Survivor 48
S50: In the Hands of the FansChallenges: MPF percentile
90%
Seasons: 2 | Days played: 26+ | Wins: 0 | Final Three: 1
- Survivor 48 (2025) - 3rd place, 5-2-1.
- Received 1 jury vote to finish in 3rd place in Episode 13, "Only One of Yous Can Win" (Day 26).
- Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans (2026) - nth place, nth out.
- Season has not yet finished airing.
Joe Hunter 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 | 5.31 | 12.15 | 0.44 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0.89 | 4.98 | 1 | 8 | 0.13 | 1.45 | 11.04 |
| S50: ItHotF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | NA | NA |
| Career | 5.31 | 12.15 | 0.44 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0.89 | 4.98 | 1 | 8 | 0.13 | 1.45 | 11.04 |
Joe Hunter - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
88%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
95%
Challenges: MPF percentile
NA
Tribal: VFB% percentile
NA
Tribal: rVAP percentile
NA
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.
Joe Hunter - Challenge record
Tribal/team challenge record (4-for-9; 3 2nds):
- Survivor 48 Ep. 1 RC: "Uphill Battle" - Hauls a chest, retrieves the key, and Lagi wins.
- Survivor 48 Ep. 1 IC: "Slide Hustle" - Smashes a mask, helps haul the sled; Lagi wins (1st/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Looks that Keel" - Paired with Eva on the buoy transport/balance beam, lands Lagi's last two shots; Lagi doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Blind Melon" - Blindfolded, collects keys, as Lagi wins (1st/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Stage 48" - Pushes the cube, lands both sandbags, but new Vula blows a lead on the puzzle, loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 5 RC: "Enter Sandbag" - Tosses sandbags, and Vula doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 5 IC: "48 Jump Street" - Crosses obstacles, places his ball, and Vula wins (1st/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 6 RC: "Feel the Earn" - Part of the losing orange team.
- Survivor 48 Ep. 8 RC: "Pairy Feral" - With Eva, second pair to finish the second stage, receiving reward (2nd*/5).
Individual challenge record (4-for-10): (Mean % finish: 78.0%)
- Survivor 48 Ep. 7 IC: "Wrist Assured" - Holds on for around an hour before dropping, and Joe wins immunity, but not reward (1st/6).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 8 IC: "Get a Grip" - First to drop out, fairly quickly (4th/4).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 9 RC/IC: "Crocodile Rock" - Lasts over 17 minutes, to a showdown with David and Joe wins (1st/9).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 10 RC: "Union of the Snake" - Finishes seconds behind Kyle, no win (2nd/8).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 10 IC: "A Bit Tipsy" - After dumping his stack late, eventually Joe wins (1st/8).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 11 RC/IC: "Driving Wheel" - Finishes a second before Kamilla, but has a block reversed (2nd/7).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 12 RC: "Invertigo" - Drops right after Eva is disqualified (3rd/6).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 12 IC: "Snake Pit" - Calm and steady on the table maze; Joe wins (1st/6).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 13 F5 IC: "Sir Mix a Lot" - One of three not shown leading on the final puzzle (tie-3rd/5).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 13 F4 IC: "Simmotion" - Holds on through the four-ball stage, but last to drop (2nd/4).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Survivor 48: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (0-for-0):
- In the Hands of the Fans: None yet.
Individual challenge record (0-for-0):
- In the Hands of the Fans: None yet.
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- In the Hands of the Fans: None yet.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 4 |
| 2nd place: | 3 |
| Played: | 9 |
| Win%: | 0.61 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 4 |
| Played: | 10 |
| Win%: | 0.40 |
| Mean % Finish: | 78.0% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Joe Hunter - Tribal Council record
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Survivor 48: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (8/9):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 | Kyle | Thomas Krottinger (idoled out, [0]-3]) | - |
| Ep6 | Charity | Charity Nelms (voted out, 7-5-1) | Yes |
| Ep7 | Sai | Sai Hughley (voted out, 5-0*) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Chrissy | Chrissy Sarnowsky (voted out, 8-1) | Yes |
| Ep9 | David | David Kinne (voted out, 6-3) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Star | Star Toomey (voted out, 5-3) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Mary | Mary Zheng (voted out, 6-1) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Shauhin | Shauhin Davari (voted out, 4-2) | Yes |
| Ep13 | Mitch | Mitch Guerra (voted out, 4-1) | Yes |
| 9 | TOTALS | 8 | |
VAP - Votes against (1):
- Survivor 48, Ep. 11: One vote, from Mary.
Jury votes received (1/8):
- Survivor 48, Ep. 13: Received one vote, from Cedrek, to finish in third place, 5-2-1.
Idols/advantages held/played (0/0):
- In the Hands of the Fans: None yet
VFB - Votes for the person booted (0/0):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | TOTALS | 0 | |
VAP - Votes against (0):
- In the Hands of the Fans: None yet.
Jury votes made (0/0):
- In the Hands of the Fans: None yet.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages held/ played: | 0/0 |
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 8 |
| Tribals: | 9 |
| VAP: | 1 |
| Made: | 0 |
| For winners: | - |
| Received: | 1 |
| Total jurors: | 8 |
Joe Hunter - Pictures
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Survivor 48 intro shot -
Survivor 48 intro shot -
CBS pre-game interview shot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Opening sequence confessional -
Lagi tribe, greeting Probst -
Lagi leading, Ep1 RC -
Lagi wins! -
Lagi tribe meet and greet -
The long-lived California Girls alliance forms -
Eva reveals her autism, asks for future help -
Joe is 100% in -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Hauling the sled -
Lagi wins! -
Filling Eva in on the news, Ep2 -
Listening to Thomas's Ep2 journey story -
Transporting a buoy with Eva, Ep2 RC/IC -
Watching Eva land a shot -
Talking about trying to do something fun for the tribe, Ep3 -
Joe built a bonfire! -
Racing out blindfolded, Ep3 RC/IC -
Lagi wins again! -
The new Vula tribe, Ep4 swap -
Seeing the Vula squalor firsthand -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Working the block puzzle -
Vula, Ep4 Tribal -
Listening to Kyle -
Vula trailing, Ep5 RC -
Vula takes second place -
Reward feasting, talking about their parents' struggles -
Kamilla lands the final ball, winning for Vula! Ep5 IC -
Re-centering Eva, post-challenge -
Time to merge! Ep6 -
Listening to the advantage hunt instructions -
Forming the Strong Six (milk) alliance with David -
Re-connecting with Eva -
Star says Charity is gunning for Eva -
Starting line, Ep6 RC -
Helping Cedrek up the ramp -
Forced to sit out and watch the Ep6 IC -
The non-rewardees, back at camp -
Not-merge tribe, Ep6 Tribal -
Listening to Probst -
Making connections with Mitch, Ep7 -
Orange team starting line, Ep7 RC/IC -
Immunity secured, down to a showdown with David for reward -
Safe at Tribal tonight -
Listening to Mitch -
Orange team Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
Made it to the jury phase, Ep8 -
Chrissy reads treemail telling everyone to pair up for the Ep8 RC/IC -
I'll be with Eva! -
In pairs -
Trying to catch David and Mary, second stage -
Getting a Grip, Ep8 IC -
Reward feasting -
Telling Kyle that David and Mary want Kamilla out -
Stuck in the middle -
Niu Nai, Ep8 Tribal -
Listening to Chrissy -
Seems like a plan, Ep9 -
Shauhin wakes Joe to tell him about Eva's late-night excursion -
Eva explains her advantage (Safety Without Power) -
That's not true, David -
Discussing Kyle's past -
Ep9 RC/IC, already in progress -
Showdown with David, again -
Joe wins! -
Reward feasting -
Niu Nai, Ep9 Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
Slithering, Ep10 RC -
Finishing a second behind Kyle, no cigar -
Talking to Mary -
Stacking blocks, Ep10 IC -
Joe vs. the Fly -
Joe wins immunity #3! -
Niu Nai, Ep10 Tribal -
Strong Four sunrise watch, Ep11 -
Not going on the Ep11 journey -
On this season? Not likely -
Mary says, "I'm voting for you, Joe" -
Niu Nai, Ep11 Tribal -
Chilly pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC -
Starting line -
Reward feasting, thanks to Shauhin -
Also letters from home -
Saying goodbye to his sister, Joanna -
On a roll, Ep12 IC -
Placing the final ball -
Joe wins immunity #4! -
Kamilla confirms Shauhin has an idol -
Seeing if Shauhin will fess up -
Niu Nai, Ep12 Tribal -
Listening to Shauhin -
Final five sunrise, Ep13 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 5 IC -
Working on the puzzle -
Unable to catch Kamilla -
Niu Nai voting out Mitch, F5 Tribal -
Pre-challenge lineup, F4 IC -
Giving Eva tips on firemaking -
Morning 26, learning Eva and Kyle's full backstories (PhD student, lawyer) -
Facing the jury, Final Tribal Council -
Watching the jury vote reveal -
Hugs for Kyle -
Finalists + jury, Aftershow
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Jeff Probst revealing the In the Hands of the Fans cast
Joe Hunter - Interviews
Pre-game interviews
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (2/7/25): "Fire Captain Joe Hunter Is Playing for His Late Sister"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/22/25): "Survivor 48 star Joe Hunter reveals the finale votes he thought he'd get"
- Mike Bloom at EW.com (5/22/25): "Survivor 48 Finalist Joe Hunter Reacts to His Surprising Loss: 'It All Falls on Me'"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/22/25): "Exit Interviews: Final 5 of Survivor 48"
Pre-game interviews
- None yet.
Post-game interviews
- None yet.
Joe Hunter - Bios
Official CBS Survivor 48 bio excerpts, (as preserved in Mike Bloom's Parade.com cast reveal, January 29, 2025):
"3 Words to Describe You: Courageous, compassionate, loving / kick-ass dad!
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? My sister. She was big fan of the show from when it started. She asked me to apply years ago, and many times. I didn’t think we could do it. Then she was taken from me by Domestic Violence. It took me years but this is for her. It is about doing this for her and giving her peace that her brother did it! And did it for her!
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? I lost my sister from Domestic Violence. That event showed me I can do anything and never give up. Her loss was hard to explain, how painful it was but has showed me I can do / overcome anything!
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Cody – Well rounded and loved.
What will you value in an alliance partner? Loyal, don’t go “crazy” when things get wild. (Just be normal, and cool please).
Favorite Hobbies: Taking my kids to the pool, family trips, dance party with my little kiddos. Going to Tahoe with the family.
Pet Peeves: Rude people, selfish people, mean people, people who tailgate / cut you off while driving. Bad hugs, people who don’t make eye contact. Basically anything acting like a “butthole.”
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Being a good Dad. This takes every inch of your heart, mind and soul to truly do this. You have to put “you” second and make your sole purpose in life to make great little people!
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I love to draw cartoons for my little girl. And she loves them even if you can’t tell who did the work, her or me!
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Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I have been through so much loss, pain and struggle. This has given me the power to overcome anything. This has given me the power to overcome and be the next Sole Survivor."
Official CBS Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans cast bio excerpts (expected February, 2026):
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