‘Survivor 46’ Cast Guide: Who’s Still Fighting for Title Ahead of the Season Finale? (2024)

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"Castaways," are sent to live on the island in tribes. At the end of each episode, one tribe is forced to vote out one of its members until there are enough players left, and the tribes merge, with three remaining players remaining. The script gets flipped, as these final players have to plead their case to those they've previously been a part of voting out, convincing these scorned contestants that they deserve to win the grand prize. For a breakdown of who has competed this season and who is left, check out the list below before the Survivor finale on May 22, 2024.

Which Contestants Remain in 'Survivor 46'?

Maria Shrime Gonzales

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Maria Shrime Gonzales is a parent coach living in Dallas, Texas. Maria says she enjoys traveling and believes she is fiercely loyal. The forty-eight-year-old mother of three says she has an obsession with untying knots.

Throughout her journey on Survivor, Maria has been closest to Ben, and the two have worked together to bring down some serious competitors. So far, Maria has won three immunity challenges, a huge feat for any contestant on the show.

Ben Katzman

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Miami, Florida's Ben Katzman is a musician who loves "chilling hard at the beach," so perhaps being stranded on an island in Fiji is the perfect place for the thirty-one-year-old. He credits himself for being able to read a room, and this skill is very helpful in the game of Survivor.

The instantly lovable Ben is best known for his social skills. Friends with just about everyone in Season 46, Ben has made it to the final five due to these strong interpersonal relationships and by being on the right side of the vote for most tribal councils.

Kenzie Petty

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Salon owner Kenzie Petty says she is very resilient, and the proof is in her new small business surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. A lover of the game Catan, twenty-nine-year-old Kenzie prides herself on her positivity, a trait that is definitely needed on a show like Survivor. Kenzie lists jigsaw puzzles as one of her favorite hobbies, a common addition to many Survivor challenges.

Initially on a losing streak, Kenzie powered through to become one of the strongest players of Season 46. The only remaining member of the Yanu tribe, Kenzie has never won an individual immunity challenge, meaning she's made it this far by her social skills and ability to strategize.

Charlie Davis

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Boston, Massachusetts, resident Charlie Davis is a law student who loves board games. Often on Survivor, contestants will hide the fact that they work in or study law, as it can be a sign that they are good at playing both sides.

Charlie has been a joy to watch on Survivor, as he is able to be a super fan without getting lost in the excitement of being a castaway on his favorite show. Charlie is a great strategist, and has won several immunity challenges against strong players like Hunter McKnight.

Liz Wilcox

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Thirty-five-year-old Liz Wilcox is a marketing strategist living in Orlando, Florida. As much as Liz loves being a "fun seeker," she says she is most proud of her self-confidence and the belief she has in herself.

Liz has had an emotional ride on her Survivor journey, and has openly stated many times that her allergies to coconut have left her starving on most days she's been in Fiji. Survivor holds a special place in Liz's heart, as it's the show she watches with her daughter as a way to bond.

Which Contestants Were Voted off of 'Survivor 46'?

Q Burdette

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Real estate agent Q Burdette lives in Memphis, Tennessee, and loves being a risk-taker. The first person in his family to graduate college, Q says one of his hobbies is fishing, a talent that makes someone a favorite in their tribe for being able to provide food.

Q was a controversial contestant on Season 46, telling contestants to vote him off during a tribal council, and then not even using his vote on himself. Q then went on to do a complete turn around, fighting to stay in the game and confusing his fellow players as to his true intentions.

Venus Vafa

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Venus Vafa believes that she has a keen ability for seeing through people's facades, a trait that is incredibly valuable in Survivor. The twenty-four-year-old data analyst says she has a tough exterior, but when she feels she can get along with someone, she really takes them under her wing.

Venus had a hard time working with her fellow castaways, often rubbing people the wrong way for being too intense about who she wanted out of the game. However, Venus was a fighter from the moment she stepped on the beach to the moment she was voted out of the game, never giving up even when facing pushback from her fellow castaways.

Tiffany Nicole Ervin

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Thirty-three-year-old Tiffany Nicole Ervin is an artist who loves painting and photography. Tiffany says she loves playing the lottery and considers herself a big risk-taker.

Tiffany was another member of the Yanu tribe that felt the effects of their early-on losing streak. Tiffany was able to make it through this rough patch, coming out on the other side to prove herself a fierce competitor.

Hunter McKnight

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Twenty-eight-year-old Hunter McKnight says he is competitive and can often times be arrogant, a trait that isn't really tolerated in the game of Survivor. A science teacher, Hunter graduated from college in three-and-a-half years and was valedictorian in his high school. In his free time, Hunter likes to build his own Survivor challenges.

One of the front-runners, it's a surprise that Hunter isn't one of the final five. Known for his home-made Survivor replica puzzles, Hunter was an incredible athlete and strategist, climbing up a tree for a fun game of hide-n'-seek between contestants. Eliminated with an immunity idol in his pocket, Hunter sadly didn't make it to the finale.

Tevin Davis

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Tevin Davis is an actor living in Richmond, Virginia. Having been a first-generation college student, twenty-four-year-old Tevin is proud of all his work to put himself through school and succeed in his studies. Considering himself a country boy, Tevin enjoys going to the beach, a hobby that hopefully won't be ruined for him after his time on Survivor.

A bubbly personality on the Fijian beach, Tevin was blindsided by his fellow contestants. Eliminated in the same tribal that another player asked to be voted out, Tevin was called the biggest threat, a big compliment for any Survivor player.

Soda Thompson

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Twenty-seven-year-old special education teacher Soda Thompson resides in New Jersey. Soda says she is "deathly afraid" of butterflies, which may make for an interesting time on an island where they are much more intense insects than butterflies. Proud of the life she's built for herself, Soda loves doing crafts.

Another blindsided contestant was Soda, although it was controversial when Venus took credit for a move Tevin felt was his. The first member of the jury, the drama continued for Soda upon her exit from the island.

Tim Spicer

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Thirty-one-year-old Tim Spicer is a college coach living in Atlanta, Georgia. Tim considers himself a good listener and is proud to be a homeowner who is married to the love of his life.

While Tim seemed like he'd be at the end of the season, his fellow tribe members thought so, too, voting him out early in the game. It was getting on Q's bad side that ultimately got Tim voted out of the game.

Moriah Gaynor

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San Diego, California resident Moriah Gaynor is a program coordinator who loves playing Dungeons & Dragons. The twenty-eight-year-old says she often second-guesses herself but is proud of her "go-getter" attitude.

Moriah had a rough time after being left out of a big vote. Later, Tim and Ben threw out Moriah as the first name to be voted out at the next tribal council.

Jamila "Jem" Hussain-Adams

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Thirty-two-year-old Jem Hussain-Adams hails from Chicago, Illinois, and works as an international brand manager. Originally from Guyana, Jem says that moving to the United States by herself has been the biggest accomplishment of her life so far.

Jem was one of the contestants this season to go home with an immunity idol after attempting to trick her fellow contestants into thinking it hadn't been found. This didn't go well for Jem, as her tribemates didn't trust her when she said she wasn't the one to move the coveted idol.

Bhanu Gopal

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Currently living in Massachusetts, forty-one-year-old Bhanu Gopal is originally from India. He has a love for swimming and yoga.

Bhanu had a tough run on Survivor, and his emotional game playing made things tough on his tribemates. Bhanu seemed at peace with his tribe voting him out when they did, happy to have been a part of a show that means so much to him.

Randen Montalvo

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Originally from Brooklyn, New York, aerospace technician Randon Montalvo now lives in Orlando, Florida. Randen is also a lover of running, endurance marathons, and extreme sports.

The only contestant to leave due to an injury in Season 46, Randen was unfortunately pulled from the game after pain and numbness in his arm was cause for concern. Fortunately, the discomfort ended up being caused by a pinched nerve and Randen was okay after leaving the island.

Jessica "Jess" Chong

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Software engineer Jess Chong lives in San Francisco, California and enjoys biking around the city with her husband and making her own clothes. A twin, the thirty-seven-year-old Jess admires previous Survivor player Maryanne Oketch, and hopes to play the game like her.

Jess was voted out by her tribe because of her inability to perform well in physical challenges. Being able to win immunity is crucial throughout one's time on Survivor, and it becomes a detriment to any team with a weaker link, as they then have to go to tribal council and vote out one of their own.

David "Jelinsky" Jelinsky

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Las Vegas, Nevada resident David Jelinsky says he's aware that he likes to win an argument but believes he's matured over the years and can handle his hot-headed attitude. A slot machine salesman, twenty-two-year-old David says he grew up as a theater kid and danced in a professional ballroom as a child.

Jelinsky was fun to watch for the one episode he was on the show, and even became the center of some loving jests from his fellow contestants and host Jeff Probst after he mistook the word "several" for meaning "seven." This led to Episode 7 of Season 46 to be deemed "Episode Several."

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Survivor

Adventure

Reality TV

Game Show

A reality show where a group of contestants are stranded in a remote location with little more than the clothes on their back. The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.

Release Date
May 31, 2000

Cast
Jeff Probst
Main Genre
Reality-TV

Seasons
46

Studio
CBS

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‘Survivor 46’ Cast Guide: Who’s Still Fighting for Title Ahead of the Season Finale? (2024)

FAQs

Who is pregnant on Survivor Season 46? ›

The Survivor world was shocked when one current contestant used Mother's Day to announce they were a mother-to-be. Kenzie Petty, a 29-year-old salon owner and current contestant on Season 46, posted on her Instagram on Sunday, May 12 that she was pregnant.

Who won the Survivor season 46 finale? ›

Tonight's show saw Kenzie Petty as the winner of Survivor 46. Her friendly attitude served her well, as she beat her fellow final three contestants Charlie Davis and Ben Katzman by a vote of 5-3-0.

How old is Ben from Survivor 46? ›

That, in essence, is how 31-year-old guitarist Ben Katzman found himself on Survivor. The paperwork sat on his desk, but Katzman was racked with doubt.

What does Kenzie on Survivor do for a living? ›

The Season 46 finale of “Survivor” is set to air Wednesday, and a Charlotte resident could be the first from the Queen City to take home the grand prize. Kenzie Petty, a 29-year-old Charlottean who owns eXplicit Salon in Camp North End, has survived 12 tribal councils to earn a spot in the top five.

Who is pregnant on Survivor 2024? ›

Kenzie Petty from Survivor 46 is pregnant - IMDb.

Did anyone get pregnant on Survivor? ›

As her run on Survivor 46 continues on CBS, contestant Kenzie Petty is celebrating her first pregnancy. “I've gotten really good at keeping secrets and going on adventures this year, but it's finally the perfect day to tell y'all WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!” Petty, 29, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 12.

Does 2nd place win anything on Survivor? ›

The show generously compensates all contestants, or castaways, who make it to the final tribal council. Typically, each receives around $10,000 for the reunion show. The third-place winner can tack on an additional $85,000 (before taxes), with the second-place adding an extra $100,000.

Why is Ben's tattoo covered up on Survivor? ›

Katzman's covered chest tattoo unsurprisingly reinforces his love of hard rock music. Since Season 46 of Survivor began airing on Feb. 28, 2024, metal and rock fans have been rooting particularly hard for Ben Katzman. Ben is a fellow rock lover, and he has made that a huge part of his personality on the show.

What happened to Ben on Survivor 46? ›

Not only did he make it all the way to the end of the game, but he won the final immunity challenge to put himself there, where he ultimately lost to Kenzie Petty and Charlie Davis, 5-3-0. How does Ben feel about being shut out in the end?

What does Liz from Survivor 46 do? ›

Liz Wilcox now works as an expert in the email marketing field, creating digital products designed to help small businesses get their email marketing off the ground. She has a membership program that costs $9 and gives subscribers access to her materials.

Is Kenzie from Survivor 46 married? ›

Survivor 42 winner Maryanne Oketch also offered her congratulations, writing, "Oh so MOTHER mother 🔥😍." Petty and her husband Jackson tied the knot in September 2023, sharing photos of their happy day on Instagram.

What did the girl do to her chin on Survivor? ›

So, the chin scrape happened during the first challenge with the log and us digging. Honestly, I was suffocating under the log and the only way that I could breathe was scraping my face up against it and releasing myself that way. That's what you saw. It was the abrasion from the log.

Are Dee and Austin still together? ›

We no longer get current day updates on what the contestants are up to or what they look like now. Dee and Austin entered a showmance during the season and fans want to know if they're still a couple in real life. Both of them are speaking out! Yes, they are still together, but they're taking things slow.

Are Matt and Frannie together Survivor? ›

It was pretty much love at first sight for Matt and Frannie when they stepped on the beach for season 44. And their showmance continued beyond Fiji and they are still dating. On their one-year anniversary, Frannie shared a blurb she wrotein her journal on the first day of Survivor.

Who is Franny on Survivor? ›

Frances "Frannie" Vail Marin is a contestant from Survivor 44. On the Soka tribe, Frannie gravitated towards Matt Blankinship, with whom she shared a "showmance" for their duration together in the game.

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