As the castaways returned to camp, they noticed that a monkey had raided their food supply. His tribe consisted of himself, Erin, Jed, Ken, Penny, Shii Ann, Stephanie and Robb. Helen's husband, Jim, won the challenge and the right to spend 24 hours at the Chuay Jai camp. 'Survivor' Winners Through the Years: Where Are They Now? - Us Weekly She has since returned home and continued to inspire others by giving speeches to junior high school students in November 2022. After the grind gate incident between Ted Rogers, Jr. and Ghandia Johnson, Brian was worried that the rift between the two would divide the tribe. Whatever it is, its out there and its being talked about." In addition to reality TV, Apostol has been playing competitive poker since 2016. The legal-secretary-turned-actress shows off her A-game, revealing the contents of a secret Survivor medical box, sharing an amazing post- Survivor sweets combo, and suggesting a genius plan for . And like Africa winner Ethan, he has a pro sports background, having played for the Dallas Cowboys during the 1994 preseason. While enjoying the reward, Helen and Ted agreed to oust Clay at the next Tribal Council. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. She suffered a pregnancy loss after returning home. After Chuay Gahn lost immunity, Ghandia attempted to form an alliance with the women to target Clay. Survivor: Robb Zbacnik reveals a Thailand fight that was not filmed The challenge came down to Brian and Helen. However, this was not the case. Survivor: Thailand is the fifth season of Survivor. As the tribes arrived at their respective camps, Tanya became ill from what the tribe believed was dehydration, leading Chuay Gahn to search for a water source. FYI Born in Texas, shes a triathlete whos raised five kids and has a house full of pets. She returned for Heroes vs. Villains and Winners at War and briefly hosted Survivor Live for CBS and Around the World for Free. Credit: Monty Brinton/CBS; Courtesy of Earl Cole/Facebook. Image credit: Jake Billingsley: Monty Brinton/CBS. Survivor: Jeff Probst Calling Sexual Harassment Episode 'Unprecedented' Is Blatantly False, Survivor: Janet Carbin Is The Only Remaining Contestant Worth Rooting For. Season 33's Sole Survivor was an obsessed Survivor fan who found himself in the millennial tribe in the series' Millennial vs. Gen-X f ace-off. Chuay Gahn continued their winning streak for two more episodes, dwindling the former Sook Jai members to only 3. She has been a guest lecturer, speaker and spokesperson. The show has crowned 39 winners over its 41 seasons with two incredible castaways winning twice. He now lives in Boise, Idaho, with wife Kelly Russell and their two children, and works in real estate. I also find Jake to be really endearing and an underrated player. Meet the cast of ''Survivor: Thailand.'' While Helen entertained her tribe, their canoe floated away. Survivor: Thailand is the fifth season of the American CBS competitive reality television series Survivor. Clay Jordan, the runner up on Survivor: Thailand, died Thursday after a short illness. FYI Born in Taiwan, she grew up in New Jersey, where she was a state high school speech and debate champion. They explored the cave and settled their differences. Survivor: Thailand, where Clay Jordan competed all 39 days, is still available for rewatch (for Paramount+ subscribers). The reality series, which awards one sole Survivor the $1 million each season after lasting 39 days outside, has come a long way over the years. Jeff then announced that the loved ones would be competing against each other. At Chuay Gahn, Helen and Jan paddled out to retrieve water from their water source, however they did not bring their map and got lost. At Tribal Council, Chuay Gahn couldn't ignore Tanya's illness, and she was sent home. 2002 -2002. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. As the final three castaways paddled, they released the krathongs in honor of the castaways who were voted out. Credit: Shutterstock; Courtesy of Natalie White/Instagram. Shallow won her second season of Survivor, Micronesia, in 2008. She started with Brian, asking him if he knew where she had grown up and about her siblings. In January 2023, he got engaged to longtime girlfriend Kailey Maurer. Did we mention that hes a New York City cop? In 2022, Apostol competed on The Challenge USA, a CBS spinoff of the MTV competition series. He is also a professional pickleball player and podcast host. "I don't give a crap about how people feel about how I look. In the end, Sook Jai caught their fifth ball first, winning reward. What Survivor Winners Have Done With Their $1 Million Prize - E! Online By Bubbielou - /5 - RATE QUIZ MORE INFO Classic Best Score? FYI When its time to make camp, John can call upon the carpentry and shipbuilding skills that paid his way through college. Helen then asked Clay, who she deeply disliked and vice versa, to name three instances when he had done physical labor to help the tribe; Clay responded by telling Helen he wasn't going to respond to her question. In 2011, the season was released on DVD exclusively through Amazon.com. In the end, the tribe unanimously voted out Helen. Like Colby, hes into motorcycles, though Colby has not (to our knowledge) starred in any movies with Sinful, Passion, or Obsession in the title. Two are from Louisiana, two are from New York City, and six are current or former Texans, though when it comes time to make (and unmake) alliances, you can expect everyone to behave like lone stars. Ghandia tried to make an all-female alliance with Jan and Helen, but Helen sided with the men to get rid of Ghandia. Additionally, she co-hosted MTV's "Battle of the Sexes" special on SURVIVOR: THE AMAZON. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. However, this theory was proved wrong when Jake and Jan, the eldest male and female contestants, were instructed to select their tribemates (as Thai culture stated that elders received utmost respect) - a first in the series. He has reported on the need for increased representation in the Survivor franchise and has interviewed stars from Netflix hit shows The Circle, Too Hot To Handle and Love Is Blind. Photo: cbs. Production hoped to once again have 16 castaways, however due to the number of applications exceeding expectations, the cast size was expanded to 18. While Jake and Ken set out in their canoe, Ken reminded Jake that Brian was a used car salesman and that he could be very manipulative. Image credit: Clay Jordon: Monty Brinton/CBS. Jeff shocked the castaways by announcing that Jake and Jan would choose their own tribes and pick a name. Sook Jai's lack of shelter proved to be a source of tension in the tribe, as the tribe members quickly became divided between those who worked on building the shelter and those who gathered water and food. Votes Against Favorite sports include snowboarding, skydiving, and bungee jumping. Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action Little Mermaid with a new generation's Ariel. First, he turned the tribe on Ted, who was perceived as the biggest physical threat. Survivor: Thailand is the fifth season of Survivor. Brian responded by saying they felt that Ted didn't quite fit in with the group, which to Ken's mind was a lie. The police officer lives in Iowa with fianc Wyatt Wardenburg and their son. Additionally, the show isn't without its controversies. Though Survivor clearly still has its shortcomings, Thailand is an interesting case study as to just how far the show has evolved, both in its diverse casting and in the way it addresses sexual harassment. Biography. Social Media Credit: CBS; Courtesy of Rob Mariano/Instagram. When the tribes finally merged with 8 contestants remaining, Brian was a strong force in keeping the Chuay Gahn alliance strong and ousting the remaining former Sook Jai members at back-to-back Tribal Councils. On Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 8/7c on CBS and CBS All Access , Survivor returns for Season 36 Survivor: Ghost Island. Meet The Cast Of Survivor Thailand - CBS News Koh Turatao, the rain-soaked island 600 miles south of Bangkok where the Survivor: Thailand competition is taking place, was once a penal colony and a haven for pirates.