Dawn Meehan - Survivor: South Pacific, Survivor: Caramoan
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Seasons: 2 | Days: 67 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1 | Final Three: 1

Survivor: South Pacific (2011) - 10th place, 11th out - 3rd juror.

  • Voted out in Episode 10, "Running the Show" (Day 27).
  • Eliminated by Ozzy Lusth (in a duel) in Episode 11, "Cult Like" (Day 28).
  • Longevity totals: In-game - 27 days; Redemption Island - 1 day.

Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites (2013) - 2nd place (tie), no jury votes.

  • Received zero jury votes, to tie for 2nd (8-0-0) in Episode 14, "Final Push" (Day 39).
Dawn Meehan - Career statistics
Challenge stats Tribal council stats Jury stats
Season ChW ChA ChW% VFB VAP TCA TC% wTCR JVF TotJ JV% SurvSc SurvAv
S23: South Pacific 1.43 6.48 0.22 5 9 8 0.61 1.35 - - - 0.83 2.78
S26: Caramoan 1.65 11.90 0.14 9 2 12 0.75 3.50 0 8 0.00 0.89 5.15
Career 3.08 18.38 0.17 14 11 20 0.70 2.06 0 8 0.00 0.86 3.60
Dawn Meehan - Challenge record
  • S23 logo South Pacific challenges (click to expand/collapse)

    Shoulder the Load - Ep4 RC/IC

    Tribal/team challenge record (3-for-7):

    • South Pacific Ep. 1 IC: "Coconut Conundrum" - participates, but Savaii narrowly loses.
    • South Pacific Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Crate Escape" - One of the ribbon/pole people; Savaii wins.
    • South Pacific Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Hitching a Ride" - Collects puzzle bags with Ozzy, but Savaii loses on the puzzle stage.
    • South Pacific Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Shoulder the Load" - Last person left holding weight, Savaii wins.
    • South Pacific Ep. 5 RC/IC: "Pig Out" - Savaii can't gnaw as much spit-soaking pork as Upolu, and loses.
    • South Pacific Ep. 6 RC/IC: "Losing Face" - Wheelbarrow duty, Savaii wins.
    • South Pacific Ep. 7 RC/IC: "Family Ties" - Savaii loses.

     

    Coconut Cradle - Ep8 IC

    Individual challenge record (1-for-4): (Mean % finish: 86%)

    • South Pacific Ep. 8 IC: "Coconut Cradle" - Dawn wins individual immunity among the women (1st/4).
    • South Pacific Ep. 9 F11 IC: "Get Crackin'" - One of four finalists (with Jim, Sophie, Whitney), but does not win (tie-3rd/11).
    • South Pacific Ep. 9 F10 IC: "Bow-Diddley" - One of only three actual participants, finishes second (2nd/10).
    • South Pacific Ep. 10 IC: "Price on Your Head" - With Brandon, a close second/third to Sophie (tie-2nd/9).

     

    Redemption Island duel record (0-for-1):

    • South Pacific Ep. 11 duel: "Offer It Up" - First person eliminated by Ozzy (3rd/3).
  • S26 logo Caramoan challenges (click to expand/collapse)

    Hot Pursuit - Ep7 IC

    Tribal/team challenge record (5-for-12; 2 sit-outs):

    • Caramoan Ep. 1 RC: "Water Slaughter" - With Erik, loses Bikal's only point to Shamar & Julia, but Bikal wins.
    • Caramoan Ep. 1 IC: "A Long Way to the Top" - Tosses sandbags with Malcolm, blows a lead, and Bikal loses.
    • Caramoan Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Plunge, Pull & Pop" - With Malcolm & Phillip, one of three Bikal ring tossers, but this time, Bikal wins.
    • Caramoan Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Cell Block Sea" - Competes, Bikal wins again.
    • Caramoan Ep. 4 RC: "Head and Shoulders" - Holds up platforms for Brenda and Andrea, Bikal wins again.
    • Caramoan Ep. 4 IC: "Smash & Grab" - Sits out with Corinne, Bikal continues to win.
    • Caramoan Ep. 5 RC: "Nut Bucket" - Sits out with Erik and Andrea, and Bikal wins (as expected).
    • Caramoan Ep. 6 IC: "Crate Outdoors" - Now switched to the new Bikal, which promptly starts losing.
    • Caramoan Ep. 7 RC: "Hot Pursuit" - First Bikal to unclip, followed by Cochran & Julia, Bikal loses.
    • Caramoan Ep. 7 IC: "Phoenix Rises" - With Corinne & Michael, one of three Bikal rowers/divers. Bikal loses again.
    • Caramoan Ep. 9 RC: "Jump Shot" - Part of the losing team (with Malcolm, Sherri, Brenda, Andrea).
    • Caramoan Ep. 10 RC: "Muddy Waters" - Part of the winning team (with Erik, Phillip, Cochran, Reynold).

     

    I Hold On - Ep13 IC

    Individual challenge record (1-for-10): (Mean % finish: 53%)

    • Caramoan Ep. 8 IC: "Caramoan Catering" - Eliminated in the first round (bottom 6/12).
    • Caramoan Ep. 9 IC: "Last Gasp" - Fourth person to drop out (8th/11).
    • Caramoan Ep. 10 IC: "Keel Hauling" - Eliminated in first round, third in her heat (3rd/5).
    • Caramoan Ep. 11 IC: "Drop A Log" - Sixth person to drop out (4th/9).
    • Caramoan Ep. 12 F8 RC/IC: "Bermuda Triangle" - Stays in until the final round, but not close to Brenda and Andrea's 3-hour marathon (5th/8).
    • Caramoan Ep. 12 F7 IC: "Fun Climb" - With one puzzle rung placed, tied for last (tie-5th/7).
    • Caramoan Ep. 13 RC: "Loved Ones Dizzy Gillespie" - Doesn't win, briefly given reward by Brenda, only to have it taken away again by production for drama purposes (bottom 5/6).
    • Caramoan Ep. 13 IC: "I Hold On" - Dawn wins, outlasting Brenda (1st/6).
    • Caramoan Ep. 14 RC: "Teeter Tower" - Does not win (bottom 3/4).
    • Caramoan Ep. 14 IC: "Vertically Challenged" - Does better than Eddie, but doesn't win (tie-2nd/4)

     

    Redemption/Exile Island duel record: (0-for-0)

    • Caramoan: None.
Career challenge totals
  • Team/tribal challenges
    Wins: 8
    Played: 19
    Win%: 0.42
    Sat out: 2
  • Individual challenges
    Wins: 2
    Played: 14
    Win%: 0.14
    Mean% Finish: 61%
  • Duels
    Wins: 0
    Played: 1
    Win%: 0.00
    Mean% Finish: 33.3%
Dawn Meehan - Tribal Council record
  • S23 logo South Pacific Tribal (click to expand/collapse)

    Ep9 F10 Tribal Council

    Idols held/played (0/0):

    • South Pacific: None.

     

    VFB - Votes for the person booted (5/8):

     

    VAP - Votes against (9):

    • South Pacific, Ep. 5: Two votes, from Keith and Whitney.
    • South Pacific, Ep. 10 (F9 Tribal): Seven votes, from Sophie, Coach, Albert, Rick, Brandon, Edna, and Cochran (voted out, 7-2).

     

    Jury votes made (1/1):

    • South Pacific, Ep. 14: Voted for Sophie Clarke (who won, 6-3-0).
  • S26 logo Caramoan Tribal (click to expand/collapse)

    Final Tribal Council

    Idols held/played (0/0):

    • Caramoan: None.

     

    VFB - Votes for the person booted (9/12):

     

    VAP - Votes against (2):

    • Caramoan, Ep. 6: One vote, from Julia.
    • Caramoan, Ep. 14: One vote, from Eddie.

     

    Jury votes received (0/8):

    • Caramoan, Ep. 14: Received no jury votes (finished second to John Cochran, 8-0-0).
Career Tribal Council totals
  • Hidden idols
    Found: 0
    Played: 0
    Votes voided: --
  • Voting record
    VFB: 14
    Tribals: 20
    VAP: 11
  • Jury votes
    Made: 1
    For winners: 1
    Received: 0
    Total jurors: 8
Dawn Meehan - Pictures
  • S23 logo South Pacific image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

    South Pacific intro shot

    South Pacific intro shot

    Bonus South Pacific intro shot

    CBS pre-game interview

    EW pre-game interview

    Pre-game posed shot

    Listening to Probst, pre-returnee arrival, Ep1

    Savaii, clapping for Ozzy, who's now on their tribe

    Yay, returning players are the best!

    Listening to Probst describe the 'Hero challenge'

    Go, Ozzy!

    Savaii/Ozzy wins!

    Hoping Ozzy feels welcome, Ep1

    Listening to Semhar's poem, first few minutes in camp

    Chatting with the Savaiis, opening time in camp

    Crazily thinking that people should build a shelter on Day 1

    Circa Ep1, in camp

    Morning 2, about to knock the water into the fire

    Groan

    Good news, I'm having a minor breakdown!

    Checking in with Papa Bear, solidarity of the older people

    Having a heart-to-heart talk with, of all people, Ozzy

    Working on the shelter

    Savaii tribe, ready for the Ep1 IC

    Listening to Probst

    Breathing, Ep1 IC starting line

    Savaii races off the starting line

    Through the obstacles, watching Ozzy dig

    Watching Ozzy chop ropes

    Rooting on Keith

    It's neck-and-neck...

    Watching Probst give the idol to Upolu

    Watching Probst interrogate Semhar, post-Ep1 IC

    Savaii, still stuck talking to Probst

    On the plus side, at least the Semhar-Jim argument has made people forget my day 2 breakdown

    Savaii visits Tribal Council for the first time, Ep1

    Listening to Semhar argue with Cochran

    All the Savaii people who have reached the final three, in one shot

    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC

    Listening to Probst

    Starting line

    You guys need to pick it up!

    Savaii wins!

    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC

    Trying to get more rope

    Watching the grappling hook stage

    Yay, Upolu won

    The losing Savaiis

    So long Papa Bear, Ep3 Tribal Council

    Shouldering the Load, Ep4 RC/IC

    Weight a minute, this is heavy, Ep4 RC/IC

    This dressing up like a lot of effort for an Adam Sandler movie, but whatevs, Ep7 RC/IC

    Watching the Ep8 re-entry duel

    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC

    Listening to Probst

    Waiting for Ozzy to win, too

    Getting decorated by Probst, Ep8 IC

    Probably why Probst didn't remember this: Ozzy also won, Ep8 IC

    The sole three participants in the Ep9 F10 IC, everyone else is eating

    Jim falls off, Brandon classily celebrates, Ep9 F10 IC

    Still in it (Whitney eventually wins)

    Just breathe, Dawn - Ep9 F10 IC

    Getting to listen to Brandon at the Ep9 final 10 Tribal Council. Fun!

    Listening to Coach's sermon, Ep10

    Watching Ozzy, Jim, and Keith's duel, Ep10

    Competing with a Price on her Head, Ep10 F9 IC

    Dueling Ozzy and Whitney, Ep11

    Dueling Ozzy and Whitney, Ep11

    BLEEEEEEEP!

    Out of this duel, out of the game of Survivor. Thanks for reminding me, Probst.

    Ozzy wins another duel!

    Hugging Ozzy

    Dawn and Whitney's final words with Probst

    Anything is possible, Jeff

    This is not a good usage of 'Drop your buff,' Jeff.

  • S26 logo Caramoan image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

    Caramoan intro shot

    Caramoan intro shot

    Pre-game interview

    With Brenda, tail end of the favorites' pre-game lineup

    Pre-season ad shot

    Favorites, assembled. Ep1

    With Erik, running out, Ep1 RC

    Chasing Julia, Ep1 RC

    Cheering on Brandon and Andrea, Ep1 RC

    With Brenda, watching Fran try to pull Matt, Ep1 RC

    Watching Malcolm and Corinne(?), Ep1 RC

    Congratulating Malcolm and Corinne. But mostly Malcolm, Ep1 RC

    Bikal reads the Ep1 IC treemail. Yay.

    Running out with Malcolm to gather and toss sandbags, Ep1 IC

    Not pleased with the outcome of the Ep1 IC, apparently

    Chatting with Fran and Andrea in camp, Ep1

    With Bikal, Ep1 Tribal Council

    Two seasons, two straight Ep1 Tribal Councils attended.

    Night three, getting yelled at by Brandon. Good times.

    Night three, AFTER getting yelled at by Brandon. Also good times.

    Watching Malcolm toss rings, Ep2 RC/IC.

    Bikal wins! Ep2 RC/IC

    Watching Malcolm lasso, Ep3 RC/IC

    Bikal wins again! Ep3 RC/IC

    Listening to Probst, pre-Ep4 RC

    Passing off Brenda and Andrea, Ep4 RC

    Bikal wins again! Ep4 RC

    Thanking Tata, Ep4 reward

    Sitting out with Corinne, watching Bikal win the Ep4 IC

    Sitting out again, watching another Bikal win, Ep5 RC

    Letting Gota have a freebie 'win' - Brandon's exit, Ep5

    Time to switch, Ep6

    Dawn and Cochran: synchronized Ozzy-style egg smashing (hand on heart)

    Dawn and Cochran: now with New Bikal

    Listening to Probst with New Bikal, Ep6 IC

    Waiting for Phillip and Julia

    Yes! One crate in the wrong place! Woo!

    New Bikal attends their first Tribal together, Ep6

    Treemail translation: Don't try too hard, you guys. It's probably a diarrhea-fest

    Listening to Probst, pre-Ep7 RC

    Underway, in hot pursuit of the new Gotas. More or less.

    Not to worry, Julia, Phillip has this whole racing thing figured out. Apparently.

    Clipped out, watching new Bikal about to get caught

    Listening to Probst, Ep7 IC

    Rowing back in with Corinne and Michael, Ep7 IC

    Almost back to shore, Ep7 IC

    Things are looking grim... again, Ep7 IC

    At least new Bikal made voting off the fans somewhat interesting, right? Ep7 Tribal Council

    Now merged: the Enil Edam tribe reads the first individual IC treemail

    Listening to Probst, pre-Ep8 IC

    Not liking the looks of the first heat, Ep8 IC

    Well. This should be fun. Ep8 IC

    Just breathe, Dawn, Ep8 IC

    About to get yelled at by Probst for playing with her food, Ep8 IC

    The Enil Edam tribe attends its first Tribal Council, Ep8

    Sorry, Corinne. Ep8 Tribal Council.

    Cheering on the losing team, Ep9 RC

    The Ep9 IC is officially underway

    Getting a confessional, about Reynold's idol? Ep9

    Talking Malcolm into proving Reynold has an idol, Ep9

    Well, that was an eyeful. (Just saw Reynold's idol)

    With the next ex-NuBikal member to go, Ep9 Tribal Council

    Hold Up, Bro - Ep9 Tribal Council

    Ready to get dirty, Ep10 RC

    About to win, Ep10 RC

    They won!

    The intoxicating fumes of soap, Ep10 reward

    Pre-challenge lecture time, Ep10 IC

    Wow, Malcolm just found an idol. Great.

    Triple immunity at Tribal? Uh oh.

    So much confusion, Ep10 Tribal

    Dawn blows her cash on food, instead of holding out for an advantage. Oh well.

    Getting ready to drop a log, Ep11 IC

    Still in it

    ...and out of it

    Back at Tribal Council, Ep11

    Sorry, Malcolm...

    Time for another challenge already? Ep12 F8 IC

    Taking a seat, post-drop - Ep12 F8 RC/IC

    Hugging Cochran... seemed like the thing to do, Ep12

    With Brenda, getting filled in on Andrea's nefarious plans, post-F8 Tribal Council, Ep12

    Wake us when the fun starts - 'Fun Climb' - Ep12 F7 IC

    Back at Tribal - F7 Tribal Council

    Brenda shares her own nefarious plans with the wrong person, Ep13

    Watching loved ones videos, pre-Ep13 RC

    Spoiler alert: There will be tears

    Group selfie, pre-Ep13 RC

    Getting a hug, with bonus tears, pre-Ep13 RC

    Ready to go, Ep13 RC

    Dawn and Dave, Ep13 RC

    Yes! Thank you, Brenda! (Temporarily.)

    Uh... not a cool twist, Probst

    Congratulations, Probst: You made Dawn cry. Achievement unlocked.

    Time to outlast, Ep13 IC

    Down to two

    Dawn's second individual immunity. Or first, according to Probst.

    Conferring with Cochran, pre-Ep13 Tribal

    Heading to Tribal, immune

    Two will vote against one, but only one will be blamed, Ep13 Tribal

    The full Enil Edam remnants, Ep13 Tribal Council

    Well... that went smoothly

    Fun with cards, Ep14 RC

    Ready to go: final four IC

    This thing is tall. F4 IC

    Spoiler alert: Cochran wins.

    Hugs for Cochran

    Time to face the jury: final three

    Through the miracles of time and space, everyone is suddenly cleaned up

    Getting the first hug of the new millionaire, S26 finale/reunion show

Dawn Meehan - Interviews
Dawn Meehan - Bios
  • S23 logo South Pacific bio (click to expand/collapse)

    From her MSN.com contestant profile: (8/26/11)

    "Dawn says: I changed so much because I had gotten cut (twice before) from Survivor. I found the strength in me (I never knew I had). I look completely different than I did. Now I can bench press 170 pounds.

    Jeff Probst says: She's excited."

     

    From her EW.com new contestant picture caption (by Dalton Ross):

    "File this one under 'better later than never.' Dawn applied for Survivor way back in 2000, but when her audition tape was unearthed in 2009, she got the call and was cast for Survivor: Redemption Island. 'And about a month before the show, they made a change and cut me,' Dawn explains. 'But it was the best thing that could have happened. I prepared physically six days a week for 10 months and have read every strategy book.' Now she's finally made it and looking to put that preparation to use. But will she be prepared for the emotional strain of being separated from her husband and six adopted children? She already has a contingency plan that involves her younger tribemates. 'I'm hoping to leave with an extra kid.'"

     

    Excerpts from her official CBS Survivor: South Pacific bio page:

    "Personal claim to fame: Adopting our six children.
    Inspiration in life: My husband. He's really one of the most incredible human beings. He's kind, generous, peaceful, hard-working and selfless. I'm so grateful to spend my days with him.
    Hobbies: Swimming with my kids, writing/blogging and baking bread.
    Pet peeves: Brown grass and complainers.
    3 words to describe you: Driven, positive and enthusiastic.
    Survivor contestant you are most like: Sandra, Parvati and Stephenie. I'm physically strong like Parvati and Stephenie. I'm in this to really play and win -- like these women.
    Reason for being on Survivor: Survivor is the best game on Earth! There's so much application to 'real life.' After watching as a fan for 10 years, I just know in my soul that it's my turn to play and win. Plus, it's the adventure of a lifetime and one million dollars!
    Why you think you'll 'survive' Survivor: I'm driven, tenacious, adaptable, funny, optimistic, intelligent and resilient. I can motivate/persuade people, and I think that's powerful/important at every stage of this game.
    Why you think you will be the sole Survivor: I've got the drive and determination to dominate this game. And, as cliché as it sounds, I'm really 'in it to win it.'"

     

  • S26 logo Caramoan bio (click to expand/collapse)

    From her official CBS Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites bio page:

     

    "Previous Season: Survivor: South Pacific – 11th castaway voted off/3rd Jury Member
    Current Residence: South Jordan, Utah
    Occupation: English Professor
    Personal Claim to Fame: Survivor: South Pacific and adopting our six amazing children.
    Inspiration in Life: My husband 
    Hobbies: Being with my family, baking bread and blogging.  
    Pet Peeves: Cranky or selfish people and brown grass. 
    3 Words to Describe You: Determined, enthusiastic and optimistic. 
    If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? 
    1)Picture of my kids – To remind me of my end goal. 2)Eckhart Tolle book – It inspires me to DO and BE my best. 3)Backgammon – To use at camp so I can observe other players’ strategy.
    Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like:  Strong females who played a physical and strategic game – Kim Spradlin and Stephenie LaGrossa.  
    Reason for Being on Survivor:  The challenge! To see what I am made of. 
    Why You Think You’ll 'Survive' Survivor: I’m mentally and physically tough. I have good intuition. I'm not a quitter. And, I'm a good bridge between people of different backgrounds.
    Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor: People underestimate me but I have the mental, social and physical strengths to outlast and win!"

     

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