Wendell Holland - Survivor: Ghost Island, Survivor: Winners at War

Seasons: 2 | Days played: 74 | Wins: 1 | Jury: 1

  • Survivor 36: Ghost Island (2018) - Winner, 5-5-0 (1-0).
  • Received five (plus one) jury votes to win in Episode 14, "It's Game Time, Kids" (Day 39).

  • Survivor 40: Winners at War (2020) - 13th place, 10th out - 7th juror.
  • Voted out in Episode 8, "This is Where the Battle Begins" (Day 21).
  • Cumulative time: In-game - 21 days; Edge of Extinction - 14 days.

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Wendell Holland - Career statistics

Challenge stats Tribal council stats Jury stats Overall stats
Season ChW ChA ChW% VFB VAP TCA TC% wTCR JVF TotJ JV% SurvSc SurvAv
S36: Ghost Island 3.95 12.39 0.32 7 5 9 0.77 2.42 6 11 0.55 1.63 9.65
S40: Winners at War 0.66 3.54 0.19 4 12 5 0.74 1.40 - - - 0.93 2.06
Career 4.61 15.93 0.29 11 17 14 0.78 2.06 6 11 0.55 1.34 6.01

 

Wendell Holland - Performance ranks

Challenges: MPF percentile

62%

Tribal: VFB% percentile

80%

Tribal: rVAP percentile

78%

Challenges: MPF percentile

76%

Tribal: VFB% percentile

82%

Tribal: rVAP percentile

7

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.

 

Wendell Holland - Challenge record

Ep4 IC - Cell Block Sea

Tribal/team challenge record (10-for-13; 1 2nd):

  • Ghost Island Ep. 1 IC: "Sled Zeppelin" - Helps haul the sled and work the puzzle, and Naviti wins!
  • Ghost Island Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Coming Up for Air" - Shoots four of Naviti's baskets, and Naviti wins again.
  • Ghost Island Ep. 3 RC/IC: "All Along the Watchtower" - Works the puzzle for New Naviti, blows a lead; Naviti loses.
  • Ghost Island Ep. 4 RC: "Water Slaughter" - Paired with Chris, helps score one of Naviti's points; Naviti wins.
  • Ghost Island Ep. 4 IC: "Cell Block Sea" - Helps move the crate and place balls, and Naviti wins.
  • Ghost Island Ep. 5 RC: "Rod Screw-It" - Collects the smaller sandbags with Chris, and Naviti wins again.
  • Ghost Island Ep. 5 IC: "Hitch a Ride" - Runs out twice to retrieve number bags; Naviti wins again.
  • Ghost Island Ep. 6 IC: "Sir Duke" - Now with Yanuya, caller & directs the puzzle; Yanuya wins (1st/3).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 7 RC: "Discy Business" - Somehow, Yanuya doesn't blow away the competition (2nd*/3).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 7 IC: "Cruel Sea" - Tosses rings with Chris, Yanuya wins again (1st/3).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 9 RC: "Gone Shootin'" - Makes four of the team's six shots, and the purple team wins.
  • Ghost Island Ep. 10 RC: "Caged Tigers" - Opens cages, helps paddle, helps with the puzzle, but the purple team loses.
  • Ghost Island Ep. 13 RC: "Always on the Run" - Paired with Domenick, the purple pair wins!

 

Vin Skully - F6 IC

Individual challenge record (2-for-10): (Mean % Finish: 60.4%)

  • Ghost Island Ep. 8 IC: "Audio Slave" - Tenth person to drop out, on the transition to the final stage (4th/13).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 9 IC: "Fijian Feast" - Can't handle the eyeballs, out in the first round (tie-9th/12).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 10 IC: "Take the Reins" - First person to drop out, within the first minute (11th/11).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 11 IC: "Crocodile Rock" - Final person to drop out from orange team, 2nd overall (2nd/5).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 12 RC: "A Quick Affair" - One of several people trying to go under the final obstacle (tie-3rd/8).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 12 IC: "The Ball Drop" - Third person to drop out; uses advantage, still third out (6th/8).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 13 IC: "Seven Bridges Road" - Finishes the final puzzle first, but does not alert Probst; loses (2nd/7).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 14 F6 IC: "Vin Skully" - Quick to the puzzle, finishes first, and finally,Wendell wins! (1st/6).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 14 F5 IC: "Pyramid Scheme" - First to the puzzle, first to finish;Wendell wins! (1st/5).
  • Ghost Island Ep. 14 F4 IC: "Stacked Up" - Almost wins again, but stack drops on the last piece (tie-2nd/4).

 

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

  • Ghost Island: None.

Block in a Hard Place - Ep5 IC

Tribal/team challenge record (4-for-9; 1 2nd):

  • Winners at War, Ep. 1 F20 IC: "Water Slaughter" - With Tony, part of the only Dakal pair to lose; Dakal wins, 3-1.
  • Winners at War, Ep. 1 F19 IC: "Blue Lagoon Bustle" - Tosses rings with Tyson; Dakal blows a lead, loses.
  • Winners at War, Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Draggin' the Dragon" - Assembles, hauls and dismantles the cart; Dakal wins.
  • Winners at War, Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Along the Watch Tower" - Crosses obstacles, digs and carries ladder, and Dakal wins.
  • Winners at War, Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Beyond the Wheel" - Swims and tows the boat, but Dakal blows the puzzle, loses.
  • Winners at War, Ep. 5 IC: "Block in a Hard Place" - Crosses obstacles, works the block puzzle, and Sele wins (1st/3).
  • Winners at War, Ep. 6 IC: "Rice Race" - Crosses obstacles, places Sele's second ball, but Sele loses.
  • Winners at War, Ep. 7 RC: "Ball-istic Missiles" - (Unaired). Sele finishes second (2nd*/3).
  • Winners at War, Ep. 7 IC: "Dishwalla" - Carries the dish, works the puzzle with Michele, but Sele loses by a second.

 

Get a Grip - Ep8 IC

Individual challenge record (0-for-2): (Mean % finish: 65.7%)

  • Winners at War, Ep. 8 IC: "Get a Grip" - Third man to drop out (5th/7).
  • Winners at War, Ep. 14 EoE RC: "Don't Call It a Comeback" - Lands one ball on the table maze, doesn't win (tie-2nd/13).

 

Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):

  • Winners at War: None.
Career totals - challenges
Team/tribal challenges
Wins: 14
2nd place: 2
Played: 22
Win%: 0.68
Sat out: -
Individual challenges
Wins: 2
Played: 12
Win%: 0.17
Mean% Finish: 61.4%
Hero challenges
Wins: 0
Played: 0
Win%: -
Mean% Finish: -

 

Wendell Holland - Tribal Council record

Final Tribal Council

Idols held/played (1/1; 1 vote voided) | Advantages held/played (1/1):

  • Ghost Island, Ep. 7: Finds the Yanuya idol, which is Erik's necklace from Micronesia (Day 18).
  • Ghost Island, Ep. 12: Skips loved ones reward to get guaranteed advantage at Ghost Island, it's Malcolms (Day 31).
  • Ghost Island, Ep. 12: Plays his advantage at the next challenge, it doesn't help (Day 32).
  • Ghost Island, Ep. 14 (F5 Tribal): Plays his idol for Laurel, voiding one vote (Day 37).

 

VFB - Votes for the person booted (7/9):

Tribal Voted Boot (totals) VFB?
Ep3 Angela Morgan Ricke (voted out, 4-3-1) -
Ep8 Chris Chris Noble (voted out, 10-2) Yes
Ep9 Michael Libby Vincek (idoled out, [0]-4-1) -
Ep10 Desiree Desiree Afuye (voted out, 8-2) Yes
Ep11 Michael Michael Yerger (voted out, 2-2-1-1; 3-0) Yes
Ep12 Chelsea Chelsea Townsend (voted out, 5-3) Yes
Ep13 Kellyn Kellyn Bechtold (voted out, 3-3-1; 4-1) Yes
Ep14 (F6) Sebastian Sebastian Noel (voted out, 4-1-1) Yes
Ep14 (F5) Donathan Donathan Hurley (voted out, 4-[0]) Yes
9 TOTALS 7

 

VAP - Votes against (5):

  • Ghost Island, Ep. 9: One vote, from Michael.
  • Ghost Island, Ep. 11: One vote, from Michael.
  • Ghost Island, Ep. 12: Three votes, from Angela, Chelsea, and Kellyn.

 

Jury votes received (6/11):

  • Ghost Island, Ep. 14: Receives five votes, from Chelsea Townsend, Kellyn Bechtold, Sebastian Noel, Donathan Hurley, and Angela Perkins, to tie, 5-5. Then receives the tie-breaking vote from Laurel Johnson, to win, 5-5-0 (1-0).

Ep8 Tribal

Idols/advantages held/played (0/0):

  • Winners at War: None.

 

VFB - Votes for the person booted (4/5):

Tribal Voted Boot (totals) VFB?
Ep1 (F19) Amber Amber Mariano (voted out, 6-3-1) Yes
Ep4 Tyson Tyson Apostol (voted out, 7-1-1) Yes
Ep6 Parvati Parvati Shallow (voted out, 3-2) Yes
Ep7 Yul Yul Kwon (voted out, 3-1) Yes
Ep8 Adam Wendell Holland (voted out, 9-3) -
5 TOTALS 4

 

VAP - Votes against (12):

  • Winners at War, Ep. 6: Two votes, from Michele and Parvati.
  • Winners at War, Ep. 7: One vote, from Yul.
  • Winners at War, Ep. 8: One vote, from Adam, Ben, Denise, Jeremy, Kim, Sarah, Sophie, Tony, and Tyson (voted out, 9-3).

 

Jury votes made (1/1):

  • Winners at War, Ep. 14: Voted for Tony Vlachos, who won, 12-4-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
Idols/advantages
Advantages held/played: 1/1
Idols found: 1
Idols played: 1
Votes voided: 1
Voting record
VFB: 11
Tribals: 14
VAP: 17
Jury votes
Made: 1
For winners: 1
Received: 6
Total jurors: 11

 

Wendell Holland - Pictures
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    Ghost Island intro shot
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    Ghost Island intro shot
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    Bonus Ghost Island intro shot
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    On the boat, Day 1
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    Arrival
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    Yay, Naviti!
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    Starting line, Ep1 RC
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    Watching the puzzle stage
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    Naviti tribe meet-and-greet
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    Showing off his lobster trap
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    Talking about choosing furniture making over law
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    Warning Domenick that Sebastian (and Chris) are gunning for him
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC
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    Hauling the sled
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    Working the puzzle
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    Naviti wins!
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    Shooting hoops, Ep2 IC
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    Naviti wins!
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    Idol time again
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    Pre-swap lineup, Ep3
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    The new Naviti tribe
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    Welcome home, new tribemates!
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    It doesn't look like this new tribe will be going to Tribal Council any time soon
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC
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    Ready to scale some walls
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    With Laurel, working on the puzzle
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    Talking back to Probst
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    The losing Navitis
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    Survived the Ghost Island rock draw
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    Listening to Angela's pledge to stay Naviti strong
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    I'm not going to rocks for Angela
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    Naviti, Ep3 Tribal Council
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    Talking to Probst about the kitchen
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    Listening to Morgan
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    Post-Tribal commisseration with Domenick, Ep4
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    Oh, really?
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    Excited about Domenick's idol
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC
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    Successful pass to Chris, to score a point
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    Cheers, Naviti
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    Connecting with Donathan
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    Starting line, Ep4 IC
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    Placing balls, trying to catch up
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    Naviti wins!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC
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    Watching Chris pitch
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    Naviti wins!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC
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    Getting hauled back in
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    Watching the puzzle stage
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    Naviti wins!
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    Pre-swap lineup, Ep6
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    The all-new Yanuya tribe
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    Meet-and-greet before setting up the new camp
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    Giving gifts to Sebastian
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    Being chill with Chris
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    I still miss my man Dom, but I can work with Chris
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC
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    Directing the puzzle stage
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    Yanuya wins!
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    Half-idol time
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC
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    Starting line
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    Yanuya takes second place!
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    Back in camp, ready for kabobs
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    Singing Happy Birthday to his girlfriend
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    Time to look for an idol
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    It's a clue!
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    Enjoying the map
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    Followed the map, dug up this
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    It's Erik's Micronesia necklace (now an idol)
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    Planning to reverse the curse
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC
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    Tossing rings for another win
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    Merge time, Ep8
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    Reuniting with Domenick
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    Merge feasting/ enduring Chris's raps
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    I need to bring Chris and Dom together before they blow the whole thing up
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    Chris has no interest in a peace deal
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    Cheers to the merge
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC
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    Waiting for it to end
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    Everybody got real thirsty, real fast
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    Left behind with Dom, breaking news
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    Heading to Tribal
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    Lavita, Ep8 Tribal Council
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    Arguing with Chris
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    Chris, you're trash... at rapping
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    Talking about connecting with Laurel, Ep9
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    Telling Laurel about his idol
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC
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    Making the winning shot
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    Reward feasting
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    Cheers!
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    Michael?! I like that kid!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC
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    Not liking the eyeballs
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    A little worried, might take my idol with me tonight
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    Lavita, Ep9 Tribal Council
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    Watching Michael play his idol
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC
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    Rescuing Laurel
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    Trying to catch up on the puzzle
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    Not going to Ghost this time
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC
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    Starting line
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    D'oh!
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    I'm Switzerland!
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    Lavita, Ep10 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Desiree
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    Hanging with Dom, Ep11
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    Yep, Dom and I are tight
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC
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    Starting line
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    Showdown with Dom
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    Well played, Dom
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    Plotting with Laurel
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    Second split Tribal Council of the evening
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    Listening to Probst
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC
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    With Wendell Sr.
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    All of the Wendells
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    Fresh off the starting line, Ep12 RC
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    Looking good so far...
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    Digging deep
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    Picked to join Sebastian on reward
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    Sure, I'll go to Ghost Island
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    Explaining his decision
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    This seems... good?
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    Uh... maybe not
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC
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    *Sigh*
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    Planning with DOm
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    Heading to Tribal
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    Lavita, Ep12 Tribal Council
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    Listening to the nearly departed Chelsea
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 RC
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    Running and catching spools, with Dom
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    Dom and Wendell win!
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    Selecting a reward guest and a ghost
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    Reward arrival
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    Reward feasting
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    Appreciating the experience
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 IC
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    Hot off the starting line
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    Building bridges
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    Working on the puzzle
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    Yep, finished it
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    ... but Laurel wins
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    Checking in with Dom
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    Lavita, Ep13 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Probst
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    Pre-challenge lineup, F6 IC
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    Working the puzzle
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    Jeff Probst!
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    Safe at Tribal Council tonight
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    Picked Seb and Ang to join him for the reward feast
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    Talking about the win
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    Reward feasting
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    Lavita, F6 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Dom
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    Pre-challenge lineup, F5 IC
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    Leading the pack again
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    Working the puzzle
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    Wendell wins again!
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    Guaranteed a spot in the Final Four
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    Lavita, F5 Tribal Council
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    I'm playing this idol for Laurel
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    Thanks, Wendell!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, F4 IC
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    Stacking balls
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    Sorry Wendell, you've gotta make fire
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    It's fine
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    Lavita, F4 Tribal Council
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    About to win firemaking
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    Morning 39 breakfast. Cheers!
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    The Final Three
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    Reflecting on his game
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    Heading to Final Tribal
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    Final Tribal Council
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    Answering questions
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    Watching Laurel cast the tie-breaking vote
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    Reunion show, waiting for the vote reveal
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    The winner of Ghost Island...
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    Wendell wins!
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    Full cast, reunion show
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    Winners at War intro shot
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    Winners at War intro shot
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    Bonus Winners at War intro shot
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    Preview headshot
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    On the boat, Day 1
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    Watching the women arrive
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    A toast to 20 years, 20 winners...
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    The new Dakal tribe
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    Battling, Ep1 F20 IC
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    Dakal wins!
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    Learning about fire tokens
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    Setting up the shelter
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    I wanted to build relationships, not furniture this time!
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    Forming a "no connections" alliance with Nick and Yul
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 F19 IC
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    Pushing the boat out
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    Tossing rings
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    The losing Dakals
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    Dakal, Ep1 F19 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Tyson
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    Setting out on Tony's ladder expedition, Ep2
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    Not giving Tony's ladder a positive review on Yelp
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC
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    Watching Tyson retrieve a key
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    Moving the cart
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    Watching the puzzle stage
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    Dakal wins!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC
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    Carrying the ladder
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    Watching the puzzle stage
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    Dakal wins!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC/IC
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    Starting line
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    Watching the puzzle stage
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    The vote is set
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    Heading to Tribal
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    Dakal, Ep4 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Tony
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    Listening to Yul talk about Jonathan Penner and Stacy Title
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    Picking new buffs, Ep5
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    Three new tribes
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    The new Sele tribe
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    Sele meet-and-greet
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    Reconnecting with Michele
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    We kicked it...
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC
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    Crossing the net
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    Working the block puzzle
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    Sele wins! First place!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC
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    Starting line
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    Hauling rice
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    Watching Nick work the maze
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    Plotting with Michele
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    Michele wants to vote me to get Parv's fire tokens?
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    Trying to negotiate with Parvati
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    Sele, Ep6 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Nick
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    Post-Tribal discusson with Yul
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC
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    Starting line
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    Getting started on the puzzle, with Michele
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    Almost there!
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    The losing Seles
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    Nick feels cursed by this challenge
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    Making quick plans with Michele
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    Heading to Tribal
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    Sele, Ep7 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Yul
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    Merge time! Ep8
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    And Tyson makes 12
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    Checking out the new fire token menu
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    Merge feasting
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    Talking about working with Jeremy
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    Spilling Sele's secrets
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC
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    Holding on
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    Still going, barely
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    Maybe target Adam?
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    Never sit on the swing
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    Koru, Ep8 Tribal Council
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    Talking to Probst
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    Tenth person voted out...
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    Snuffed, Day 21 (Episode 8)
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    Listening to Yul read the Edge riddle, Ep9
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    The loved ones are coming! Ep10
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    Saying goodbye
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Listening to Rob read the note for the coconut task, Ep12
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Jogging for coconuts
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Time for the re-entry challenge, Day 35
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Heading to the challenge
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep14 RC
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Fresh off the starting line
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Made it to the table maze
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Going for the win
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Post-challenge reflections
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Full jury, Final Tribal Council
  • Wendell Holland S40
    Full cast finale composite

 

Wendell Holland - Interviews

Pre-game interviews

  • Erin Cebula at ET Canada (1/31/18): "Wendell Holland Wants to Lead from Within"
  • Dalton Ross at EW.com (2/6/18): "Meet Wendell in 60 seconds"
  • Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/7/18): "Wendell - 'I'm Not the Devil, I'm Not Russell Hantz'"
  • Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (2/22/18): "Meet Wendell Holland"

 

Post-game interviews

  • Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/24/18): "Wendell Holland on that crazy finish"
  • Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (5/24/18): "Wendell and Domenick Tell Their Sides of the Ghost Island Tale"
  • Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (5/24/18): "Survivor Champion Wendell - 'Dom Thought He Was Going to Beat Me, 8-2'"
  • Mike Bloom at Parade.com (5/24/18): "Wendell Holland Builds a Winning Game"
  • Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/24/18): "FINALE Top 6 Exit Interviews - 5/24/18"

Pre-game interviews

  • Sangita Patel for ET Canada (1/15/20): "Wendell Holland Says He's Ready to 'Play Dirty' for Survivor: Winners at War"
  • Dalton Ross at EW.com (1/24/20): "Wendell Holland on why he needs to 'chill' on Survivor: Winners at War"
  • Mike Bloom at Parade.com (2/10/20): "Wendell Holland Is Looking for Another Partner in Crime on Survivor: Winners at War"
  • Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/10/20): "Wendell Holland - 'I'd Love to Sit Back and Watch These Old Heads Kill Each Other'"

 

Post-game interviews

  • Brice Izyah at RHAP (5/26/20): "Purple Pants Podcast | The Marathon Continues"
  • Phil Wood & Alexa Pappas at Survivor Specialists (5/30/20): "Survivor 40: The Wendell Holland Tell-All"

 

Wendell Holland - Bios

Official CBS Ghost Island bio excerpts (1/31/18):

"Pet peeves: People who aren't open-minded despite facts/logic/new information, people that overuse the word "honestly," and not being in control of my destiny.

What's your personal claim to fame? I left a comfortable job in the legal field to pursue my dreams.

If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? First, my brush to take care of my beautiful beard and fro. Second, a chainsaw so I can make building things a lot easier, and finally, a sketchbook so I can doodle, draw, and write.

Which Survivor contestant are you most like? I think I'd play the game like Jeremy Collins because I'll always keep my heart in the right place, but I'll still be a serious competitor and threat.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I'm good with people and likable. I'm very diplomatic and can connect with people from different walks of life. I'm also not the biggest and strongest looking person, though I can compete with the best of them. That will get me past the first few votes. Then, my athleticism and skill at puzzles will help me win challenges when it becomes an individual game. Finally, my persuasive skills in front of a jury will win me the million. Boom."

Excerpts from his official CBS Survivor: Winners at War cast bio page (1/15/20):

When did you first watch Survivor? Season 18 – Survivor: Tocantins.

Do you still watch Survivor? Yes.

What does Survivor mean to you and your family? To me, it is a decade-long dream turned into reality. My family saw it as one of those crazy dreams of mine, and they supported it with curiosity. When they realized how serious I took Survivor, and that I was pretty good at it, they threw their full support behind me. For that, I'm super grateful.

What is one way playing Survivor changed your life? It made me much busier. I give more talks, travel more, and give back more than I had before. Before I made lots of custom furniture for Beve Unlimited and traveled a little for deliveries. Now I still make lots of furniture, but I'm traveling globally for other sorts of opportunities, as well.

As Survivor approaches Season 40 and celebrates 20 years on television, what does it mean to be a part of the legacy? The best season ever was the 10 year anniversary: Season 20, Heroes vs Villains. This will be yet another huge season: Season 40, Winners At War, the first all-winners season. To be a part of it, I'm part of the Survivor legacy, and that's something that I've always wanted to accomplish. So I'm just humbled, honored, and grateful to be out here again.

How will you play differently than you did in your past season? Last time I was playing for a lot of people back home. I wanted to play it safe to represent well for my family, community, and loved ones back home. I wanted to leave something my little cousins and my niece and nephew could see and be proud of. They have that; I did that. This time I want to loosen up a bit and have some fun out there. Backstab a little bit, and talk even more trash. Shoot at some big dogs, and pull some tricks out. Maybe even do some things that are out of character. Let's see who's out here to really play the game."