Who was the smartest person on Survivor?

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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Who has the highest IQ on Survivor?

Trivia. Jeff Probst confirmed that David has the highest IQ of any Survivor contestant, at 144. David is the first person to lose a Redemption Island duel and become a member of the jury.
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Who is the greatest Survivor player of all time?

When talking about "Survivor" winners, you can't gloss over the first person to ever become the Sole Survivor. All of the gameplay that occurred in later seasons wouldn't have been possible without Richard Hatch.
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Who is the most successful Survivor winner?

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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Is Survivor scripted?

Is 'Survivor' scripted? In short, Survivor is not scripted. With that being said, we all know how reality TV works. Some situations are dramatized in the editing room (it's their job!) and more lackluster portions of the players' stay on the island may be cut out.
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5 Times Survivor Players Hacked Challenges



Has any Survivor vote ever been unanimous?

Thomas is the first player ever to win Sole Survivor by a unanimous vote while never receiving any votes against him during the entire game. The only other two Survivor castaways to accomplish this feat are John Cochran in Survivor: Caramoan and Jeremy Collins in Survivor: Cambodia.
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What is Jeff Probst salary?

Jeff earns a salary of $8 million per year as host of the long running CBS reality show Survivor.
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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 is the youngest Survivor winner?

Youngest Sole Survivor: Jud "Fabio" Birza, 21

Though often on the wrong side of the numbers, Survivor: Nicaragua surfer Jud "Fabio" Birza relied on his charm (and a few clutch individual immunity wins) to become the youngest player to ever win Survivor. Watch Survivor on CBS and CBS All Access.
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Which Survivor Did Jeff Probst marry?

In 2004, after filming on Survivor: Vanuatu wrapped, he began dating one of the contestants, Julie Berry. They broke up in early 2008. Probst married his second spouse, Lisa Ann Russell, on December 5, 2011.
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Which Survivor was the most brutal?

Most seasons go by without any medical evacuations, and some seasons see one. Two is rare, and three is even rarer. The brutal conditions were the worst on Caleb Reynolds, who suffered a horrible bout of heatstroke during a particularly hot and grueling challenge.
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Who has the top 5 highest IQ?

People With The Highest IQ Ever
  • William James Sidis (IQ score between 250-300)
  • Terence Tao (IQ score between 225 and 230)
  • Marilyn Vos Savant (IQ score of 228)
  • Christopher Hirata (IQ score of 225)
  • Kim Ung-Yong (IQ score of 210)
  • Edith Stern (IQ score of more than 200)
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Does Survivor test IQ?

There is also a shorter, but free Survivor IQ quiz available at www.TheSurvivorsClub.org. The test reveals if you are a fighter, connector, realist, thinker or a believer:- Fighter: You attack adversity with determination and grit. You're tough resilient and never a quitter. You keep going on when others give up.
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What is the best Survivor season ever?

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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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 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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Do survivors get paid?

According to Cinemablend, Survivor contestants make more than $10,000 for their time on the show and are all paid this amount for their participation in the series finale. Furthermore, the report claims that the first tribe member to be booted from the island earns him or herself a small bonus of $3,500.
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Do Survivor contestants ever hook up?

The Hottest Desert Island Hook Ups In Survivor History. Not far into Survivor's 35th season, Hustlers tribe members Cole and Jessica's innocent flirting was kicked up a notch when the two went fishing together in the Fijian waters.
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Is there toilet paper on Survivor?

There are no bathrooms and no toilet paper. Our tribe designated a small cove on the island as the bathroom area. Every morning thousands of minnows would flood into the cove, pushed by the current.
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Who has won Survivor twice?

Sandra Diaz-Twine (born July 30, 1974) is an American television personality who became known for her appearances on the reality game show Survivor. She won the first two seasons she appeared on, Survivor: Pearl Islands and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, making her the show's first two-time winner.
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How many black players have 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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Who has received the most votes in Survivor?

Tony Vlachos is the Sole Survivor with the most jury votes received in both a Final Two and a Final Three, with 8 in Cagayan and 12 in Winners at War, respectively. He holds the record for the most jury votes received overall, with a total of 20 in his Survivor career.
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Is Survivor actually on an island?

The CBS competition show "Survivor" has captivated viewers for over 21 years, with its 42nd season starting this March. Although it's one thing to watch the challenges and councils from the comfort of your home, it's another to compete on a remote island for up to 39 days with minimal food and supplies.
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Do Survivor contestants stay in hotels?

"Survivor" players who get voted out after the merge lose their shot at $1 million, but get to stay at a luxurious resort called Ponderosa as they wait to cast their final vote. Former "Survivor" competitors told Insider what it's actually like at the resort, from day-drinking to being cut off from the outside world.
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