Challenges: MPF percentile
72%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 14 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- Survivor 45 (2023) - 11th place, 8th out - 1st juror.
- Voted out in Episode 7, "The Thorn in My Thumb" (Day 14).
Kaleb Gebrewold on social media: twitter
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| Survivor 45 | 0.58 | 2.90 | 0.20 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0.45 | 1.56 | - | - | - | 0.64 | 2.13 |
| Career | 0.58 | 2.90 | 0.20 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0.45 | 1.56 | - | - | - | 0.64 | 2.13 |
Kaleb Gebrewold - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
47%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
40%
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.
Kaleb Gebrewold - Challenge record
Survivor
45 challenges 
Tribal/team challenge record (2-for-8; 1 2nd):
- Survivor 45 Ep.1 RC: "Barge Simpson" - Unloads crate with Sabiyah, grabs key, but Lulu loses.
- Survivor 45 Ep.1 IC: "Mud Crutch" - Tosses coconuts, helps on wall, but Lulu loses again (3rd/3).
- Survivor 45 Ep.2 RC/IC: "Smash and Grab" - Grabs a key, but Lulu loses again (3rd/3).
- Survivor 45 Ep.3 RC: "Running Down a Dream" - Lands all three rings, and Lulu wins (1st/3).
- Survivor 45 Ep.3 IC: "Draggin' the Dragon" - Second to the puzzle, but Lulu loses again (3rd/3).
- Survivor 45 Ep.4 IC: "Turn the Cage" - Hits all three shots, and finally, Lulu wins (1st/3).
- Survivor 45 Ep.5 RC/IC: "Knock One Back" - Collects keys, hits final target, and Lulu doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 45 Ep.6 RC/IC: "Super Ramp" - Crosses obstacles, but the red team loses big.
Individual challenge record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 67%)
- Survivor 45 Ep. 7 IC: "Get a Grip" - Fourth out on the red team (3rd/6).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 50%)
- Survivor 45 Ep1 Hero RC: "Sweat vs. Savvy" - With Sabiyah, completes log task but not puzzle; Lulu loses.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 2 |
| 2nd place: | 1 |
| Played: | 8 |
| Win%: | 0.31 |
| Sat out: | -- |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 1 |
| Win%: | 0.00 |
| Mean% Finish: | 67% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 1 |
| Win%: | 0.00 |
| Mean% Finish: | 50% |
Kaleb Gebrewold - Tribal Council record
Survivor
45 Tribal 
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Survivor 45, Ep. 2: Present while Sabiyah finds the (wax-encased) Lulu idol (Day 5).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/4*):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep2 | Brandon | Brandon Donlon (voted out, 3-0) | Yes |
| Ep3 | Sabiyah | Sabiyah Broderick (voted out, 2-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | - | J.Maya (voted out, [0]-0; 10-1) | -** |
| Ep7 | Julie (F12 vote) | Kaleb Gebrewold (voted out, 4-2) | - |
| 4* | TOTALS | 2 | |
*Lulu attended Ep1's Tribal Council, but Hannah quit before any votes were cast.
**Kaleb received a TCA for playing his Shot in the Dark in Ep6, but could not cast a vote (but saved himself!)
VAP - Votes against (5):
- Survivor 45, Ep. 3: One vote, from Sean.
- [Survivor 45, Ep. 6: 11 votes, from Bruce, Dee, Drew, Emily, J., Jake, Julie, Katurah, Kellie, Kendra, and Sifu, all voided by his Shot in the Dark play.]
- Survivor 45, Ep. 7 (F11 vote): Four votes, from Austin, Dee, Julie, and Katurah (voted out, 4-2).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Survivor 45, Ep. 13: Voted for Dee Valladares, who won, 5-3-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Found: | 0 |
| Played: | -- |
| Votes voided: | -- |
| VFB: | 2 |
| Tribals: | 4* |
| VAP: | 5 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | -- |
Kaleb Gebrewold - Pictures
Survivor
45 image gallery -
Survivor 45 intro shot -
Survivor 45 intro shot -
CBS pre-game interview shot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Confessional about being a non-bully villain -
Greeting Probst -
Emptying the crate, Ep1 RC -
Uh oh -
Talking about having to do Sweat AND Savvy -
Not solving the puzzle -
Giving Lulu the bad news -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Helping out on the wall -
The losing Lulus -
Emily's targeting me? -
Lulu, Ep1 Tribal -
Listening to Hannah -
Talking about working with Emily, Ep2 -
Giving Emily advice about fitting in -
Listening to Brandon's journey report -
Watching the puzzle stage, Ep2 RC/IC -
Sabiyah has the idol but... -
Excited about Tribal -
Lulu, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Listening to Sean -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Lulu wins a challenge! -
Discussing the camp raid -
Okay... -
Handing the advantage to Drew -
Camp raided, fishing gear in hand -
Lulu trailing, Ep3 IC -
Third straight Tribal ahead -
Losing all the time sucks -
Lulu, Ep3 Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
Lulus split up, Ep4 swap -
The new tribes -
Hooray, I'm still Lulu. With a bunch of Belos. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Lulu leading! -
Lulu wins! -
Finally getting flint -
Lulu has fire, at last! -
Checking out Jake after another fainting episode, Ep5 -
Tried to warn Katurah about her idol-hunting -
Bruce has been Bruce-ing -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Lulu, about to take second -
It's the merge! Ep6 -
Getting a lecture from Uncle Bruce -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Red team, trailing -
The losing red team -
Waiting for the winning seven to determine their fate -
Bruce is 100% not with you. He doesn't like you at all. -
Not-merge tribe, Ep6 Tribal -
Taking his Shot... -
Kaleb, you are ... SAFE -
Absolute chaos ensues -
Kaleb, does not count (x11) -
That went well, Ep7 -
That's kinda mean, Emily -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Red team, challenge in progress -
Still in it... -
And done... -
At least there's a reward feast -
Telling Katurak about Bruce's idol -
Red team, F11 Tribal -
Listening to Julie -
Eighth person out, first juror... -
Snuffed, Day 14 (Episode 7) -
With the jury, Final Tribal -
Finalists plus jury, Aftershow
Kaleb Gebrewold - Interviews
Survivor
45 interviews Pre-game interviews
- Rob Cesternino & Mike Bloom at RHAP (9/7/23): "Survivor 45 | Cast Preview Part 1"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (9/14/23): "Kaleb Gebrewold Wants to Be 'The Golden Retriever of Survivor'"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (11/9/23): "Kaleb Gebrewold says he was 'Bruce's bitch' on Survivor 45"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (11/9/23): "Kaleb Gebrewold Breaks Down His History-Making Shot in the Dark Play on Survivor 45"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (11/9/23): "Survivor 45 | Exit Interview w/ the 7th + 8th Players Voted Out - Ep 7"
Kaleb Gebrewold - Bio
Survivor
45 bio Official CBS Survivor 45 bio excerpts (from Mike Bloom's Parade.com gallery, 9/7/23):
3 Words to Describe You: Charismatic, opportunistic, golden retriever
Why do you want to be part of SURVIVOR? I remember laughing with my mom at the pathetic, crying Survivors on TV. She’d always say she couldn’t wait to watch me out there, so it’ll be meaningful to close that chapter. Also, one million USD goes even further in Canada.
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Lifeguarding at 17 to start a painting business. I ran this business throughout university to pay for school. I’ve been failing lots all my life, but I have the life and street skills to bring to Survivor.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? I’d love to say Tony but out of respect I won’t. What will you value in an alliance partner? Someone who can control their emotions and who has relationships and can gather information from other members of the tribe, so we can build the most complete picture possible.
Favorite Hobbies: Basketball, travel, trying things for the first time, friend-related activities, trouble
Pet Peeves: People with no sense of humor. People who talk about wanting things but won’t do anything about it.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? I work for a marketing company which partners with businesses to educate their communities about choosing conservative healthcare (physical therapy, chiro, etc) over addictive medication and invasive surgery. It’s a mission I’m passionate about. Over the past 5+ years I’ve generated [millions] in sales, which means I’m helping thousands of patients and hundreds of local businesses.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I’ve worked remotely since 2017 and have lived in 27 countries. Fiji is 28.
Who in your life is your biggest inspiration and why? My dad, who never graduated high school and was in jail 5 years (1.5 in Ethiopia, 3.5 in Somalia), yet has a degree from Russia, along with his nursing degree. My parents have sacrificed a lot for their kids to have opportunities to do better and experience more, which pushes me every day.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I’ve never been qualified for anything I’ve done, so why not me? Whether getting my first job at 13, lying and saying I was 16, to slinging pizzas, starting a painting biz having never picked up a brush or working in software sales, I’ve never had the “résumé” but I always figure it out and bring my entire personality, and I expect the best in Survivor.