of the brainiest survivors the show had ever seen. Appropriately placed on the "brains" tribe, Liz was a quantitative strategist with the all-time highest IQ of a Survivor contestant (at the time).
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What was the worst season of Survivor?

Season 14: Fiji is our choice for the worst season of Survivor, ever.
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Who became famous after Survivor?

Julie Berry. Berry, who briefly dated Survivor host Jeff Probst after competing on the show's Vanuatu season, set a Guinness World Record alongside The Bachelorette's Kasey Stewart in 2018 when the duo visited all seven continents in just 3 days, 20 hours, 4 minutes, and 19 seconds.
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Is Survivor rigged?

No, Survivor is not completely real because the show has been known to use body doubles for contestants, and producers are known for manipulating which contestants get voted off the island against the contestants' wishes. The contestants are also at no risk of starving at any point in the competition.
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What is the most popular Survivor season?

Survivor: The Best Seasons, Ranked
  • 7 Season 40: Winners at War.
  • 6 Season 31: Cambodia - Second Chance.
  • 5 Season 37: David and Goliath.
  • 4 Season 28: Cagayan.
  • 3 Season 1: Borneo.
  • 2 Season 20: Heroes Vs. Villains.
  • 1 Season 16: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites.
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Who was the craziest person on Survivor?

The 10 Most Chaotic Survivor Players Ever
  1. 1 Tony Vlachos. A two-time winner, Tony Vlachos is arguably the greatest player in Survivor history.
  2. 2 Noura Salman. ...
  3. 3 J'Tia Taylor. ...
  4. 4 Coach Wade. ...
  5. 5 Jonny Fairplay. ...
  6. 6 Abi-Maria Gomes. ...
  7. 7 Shane Powers. ...
  8. 8 Boston Rob. ...
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Who was the first Survivor villain?

JERRI MANTHEY

Jerri was the first true villainess on “Survivor,” competing in the series' second season “The Australian Outback.” Though she was extremely disagreeable at times with her castmates, her antics pale in comparison with the villainy displayed by some competitors over the next 30-plus seasons of the show.
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What is the budget for a season of Survivor?

REALITY shows are, stereotypically speaking, easy and inexpensive to produce. The budget for each hourlong episode of “Survivor” is about $2 million, about $1 million less than many scripted dramas. But unlike scripted shows, reality shows have limited rerun and syndication value.
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Who is the youngest Survivor winner?

On the heels of Maryanne Oketch's historic Survivor win in Season 42, many fans are wondering if she's the youngest ever winner. She won the 42nd season in a 7-1 landslide, with the only outlier vote cast by Jonathan for Mike Turner. Even though Maryanne is young, her win is very well-deserved.
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Who has played Survivor 3 times?

James Clement played Survivor three times! He was a castaway on Survivor: China, Survivor: Micronesia, and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains.
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How many times has Rob Mariano played Survivor?

He is the first contestant to appear on Survivor 6 times, and play 5 times. He also competed on The Amazing Race twice alongside his wife, where they placed 2nd and 8th, respectively. Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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Do losers on Survivor get paid?

According to former contestant Jonny FairPlay, the first person eliminated receives $2,500 for their time, and the longer someone lasts on the show, the more money they receive upon exiting.
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Is any part of Survivor fake?

The show does make use of stunt performers and body doubles. According to TV Over Mind, Survivor uses body doubles for certain challenges that are too exhausting for the average person such as the taxing swimming tasks. Actors and models are also occasionally cast as contestants.
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How much does Jeff Probst get paid?

Jeff earns a salary of $8 million per year as host of the long running CBS reality show Survivor.
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Which Survivor Did Jeff Probst date?

Jeff Probst and Julie Berry

After production on Survivor: Vanuatu wrapped, Probst, the longtime host of the CBS series, reached out to Berry. The two started dating, but kept the relationship a secret until after Berry's season aired. They were together for a few years, but eventually split.
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Has any black player won Survivor?

Towery was the first African American contestant to win Survivor, succeeded by Earl Cole of Survivor: Fiji, Jeremy Collins of Survivor: Cambodia, and Wendell Holland of Survivor: Ghost Island and Maryanne Oketch of Survivor 42.
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Has there ever been a Survivor tie?

This season marks the first time in Survivor history in which two players were tied for having the most jury votes at the Final Tribal Council.
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Which season of Survivor has the best cast?

Heroes Vs Villains (Season 20)

Heroes Vs Villains is the best all-star season of Survivor for a number of reasons, but the biggest one is that the cast is full of so many legendary players that television will likely never see play together again.
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What is the best episode of Survivor?

Survivor: 10 Best Episodes, According to IMDB
  1. 1 Like Selling Your Soul to the Devil/My Wheels Are Spinning (Cambodia)
  2. 2 You Call, We'll Haul (Cambodia) ...
  3. 3 Lie, Cheat, and Steal (Cambodia) ...
  4. 4 You Get What You Give (David vs. ...
  5. 5 Head of the Snake (Cagayan) ...
  6. 6 Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Caramoan) ...
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Which Survivor location was the worst?

Africa is arguably the most brutal season in Survivor history. It was set in Kenya, and the contestants were forced to deal with the country's dry climate and hot environment. They were also literally forced to stay awake and stand guard against dangerous wildlife like lions.
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