Video links:
- CBS pre-game "Meet Zane" video (YouTube)
- CBS pre-S25 "Meet the Cast" video (YouTube)
Images from the preview, pre-game interviews, and other circa-Ep1 Philippines footage:
Vidcap gallery: Click on thumbnails to expand; use arrow keys to navigate between enlarged pics.
From MSN.com's Meet the Cast gallery (by Minh Nguyen):
"Zane says: 'I'm going to be a Rubik's Cube. I think you look at me and you see these tattoos and the demeanor that comes with me, and you automatically think he's going to be an ass. Then you look at these blue eyes and you don't tell me you don't love me.'
Jeff Probst says: 'I love Zane. I love his tattoos, his crazy way of talking, his hair and that he's a tire inspector. I want him to do well: We need people like him on the show.'"
Excerpts from his CBS.com Survivor: Philippines bio page:
"Occupation: Tire Repair
Inspiration in Life: Jesus and my wife.
Hobbies: Working, hunting and fishing.
Pet Peeves: Butt-kissing, lazy people and ice cream sprinkles.
3 Words to Describe You: Influential, opinionated and ready.
If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? All I need are my old boots (I feel naked without them) and my Yankees hat.
Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: Brandon. If you all thought he was wild, wait till ya’ get a load of me!
Reason for Being on Survivor: I’ve always wanted my own tow-truck but working like I do now I won’t ever be able to afford it.
Why You Think You’ll 'Survive' Survivor: I believe I can come into this game and make everybody work for me till I don’t need them anymore. I can be sweet like Boston Rob, a non-threatening like Cochran, crazy like Phillip or a snake like Russell. I am a million dollars.
Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor: I know I will be the final Survivor because I have the gift of gab. I’m very outgoing and can have a conversation with the President or a crack head. I was made for this game!"
From his EW.com pre-game interview, by Dalton Ross:
"While most new players profess their love for Boston Rob, Russell, Parvati, or Ozzy, Zane has a different Survivor hero...Brandon? 'I love that kid, man,' says Zane. 'That's the kind of player I am!' So wait, you'd give up your immunity at Tribal Council, even if it meant they might vote you out? 'Oh, yes, sir. In a heartbeat.' Ladies and gentlemen, my firstSurvivor: Philippines prediction: Zane Knight will not win this game."
Summary of evidence for Zane Knight being on Survivor: Philippines.
- (8/13/12) After longtime spoiling pariah Jim Early handed his name to SurvivorFever, actual reputable cast spoiler guatemala fanfic posted the following at Sucks:
"He's 28 years-old, married, tattoo artist from Danville, VA.
He is definitely not the typical Survivor contestant. Arm is sleeved in tattoos. Religious. Rough around the edges. Also loves Monster Energy Drinks and Tru Blood, and has a vampire bite tattooed on his neck. Smokes cigarettes and cigars."
Who is Zane Knight?
From his facebook, it appears he:
- Graduated from Tunstall Senior High School in Dry Fork, Virginia in 2002.
- Has worked at a tattoo parlor (Studio @rt), the grocery chain Food Lion, and now works at GCR Tire Center.
- Really likes the TV shows American Pickers and True Blood.
From his twitter, it appears he will easily best Brandon Hantz and Shannon Elkins for the coveted title of least legible Survivor on twitter. Yay!
