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Amanda Kimmel (24)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Kalispell, Mont.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Becoming Miss Montana USA/Miss Earth USA.”
Inspiration in Life:“God.”
Previous Finishes: China: 2nd Runner Up; Micronesia: Runner Up
Favorite Past Moment: “Finding the hidden immunity on Exile on Fans vs Favs! It was like Christmas!”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: James Clement (China, Micronesia)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: Richard Hatch (Borneo, All-Stars)
Why Did She Come Back?: “Because I am really competitive and wanted to prove I could win!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGeWvUTfmaA[/youtube]
Candice Woodcock (27)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C.
Current Residence: Washington, D.C.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Being the former Executive Director of Students for Students International.”
Inspiration in Life: “My parents.”
Previous Finishes: Cook Islands: 13th out, 5th Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: “Winning the sand wrestling challenge in Cook Islands.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: Tom Westman (Palau)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: Corrine Kaplan (Gabon)
Why Did She Come Back? : “I'm always up for a challenge, and I love the game. I want a chance to play against the best!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smDjyaw6jJ8[/youtube]
Cirie Fields (39)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Jersey City, N.J.
Current Residence: Norwalk, Conn.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Passion for providing extraordinary safe, quality patient care.”
Inspiration in Life: “My three sons John, Jamil and Jared.”
Previous Finishes: Panama: 12th Out, 6th Jury Member; Micronesia: 15th Out, 7th Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: “Having my husband at camp.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: Aras Baskauskas (Panama)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: “No comment.”
Why Did She Come Back? : “Because I didn’t win the last 2 times.”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0D0zKS6_k4[/youtube]
Benjamin “Coach” Wade (38)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Susanville, Calif.
Current Residence: Susanville, Calif.
Personal Claim To Fame: Holding the World’s Record for “Longest solo kayak trip 6,132 miles.”
Inspiration in Life: “The symphony.”
Previous Finishes: Tocantins: 11th out, 5th jury member
Favorite Past Moment: “My time on exile.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Tom Westman (Palau)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: Johnny Fairplay (Pearl Islands, Micronesia)
Why Did He Come Back? : “Redemption!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUGjOF91CuU[/youtube]
Colby Donaldson (35)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Christoval, Texas
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Personal Claim To Fame: “I make a pretty mean potato salad.”
Inspiration in Life: “God, family & close friends.”
Previous Finishes: Australia: Runner-Up; All-Stars: 5th Out
Favorite Past Moment: “The very beginning of it all for me – stepping off the plane and into the Outback.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Tom Westman (Palau)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: “Those who have thrown in the towel and left the game early.”
Why Did He Come Back? : “For me, it’s all about the extreme challenge and the epic adventure. A million bucks is a pretty good motivator as well.”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTN8AHJc5-g[/youtube]
Courtney Yates (28)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
Current Residence: New York, N.Y.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Punctuality.”
Inspiration in Life: “The laughter of children.”
Previous Finishes: China: Runner-up
Favorite Past Moment: “Seeing my Dad bust out from behind the bushes at the family reward.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: Yau-Man Chan (Fiji, Micronesia)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: “All the strong people, because they are so smug.”
Why Did She Come Back?: “Couldn’t pass up the opportunity.”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROKM-y1sK-c[/youtube]
Danielle DiLorenzo (26)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Being able to adapt to any situation.”
Inspiration in Life: “My grandfather.”
Previous Finishes: Panama: Runner-Up
Favorite Past Moment: “Beating Cirie in the fire building challenges.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: Bruce Kanegai (Panama)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: Terry Deitz (Panama)
Why Did She Come Back? : “Because now I know how to play the game!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_jARspkg9M[/youtube]
James Clement (32)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Lafayette, La.
Current Residence: Malibu, Calif. and Lafayette, La.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Continuing the family business.”
Inspiration in Life: “My dad.”
Previous Finishes: China: 10th out, 4th Jury Member; Micronesia: Injured, 4th Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: “All the challenges.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Amanda Kimmel (China, Micronesia)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: “No comment.”
Why Did He Come Back? : “To prove to myself I can get further in the game.”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG6FoF3wrqU[/youtube]
Jerri Manthey (38)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Turning my acting dreams into reality.”
Inspiration in Life: “My mom.”
Previous Finishes: Australia: 8th out, 2nd jury member; All-Stars: 7th out
Favorite Past Moment: “Fishing with Mitchell and Amber.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: Ethan Zohn (Africa, All-Stars)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: Shi-Ann Huang (Thailand, All-Stars)
Why Did She Come Back? : “The money of course!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et0ga6vJlkc[/youtube]
James “JT” Thomas Jr. (25)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Samson, Ala.
Current Residence: Mobile, Ala.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Being the first in my family to go to college and earn a degree.”
Inspiration in Life: “My family.”
Previous Finishes: Tocantins: Winner
Favorite Past Moment: “Winning the final immunity challenge.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: “Myself- I am my own hero, because of what I accomplished and how it brought my family together.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: Johnny Fairplay (Pearl Islands, Micronesia)
Why Did He Come Back? : “It’s the ultimate challenge, I couldn’t pass it up.”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I427UGaqVhE[/youtube]
Parvati Shallow (27)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Building a thriving charity.”
Inspiration in Life: “My mom and dad.”
Previous Finishes: Cook Islands: 15th Out, 7th Jury Member; Micronesia: Winner
Favorite Past Moment: “Jeff Probst actually saying my name right.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: James Clement (China, Micronesia)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: Jonathan Penner (Cook Islands, Micronesia)
Why Did She Come Back? : “To win, again!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9v4iZ75s44[/youtube]
Randy Bailey (50)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Current Residence: Austin, Texas
Personal Claim To Fame: “Never having been CONVICTED of a felony.”
Inspiration in Life: “Nothing inspires me!”
Previous Finishes: Gabon: 11th out, 3rd Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: “Awaking on Day 10 to a new team!”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Johnny Fairplay (Pearl Islands, Micronesia)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: “Take your pick of the idiots from Gabon, mostly Bob.”
Why Did He Come Back? : “To right the wrong!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic22DKuCy4A[/youtube]
Rob Mariano (33)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Boston, Mass
Current Residence: Pensacola, Fla.
Personal Claim To Fame: “My marriage and birth of my child.”
Inspiration in Life: “My family.”
Previous Finishes: Marquesas: 7th out; All-Stars: Runner-Up
Favorite Past Moment: “Proposing to Amber at the live finale.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Amber Brkich (Australia, All-Stars)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: “Nobody.”
Why Did He Come Back? : ”To win!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak9LsLCbPQI[/youtube]
Rupert Boneham (45)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Starting my charity.”
Inspiration in Life: “Life is Good. Be You. Give Back.”
Previous Finishes: Pearl Islands: 8th out, 2nd Jury Member; All-Stars: 15th Out, 6th Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: “When Jeff Probst was writing a million dollar check on my back on my daughter’s 5th birthday and having millions of fans help me win that.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Rudy Boesch (Borneo, All-Stars)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: Johnny Fairplay (Pearl Islands, Micronesia)
Why Did He Come Back? : “I LOVE THE GAME!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIVEKM1jy9I[/youtube]
Russell Hantz (37)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Dayton, Texas
Current Residence: Dayton, Texas
Personal Claim To Fame: “Starting my oil tankering service.”
Inspiration in Life: “My grandfather.”
Previous Finishes: Samoa: Runner-up
Favorite Past Moment: “Blindsiding Kelly.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: “I don’t respect any of them.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: “I don’t respect any of them.”
Why Did He Come Back? : “Because I have to put these kids in their place. I’m not done playing just yet!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glTgKmFzxQ4[/youtube]
Sandra Diaz (34)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Stamford, Conn.
Current Residence: Fayetteville, N.C.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Graduating from community college where I received an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration.”
Inspiration in Life: “My mother.”
Previous Finishes: Pearl Islands: Winner
Favorite Past Moment: “When I dumped the fish after Rupert got voted out.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: “I have no comment.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: Johnny Fairplay (Pearls Islands, Micronesia)
Why Did She Come Back? : “Hands down, the money!”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK32dBvf3Ds[/youtube]
Stephenie LaGrossa (29)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Briarcliff, Glenolden, Pa.
Current Residence: Philadelphia, Pa.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Being a three-time NEC (North East Conference) All-Conference selection, NEC Scholar/Athlete Award recipient and Female Athlete of the Year Nominee in lacrosse at Monmouth University.”
Inspiration in Life: “My Mother has always been an inspiration in life. She is my best friend and I tell her everything! I wouldn’t be where I am today without my mother’s unconditional love and support.”
Previous Finishes: Palau; 10th out, 3rd Jury Member; Guatemala: Runner-Up
Favorite Past Moment: “Outlasting my entire tribe and being the sole Ulong member left standing.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: Jenn Lyon (Palau)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: “Any female who plays the game for the wrong reasons.”
Why Did She Come Back? : “I came back for the love of the game and because I'm such a serious
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AclRPNMCVY[/youtube]
Jessica “Sugar” Kiper (29)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Becoming a retro pin-up model.”
Inspiration in Life: “My dad.”
Previous Finishes: Gabon: 2nd Runner Up
Favorite Past Moment: “Blindsiding Randy.”
Previous Survivor She Respects Most: Bruce Kanegai (Panama)
Previous Survivor She Respects Least: Corinne Kaplan (Gabon)
Why Did She Come Back? : “For the Survivor lovin’ viewers.”
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htggzx72E_w[/youtube]
Tom Westman (45)
Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Current Residence: New York, N.Y.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Being a proud member of the FDNY as a Lieutenant of Ladder Co.108 in Brooklyn.”
Inspiration in Life: “My parents.”
Previous Finishes: Palau: Winner
Favorite Past Moment: “Palau Sunsets.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Jenn Lyon (Palau)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: “I’d rather not comment. I don’t know these guys well enough to say who I respect the least.”
Why Did He Come Back? : “It was so much fun the first time around. I couldn’t resist having another
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ji4Keo7-ds[/youtube]
Tyson Apostol (30)
Tribe: Villains
Hometown: Lindon, Utah
Current Residence: Heber City, Utah
Personal Claim To Fame: “College drop out, ex-pro cyclist, never had a real job... I guess I'm good at quitting.”
Inspiration in Life: “My parents, without them I could be dead. I'd at least be homeless and starving.”
Previous Finishes: Tocantins: 8th out, 2nd Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: “My hilarious confessionals.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: “Myself.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: “Narrowed down to just one? That's impossible!”
Why Did He Come Back? : “Free tropical island getaway, an excuse to not brush my teeth and the potential of a fat pay check... as long as we get paid in diamonds and gold instead of US dollars.”
