Pre-game interviews

• SurvivorCBS (8/26/26): "Meet the Survivor 51 castaways!" (YouTube)

Post-game interviews

• None yet.

Official CBS Survivor 51 bio excerpts, as preserved by Mike Bloom in Parade.com (August 26, 2026):

"3 Words to Describe You: Wacky, Chaotic, Playful

Why do you want to be part of Survivor?: Biggest dream of my whole life. When I was a kid, Survivor was my fave show and still is today. Survivor has given me so much already – I met my girlfriend playing a fan-made Survivor game. She lives in Florida; we’d never have met if not for Survivor. I am an adventure chaser, and this is the best adventure. All my best friends I met through being a Survivor fan.

What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game?: Student government really taught me to delegate tasks, manage a bunch of different groups and egos. All my weird hobbies, honestly prepared me to think quickly, connect with people and be confident. Board games (the nerdy/strategic ones) taught me to execute complex plans fast. My whole life has been training for today.

Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like?: Most identify with Todd Herzog or Ben Katzman. I’m a good vibes guy, and when 46 aired I got 9000 messages of people telling me I remind them of Ben. I’ll play the most like David Wright. Aggressive, bold, moves built on empathetic, deep bonds.

What will you value in an alliance partner?: I look for someone I have fun playing with. I want to know someone’s “real laugh” before I lock in, so I know when they’re lying in the future. Fun, loyal, smart, and connects with the people I don’t. Someone I can emotionally manipulate if I need to (sorry!)

Favorite hobbies: Video games, volleyball, soccer, filmmaking/watching films, WWE events, online reality games, Blood on the Clocktower, board games, karaoke, dancing, performing improv, Lego, puzzles, kayaking, dodgeball.

Pet Peeves: When people say an obvious thing but act like it’s brilliant. Rich people who want to act like they’ve had a hard life. When people tell you “wrestling is fake”. Complainers, why can’t we just make the most of it?

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?: I’m the first in my family to graduate high school and go to university. I got straight A’s, and my mom graduated and got a degree after I did. Her success is my proudest accomplishment. She didn’t go because she was a teen mom and had to raise me. She gave the biggest sacrifices so I could be the happiest, goofy kid. Also, I won a cool filmmaking competition and got a sick trophy.

What is something we would never know from looking at you?: I come off as a happy go lucky, oddball hippie, and that’s true. But I’ve suffered a lot. There’s a lot more to me than meets the eye (like a transformer).

Who in your life is your biggest inspiration and why?: My stepdad Bruce. No one I’ve ever met has always been so positive, friendly, funny. Anywhere we go he meets a new friend, and he worked my whole childhood to take care of me and my mom. It’s not often your dad gets to CHOOSE you, and mine did. While we didn’t have the most, I think I had the best childhood ever because my parents were silly, loving and curious about everything.

Why will you be the Sole Survivor?: I can make anyone love me and feel like the most special person in the world. My social game is bomb. I have grit like no one else and I’ll never stop smiling. I’m a strategic crazy mad scientist, and I’ll always think my way out of any problem."