Survivor contestant J.T. Thomas

J.T. Thomas - Survivor: Tocantins, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, Survivor: Game Changers

J.T. Thomas on social media: facebook

Seasons: 3 | Days: 79 | Wins: 1 | Jury: 1

Survivor: Tocantins (2009) - Winner, 7-0.

Received seven jury votes to win in Episode 13, "I Trust You, But I Trust Me More" (Day 39).

Survivor: Cambodia - Second Chance (2010) - 10th place, 11th out - 3rd juror.

Idoled out in Episode 10, "Going Down In Flames" (Day 27).

Survivor: Game Changers (2017) - 16th place, 5th out.

Voted out in Episode 5, "Dirty Deed" (Day 13).

J.T. Thomas - Career statistics
	Challenge stats	Tribal council stats	Jury stats
Season	ChW	ChA	ChW%	VFB	VAP	TCA	TC%	wTCR	JVF	TotJ	JV%	SurvSc	SurvAv
S18: Tocantins	5.38	12.24	0.45	9	0	11	0.82	5.73	7	0	1.00	2.26	17.24
S20: Heroes vs. Villains	1.23	4.23	0.29	5	5	6	0.82	2.59	-	-	-	1.11	3.82
S34: Game Changers	0.73	1.48	0.49	0	3	2	-0.09	0.00	-	-	-	0.40	0.73
Career	7.33	17.94	0.41	14	8	19	0.73	4.13	7	0	1.00	2.14	8.58

Tocantins challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (7-for-12):
- Tocantins Ep. 1 RC/IC: "A River, Run Through It" - Collects puzzle planks; Jalapão reaches the puzzle first, then loses.
- Tocantins Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Beach Brawl" - Scores the game-tying goal, and Jalapão wins.
- Tocantins Ep. 3 RC: "Blind Leading the Blind" - Jalapão wins.
- Tocantins Ep. 3 IC: "A Crate Idea" - Rolls crates, and Jalapão wins (barely).
- Tocantins Ep. 4 RC: "Shoulder the Load" - Holds 220 pounds before dropping, and later, Jalapão wins.
- Tocantins Ep. 4 IC: "Try Any Angle" - Retrieves two puzzle pieces, but Jalapão loses.
- Tocantins Ep. 5 RC: "Dizness As Usual" - Wins his race vs. Sierra, and Jalapão wins, 3-1.
- Tocantins Ep. 5 IC: "Water Mortar!" - Loses a tooth while single-handedly scoring 4 points for Jalapão, which then blows a 4-2 lead and loses (5-4).
- Tocantins Ep. 6 RC: "When Pigs Fly" - Middle catcher/tosser, but Jalapão barely loses (14-13).
- Tocantins Ep. 6 IC: "Sandstone Shootout"- Slower than Tyson on the slingshot, and Jalapão loses.
- Tocantins Ep. 8 RC "Rock Block" - With Brendan & Debbie, part of the winning team; enjoys white-water rafting.
- Tocantins Ep. 9 RC "Swiss Cheese, Please" - With Erinn, Debbie & Tyson, part of the winning team.
Individual challenge record (4-for-10; 1 sit-out): (Mean % finish: 76%)
- Tocantins Ep. 7 IC: "Get a Grip" - Sixth person to drop out, at the 20-minute mark (5th/10).
- Tocantins Ep. 8 IC: "Rope-A-Dope" - Makes the finals, but falls far behind Brendan & Tyson (3rd/9).
- Tocantins Ep. 9 IC: "Tocantins Shuffle" - Sits out to eat pizza instead of competing; does not win (tie-8th/8).
- Tocantins Ep. 10 RC: "Jalapowed" - Eliminates two people, but fifth out overall (3rd/7).
- Tocantins Ep. 10 IC: "Snag, Drag & Bag" - Tries an aggressive move to catch Coach in the final table maze, falls in a hole right at the end (tie-2nd/7).
- Tocantins Ep. 11 IC: "Propellerheads" - Working on math as Stephen wins; had at least 1 symbol wrong (3rd/6).
- Tocantins Ep. 12 RC: "Blind to Reason" - First to exit the maze, and JT wins easily (1st/5).
- Tocantins Ep. 12 IC: "Chimney Sweep" - Outlasts even the Exile-weakened Coach; JT wins (1st/5).
- Tocantins Ep. 13 F4 IC: "Tarantula" - First to get all three bags, holds on to win on the puzzle (1st/4).
- Tocantins Ep. 13 F3 IC: "Simmotion" - Reaches four-ball stage, and JT wins one final time (1st/3).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record: (0-for-0)
- None.
Heroes vs. Villains challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (7-for-14):
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 1 RC: "Battle Dig" - With Amanda, scores vs. Randy & Jerri; later, Heroes win.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 1 IC: "Lock & Load, Light" - Rows and gets a lead for Heroes, who blow it on the puzzle.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 2 RC/IC: "A Crate Idea" - Collects crates with Cirie & Tom, but Heroes lose.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Sumo'an Mud" - Beats Tyson, Heroes win big (8-0).
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 4 RC: "Slip, Slide & Score" - In line to race, but does not get a chance; the Heroes lose.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 4 IC: "Roll With It" - Works the table maze (blindfolded); Heroes lose again.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 5 RC: "Schmergen Brawl" - Initial round shooter, but Heroes lose again.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 5 IC: "Blind Cube Crisis" - Paired with Amanda; Heroes blow another puzzle.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 7 RC: "Basket Brawl" - Gets an assist on Colby's winning shot; Heroes win waterfall feast.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 7 IC: "Caught in the Web" - Works the puzzle, and Heroes win.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 8 RC: "Faux Coconut Bowling" - Knocks down 6 pins on first throw, easily beating Danielle's pair of gutter balls; Heroes win.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 8 IC: "Mudslide" - With Colby, scores final point vs. Parvati/Courtney. Heroes win (2-1).
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 9 RC: "Chimney Sweep" - Still in it as the Heroes lose (3-0).
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 9 IC: "Strung Out" - Second runner for the Heroes; Heroes win.
Individual challenge record (0-for-2): (Mean % finish: 72%)
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 6 IC: "Rope-A-Dope" - Just barely loses to Candice (2nd/6).
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 10 IC: "Get A Grip" - Sixth to drop out, at the 40-minute mark (5th/10).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record: (0-for-0)
- None.
Game Changers challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (3.5*-for-6):
- Game Changers Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Blue Lagoon Bustle" - Crosses obstacles, digs up a bag, and Nuku wins!
- Game Changers Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Serpent Turf" - Tosses the winning ring, and Nuku wins again.
- Game Changers Ep.3 RC/IC: "Austin's EOC" - Crosses obstacles with Malcolm & Michaela; new Nuku wins! (1st/3).
- Game Changers Ep.4 IC: "Ow Pairs" - Retrieves bags, plates a ball on the table maze for Nuku, but Nuku loses.
- Game Changers Ep. 5 RC: "Unchained Medley" - Crosses the beam holding the bow; Nuku doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Game Changers Ep. 5 IC: "Box Car Blues" - Gets the key, shoots sandbags for Nuku, but Nuku loses (3rd/3).
*Note: Second-place finishes in the three-tribe phase of Game Changers count as half a win.

Individual challenge record (n-for-n):
- Game Changers: None yet.
Duel/ Hero challenge record (1-for-1): (Mean % finish: 100%)
- Game Changers Ep. 4 RC: "Ram-Ball On" - Navigates the obstacles with a ball, and Nuku wins (1st/3). (Scored as a duel, because only two people per tribe competed.)

Career challenge totals

Team/tribal challenges
Wins:	17.5*
Played:	32
Win%:	0.55
Sat out:	0

Individual challenges
Wins:	4
Played:	12
Win%:	0.33
Mean% Finish:	76%

Duels/ Hero challenges
Wins:	1
Played:	1
Win%:	1.00
Mean% Finish:	100%

Tocantins Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- Tocantins: None, although told he's "sharing" Stephen & Taj's idol with them after he stumbles on it.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (9/11):
- Tocantins, Ep. 1: Carolina Eastwood (voted out, 7-1).
- Tocantins, Ep. 4: Sandy Burgin (voted out, 5-1-1).
- Tocantins, Ep. 5: Spencer Duhm (voted out, 5-1).
- Tocantins, Ep. 6: Sydney Wheeler (voted out, 3-2).
- Tocantins, Ep. 9: Tyson Apostol (voted out, 5-3).
- Tocantins, Ep. 10: Sierra Reed (voted out, 4-2-1).
- Tocantins, Ep. 11: Debbie Beebe (voted out, 4-1-1).
- Tocantins, Ep. 13 (Final 4 vote): Taj Johnson-George (voted out, 3-1).
- Tocantins, Ep. 13 (Final 3 vote): Erinn Lobdell (voted out, 1-0 [2-1]).
VAP - Votes against (0):
- Tocantins: None.
Jury votes received (7/7):
- Tocantins, Ep.13: Received seven jury votes, from Brendan Synnott, Tyson Apostol, Sierra Reed, Debbie Beebe, Coach Wade, Taj Johnson-George, and Erinn Lobdell (winner, 7-0).
Heroes vs. Villains Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols held/played (1/0):
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 8: JT finds the idol hidden at the Heroes camp, pledges to use it for the tribe.
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 9: Hands over his idol to Russell. Who is on the other tribe. Wrapped in the greatest love letter of all time. To save Russell Hantz. It ends up sending JT to the jury.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (5/6):
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 1: Sugar Kiper (voted out, 9-1).
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 2: Stephenie LaGrossa (voted out, 6-3).
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 4: Cirie Fields (idoled out, 3-[0]-2).
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 5: Tom Westman (voted out, 5-2).
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 6: James Clement (voted out, 5-1).
VAP - Votes against (5):
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 10: Five votes, from Sandra, Parvati, Russell, Jerri, and Danielle (idoled out, 5-[0]).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep.14: Voted for Sandra Diaz-Twine (who won, 6-3-0).
Game Changers Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols held/played: (1/0)
- Game Changers, Ep. 5: Finds the Nuku in-camp clue, then the idol. Then leaves it in camp. Good times.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (0/3):
- Game Changers: None yet.
VAP - Votes against (3):
- Game Changers, Ep. 5: Three votes, from Michaela, Sandra, and Varner (voted out, 3-2).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Game Changers: None.

Career Tribal Council totals

Hidden idols
Found:	2
Played:	0
Votes voided:	--

Voting record
VFB:	14
Tribals:	19
VAP:	8

Jury votes
Made:	1
For winners:	1
Received:	7
Total jurors:	7

Tocantins image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

Tocantins intro shot

Tocantins intro shot

Day 1, opening shot

Day 1, on the truck with Sydney

Opening sequence head shot

Fresh off the truck, Day 1

Sizing up Jalapao's haul from the truck

Voting? Already?

Listening to Probst explain what the voting thing was actually about

Ready to work and fish and provide, but hopefully not be the leader

Finally arriving at camp, late Day 1

Day 2, wondering where Sandy went

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC

Listening to Probst

Starting line

Retrieving the planks from the river

Ready for the stair puzzle

Now watching Spencer and Sydney on the table maze

More watching

The losing Jalapaos

Jalapao, Ep1 Tribal Council

Day 4, hungry Jalapaos prepare to hunt for termites

Just learned Taj is married to Eddie George. I think I need the money more than she does.

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC

Listening to Probst

More listening to Probst

Yay, Sydney scored

Deciding which Timbira to exile

Preparing to fondle the idol

Back at camp, checking out the fishing gear reward

The bromance begins

Catching bait fish, early Ep3

Hoping the fish will give the tribe a boost

Catching a non-bait fish

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC

Listening to Probst

Starting line

With Syndey, getting corn

Already enjoying the comfort reward

Jalapao enjoys the freshly tarped shelter

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC

Listening to Probst

Starting line

Working on the staircase puzzle

Jalapao wins!

More cheering

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC

Listening to Probst

Jalapao likes the sound of a camp raid

Getting loaded, Ep4 RC

The Jalapao weight-bearers

After dropping at 220 lbs, hoping Taj can hold on

Jalapao wins reward!

Watching Taj and Sierra leave for Exile

Arriving at Timbira with Joe, ready to raid

Showing Jalapao their Timbira-raiding haul

Getting a backrub from Sydney

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC

Starting line

Retrieving a puzzle piece, as Tyson tries to catch up

Looking for hints from Timbira on the word puzzle

Sigh

The IC-losing Jalapaos

Discussing the boot with Stephen

Jalapao, Ep4 Tribal Council

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC

Starting line, ready to get dizzy

Dizzy, trying to traverse the balance beam

Jalapao wins reward!

Oh well, Stephen just got picked to go to Exile

Arriving at the Charmin Cafe reward

Enjoying some coffee and carbs

Just discovered the letters from home

Everyone enjoys reading their letters

In camp, discussing the Ep5 IC treemail

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC

Starting line, matched up with Sierra

Just scored a point

...and just missed a chance to tie

The IC-losing Jalapaos

Discussing the boot with Stephen and Joe, as Spencer arrives

Telling Spencer it's either him or Taj

Jalapao, Ep5 Tribal Council

Listening to Spencer

Relaxing, as Stephen and Taj discusss whether to tell him about the idol, early Ep6

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC

Listening to Probst

Catching pigs

Throwing pigs

Watching Joe and Erinn leave for Exile

Whoops. Just found an idol in Taj's bag.

And it's not even the fake one she made to fool Joe!

Talking to Stephen about the idol

The mostly-truth is revealed

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC

Ready to shoot, Ep6 IC

Taking aim

Trying to catch up to Tyson

Finally made it to the puzzle stage

...and Timbira wins.

Sigh

Trying to convince Joe to vote out Sydney instead of Taj

Discussing options with Stephen

Jalapao, Ep6 Tribal Council

Listening to Probst

Worried about entering the merge down 6-4, early Ep7

Discussing the merge treemail

Reading the official merge announcement

Cheers!

Turns out being down 6-4 isn't all that bad

Getting approached by Coach

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC

Listening to Probst

Merge IC, now underway

Hanging in there

Probst is in camp? That's never good.

Learning Joe has been removed

I've got a new power alliance! With everyone! Early Ep8

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC

Listening to Probst

Ready to go, with the sure-to-win black team

Breaking tiles

Almost there...

Just exiled Stephen

White-water rafting with Debbie and Brendan, Ep8 reward

Broing down with Brendan

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC

Listening to Probst

Starting line, first stage

Starting line, final round

Brendan floats a plan to boot Coach

Talking things over with Stephen

Heading to Tribal

Forza, Ep8 Tribal Council

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC

Red team, ready to win

Single-handedly bringing back and placing a puzzle board

On to the word puzzle

Red team wins, easily

Pushing for Stephen to get sent to Exile again

Reward feasting

Enjoying the capoeira

Soggy pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC

Still listening to Probst

Opting out, to eat pizza

Mmm, room temperature pizza

Getting talked into blindsiding Tyson

It's a tough choice, I may have to break my word to Coach

Forza, Ep9 Tribal Council

Explaining why they couldn't talk about the Tyson boot beforehand, early Ep10

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC

Answering a question right

Just eliminated Sierra. Sorry.

I don't know why these people trust me in this game

Waiting for Stephen to pick his Exile victim

With Stephen and Taj, arriving at the farm for reward

Discussing the Timbira boot order at The Fervadora

Coach claims Sierra tried to start an alliance against the Jalapaos

Coach repeats his claim for Stephen

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC

Snagging bags with a grappling hook

Ready to go, final round

Trying to catch up to Coach

Talking over the conflicting stories with Stephen

Forza, Ep10 Tribal Council

Taj has been enjoying the soap-opera-like drama

Debbie makes a rock-solid final three pact with Stephen and JT

Debbie is starting to play really hard; it makes me nervous

Ready to bid, Ep11 auction

GIving cash to Taj so she can win the bid for the video from home

Taj seems pleased with her purchase

Getting to spend time in camp with his sister, Adrianna

Now Debbie claims she will give up F3 immunity to JT/Stephen and take 3rd place

Filling in Erinn on Debbie's scrambling

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC

Listening to Probst

Starting line

Digging deep

First through the obstacles to memorize the symbols

Trying to beat Stephen at a math test

Stephen wins immunity!

Listening to Stephen explain his method

When Stephen wins immunity, it's like I did, too

Filling Taj in on Debbie and Coach's attempts to get her out

Forza, Ep11 Tribal Council

Talking about Coach

Telling Coach that Debbie was gunning for him, and they couldn't tell him because he wouldn't believe them

Hearing about how Coach's asthma might kill him if exiled

Oh that Coach, what a card

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC

Starting line, shackled

Leading everyone through the maze

Finally made it out, time to tie some sticks

Successfully retrieving the sandbag

About to win

Talking about how much he enjoyed the private plane flight to the reward site

With Stephen, checking themselves out in the mirror

Yes, we'll take all of those

Cheers!

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC

Ep12 IC, now in progress

Holding on...

Now down to a faceoff with Coach

Helping Coach back to the bench

A muted necklacing

Helping Coach back to camp

Assuring Coach he's voting for Erinn

Heading to Tribal

So long, Coach

Aware he got off easy by not voting for Coach... and that it may help with the jury, early Ep13

Checking treemail with Erinn

Reading the F4 IC treemail

Pre-challenge lineup, Final 4 IC

Listening to Probst

Starting line

Retrieving a bag

Already working on the puzzle

Great, Stephen is catching up

Getting closer

Everyone working on the puzzle now

JT wins immunity!

Clapping, etc.

Guaranteed a spot in the Final Three

Erinn makes a compelling case that Taj is a big jury threat

It'll be hard to turn on Taj, but this is a game for a million dollars

Final four Tribal Council

Back at camp, regretting Taj's blindside amid Erinn's chatter

Making sure Stephen brings him to the finals

Reading the Rites of Passage/F3 IC treemail

Oh yeah... that person. They were the best.

Time to torch some totems.

Pre-challenge lineup, Final 3 IC

Listening to Probst

Ready to go

Moving balls around

So far, so good...

...and JT wins again

Congrats, Jet

You're guaranteed a spot in the Final Two

Realizing Erinn might get Taj's jury vote

Letting Stephen sweat out that Erinn leaked Stephen's plan to bring her to the finals

This could be a million-dollar decision, I have to do it right

Final three Tribal Council

It's a tough decision, Jeff

Choosing to face Stephen

Morning 39, just where I wanted to be

Cheers!

Leaving camp for one last time

But first, let's hold hands awkwardly!

Ready for the jury

Listening to Stephen make his opening statement

JT makes his initial monologue

Stephen is shocked that JT would fudge the truth about how things went down

Reunion show, ready to hear the jury votes

JT, the unanimous winner

Talking to Probst about his winning game

Full cast, reunion show
Heroes vs. Villains image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

Heroes vs. Villains intro shot

Heroes vs. Villains intro shot

On the chopper with some Heroes

Sizing up the Villains, arrival

Making an alliance with James

Starting line, Ep1 IC

Heroes, ready to go

Assembling the puzzle boat

Watching the Heroes blow the puzzle

The losing Heroes, Ep1 IC

Talking to Sugar and Cirie

Bad news for Sugar

Heroes, Ep1 Tribal Council

Listening to Sugar

Starting line, Ep2 RC/IC

Trying to work the stair puzzle, Ep2 RC/IC

That didn't work

Heroes, losing again

Heroes, Ep2 Tribal Council

Listening to Probst

Listening to James argue with Colby

Ep3 confessional, unsure about Candice

Pre-challenge sit-down, Ep3 RC/IC

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC
Game Changers image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

Game Changers intro shot

Game Changers intro shot

Bonus Game Changers intro shot

S34 CBS pre-game interview

On the boat, Day 1

Listening to Probst

Nuku, ready to paddle out

Made it to camp

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC

Listening to Probst

Starting line

Running out

Watching Ozzy swim

Helping Sierra over

Digging deep

Watching Debbie untie stuff

Almost there...

Nuku wins!

Talking about Tai and the chickens, Ep2

Heh

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC

Listening to Probst

Watching Sierra toss rings

Taking aim, final shot

Nuku wins!

Hugs

Pre-swap lineup, Ep3

Selecting new buffs

Hi Michaela

The new Nuku tribe

Im totally screwed

Hunting for idols while the ex-Manas snorkel

Look, I found the pliers

Got goats?

Hoping to curry favor with Sandra by feeding her

Yup, now what?

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC

Listening to Probst

Starting line

Through the obstacle

Watching the puzzle stage

Nuku wins!

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC

Listening to Probst

Going over and under the obstacles

The winning Nuku team, watching Brad snag second place

Coffee-based cheers!

Talking Malcolm into targeting Sandra

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC

Selecting the sit-out

Starting line

Working the table maze

The losing Nukus... going to Tribal with Mana?

I'd never target you, Sandra

Targeting Sandra

Yep, I'm sure ol' Brad wants to target Sandra

Arriving at Tribal, plans going up in flames

Mana and Nuku, Ep4 Tribal Council

Talking to Probst

Of course not

Psst

Sigh

Tai's playing an idol? Uh oh

Sigh

So long, Malcolm

Post-Tribal inquisition, Ep5

Nobody can prove anything!

With Aubry, screwed

Time to find an idol (clue)

I know just where that is!

Story checks out

Yes! I'm totally safe this episode!

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC

Listening to Probst

Varner hooks stuff

Crossing the beam with the bow

Watching Sandra work the slide puzzle

Second place sandwiches for Nuku!

Mad about the sugar

J.T. Thomas, Ace Detective nails his target

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC

Grabbing the keys

Trying to beat Ozzy

Down to the final shot

The losing Nukus

So it's agreed: We're booting Michaela

I can't think of one reason why they'd keep her

Sandra can, apparently

Heading to Tribal

Nuku, Ep5 Tribal Council

Talking about Michaela

The fifth person voted out...

Blindsided

Snuffed, Day 13 (Episode 5)

Tocantins interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred (1/28/09): "JT Thomas: 'I'll play the dumb role if I feel like it'll push me farther in the game'"
- Alec Harvey at AL.com (2/12/09): "Mobile cattle rancher JT Thomas Jr. ropes show on first try"
- Jeff Probst's Tocantins pre-season cast assessment.
Post-game interviews
- Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred (5/18/09): "JT Thomas wins $1.1 million after a uninamous vote, but was 'really worried'"
- Wade Kwon at WadeOnBirmingham (5/18/09): "Alabama on Survivor: The James 'J.T.' Thomas Jr. interview"
- Reality TV World interview (5/19/09): "James 'JT' Thomas Jr. talks about Survivor: Tocantins"
- Eric Goldman at IGN.com (5/20/09): "Survivor: Tocantins Interview - JT"
- CBS red-carpet finale interview.
Heroes vs. Villains interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred (1/31/10): "JT Thomas: 'I feel like they're targeting me because they don't know me yet'"
Post-game interviews
- Kate Stanhope at TVGuide.com (4/24/10): "JT: I Wouldn't Give Russell the Idol Again"
- Daniel Fienberg at HitFix.com (4/24/10): "JT explains his big risk and why he couldn't find a new Stephen this season"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (4/26/10): "Castaway Interview: James 'JT' Thomas Jr."
Thanks to Muneeb Khan (@MUK734) for his help in compiling this list.
Game Changers interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/10/17): "The Last Thing People Remember Is, 'He's So Trustworthy, He Trusted Russell Hantz'"
- Josh Wigler at Parade.com (2/10/17): "JT Thomas Is Fixing to Bring It"
- CBS Game Changers pre-game interview (YouTube)
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (3/30/17): "J.T. didn't know about the sugar until he saw it on TV"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (3/30/17): "Exit Interview | Latest Player Voted Out - 3/30/17"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (3/31/17): "JT: 'It Was Sandra's Way or the Highway'"

Survivor: Tocantins bio (click to expand/collapse)

From his official CBS Survivor: Tocantins cast bio page:

"A cattle manager raised in Samson, Alabama, JT operates a registered Angus Cattle Ranch. In addition to preparing the land and working the cattle, this southern charmer is responsible for all the paperwork and marketing associated with running the business.

This ambitious 24-year-old gets fired up when people insult his intelligence and says “I'm not a dumb hillbilly, so don’t think it!” However, this may be just the strategy that JT chooses to use and isn’t above playing the “dumb and innocent country boy role” in an effort to gain alliances with the women. JT attended Troy University and is the first in his family to earn a Bachelors Degree. His is in business administration.

A true family man, JT values his relationships and will work towards forming alliances that will take him very far in the game. This strong country boy is competitive and determined and will use manipulation in order to help him succeed and ultimately win Survivor.

JT is single and currently resides in Mobile, Ala. His birthdate is June 23."
Heroes vs. Villains bio (click to expand/collapse)

From his official CBS Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains cast bio page:

"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: Jonny Fairplay (Pearl Islands, Micronesia)

Why Did He Come Back? : “It’s the ultimate challenge, I couldn’t pass it up.”"
Game Changers bio (click to expand/collapse)

Excerpts from his official CBS Game Changers bio page:

"How have you changed since the last time you played?
I’ve definitely been humbled. I have become a little more patient and I don’t think I’m quite as gullible.

What skills do you bring to Survivor that will make you a useful member of the group and what skills have you been learning since you last played?
I think I bring many skills to the table. I will always play with all my heart, which has allowed me to overcome many obstacles in my life.

I plan to build a very strong team and lead them to the merge. From there, I’ll have to play with the hand I'm dealt to the best of my ability.

What, if anything, do you most regret?
I most regret the moment I climbed down from the pole in the Immunity Challenge that led to my dismissal. I knew it would be hard to win, so I let myself climb down. If I hadn’t climbed down, I could have held onto the pole for a lot longer.

I let myself take the easy way out, which is hardly ever the best decision. Hunger and conditions clouded my judgment without me recognizing it."