Challenges: MPF percentile
89%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 33 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- Survivor 25: Philippines (2012) - 6th place, 13th out - 6th juror.
- Voted out in Episode 12, "Shot Into Smithereens" (Day 33).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S25: Philippines | 3.38 | 9.36 | 0.36 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0.61 | 1.94 | - | - | - | 0.98 | 5.33 |
| Career | 3.38 | 9.36 | 0.36 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0.61 | 1.94 | - | - | - | 0.98 | 5.33 |
Carter Williams - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
63%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
71%
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.
Carter Williams - Challenge record
S25:
Philippines 
Tribal/team challenge record (5-for-11; 2 2nds)
- Philippines Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Share the Wealth" - Does rowing stage, Kalabaw wins! (1st/3).
- Philippines Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Manila Folders" - Hauler, watches the puzzle. Kalabaw second (2nd*/3).
- Philippines Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Deep In Thought" - Dives, etc., Kalabaw wins! (1st/3).
- Philippines Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Swing Break" - Competes, Kalabaw doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Philippines Ep. 5 RC: "Idol Hands" - Now down to two tribes, loses against Pete, and Kalabaw loses.
- Philippines Ep. 5 IC: "Thrash, Splash & Bash" - Competes, Kalabaw barely loses.
- Philippines Ep. 6 RC: "Bog Roll" - Right there in the mud as Tandang surrenders.
- Philippines Ep. 6 IC: "Philiping Out" - No catches shown, and Kalabaw loses.
- Philippines Ep. 8 RC: "Catch of the Day" - Part of losing team effort (with Skupin, Pete, Artis, Abi-Maria).
- Philippines Ep. 9 RC: "Muddy Waters" - Winning team this time (with Malcolm, Penner, Denise).
- Philippines Ep. 10 RC: "Snare the Drum" - Part of winning team against the oldsters (Skupin, Lisa, Penner, Denise).
Individual challenge record (2-for-7): (Mean % finish: 72.6%)
- Philippines Ep. 7 IC, "Wrist Assured" - Wins immunity for men (1st/7).
- Philippines Ep. 8 IC, "Snake in the Grass" - Eliminated in second stage (tie-4th/10).
- Philippines Ep. 9 IC: "Paddle Out" - One of many losers (tie-3rd/9).
- Philippines Ep. 10 IC: "Push Your Luck" - Wins immunity in a three-stage challenge (1st/8).
- Philippines Ep. 11 IC: "Brains and Brawn" - Loses to Abi-Maria in the final stage (2nd/7).
- Philippines Ep. 12 RC: "Mud Slinging" - Barely finishes second to Malcolm & his brother (2nd/6).
- Philippines Ep. 12 IC: "Fish and Game" - Another narrow second-place finish (2nd/6).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Philippines: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 5 |
| 2nd place: | 2 |
| Played: | 11 |
| Win%: | 0.55 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 2 |
| Played: | 7 |
| Win%: | 0.29 |
| Mean% Finish: | 72.6% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Carter Williams - Tribal Council record
S25:
Philippines 
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Philippines: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (5/8):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep5 | Dawson | Sarah Dawson (voted out, 5-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | Katie | Katie Hanson (voted out, 4-1) | Yes |
| Ep7 | RC | RC Saint-Amour (idoled out, [0]-4-2) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Pete | Jeff Kent (voted out, 5-4-1) | - |
| Ep9 | Artis | Artis Silvester (voted out, 5-4) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Pete | Pete Yurkowski (idoled out, [0]-3-2) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Denise | Jonathan Penner (voted out, 4-3) | - |
| Ep12 | Abi-Maria | Carter Williams (voted out, 5-1) | - |
| 8 | TOTALS | 5 | |
VAP - Votes against (5):
- Philippines, Ep. 12: Five votes, from Malcolm, Denise, Lisa, Skupin, Abi-Maria (voted out, 5-1).
Jury votes made (0/1):
- Philippines, Ep. 14: Voted for Mike Skupin (who tied for second, 6-1-1).
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages held/played: | 0/0 |
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 5 |
| Tribals: | 8 |
| VAP: | 5 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 0 |
| Received: | - |
Carter Williams - Pictures
S25: Philippines image gallery -
Philippines intro shot -
Philippines intro shot -
EW Pre-game interview -
CBS pre-game interview -
Early camp shot -
Early camp shot, with water -
Arrival, first challenge -
Preparing to paddle, Ep1 RC/IC -
Canoe time -
Taking out the canoe
Carter Williams - Interviews
S25:
Philippines Pre-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at MoreWhatnot.com (8/27/12): "Survivor: Philippines Pre-Game Interview: Carter Williams"
- CBS pre-game interview (YouTube, now removed by CBS)
Post-game interviews
- Rob Cesternino at RobHasAPodcast (12/6/12): "Talking With the Latest Person Voted Off Survivor"
- Gordon Holmes at MoreWhatnot.com (12/6/12): "Survivor: Philippines Castaway Carter: ‘I Wanted to Do What (Ozzy) Did’"
- Daniel Fienberg at HitFix.com (12/8/12): "Carter Williams talks Survivor: Philippines"
Carter Williams - Bio
S25:
Philippines From his EW.com pre-game interview, by Dalton Ross:
"'I will win Survivor because I will not underestimate anyone,' says Carter. And while the 23-year-old may be underestimated himself due to his Jeff Spicoli vibe, the running coach's conditioning and social game makes him a viable threat to win. It's no surprise that he counts Ozzy as his Survivor idol. 'I told myself I want to get on that show and do what he did. And I know those are big shoes to fill, but I want to get out there and try my hardest.'"
Excerpts from his CBS.com Survivor: Philippines bio page: (8/22/12)
"Personal Claim to Fame: Graduating college while running all four years.
Inspiration in Life: My dad. I see what he has done for me! The guy has a heart of a champ!
Hobbies: Surfing, running and eating meals with friends.
Pet Peeves: Laziness!
3 Words to Describe You: Ambitious, inspiring (I’m a dreamer) and lighthearted.
If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? 1) Journal - to document my thoughts. 2) A rope swing - because a rope swing on your own private island....doesn’t get much cooler than that. 3) My mom - she would dominate!
Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: I want to play in challenges with a lot of heart like Ozzy did, but I think I have a personality that is more similar to Erik Reichenbach or Fabio.
Reason for Being on Survivor: Glory! All the people in my generation who say, 'oh… I could win that show…' I say, 'put up or shut up.' Including me.
Why You Think You’ll 'Survive' Survivor: I bring people together and make them laugh. That’s important. I’m a leader, and I’m probably one of the best tree climbers.
Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor: People enjoy me. I’m competitive but down to earth. I won’t slack off and I’m physically built like a lot of past winners."