Challenges: MPF percentile
86%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 32 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- Survivor 36: Ghost Island (2018) - 8th place, 13th out - 6th juror.
- Voted out in Episode 12, "A Giant Game of Bumper Cars" (Day 32).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S36: Ghost Island | 3.04 | 7.89 | 0.39 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 0.74 | 2.33 | - | - | - | 1.13 | 5.37 |
| Career | 3.04 | 7.89 | 0.39 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 0.74 | 2.33 | - | - | - | 1.13 | 5.37 |
Chelsea Townsend - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
77%
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.
Chelsea Townsend - Challenge record
S36: Ghost Island 
Tribal/team challenge record (6-for-12; 1 2nd; 2 sit-outs):
- Ghost Island Ep. 1 IC: "Sled Zeppelin" - Helps haul the sled, and Naviti wins!
- Ghost Island Ep. 2 IC: "Coming Up for Air" - Crosses the obstacles with Sebastian, as Naviti wins again.
- Ghost Island Ep. 3 RC/IC: "All Along the Watchtower" - Now with Malolo, climbs the ladder for rope, and Malolo wins!
- Ghost Island Ep. 4 RC: "Water Slaughter" - Sits out, as Malolo loses.
- Ghost Island Ep. 4 IC: "Cell Block Sea" - Helps move the crate, Malolo builds a huge lead, but... Malolo loses.
- Ghost Island Ep. 5 RC: "Rod Screw-It" - Crosses obstacles, but Malolo loses again.
- Ghost Island Ep. 5 IC: "Hitch a Ride" - Runs twice for number tiles, but... Malolo loses, once again.
- Ghost Island Ep. 6 IC: "Sir Duke" - Now back with Naviti, helps gather stuff blindfolded, and Naviti doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Ghost Island Ep. 7 RC: "Discy Business" - Helps hold and stack, and Naviti wins! (1st/3).
- Ghost Island Ep. 7 IC: "Cruel Sea" - Sits out, as Naviti barely loses (3rd/3).
- Ghost Island Ep. 9 RC: "Gone Shootin'" - Fires a shot, then swaps out for Wendell, as the purple team wins.
- Ghost Island Ep. 10 RC: "Caged Tigers" - In a cage, helps with the puzzle, and the orange team wins.
Individual challenge record (2-for-6): (Mean % Finish: 70.7%)
- Ghost Island Ep. 8 IC: "Audio Slave" - Eleventh person to drop out, in the final stage (3rd/13).
- Ghost Island Ep. 9 IC: "Fijian Feast" - Eliminated in the first round, fish eyeballs (tie-9th/12).
- Ghost Island Ep. 10 IC: "Take the Reins" - Outlasts everyone, for almost 20 minutes, and Chelsea wins! (1st/11).
- Ghost Island Ep. 11 IC: "Crocodile Rock" - Outlasts everyone on the purple team (3rd overall), and Chelsea wins! (1st/5).
- Ghost Island Ep. 12 RC: "A Quick Affair" - One of several people trying to go under the final obstacle (tie-3rd/8).
- Ghost Island Ep. 12 IC: "The Ball Drop" - Sixth person to drop out, made it to final round (3rd/8).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Ghost Island: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 6 |
| 2nd place: | 1 |
| Played: | 12 |
| Win%: | 0.54 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 2 |
| Played: | 6 |
| Win%: | 0.33 |
| Mean% Finish: | 70.7% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Chelsea Townsend - Tribal Council record
S36: Ghost Island 
Idols held/played (0/0) | Advantages held/played (0/0):
- Ghost Island: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (6/8):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep4 | Brendan | Brendan Shapiro (voted out, 5-4) | Yes |
| Ep5 | Stephanie | Stephanie Johnson (voted out, 7-1) | Yes |
| Ep7 | Bradley | Bradley Kleihege (voted out, 4-1) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Chris | Chris Noble (voted out, 10-2) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Libby | Libby Vincek (idoled out, [0]-4-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Michael | Desiree Afuye (voted out, 8-2) | - |
| Ep11 | Jenna | Jenna Bowman (voted out, 3-0) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Wendell | Chelsea Townsend (voted out, 5-3) | - |
| 8 | TOTALS | 6 | |
VAP - Votes against (5):
- Ghost Island, Ep. 12: Five votes, from Domenick, Donathan, Laurel, Sebastian, and Wendell (voted out, 5-3).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Ghost Island, Ep. 14: Voted for Wendell Holland, who won, 5-5-0 (1-0).
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages held/played: | 0/0 |
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | 0 |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 6 |
| Tribals: | 8 |
| VAP: | 5 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | - |
Chelsea Townsend - Pictures
S36: Ghost Island -
Ghost Island intro shot -
Ghost Island intro shot -
Bonus Ghost Island intro shot -
CBS pre-game interview -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Starting line, Ep1 RC -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Clapping for Probst -
Going up to grab a bag -
Naviti wins! -
Watching Desiree take the winning shot, Ep2 IC -
Naviti wins! -
Pre-swap lineup, Ep3 -
The new Malolo tribe -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Climbing the ladder -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Malolo wins! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Volunteering to sit out -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Watching Sebastian and Brendan -
The losing Malolos -
Chelsea's first confessional (Ep4) -
Malolo, Ep4 Tribal Council -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC -
Watching Chris blaze through the pitching portion -
The losing Malolos -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Watching the puzzle stage -
The losing Malolos -
Making plans with Kellyn -
Malolo, Ep5 Tribal Council -
Pre-swap lineup, Ep6 -
The new new Naviti tribe -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Fighting over Malolo's bag -
Naviti doesn't lose! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC -
Stacking -
The winning Navitis -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Rejoining the losing Navitis after sitting out -
Naviti, Ep7 Tribal Council -
Merge feasting, Ep8 -
Cheers to the sunset -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Down to the final three -
Lavita, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Listening to Sebastian -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Watching Wendell take the winning shot -
Reward feasting on tacos -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Round 1: eyeballs -
Lavita, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
Working the puzzle -
Orange team wins! -
Reward feasting again -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Down to a showdown with Seb -
Chelsea wins immunity! -
Lavita, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Listening to Michael -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Still going... -
Chelsea wins for purple! -
Purple team, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Listening to Sebastian -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC -
Going under the final obstacle -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
Still going... -
Lavita, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Seeing a fourth vote for "Chelsea" -
13th person voted out, and the sixth member of our jury -
Snuffed, Day 32 (Episode 12) -
The jury, Final Tribal Council -
It's a tie?!? -
The jury, reunion show, waiting for the vote reveal -
Full cast, reunion show
Chelsea Townsend - Interviews
S36: Ghost Island Pre-game interviews
- Erin Cebula at ET Canada (1/31/18): "Castaway Chelsea Townsend Is Hoping for Self-Discovery"
- Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (2/6/18): "Meet Chelsea Townsend"
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (2/11/18): "Meet Chelsea in 60 seconds"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/25/18): "Chelsea - 'I'll Be Sitting There at the End'"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/10/18): "Chelsea Townsend speaks... finally!"
- Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (5/10/18): "Chelsea Tells Her Side of the Ghost Island Story"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (5/10/18): "Chelsea Townsend on Cheerleading, Connection Building and Challenge Throwing"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/10/18): "Latest Exit Interview - 5/10/18"
Chelsea Townsend - Bio
S36: Ghost Island Official CBS Ghost Island bio excerpts (1/31/18):
"Pet peeves: People with constantly pessimistic or negative energy.
What's your personal claim to fame? Graduating college. I grew as a person and learned a lot about dedication and self-motivation. It gave me the foundation to continue my education and pursue a career as a physician assistant.
If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? A mattress to get a good night's rest, a toothbrush because I can't imagine not brushing my teeth for more than a day, and definitely food because nobody likes starving.
Which Survivor contestant are you most like? Parvati. I think I could use my charm to build relationships, and I think I have the competitive spirit and wit she had.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I have the traits needed to make me successful. I am a hard worker who is extremely driven to reach my goals. I am agile and athletic from a background in dance and gymnastics. I am personable and get along well with people of all backgrounds and ages. I am a competitor and love a good challenge."