Challenges: MPF percentile
89%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 17 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- Survivor 48 (2025) - 9th place, 10th out - 3rd juror.
- Voted out in Episode 9, "Welcome to the Party" (Day 17).
David Kinne on social media: Instagram
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| Survivor 48 | 2.65 | 6.15 | 0.43 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0.46 | 1.40 | - | - | - | 0.89 | 4.05 |
| Career | 2.65 | 6.15 | 0.43 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0.46 | 1.40 | - | - | - | 0.89 | 4.05 |
David Kinne - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
46%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
32%
Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:
1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";
2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and
3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."
See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.
David Kinne - Challenge record
Survivor 48 challenges 
Tribal/team challenge record (5-for-9; 3 2nds):
- Survivor 48 Ep. 1 RC: "Uphill Battle" - Hauls a chest, but Civa loses.
- Survivor 48 Ep. 1 IC: "Slide Hustle" - Smashes a mask, helps haul the sled; Civa doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Looks that Keel" - Handles the opening buoy release/diving task, Mitch aces the shooting, Civa wins! (1st/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Blind Melon" - Blindfolded, collects keys, as Civa doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Stage 48" - Lands final sandbag, works the puzzle, and Lagi wins! (1st/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 5 RC: "Enter Sandbag" - Lands a ball in the basket, rolls two, and Lagi wins! (1st/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 5 IC: "48 Jump Street" - Crosses obstacles, places his ball, and Lagi doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 6 RC: "Feel the Earn" - Works puzzle with Kamilla for the purple winning team.
- Survivor 48 Ep. 8 RC: "Pairy Feral" - With Mary, winning pair through the second stage, receiving reward (1st/5).
Individual challenge record (1-for-4): (Mean % Finish: 77.6%)
- Survivor 48 Ep. 6 IC: "Over-Extended" - Fifth out, on the transition to seven pole sections (3rd/7).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 7 IC: "Wrist Assured" - Holds on for around an hour, and David wins immunity & team reward for purple (1st/6).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 8 IC: "Get a Grip" - Second to drop out, fairly quickly (3rd/4).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 9 RC/IC: "Crocodile Rock" - Showdown with Joe at the end, does not win (2nd/9).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Survivor 48: None yet.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 5 |
| 2nd place: | 3 |
| Played: | 9 |
| Win%: | 0.72 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 1 |
| Played: | 4 |
| Win%: | 0.25 |
| Mean % Finish: | 77.6% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean % Finish: | - |
David Kinne - Tribal Council record
Survivor 48 Tribal 
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Survivor 48, Ep. 5: Part of the Lagi group idol-solving hunt that ends with Eva opening and keeping Star's idol (Day 11).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/4):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep6 | Sai | Charity Nelms (voted out, 7-5-1) | - |
| Ep7 | Cedrek | Cedrek McFadden (voted out, 5-1) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Chrissy | Chrissy Sarnowsky (voted out, 8-1) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Mitch | David Kinne (voted out, 6-3) | - |
| 4 | TOTALS | 2 | |
VAP - Votes against (6):
- Survivor 48, Ep. 9: Six votes, from Eva, Joe, Kamilla, Kyle, Mitch, and Shauhin (voted out, 6-3).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Survivor 48, Ep. 13: None yet.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Found: | 0 |
| Played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 2 |
| Tribals: | 4 |
| VAP: | 6 |
| Made: | 0 |
| For winners: | - |
| Received: | - |
David Kinne - Pictures
Survivor 48 image gallery -
Survivor 48 intro shot -
Survivor 48 intro shot -
CBS pre-game interview shot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Opening sequence confessional -
Civa tribe, greeting Probst -
Civa trailing, Ep1 RC -
Unclear if he'll be a hero or a villain, or both? -
Civa bonding at the well, minus Kyle -
Listening to Kyle's Fight for Supplies story -
The very solid Civa Four alliance forms -
Hauling the sled, Ep1 IC -
Civa takes second! -
Showing off his extra nipples (scars), Ep2 -
Bonding over humble traits -
Cheering Mitch's journey win -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Civa (David) leading -
Civa wins! Thanks to Mitch -
Civa doesn't lose! Ep3 RC/IC -
The new Lagi tribe, Ep4 swap -
Rapid bonding with Eva -
Eva wants Star out? -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC/IC -
New Lagi wins! -
Lagi leading, Ep5 RC -
Lagi wins! -
The reward has milk! -
Gushing about milk -
Aw yeah, that's the stuff -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Lagi takes second! -
Star and Eva working together?! -
It's the merge! Ep6 -
Listening to the advantage hunt instructions -
Bonding with Joe over chocolate milk -
Reconnecting with Kyle -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC/IC -
Purple team wins! -
Starting line, Ep6 IC -
Reward feasting -
Happy about the food -
Not-merge tribe, Ep6 Tribal -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC/IC -
Purple team starting line -
Still going... -
Bantering with Joe -
David wins immunity and reward! -
Yet another reward feast -
Purple team, Ep7 Tribal -
Listening to Probst -
Chrissy reads the treemail telling everyone to pair up for the challenge -
Paired up, pre-Ep8 RC/IC -
Out to a lead in the second stage of the RC -
David and Mary win reward! -
Starting line, Get a Grip (Ep8 IC) -
Reward feasting, strat chatting -
Mary wants Kamilla out -
Kyle doesn't want Kamilla out -
Arguing with Kyle -
I think something's up with Kyle and Kamilla -
Niu Nai, Ep8 Tribal -
Listening to Chrissy -
That's not ominous at all, Ep9 -
David, not being that honest -
Yes, that's the goal, Eva -
About to accuse Joe of going back on his word -
That went well -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC/IC -
Still going... -
Down to another showdown with Joe -
David steps off, is out -
Taking the L gracefully -
Still think Kyle and Kamilla are up to something! -
Niu Nai, Ep9 Tribal -
Listening to Mitch -
The third member of our jury... -
Snuffed, Day 17 (Episode 9)
David Kinne - Interviews
Survivor 48 interviews Pre-game interviews
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (2/4/25): "Stunt Performer David Kinne Says His Arrogance Is an Asset"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (4/24/25): "David Kinne says his girlfriend left him after he did not win Survivor 48"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (4/24/25): "Survivor 48's David Kinne Reveals Breakup with Girlfriend and Change of State After His Boot"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (4/24/25): "Exit Interview: Third Juror Voted Out Survivor 48"
David Kinne - Bio
Survivor 48 bio Official CBS Survivor 48 bio excerpts, (as preserved in Mike Bloom's Parade.com cast reveal, January 29, 2025):
"3 Words to Describe You: Passionate, Daring, Curious
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? I believe my background will give me an advantage in the games in many ways. I’ve gained confidence through my accomplishments, and I seek the adventure, experience and validation I’d do well. I love challenges and to me, this show seems as if it could challenge me in ways I have not yet been.
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Many of my experiences have prepared me for this game, but none more than so than the diverse group of people I have lived and worked with across multiple countries and continents. It has allowed me to embrace such a diverse world, filled with extraordinary people across all walks of life.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? I am compared to Jonathan Young a lot, and there are obvious similarities, but truthfully I cannot think of a player that I would be like. Though admittedly I have not seen every season of Survivor.
What will you value in an alliance partner? Kindness. This is a ruthless game at times. Feelings be hurt. Tears shed and at some period, betrayal will hit. But honoring knowing someone is genuine in their kindness, makes trusting them easier, and forgiving them possible.
Favorite Hobbies: Flying, riding jet skis, diving, gaming, and playing board games.
Pet Peeves: A lack of consideration for those around you, someone being rude or ill-mannered
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? I have been going to the gym for a long time and despite injuries I have been very consistent with my health and ideals. I am proud of my health, the hard work I’ve put into it and will continue to.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? My favorite movie of all time is Notting Hill.
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Why will you be the Sole Survivor? Self awareness. I know who I am, what I am capable of and more importantly, how others will perceive me. I will have to face all of these and will use them to my advantage."