Video links:
- CBS "Meet Monica" pre-game video
- Full CBS "Meet the Cast" video
Collection of images from the preview and other circa-Ep1 One World footage:
Vidcap gallery: Click on thumbnails to expand; use arrow keys to navigate between enlarged pics.
From MSN.com's pre-game interview with Jeff Probst:
"Monica says: I gave up my life to help make this badass NFL vet [husband Brad Culpepper]. This opportunity came along, and it was really the first time in my life that I was going to do something for me. I am extremely comfortable outside. I can catch a fish with my hands.
Jeff says: Monica Culpeper is the fittest person. I think her biggest obstacle is people looking at her and saying, 'Oh, enough already. You've already had your turn.' I just hope she gets a shot. Otherwise, she could be sent home early."
From her official CBS bio page:
"Personal Claim to Fame: Homecoming Queen at University of Florida in 1991, University of Florida Outstanding Female Leader Graduate in 1991, Graduated with Honors from University of Minnesota Physical Therapy School, Wife of University of Florida and nine year NFL Defensive Tackle, Brad Culpepper, and mother of three straight "A" students.
Inspiration in Life: My husband without a doubt! He is the hardest working person I know. He was not only an All-American Football player at University of Florida, an Academic All-American, a Southeastern Conference Hall of Famer, and Vice President of the UF student body, but also finished with a Masters degree. He won the prestigious Campbell Award, making him the number one scholar athlete in the nation. Then he went on to the NFL where he played for nine seasons with the Vikings, Buccaneers, and Bears. He was All-Madden and the NFL's Unsung Hero Award winner. While playing in the NFL, he earned his law degree in the "off- seasons." Now, he has his own law firm and truly is a role model and a coach to me and many kids in our community. Best part is… I helped build him!
Hobbies: Kickboxing, hiking, skeet shooting, riding four wheelers, snowboarding, wakeboarding, running, reading and volunteering in my community.
Pet Peeves: People who are two-faced, unappreciative and lazy. Also, messy cars!
3 Words to Describe You: Loyal, tenacious and gritty.
Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: I can relate to Tina Wesson, the first female winner in 2001, because she was 40, had a career in the medical field and was happily married.
Reason for Being on Survivor: I gave up my medical school and career dreams when I met my husband in college and have devoted the rest of my time to my family as a mother and a supportive spouse. It is my time to "step out" and see what grit I am made of…I'm ready to show I'm a Survivor!
Why You Think You'll "Survive" Survivor: I am enthusiastic, pleasant to be around and a great motivator. I'm like a chameleon; I can get along with all kinds of people. Being great at multi-tasking, I am able to process and calculate clearly under stress.
Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor: I'm never afraid to go out on a limb when it comes to getting something I want."
Summary of evidence for Monica Culpepper being on Survivor: One World.
- castaway208 (11/1/11), as usual, led off with some clues about her name. Collectively, EvilCastle, North09, kookyrules (11/1/11) found her: Monica Culpepper.
Who is Monica Culpepper?
From her facebook, she is a graduate of Lake Mary High School, Orlando, FL (class of 1988). She got her Bachelor's degree from University of Florida in 1991, and a Masters (?) in physical training from the Univeristy of Minnesota. She now lives in Tampa, FL, with her husband, former NFL player (now lawyer) Brad Culpepper, and numerous kids. And she deserves special credit for having sufficient sense of humor to acknowledge various Sucksters on her facebook before the official cast reveal.
