Survivor contestant Ben Driebergen

Ben Driebergen - Survivor: Heroes v Healers v Hustlers

Ben Driebergen on social media: twitter | Instagram

Seasons: 2 | Days: 76 | Wins: 1 | Jury: 1

Survivor: Heroes v Healers v Hustlers (2017) - Winner, 5-2-1

Received five jury votes to win (5-2-1) in Episode 14, "Million Dollar Night" (Day 39).

Survivor: Winners at War (2020) - 5th place, 18th out - 15th juror.

Voted out in Episode 14, "It All Boils Down to This" (Day 37).

Ben Driebergen - Career statistics
	Challenge stats	Tribal council stats	Jury stats
Season	ChW	ChA	ChW%	VFB	VAP	TCA	TC%	wTCR	JVF	TotJ	JV%	SurvSc	SurvAv
S35: HvHvH	1.78	14.28	0.12	7	2	9	0.77	3.63	5	8	0.63	1.52	9.16
S40: Winners at War	1.54	11.07	0.14	10	5	13	0.77	2.39	-	-	-	0.90	3.93
Career	3.32	25.36	0.13	17	7	22	0.77	2.90	5	8	0.63	1.21	6.43

Heroes v Healers v Hustlers challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (8.0*-for-14):
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 1 RC: "Quest for Fire" - Heroes fall just short in lighting their torch (2nd*/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 1 IC: "Tracks of My Tears" - Works the table maze with Chrissy, just misses safety (3rd/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Tracks of My Tears" - Dives for puzzle pieces; Heroes don't lose! (2nd*/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Rock In a Hard Place" - Crosses barriers, gathers blocks, Heroes win! (1st/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 4 RC: "Tangled Up" - Now with new Yawa, lassos the sled & hauls; Yawa wins!
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 4 IC: "The Color and the Shape" - Hauls, works the puzzle; Yawa wins again (1st/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 5 RC: "Head Long Flight" - Slithers to push the ball along, Yawa doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 5 IC: "Rice Race" - Walks the beam, retrieves & places a ball, and Yawa wins (1st/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 6 RC: "A-Tension Span" - Carries the ball with Cole, shoots both targets (2nd*/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 6 IC: "Discy Business" - Holds the rope, stacks blocks, and Yawa wins (1st/3).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 8 RC: "Air Raid" - Hits the first target, but the red team loses.
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 9 RC: "Hear About It Ladder" - Retrieves a buoy, shoots 3 baskets; but his team loses.
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 11 RC: "Kenny Log-Ins" - Works the puzzle with Ashley, blue team wins!
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 13 RC: "The Bottom Line" - With Ashley, has a lead on the ring toss, but loses.
*Note: Second-place finishes in the three-tribe phase of HvHvH count as half a win.

Individual challenge record (0-for-11; 1 sit-out): (Mean % finish: 45.0%)
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 7 IC: "Will It Go Round" - Fourth person out, on the transition to final step (9th/12).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 8 IC: "Ten Foot Pole" - Eighth person to drop out (4th/11).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 9 IC: "Squatty Probst" - Sixth person to drop out (5th/10).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 10 RC: "The Game is Afoot" - Still working on the second layer, doesn't win (tie-7th/9).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 10 IC: "Bermuda Triangles" - Sits out to eat chocolate and peanut butter (tie-9th/9).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 11 IC: "Driving Wheel" - Placing letters in final word, does not win (tie-3rd/8).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 12 RC: "Love on the Rocks" - Makes it to the second round, loses (2nd/7).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 12 IC: "This Much" - Lasts 15 minutes, but first to drop out (7th/7).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 13 IC: "Franklin's Tower" - One of 5 working on the puzzle as Chrissy wins (tie-2nd/6).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 14 F5 IC: "Might As Well Jump " - One of 4 working on the puzzle as Chrissy wins (tie-2nd/5).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 14 F4 IC: "You Shook Me" - Almost wins twice, but doesn't quite get there (tie-2nd/4).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record (0-for-0):
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers: None.
Winners at War challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (7-for-11):
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 F20 IC: "Water Slaughter" - With Rob, scores Sele's only point; Sele loses, 3-1.
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 F19 IC: "Blue Lagoon Bustle" - Part of the ring-tossing team with Jeremy, and Sele wins!
- Winners at War, Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Draggin' the Dragon" - Assembles, hauls and dismantles the cart, but Sele loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Along the Watch Tower" - Crosses obstacles, hooks the rope, but Sele loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Beyond the Wheel" - Swims and pulls the boat for Sele, and Sele wins.
- Winners at War, Ep. 5 IC: "Block in a Hard Place" - Now with Yara, crosses obstacles, knocks blocks, but Yara loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 6 IC: "Rice Race" - Crosses obstacles, chops open the bag, and Yara wins! (1st/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 7 RC: "Ball-istic Missiles" - (Unaired). Yara wins (1st/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 7 IC: "Dishwalla" - Carries the dish, works the puzzle with Sophie, and Yara wins! (1st/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 9 RC: "New School" - Swims and carries the net for the blue winning team.
- [Winners at War, Ep. 11 RC: Unaired - Part of the winning team.]
Individual challenge record (0-for-9): (Mean % finish: 62.3%)
- Winners at War, Ep. 8 IC: "Get a Grip" - Fifth man to drop out (3rd/7).
- Winners at War, Ep. 9 IC: "Bermuda Triangles" - Final person out, on the third and final stage (2nd/11).
- Winners at War, Ep. 10 IC: "Got a Hunch" - One of nine people to not win (tie-2nd/10).
- Winners at War, Ep. 11 IC: "10 Foot Pole" - Lasts over 32 minutes, seventh person out (3rd/9).
- Winners at War, Ep. 13 F7 IC: "Running Down a Dream" - One of five working the slide puzzle to not win (tie-2nd/7).
- Winners at War, Ep. 13 F6 IC: "High Step Back" - One of five people to not win (tie-2nd/6).
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 F6 IC: "Running Down a Dream" - Still on the first layer as Michele wins (tie-4th/6).
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 F5 IC: "5 on 5" - Races Tony to land the last sandbag; just short (2nd/5).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record (0-for-0):
- Winners at War: None.

Career challenge totals

Team/tribal challenges
Wins:	13
2nd place:	4
Played:	25
Win%:	0.60
Sat out:	--

Individual challenges
Wins:	0
Played:	20
Sat out:	1
Win%:	0.00
Mean% Finish:	52.8%

Duels
Wins:	0
Played:	0
Win%:	--
Mean% Finish:	--

Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols held/played: (3/3; 9 votes voided)
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 10: Finds a post-merge idol at Solewa (Day 27).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 12: Plays his idol, voiding six votes and saving himself (Day 33).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 13: Finds an idol right before Tribal Council, plays it before votes are cast (Day 36).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 14: Finds an idol before F5 Tribal, plays it, saves himself, voids 3 votes (Day 37).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (7/9):
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 1: Katrina Radke (voted out, 5-1).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 7: Jessica Johnston (voted out, 7-5).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 8: Desi Williams (voted out, 4-4-1-1 [7-1 on revote]).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 9: Cole Medders (voted out, 7-[0]-1).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 11: Joe Mena (voted out, 4-2-[0]).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 12: Lauren Rimmer (idoled out, [0]-1).
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 13: Ashley Nolan (voted out, 5-1).
VAP - Votes against (2):
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 8: One vote, from Joe.
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 9: One vote, from Cole.
- [Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 12: Six votes, all voided by Ben's idol play.]
- [Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 14: Three votes, all voided by Ben's idol play.]
Jury votes received (5/8):
- Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 14: Received five votes, from Desi Williams, Cole Medders, JP Hilsabeck, Joe Mena, and Lauren Rimmer (Winner, 5-2-1).
Winners at War Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols/advantages held/played (1/0):
- Winners at War, Ep. 12: The day after Sophie's blindside, everyone looks for her idol, and Ben finds it. With Tony. (Day 29)
VFB - Votes for the person booted (10/13):
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 (F20 vote): Natalie Anderson (voted out, 7-2-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 2: Danni Boatwright (voted out, 8-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 3: Ethan Zohn (voted out, 4-3-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 5: Boston Rob Mariano (voted out, 4-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 8: Wendell Holland (voted out, 9-3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 9: Adam Klein (voted out, 8-2-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 10: Tyson Apostol (voted out again, 5-2-[0]).
- Winners at War, Ep. 12: Kim Spradlin (voted out, 5-3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 13 (F7 vote): Jeremy Collins (voted out, 3-2-[0]).
- Winners at War, Ep. 13 (F6 vote): Nick Wilson (voted out, 4-2).
VAP - Votes against (5):
- Winners at War, Ep. 13 (F7 vote): Two votes, from Jeremy and Michele.
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 (F5 vote): Three votes, from Michele, Natalie, and Sarah (voted out, 3-2).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Winners at War, Ep. 14: Voted for Tony Vlachos, who won, 12-4-0.

Career Tribal Council totals

Hidden idols
Found:	4
Played:	3
Votes voided:	9

Voting record
VFB:	17
Tribals:	22
VAP:	7

Jury votes
Made:	1
For winners:	1
Received:	5
Total jurors:	8

Heroes v Healers v Hustlers image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers intro shot

Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers intro shot

Bonus Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers intro shot

S35 preview shot

S35 preview shot

S35 preview shot, split-screen with Mike and Ryan

On the boat, Day 1

Heroes, listening to Probst

Circa Ep1 confessional about serving the country as a Marine

Swimming to the boats, Day 1

Heading out

Heroes tribe, questing for fire

Attempting to light the torch

Heroes, taking their second-place flint

In camp, talking to Alan

Liking the work ethic on the tribe

Arrival, Ep1 IC

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC

Listening to Probst

Hauling the cart

More hauling

Working the table maze, with Chrissy

Fanning Chrissy

Heading back to camp

We had a plan, until everyone starting talking

Heading to Tribal

Heroes tribe, Ep1 Tribal Council

Listening to Chrissy

Reflecting on the Tribal chaos, Ep2

Making an alliance with Chrissy

Heh

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC

Starting line

Ready to dive for puzzle pieces

Bringing in the bundles

Watching the puzzle stage

Heroes don't lose!

Idoled up

Chrissy and I are in charge now, Ep3

Listening to Ashley push to keep JP

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC

Crossing the net

Tossing sandbags

Helping re-stack the blocks

Heroes win!

Pre-swap lineup, Ep4

Picking new buffs

Hopefully!

The new Yawa tribe

Uh oh, I'm the only Hero

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC

Starting line

Hauling the sled

Yawa wins reward!

Eating with the new tribe

More sedate meet-and-greet

Talking about the old tribes

Cole leaks info about Jessica's advantage

Cole tells Lauren, too

Talking with Mike and Lauren

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC

Starting line

Moving the puzzle pieces

Going under the nets

Yawa wins!

Doing dishes, Ep5

Talking about the PTSD struggle

Getting a look at the new Levu tribe, Alan out

Starting line

Waiting for the ball

Watching Cole secure second place

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC

Starting line

Placing a ball

Almost there...

Watching Cole

Yawa wins!

Mike drops his fish, Ep6

Heh

I love being on a tribe with Dr. Mike!

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC

Starting line

Getting ready to shoot the slingshot

Yawa takes second!

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC

Yawa wins!

Pre-merge planning at Yawa, Ep7

Pre-merge lineup

It's a great feeling to make the merge!

Picking new buffs

Merge feasting

Chatting with Chrissy at the merge feast

Winner's subtitle?

Plotting with Chrissy and Devon

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC

Listening to Probst

Starting line

Watching Desi get necklaced

Listening to Cole's food apology

I still want him out

Pre-Tribal strategy talk

Solewa, Ep7 Tribal Council

Listening to Mike

Happy with how Tribal went, Ep8

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC

Starting line

Taking aim

The losing red team

Wrestling over non-existent idols

Just accused Cole of having the idol

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC

Starting line

Still going...

Watching Cole get necklaced

Making new plans

Listening to Joe talk to Ryan and Devon

Arguing with Joe

Lauren mentions her advantage

Recruiting Dr. Mike

Solewa, Ep8 Tribal Council

Talking to Probst

Checking in with Lauren about her extra vote

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC

Blue team, starting line

Watching Devon take a leap

Making shots

Saluting the reward winners on their yacht

Ryan has big news

This is great, because Cole doesn't have it!

Telling Devon about Ryan's idol

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC

Starting line

Watching Lauren receive her necklace

Planning to split the vote to get Cole out

Filling Ryan and Ashley in on the plan

Chrissy says people feel like Ben is steamrolling them

Solewa, Ep9 Tribal Council

Listening to Ashley

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC

Starting line

Yay, Lauren won

Freshly picked to join Lauren on reward

Enjoying the flight

Cheers!

Lauren discusses her new alliance plan

Just got the letters from home

Reading Wyatt's letter

Enjoying the morning

Enjoying an idol clue

Where could it be?

Got it

Stating that his family brought this idol to him

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC

Waiting for the PB and chocolate

That's more like it

Talking about the fake plan

Discussing the real plan

Solewa, Ep10 Tribal Council

Listening to Joe

Still in secret spy mode, Ep11

Plotting with Devon

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 RC

Blue team, starting line

Hauling logs

Shoving logs

Working the puzzle, with Ashley

Blue team wins!

Cheers!

Happy to keep up the Secret Spy thing in front of Joe

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC

on the course

Crossing obstacles

Getting to work on the word puzzle

Strategy session

Pretending to work with Chrissy and Ryan

Solewa, Ep11 Tribal Council

Watching Ryan play his idol

Post-Tribal discussion, Ep12

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC

Talking to Probst about Kelly and the kids

Starting line

We have to draw marbles?

Not matching in Round 2

Yay, Chrissy won

Hoping to get picked for reward

Nope

Making a fake idol

Real vs. fake

Reading Lauren's actual idol clue

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC

Starting line

First one out

Overhearing some plotting

Time for plan B

Recruiting Mike to vote out Lauren

Trying to get Chrissy on board

Solewa, Ep12 Tribal Council

Watching Mike burn Lauren's idol

I'll play an idol, I guess

Idoling out Lauren

Pleased with how Tribal went, Ep13

Early morning idol searching

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 RC

Crossing obstacles

Tossing rings

Hoping to be picked for reward

Nope again

Oh well, more time to hunt for idols and/or flip Mike and Ashley

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 IC

Taking an early lead

Still going...

Working the cog puzzle

Watching Chrissy get necklaced

Dang, I needed to win that

Well, looky here

You got that right

Hoping people leave camp, so he can retrieve the idol from under the shelter

Solewa, Ep13 Tribal Council

Arguing with Devon

Boom, idol

I'm playing this for myself, Jeff. They can decide how to vote later.

The final five

Ep14, talking about his post-Tribal idol search

Digging by the well

X marks the spot

Third idol found

Chrissy tries to bury the hatchet, sort of

Not falling for it

Pre-challenge lineup, F5 IC

Starting line

Approaching the second set of keys

Almost to the puzzle

Working the puzzle

Checking out Chrissy's fake idol

Laughing at the story about the fake idol

Heading to Tribal

Solewa, Final 5 Tribal Council

The final Ben bomb

Playing it for myself, Jeff

Devon did, yes

Pre-challenge lineup, F4 IC

Off to a good start

Almost there?

Uh... not quite

Dropping his stack

Seeing the million slip through his fingers?

Preparing to ask Chrissy if there's some way to stay in the game

Heading to Tribal

F4 Tribal Council

Yay, fire-making

Taking the lead

Morning 39 breakfast. Cheers!

Preparing his jury speech

Heading to Final Tribal

The final three

Pleading his case to the jury

On stage at the finale

Final three, waiting for the vote reveal

The winner of Survivor 35...

Hugs

Receiving a million-dollar check

Full cast, reunion show
Winners at War pictures (click to expand/collapse)

Winners at War intro shot

Winners at War intro shot

Preview headshot

On the boat, Day 1

Watching the women arrive

Excited to be playing against all these winners

A toast to 20 years, 20 winners

The new Sele tribe

Wrestling with Tony and Wendell, Ep1 F20 IC

Yay, Sele tribe (which lost)

Danni proposes targeting Rob

Telling Rob who put his name out there

New schoolers, plotting

People are putting your name out there, Adam

Last-minute decision making

Sele, Ep1 F20 Tribal Council

Listening to Natalie

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 F19 IC

Pushing the boat out

Watching people go over the barrel

Watching Jeremy toss rings

Sele wins!

Idoled up

Talking about working on relationships this time, Ep2

Offering Denise advice about her idol

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC

Retrieving a key

Pushing the cart

Watching the puzzle stage

The losing Seles

Danni wants to target Parvati, the old-school alliance is over

So there is an old-school alliance, good to know

Helping Adam place his torch

Sele, Ep2 Tribal Council

Listening to Danni

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC

Starting line

Digging up the ladder

Watching the puzzle stage

The losing Seles, again

Waiting for someone to start strategizing

Parvati is a threat!

Sele, Ep3 Tribal Council

Talking to Probst

Talking about Adam's apology tour, Ep4

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC

Starting line

Watching the puzzle stage

Sele wins!

Dropping buffs, Ep5 swap

Three tribes!

The all-new Yara tribe

Arriving at camp

We have the majority, but we're not a tight three

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC

Watching the puzzle stage

That's not it...

The losing Yaras

I won't write your name down, Rob

Already tired of Rob running the camp

Day 1 of lockdown is going great

Heading to Tribal

Yara, Ep5 Tribal Council

Listening to Probst

Talking about being free from Rob, Ep6

Yara's Rob-free beach day

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC

Starting line

Watching Sophie work the table maze

Yara wins!

Annoying Adam, Ep7

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC

Yara takes its time carrying the dish

Working the puzzle, with Sophie

Yara wins!

Yay, merge! Ep8

Yay, Tyson's back

Checking out the new fire token menu

Merge feasting

Tony thinks the "lions" should stick together

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC

Starting line

Talking about the vote

Heading to Tribal

Koru, Ep8 Tribal Council

Listening to Denise

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC

Hauling the fish

Blue team wins!

Reward feasting

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC

Starting line

Still going...

And going...

Did you put my name out there, Adam?

Heading to Tribal

Koru, Ep9 Tribal Council

Talking to Probst

Arguing with Adam amidst the whispering

Pre-loved ones lineup, Ep10

Talking to Probst with the whole family

All of the loved ones

Leading the loved ones back to camp

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC

Stacking blocks

Heh

Plotting with Nick and Tony

Koru, Ep10 Tribal Council

Jeremy's leaving Tribal?

Kim has an idol...

Post-Tribal camp discussion, Ep11

Complaining about Jeremy

Chatting with Nick

Listening to treemail

Tony needs a fire token

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC

Holding a pole

Koru, Ep11 Tribal Council

Listening to Sophie

Tony swears he's still with Ben, Ep12

Just found an idol, and Tony saw it

Aw, you got me!

Firming up the alliance

Leaving for the honeymoon

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC

Starting line

Kim's plan to target Tony is shot

Filling Tony in on the now-defunct plan

Jeremy tries to mend fences

Koru, Ep12 Tribal Council

Listening to Probst

On board with the plan to target Jeremy, Ep13

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 F7 IC

Starting line

Working the slide puzzle

Heading to Tribal

Koru, Ep13 F7 Tribal Council

Listening to Probst

Feeling more comfortable about his alliance with Tony

Plotting with Tony

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 F6 IC

Someone (Nick) played a disadvantage against me? Great.

Challenge in progress

Denise reveals her F3 plans by the spy nest

Koru, Ep13 F6 Tribal Council

Listening to Michele

Full cast, finale composite

Ready to watch the EoE re-entry challenge, Ep14

Great, Natalie's back

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep14 F6 IC

Fresh off the starting line

Working the puzzle

Talking about the vote

Koru, Ep14 F6 Tribal Council

Listening to Michele

Playing this for myself, Jeff

Pre-challenge lineup, F5 IC

On the sandbag toss

So. Close.

Giving Sarah permission to vote for him

You better go out and win this, now

Explaining his decision

Koru, F5 Tribal Council

Listening to Probst

18th person voted out, and 15th member of our jury...

Snuffed, Day 37 (Episode 14)

Final words

With the jury, Final Tribal Council

Heroes v Healers v Hustlers interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (5/24/17): "An Early Look at 6 New Castaways"
- CBS pre-game interview (YouTube, 8/30/17)
- Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (9/4/17): "Player Profile: Meet Ben Driebergen"
- Josh Wigler & Rob Cesternino at RHAP (9/20/17): "Pre-season Interviews with Ben Driebergen & Ali Elliott"
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (12/21/17): "Ben: 'Everybody Had a Fair Shot at Finding Every One of Those Idols'"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (12/21/17): "Ben Driebergen Takes the Crown"
- Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (12/21/17): "Survivor Winner on That Fiery Controversy: 'I Never Gave Up and I Never Quit'"
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (12/21/17): "The winner talks about that controversial final four twist"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (12/21/17): "Final 5 Exit Interviews - 12/20/17"
Winners at War interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- Sangita Patel for ET Canada (1/15/20): "Ben Driebergen Wants to Switch Up His Strategy for Survivor: Winners at War"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (1/26/20): "Ben Driebergen - 'When This Is Over, I'm Getting Everyone's Autograph'"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (2/7/20): "When the Going Gets Tough, Ben Driebergen Gets Going"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/14/20): "Ben Driebergen explains his stunning Survivor decision"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (5/14/20): "Ben Driebergen makes a Survivor sacrifice in Winners at War"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/14/20): "Survivor 40 FINALE Exit Interviews with the Final 6"

Heroes v Healers v Hustlers bio (click to expand/collapse)

Excerpts from his official CBS Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers bio page (8/30/17):

"Hobbies: Circle track car racing, building and shooting guns, and camping with my family.

Who or what is your inspiration in life? Michael Blake Wafford because he gave his life for our country. We were together in Iraq and we were a team.

If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? My cowboy hat, my boots, and my running shoes.

Which Survivor contestant are you most like? I'm a mix of Russell Hantz, Boston Rob, and Joe Anglim. I'm a little conniving and manipulative like Russell, have the determination and confidence of Boston Rob, and the athletic ability of Joe.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? Because I have survived and overcome so many situations and met so many different people with different personalities. My social game is on point and my leadership and survival skills have been tried, tested, and proven."
Winners at War bio (click to expand/collapse)

Excerpts from his official CBS Survivor: Winners at War cast bio page (1/15/20):

"Three words to describe you: Ben Russell Driebergen

Do you still watch Survivor?

As a great man once said at Tribal: "Is the Pope a Catholic?" - Ryan Ulrich

Who is your inspiration in life?

My wife, my kids, my family, ribeyes, and Ryan Ulrich.

What does Survivor mean to you and your family?

Honestly, it's probably like a bunch of Survivor families Wednesday nights. We wake up Wednesday morning and first thing we say is Happy Survivor Wednesday! My son wears his buff to school. Sweet Kelly and I get to watch Survivor while the kiddos are popping in for challenges. It's a day that's built around excitement and anticipation. Our family loves it!

What is one way playing Survivor changed your life?

More family time.

As Survivor approaches Season 40 and celebrates 20 years on television, what does it mean to be a part of the legacy?

I'm humbled and grateful to be a part of a passion for everyone who has worked on Survivor and been a part of Survivor for the last 20 years. It's truly a team effort! I am just a little gear in an amazing machine that we all know and love as Survivor!

How will you play differently than you did in your past season?

More humbled and patient. That being said, when it's time to hit the gas pedal, if you ain't first, you're last!"