Meet the Cast
Name: Addison Jensen
Age: 25
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Hartland, Michigan
Occupation: Aerospace Engineer
Three words to describe you:
Smart, Stubborn, Sufficient
Hobbies:
Movies, Fitness, Tennis
Pet Peeves:
Bad Liars
Personal Claim to fame:
I rode in an elevator with Tom Osborne
Inspiration in Life:
Live a happy life, maybe have a kid one day
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Boston Rob, he's the only one I can think of right now.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Charlie, roughly the same height
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?:
0 weaknesses, a jack of all trades is a master of none, but often better than a master of one.
How are you going to play the game?
Passive in the first half, aggressive in the second half.
Age: 25
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Hartland, Michigan
Occupation: Aerospace Engineer
Three words to describe you:
Smart, Stubborn, Sufficient
Hobbies:
Movies, Fitness, Tennis
Pet Peeves:
Bad Liars
Personal Claim to fame:
I rode in an elevator with Tom Osborne
Inspiration in Life:
Live a happy life, maybe have a kid one day
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Boston Rob, he's the only one I can think of right now.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Charlie, roughly the same height
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?:
0 weaknesses, a jack of all trades is a master of none, but often better than a master of one.
How are you going to play the game?
Passive in the first half, aggressive in the second half.
Name: Brendan Esper
Age: 23
Current Residence: Dearborn Heights
Hometown: Dearborn Heights
Occupation: Urban Planner
Three words to describe you:
creative, intuitive, and caffeinated
Hobbies:
singer-songwriter, running
Pet Peeves:
paper-plates, capitalism, the suburbs
Personal Claim to fame:
Living in death valley
Inspiration in Life:
retirement
Survivor contestant you are most like:
That one guy in season 5
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Charlie except handsome and I can win
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Yes but maybe not the drama lol
How are you going to play the game:
I'm gonna try and really listen before I put my foot in my mouth and make decisions
Age: 23
Current Residence: Dearborn Heights
Hometown: Dearborn Heights
Occupation: Urban Planner
Three words to describe you:
creative, intuitive, and caffeinated
Hobbies:
singer-songwriter, running
Pet Peeves:
paper-plates, capitalism, the suburbs
Personal Claim to fame:
Living in death valley
Inspiration in Life:
retirement
Survivor contestant you are most like:
That one guy in season 5
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Charlie except handsome and I can win
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Yes but maybe not the drama lol
How are you going to play the game:
I'm gonna try and really listen before I put my foot in my mouth and make decisions
Name: Bridget Lessnau
Age: 20
Current Residence: Livonia, MI
Hometown: Livonia, MI
Occupation: Student/waitress
Three words to describe you:
Easy-going, cheerful and hardworking.
Hobbies:
I love any outdoor activities! Going for walks, kayaking or playing sports.
Pet Peeves:
Improper grammar. More specifically when people say “exspecially” or “expresso” instead of “especially” and “espresso”.
Personal Claim to fame:
Being able to sing “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice.
Inspiration in Life: My faith and my family!
Survivor contestant you are most like:
I will be most like Kim Spradlin, because I really enjoyed her game play and I plan on doing something very similar. She also won and I am very inclined to winning.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
I think I'm most similar to Ashley Mark. She really excelled in both the physical and social aspects of the game, which I admire, and hope to also bring to the table.
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?:
because I am able to have conversations and connect with people while also having a decent physical game.
How are you going to play the game?
As far as my game strategy I’m planning on being a big team player at first. Not flying under the radar, but also not being the loudest in the room. Remaining fairly midline until I think it’s time to turn it up a notch with decision making and challenges. All in all, I want to play the fairest game I can. At the end of the day being someone that is seen as loyal and trustworthy is something everyone can respect and might just be the reason why you win the game.
Age: 20
Current Residence: Livonia, MI
Hometown: Livonia, MI
Occupation: Student/waitress
Three words to describe you:
Easy-going, cheerful and hardworking.
Hobbies:
I love any outdoor activities! Going for walks, kayaking or playing sports.
Pet Peeves:
Improper grammar. More specifically when people say “exspecially” or “expresso” instead of “especially” and “espresso”.
Personal Claim to fame:
Being able to sing “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice.
Inspiration in Life: My faith and my family!
Survivor contestant you are most like:
I will be most like Kim Spradlin, because I really enjoyed her game play and I plan on doing something very similar. She also won and I am very inclined to winning.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
I think I'm most similar to Ashley Mark. She really excelled in both the physical and social aspects of the game, which I admire, and hope to also bring to the table.
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?:
because I am able to have conversations and connect with people while also having a decent physical game.
How are you going to play the game?
As far as my game strategy I’m planning on being a big team player at first. Not flying under the radar, but also not being the loudest in the room. Remaining fairly midline until I think it’s time to turn it up a notch with decision making and challenges. All in all, I want to play the fairest game I can. At the end of the day being someone that is seen as loyal and trustworthy is something everyone can respect and might just be the reason why you win the game.
Name: Claire Scott
Age: 22
Current Residence: Cincinnati, OH
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Occupation: Medical Student
Three words to describe you:
clever, confident, tall
Hobbies:
running, embroidery, binging reality TV
Pet Peeves:
slow walkers, bananas, lack of organization
Personal Claim to fame:
I was on the Today show for a few seconds... Yes I’ll sign autographs
Inspiration in Life:
beating others to get to the top
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Kim, because she is nice to everyone, but is secretly mega competitive. Also she’s got her own HGTV show now and that would be ideal.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Matt Orischak because I basically live with him
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Because I will do anything to win, including be in the outdoors which I typically avoid like the plague.
How are you going to play the game?
I will likely be friendly with everyone, make people like me but then pull the strings behind the scenes. It will be difficult for me to choose who to have my closest alliance with, but I would ideally make that closest alliance quickly and start scheming soon after. I am not the most athletic but I will do my best to not be the worst in the challenges so people don’t immediately see how bad I am.
Age: 22
Current Residence: Cincinnati, OH
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Occupation: Medical Student
Three words to describe you:
clever, confident, tall
Hobbies:
running, embroidery, binging reality TV
Pet Peeves:
slow walkers, bananas, lack of organization
Personal Claim to fame:
I was on the Today show for a few seconds... Yes I’ll sign autographs
Inspiration in Life:
beating others to get to the top
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Kim, because she is nice to everyone, but is secretly mega competitive. Also she’s got her own HGTV show now and that would be ideal.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Matt Orischak because I basically live with him
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Because I will do anything to win, including be in the outdoors which I typically avoid like the plague.
How are you going to play the game?
I will likely be friendly with everyone, make people like me but then pull the strings behind the scenes. It will be difficult for me to choose who to have my closest alliance with, but I would ideally make that closest alliance quickly and start scheming soon after. I am not the most athletic but I will do my best to not be the worst in the challenges so people don’t immediately see how bad I am.
Name: Hannah Lapko
Age: 23
Current Residence: Grand Rapids
Hometown: Canton, MI
Occupation: Tax Consultant
Three words to describe you:
resilient, caring, fun
Hobbies:
running, sports, puzzles, board games, movies
Pet Peeves:
getting shushed, people chewing
Personal Claim to fame:
first team all state soccer player, future CPA
Inspiration in Life:
I want to be successful for myself and my future family, as well as finding ways to give back to my community.
Survivor contestant you are most like:
I do not watch the show
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Also have not watched but I should have
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
I am one of the most competitive people I know, and I will give my all and then some to be successful.
How are you going to play the game:
My plan is to do well in the physical challenges, and use my current friendships to my advantage.
Age: 23
Current Residence: Grand Rapids
Hometown: Canton, MI
Occupation: Tax Consultant
Three words to describe you:
resilient, caring, fun
Hobbies:
running, sports, puzzles, board games, movies
Pet Peeves:
getting shushed, people chewing
Personal Claim to fame:
first team all state soccer player, future CPA
Inspiration in Life:
I want to be successful for myself and my future family, as well as finding ways to give back to my community.
Survivor contestant you are most like:
I do not watch the show
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Also have not watched but I should have
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
I am one of the most competitive people I know, and I will give my all and then some to be successful.
How are you going to play the game:
My plan is to do well in the physical challenges, and use my current friendships to my advantage.
Name: Jen Lessnau
Age: 24
Current Residence: Washington, DC
Hometown: Livonia, MI
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Previous Seasons: Seasons 1 & 4
How have you changed since the last time you played:
I think I have a lot more determination to see things through and actually come in with strategy, so that I’m not just a player but a ~player~.
Favorite Past Moment:
Wrestling with Nicole and not knowing whether to feel proud that I won or embarrassed that we took so long?
What are you most proud of from the last time you played:
I think I’m most proud of just having a good attitude even after the blindside. :(
What, if anything do you most regret?
I regret not stepping out of my comfort zone and having my own one-on-one conversations with people. I let other people make the moves and play the game for me, while I just sat back.
How will you play differently this time?
I need to seek others out more in order to secure my position in the game. I don’t want to be backed into a corner where I only have one game plan and if that falls through then I’m in trouble. I want to have two or three different ways I can go depending on how the game pans out. I know that there’s only so much control each player has in the game, but I want to be the most in control of my fate that I can possibly be.
Age: 24
Current Residence: Washington, DC
Hometown: Livonia, MI
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Previous Seasons: Seasons 1 & 4
How have you changed since the last time you played:
I think I have a lot more determination to see things through and actually come in with strategy, so that I’m not just a player but a ~player~.
Favorite Past Moment:
Wrestling with Nicole and not knowing whether to feel proud that I won or embarrassed that we took so long?
What are you most proud of from the last time you played:
I think I’m most proud of just having a good attitude even after the blindside. :(
What, if anything do you most regret?
I regret not stepping out of my comfort zone and having my own one-on-one conversations with people. I let other people make the moves and play the game for me, while I just sat back.
How will you play differently this time?
I need to seek others out more in order to secure my position in the game. I don’t want to be backed into a corner where I only have one game plan and if that falls through then I’m in trouble. I want to have two or three different ways I can go depending on how the game pans out. I know that there’s only so much control each player has in the game, but I want to be the most in control of my fate that I can possibly be.
Name: Juliana Rizzo
Age: 24
Current Residence: Cincinnati, OH
Hometown: Loveland, OH
Occupation: retired teacher, current wedding planner
Three words to describe you:
authentic, extroverted, compassionate
Hobbies:
running/working out, playing soccer, golfing, cooking, reading
Pet Peeves:
when someone commits to doing something and then doesn’t follow through
Personal Claim to fame:
FIANCÉ of Survivor Dearborn’s Matthew Orischak
Inspiration in Life:
Outlasting Matt in Survivor
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Michele Fitzgerald - physical & social queen who lowkey flew under the radar
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Ellayna
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Social skills. I’m a teacher and reading through teenager BS is a top tier skill to have. I think that extends beyond the classroom - being able to detect when people are not being genuine or honest with me and identifying why they are trying to evade me is one of the best abilities I can rely on to survive.
How are you going to play the game:
Be a team player early on. Creating connections early is also key, but I don’t want to make any promises I can’t keep. I’ll keep my eye out for a potential ally or 2, but don’t want to force anything. I will rely on my social abilities to earn trust in each vote and probably allow my physical skills to build throughout the game. I need to avoid coming on too strong too early in challenges, otherwise I will put heat on my back.
Age: 24
Current Residence: Cincinnati, OH
Hometown: Loveland, OH
Occupation: retired teacher, current wedding planner
Three words to describe you:
authentic, extroverted, compassionate
Hobbies:
running/working out, playing soccer, golfing, cooking, reading
Pet Peeves:
when someone commits to doing something and then doesn’t follow through
Personal Claim to fame:
FIANCÉ of Survivor Dearborn’s Matthew Orischak
Inspiration in Life:
Outlasting Matt in Survivor
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Michele Fitzgerald - physical & social queen who lowkey flew under the radar
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Ellayna
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Social skills. I’m a teacher and reading through teenager BS is a top tier skill to have. I think that extends beyond the classroom - being able to detect when people are not being genuine or honest with me and identifying why they are trying to evade me is one of the best abilities I can rely on to survive.
How are you going to play the game:
Be a team player early on. Creating connections early is also key, but I don’t want to make any promises I can’t keep. I’ll keep my eye out for a potential ally or 2, but don’t want to force anything. I will rely on my social abilities to earn trust in each vote and probably allow my physical skills to build throughout the game. I need to avoid coming on too strong too early in challenges, otherwise I will put heat on my back.
Name: Kristen Kukla
Age: 21
Current Residence: Allendale, MI
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Occupation: college student/part-time nurse tech
Hobbies: crying over school
Pet Peeves: Republicans
Personal Claim to fame:
I once drank a whole bottle of Jose Cuervo marg mix, went to the hospital, and still woke up at 7:00AM the next day and went to class
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Cirie Fields because my roommate said I reminded her of her and I think she’s pretty cool
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Robbie Kukla, we have the same last name
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I’ve made it so far
How are you going to play the game?:
idk I’ll try my best
Age: 21
Current Residence: Allendale, MI
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Occupation: college student/part-time nurse tech
Hobbies: crying over school
Pet Peeves: Republicans
Personal Claim to fame:
I once drank a whole bottle of Jose Cuervo marg mix, went to the hospital, and still woke up at 7:00AM the next day and went to class
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Cirie Fields because my roommate said I reminded her of her and I think she’s pretty cool
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Robbie Kukla, we have the same last name
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I’ve made it so far
How are you going to play the game?:
idk I’ll try my best
Name: Kyle Cochran
Age: 21
Current Residence: Grand Rapids
Hometown: Grand Rapids
Occupation: Bird Bath creator
Three words to describe you:
sweaty and overweight
Hobbies: Watching movies with my girlfriend
Pet Peeves: Dom
Personal Claim to fame: Ran cross country in college until the bird bath life called me
Inspiration in Life:
Ahmad Hassan Abdala abdulkarim
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Don’t know any
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Anthony. We look identical
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor: I’m built different
How are you going to play the game: I’m gonna be a myself
Age: 21
Current Residence: Grand Rapids
Hometown: Grand Rapids
Occupation: Bird Bath creator
Three words to describe you:
sweaty and overweight
Hobbies: Watching movies with my girlfriend
Pet Peeves: Dom
Personal Claim to fame: Ran cross country in college until the bird bath life called me
Inspiration in Life:
Ahmad Hassan Abdala abdulkarim
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Don’t know any
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Anthony. We look identical
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor: I’m built different
How are you going to play the game: I’m gonna be a myself
Name: Liam Boll
Age: 25
Current Residence: Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Occupation: Butcher (Evisceration/Splitting)
Three words to describe you:
Amazing, Handsome, Humble
Hobbies:
Rock Climbing, Puzzles, Winning, Video Games
Pet Peeves:
People chewing loudly
Personal Claim to fame:
Eating 36 live goldfish in one night.
Inspiration in Life: My cat.
Survivor contestant you are most like: Jud ‘Fabio’ Birza, He’s just a goofball and has always been crazy - He’s good at reading people and I feel like I’m gonna channel my inner Fabio.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Alyssa Witzleben - I survived band camp, I’m confident, funny, not too tall and not that tan - but I am TANtalizing.
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?:
I think I’ve got the right mix of athleticism, charisma, attitude, sassiness, and pizzazz. I should be able to win some hearts while crushing dreams at the same time.
How are you going to play the game?
A lil goof here and lil goof there, but maybe trying to be a goofball and let people underestimate my abilities.
Age: 25
Current Residence: Detroit, Michigan
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Occupation: Butcher (Evisceration/Splitting)
Three words to describe you:
Amazing, Handsome, Humble
Hobbies:
Rock Climbing, Puzzles, Winning, Video Games
Pet Peeves:
People chewing loudly
Personal Claim to fame:
Eating 36 live goldfish in one night.
Inspiration in Life: My cat.
Survivor contestant you are most like: Jud ‘Fabio’ Birza, He’s just a goofball and has always been crazy - He’s good at reading people and I feel like I’m gonna channel my inner Fabio.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Alyssa Witzleben - I survived band camp, I’m confident, funny, not too tall and not that tan - but I am TANtalizing.
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?:
I think I’ve got the right mix of athleticism, charisma, attitude, sassiness, and pizzazz. I should be able to win some hearts while crushing dreams at the same time.
How are you going to play the game?
A lil goof here and lil goof there, but maybe trying to be a goofball and let people underestimate my abilities.
Name: Mark Iannuzzi
Age: 25
Current Residence: Lakeland, FL
Hometown: Napa, CA/Philadelphia, PA/Cincinnati, OH
Occupation: Geico Manager
Three words to describe you:
Loyal, Intuitive, Notfirstbootmaterial
Hobbies: Oakland A’s Baseball, kanoodling , Survivor, Charlie
Pet Peeves: People who clap in a movie theater
Personal Claim to fame: I went to high school with joe burrow's girlfriend
Inspiration in Life:
Tim Tebow/Dom Raona
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Big Tom Buchanan- Best player on his season twice and was robbed like I was in Broski
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Brendon Godin- I’m very passionate about my local grocery store
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Lifelong Dearborn fan who made it a nationwide event on Wednesday nights. I’ve studied the gameplay down to science and learned from some of my idols like Ryan who was robbed. Also I’m still dealing with the fresh Broski wounds that will haunt me forever. Also I’m pretty sure I’m the only one paying to fly in so these people would be real assholes to not let me at least make the merge
How are you going to play the game:
Wouldn’t you like to know ;)
Age: 25
Current Residence: Lakeland, FL
Hometown: Napa, CA/Philadelphia, PA/Cincinnati, OH
Occupation: Geico Manager
Three words to describe you:
Loyal, Intuitive, Notfirstbootmaterial
Hobbies: Oakland A’s Baseball, kanoodling , Survivor, Charlie
Pet Peeves: People who clap in a movie theater
Personal Claim to fame: I went to high school with joe burrow's girlfriend
Inspiration in Life:
Tim Tebow/Dom Raona
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Big Tom Buchanan- Best player on his season twice and was robbed like I was in Broski
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Brendon Godin- I’m very passionate about my local grocery store
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Lifelong Dearborn fan who made it a nationwide event on Wednesday nights. I’ve studied the gameplay down to science and learned from some of my idols like Ryan who was robbed. Also I’m still dealing with the fresh Broski wounds that will haunt me forever. Also I’m pretty sure I’m the only one paying to fly in so these people would be real assholes to not let me at least make the merge
How are you going to play the game:
Wouldn’t you like to know ;)
Name: Ryan Celestino Mangulabnan
Age: 23
Current Residence: Livonia, MI
Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan
Occupation: Nonprofit Director
How have you changed since the last time you played:
Perhaps strange to say before going to a competition but I am much less competitive now. I find it more rewarding to enjoy experiences rather than worry about the outcome.
Favorite Past Moment:
Standing on the brick for a long time to win a contest.
What are you most proud of from the last time you played:
Not the last time I played. That was sad for Brendon and Ashley to vote me out first. That made me feel like they didn't value spending time with me. But I am most proud of the first time I played when I was voted fan favourite. I enjoyed the support from the viewers at home. If you'd like to continue supporting me, perhaps check me out at patreon.com/RyceMango. You certainly don't have to donate but every small bit is greatly appreciated and helps me to keep providing quality content to you all, who I appreciate dearly.
What, if anything do you most regret:
I only regret that Charlie forgot to bring his idol to the meeting.
How will you play differently this time:
I must be more cautious at the beginning and not draw too much attention to myself. Perhaps I will put some dirt on my face so I won't look too handsome.
Name: Ryan Truax
Age: 24
Current Residence: Detroit, MI
Hometown: Romeo, MI
Occupation: Rocket Scientist
Three words to describe you:
Faith, Family, Football
Hobbies: Sinning
Pet Peeves: Valley Girl Accents
Personal Claim to fame: MHSAA Division 1 Football State Champ, kiss the ring
Inspiration in Life: Myself
Survivor contestant you are most like: Tyson
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Noah, natural born winner.
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Somebody’s gotta step to the plate.
How are you going to play the game:
Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing. Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
Age: 24
Current Residence: Detroit, MI
Hometown: Romeo, MI
Occupation: Rocket Scientist
Three words to describe you:
Faith, Family, Football
Hobbies: Sinning
Pet Peeves: Valley Girl Accents
Personal Claim to fame: MHSAA Division 1 Football State Champ, kiss the ring
Inspiration in Life: Myself
Survivor contestant you are most like: Tyson
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Noah, natural born winner.
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Somebody’s gotta step to the plate.
How are you going to play the game:
Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing. Therefore, just as water retains no constant shape, so in warfare there are no constant conditions.
Name: Spencer Dodson
Age: 23
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI
Occupation: Accountant
Three words to describe you:
Tall, Nice, Easy-Going
Hobbies: Kickball, Golf, Drinking beer, Being outside
Pet Peeves: Loud Chewers
Personal Claim to fame:
Winner of season 2 of Survivor Grand Rapids day long version
Inspiration in Life: Family
Survivor contestant you are most like: Spencer Bledsoe because we have the same first name. Also good at challenges and pretty witty.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Anthony but I can win
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Because I’m good at challenges and like being outdoors.
How are you going to play the game:
Win at challenges but be low-key and fly under the radar.
Age: 23
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Lake Orion, MI
Occupation: Accountant
Three words to describe you:
Tall, Nice, Easy-Going
Hobbies: Kickball, Golf, Drinking beer, Being outside
Pet Peeves: Loud Chewers
Personal Claim to fame:
Winner of season 2 of Survivor Grand Rapids day long version
Inspiration in Life: Family
Survivor contestant you are most like: Spencer Bledsoe because we have the same first name. Also good at challenges and pretty witty.
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Anthony but I can win
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
Because I’m good at challenges and like being outdoors.
How are you going to play the game:
Win at challenges but be low-key and fly under the radar.
Name: Sydney Hickmott
Age: 23
Current Residence: Detroit, MI
Hometown: Ortonville, MI
Occupation: Cyber consultant
Three words to describe you:
Positive, Flexible, Creative
Hobbies: Travel, Dance, Photos/Videos
Pet Peeves: Gossip (I’ll deal for Survivor though)
Personal Claim to fame: I am Pitbull's biggest Fan. Mr 305 til I die
Inspiration in Life: Live life for the plot and have fun finding the best in things!
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I can lead and follow, so depending on the mood, I’ll do whichever will work the best!
How are you going to play the game?:
I want to make it entertaining for myself at least, so I’m down for some drama! I’ll try to make people like me so they don’t want to play without me.
Age: 23
Current Residence: Detroit, MI
Hometown: Ortonville, MI
Occupation: Cyber consultant
Three words to describe you:
Positive, Flexible, Creative
Hobbies: Travel, Dance, Photos/Videos
Pet Peeves: Gossip (I’ll deal for Survivor though)
Personal Claim to fame: I am Pitbull's biggest Fan. Mr 305 til I die
Inspiration in Life: Live life for the plot and have fun finding the best in things!
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I can lead and follow, so depending on the mood, I’ll do whichever will work the best!
How are you going to play the game?:
I want to make it entertaining for myself at least, so I’m down for some drama! I’ll try to make people like me so they don’t want to play without me.
Name: Taylor Dionise
Age: 24
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Lansing, MI
Occupation: nanny
Three words to describe you:
Energetic, honest, brave
Hobbies: Creative endeavors like making art, writing, playing instruments, and making videos, Nature, travel
Pet Peeves: -When people go around the truth or don't say how they actually feel
-when people aren't honest
-people putting others down
-know it all's
Personal Claim to fame:
moved to another country without knowing anybody and barely speaking the language
Inspiration in Life: My dog princey pie & my future self
Survivor contestant you are most like:
No idea
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Never watched! Track ryan bc he's nice and likable
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I'm likable, confident, a great player, and people will underestimate me
How are you going to play the game?:
Be a villain if I have to, but I will just become friends with everyone and hopefully be a hero
Age: 24
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Lansing, MI
Occupation: nanny
Three words to describe you:
Energetic, honest, brave
Hobbies: Creative endeavors like making art, writing, playing instruments, and making videos, Nature, travel
Pet Peeves: -When people go around the truth or don't say how they actually feel
-when people aren't honest
-people putting others down
-know it all's
Personal Claim to fame:
moved to another country without knowing anybody and barely speaking the language
Inspiration in Life: My dog princey pie & my future self
Survivor contestant you are most like:
No idea
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Never watched! Track ryan bc he's nice and likable
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I'm likable, confident, a great player, and people will underestimate me
How are you going to play the game?:
Be a villain if I have to, but I will just become friends with everyone and hopefully be a hero
Name: Taylor Seals
Age: 24
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Petosky, MI
Occupation: Program Specialist
Three words to describe you:
quirky, tenacious, open-minded (per my roommate lol)
Hobbies: true crime documentaries, painting, anything morbid as heck
Pet Peeves: pessimism, judgement
Personal Claim to fame:
getting dumped? No lmaooo getting a party started
Inspiration in Life: Stevie nicks
Survivor contestant you are most like: Colby is my inspiration
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Jen because she's cool as hell
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
I think above all else, survivor is a social game. As a former therapist, I think I can read people well.
How are you going to play the game:
I plan on forming strong alliances. Going from a drinking version, to a more “athletics” driven version, I’m concerned about how I will do in challenges. I plan to form strong alliances, and play more of the “good” side.
Age: 24
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Petosky, MI
Occupation: Program Specialist
Three words to describe you:
quirky, tenacious, open-minded (per my roommate lol)
Hobbies: true crime documentaries, painting, anything morbid as heck
Pet Peeves: pessimism, judgement
Personal Claim to fame:
getting dumped? No lmaooo getting a party started
Inspiration in Life: Stevie nicks
Survivor contestant you are most like: Colby is my inspiration
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like: Jen because she's cool as hell
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
I think above all else, survivor is a social game. As a former therapist, I think I can read people well.
How are you going to play the game:
I plan on forming strong alliances. Going from a drinking version, to a more “athletics” driven version, I’m concerned about how I will do in challenges. I plan to form strong alliances, and play more of the “good” side.
Name: Teo Nelson
Age: 23
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Walker, MI
Occupation: Analyst
Three words to describe you:
Personable, Reliable,
Hobbies: Hiking, Running, Ultimate Frisbee, Smash Bros, Record Collecting, Cooking
Pet Peeves: Debby Downers, People
Personal Claim to fame:
I was on the news once climbing up
Inspiration in Life:
Chill like Buddah
Survivor contestant you are most like:
No clue! Only watched it sporadically and never learned names LOL
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
I’m going to say Martin because I always want to be one step ahead
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: Relaxed when under pressure, don’t 😴
How are you going to play the game?:
Keep a level head and
Age: 23
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Walker, MI
Occupation: Analyst
Three words to describe you:
Personable, Reliable,
Hobbies: Hiking, Running, Ultimate Frisbee, Smash Bros, Record Collecting, Cooking
Pet Peeves: Debby Downers, People
Personal Claim to fame:
I was on the news once climbing up
Inspiration in Life:
Chill like Buddah
Survivor contestant you are most like:
No clue! Only watched it sporadically and never learned names LOL
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
I’m going to say Martin because I always want to be one step ahead
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: Relaxed when under pressure, don’t 😴
How are you going to play the game?:
Keep a level head and
Name: Tom Papich
Age: 24
Current Residence: Dearborn, MI
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Occupation: Golf Professional
Three words to describe you:
Passionate, Fun, Virtuous
Hobbies: Golf, Writing Music, Drinking Beers with the homies
Pet Peeves: People who have nothing positive to say
Personal Claim to fame:
I once sang in front of the president of the United States
Inspiration in Life: Tiger Woods - The guy embodies dedication
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Have no idea, never watched the show lol
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Charlie, but during his villain season
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I'm good at figuring out games, and I am able to be friends with anyone. So, I think many alliances will form, and ultimately people are going to realize that I will have their back as long as they have mine.
How are you going to play the game?:
I will be a hero and someone who can form relationships with his fellow contestants. however, I will try to draw as little attention to myself as I can so that I don't get voted out.
Age: 24
Current Residence: Dearborn, MI
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Occupation: Golf Professional
Three words to describe you:
Passionate, Fun, Virtuous
Hobbies: Golf, Writing Music, Drinking Beers with the homies
Pet Peeves: People who have nothing positive to say
Personal Claim to fame:
I once sang in front of the president of the United States
Inspiration in Life: Tiger Woods - The guy embodies dedication
Survivor contestant you are most like:
Have no idea, never watched the show lol
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
Charlie, but during his villain season
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor?: I'm good at figuring out games, and I am able to be friends with anyone. So, I think many alliances will form, and ultimately people are going to realize that I will have their back as long as they have mine.
How are you going to play the game?:
I will be a hero and someone who can form relationships with his fellow contestants. however, I will try to draw as little attention to myself as I can so that I don't get voted out.
Name: Zoe King
Age: 23
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Northville, MI
Occupation: Speech language Pathology Student
Three words to describe you:
patient, friendly, outgoing
Hobbies: watching reality TV, watering my plants, going to Aldi
Pet Peeves: mismatched socks, things that smell bad
Personal Claim to fame:
I met Oprah when I was 7 and sang in a choir at her house
Inspiration in Life: I’m really inspired by people who are true to themselves no matter the obstacle
Survivor contestant you are most like: I don’t know any 😬
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
again, not sure I know enough about the topic
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
I think I’ll survive bc I get along with all types of people and I have a good read on when people are acting fishy
How are you going to play the game:
Definitely social! I want to build a strong, trustworthy group of players early and work with them throughout the game
Age: 23
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Hometown: Northville, MI
Occupation: Speech language Pathology Student
Three words to describe you:
patient, friendly, outgoing
Hobbies: watching reality TV, watering my plants, going to Aldi
Pet Peeves: mismatched socks, things that smell bad
Personal Claim to fame:
I met Oprah when I was 7 and sang in a choir at her house
Inspiration in Life: I’m really inspired by people who are true to themselves no matter the obstacle
Survivor contestant you are most like: I don’t know any 😬
Survivor: Dearborn contestant you are most like:
again, not sure I know enough about the topic
Why do you think you’ll “survive” Survivor:
I think I’ll survive bc I get along with all types of people and I have a good read on when people are acting fishy
How are you going to play the game:
Definitely social! I want to build a strong, trustworthy group of players early and work with them throughout the game