Tribal/team challenge record (5.5*-for-11):

• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 1 RC: "Quest for Fire" - Healers hit the beach first, and Healers win! (1st/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 1 IC: "Tracks of My Tears" - Works the table maze with Mike; Healers win again (1st/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Crossroads" - Works the puzzle with Mike; Healers win again (1st/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Rock In a Hard Place" - Crosses obstacles, Healers don't lose (2nd*/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 4 RC: "Tangled Up" - Now with new Levu, unable to lasso the sled; Levu loses.
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 4 IC: "The Color and the Shape" - Hauls, works the puzzle; Levu loses again (3rd/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 5 RC: "Head Long Flight" - Slithers to push the ball along, and Levu wins (1st/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 5 IC: "Rice Race" - Moves the rice, places the final ball; Levu doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 6 RC: "A-Tension Span" - Carries the ball with Ashley; moves the boat; Levu loses (3rd/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 6 IC: "Discy Business" - Holds the rope, stacks blocks, Levu doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 8 RC: "Air Raid" - Just switching in for Ashley as the red team loses.

*Note: Second-place finishes in the three-tribe phase of HvHvH count as half a win.

Individual challenge record (1-for-2): (Mean % finish: 90.9%)

• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 7 IC: "Will It Go Round" - Lasts 38 minutes, and outlasts Ashley. Desi wins! (1st/12).
• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 8 IC: "Ten Foot Pole" - Ninth person to drop out (3rd/11).

Redemption/Exile Island duel record (0-for-0):

• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers: None yet.

Idols held/played: (0/0)

• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers: None yet.

VFB - Votes for the person booted (1/3):

• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 4: Alan Ball (idoled out, 2-[0]).

VAP - Votes against (4):

• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 8: Four votes, from Ben, Devon, JP, and Ryan (voted out, 4-4-1-1 [7-1]).

Jury votes made (1/1):

• Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 14: Voted for Ben Driebergen (who won, 5-2-1).

Pre-game interviews

• CBS pre-game interview (YouTube, 8/30/17)
• Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (5/24/17): "An Early Look at 6 New Castaways"
• Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (9/8/17): "Player Profile: Meet Desi Williams"
• Josh Wigler & Rob Cesternino at RHAP (9/17/17): "Pre-season Interviews with Desi Williams & Ashley Nolan"

Post-game interviews

• Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (11/16/17): "Desi - 'I Don't Think (Chrissy) Is Well-Liked Inside the Game'"
• Mike Bloom at Parade.com (11/16/17): "Desi Williams wins Miss Ponderosa"
• Dalton Ross at EW.com (11/16/17): "Desi says she did not notice the missing vote"
• Rob Cesternino at RHAP (11/16/17): "Exit Interview #8: Eighth Boot from Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers"

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

"Hobbies: Traveling the world, participating in pageants, and going to the gym.

What's your personal claim to fame? I became an assistant professor at the age of 26 and a program director at the age of 27. They don't just hand out those titles to anyone.

Who or what is your inspiration in life? My grandmother. A survivor of the Great Depression, the civil right's movement, a divorce, and her second husband's fatal illness, she demonstrated unmatched resilience, resolve, and compassion. But above all, she played as hard as she worked and literally lived each day to the fullest. In honor of her legacy, I attempt to live my life without regrets.

If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? First would be Chapstick because there's nothing sexy or seductive about cracked lips (arguably, this could be survival related since it would hinder my ability to seduce the opposite sex). Second would be an unlimited supply of food because I've seen the show and those people get hangry quick! Finally, a masseuse because I love being pampered.

Which Survivor contestant are you most like? Tasha from Season 28. Though Tasha was casted for the "brains" tribe, she had the social skills of the beauty tribe and certainly the strength of the brawn tribe. She played a good game and was undoubtedly a fierce, physical competitor. I was able to relate to Tasha because I also think I'll be a physical, social, and cognitive threat.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? Charm, wit, beauty, mental fortitude, physical strength—all of these traits and more will ensure I'm the Sole Survivor. Already in good shape, I will show up on the island the strongest, quickest, most powerful and agile I've ever been. Borrowing from my childhood love of puzzles and games or logic and strategy, my mental sharpness will be at its peak. A natural academician, I will arrive having not only watched, but studied the game. If you combine those traits with my will to win and my expertise in gaining feigned camaraderie, I'm nearly unbeatable."