Dan Kay - Survivor: Gabon

Seasons: 1 | Days played: 21 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 0

  • Survivor 17: Gabon (2008) - 11th place, 8th out.
  • Voted out in Episode 7, "It All Depends on the Pin-up Girl" (Day 21).

Dan Kay (1976-2016)

Dan Kay - Career statistics

Challenge stats Tribal council stats Jury stats Overall stats
Season ChW ChA ChW% VFB VAP TCA TC% wTCR JVF TotJ JV% SurvSc SurvAv
S17: Gabon 1.27 2.62 0.49 2 4 3 0.61 2.33 - - - 1.10 3.60
Career 1.27 2.62 0.49 2 4 3 0.61 2.33 - - - 1.10 3.60

 

Dan Kay - Performance ranks

Challenges: MPF percentile

2

Tribal: VFB% percentile

68%

Tribal: rVAP percentile

40%

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.

 

Dan Kay - Challenge record
Survivor 17 logo  S17: Gabon

Ep1 IC

Tribal/team challenge record (8-for-11):

  • Gabon, Ep. 1 RC: "One For All" - Fang loses; Dan helps people up rather than race for individual immunity.
  • Gabon, Ep. 1 IC: "Temptation Valley" - Crosses obstacles and digs, Fang loses badly.
  • Gabon, Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Lemme Go Rock 'n' Roll" - Helps push the boulder; Fang loses.
  • Gabon, Ep. 3 RC: "Kicking and Screaming" - Dragged off his pole by Marcus & Charlie; but Fang wins.
  • Gabon, Ep. 3 IC: "Lake Launch" - Retrieves Fang's second-to-last tile, and Fang wins.
  • Gabon, Ep. 4 IC: "Big Oar Deal" - Now with Kota, attempts a shot on goal; Kota wins.
  • Gabon, Ep. 5 RC: "Fruit Flies" - Middle catcher/thrower for Kota; Kota wins.
  • Gabon, Ep. 5 IC: "Cliff Bowling" - Defender for Kota, stops three balls; Kota wins.
  • Gabon, Ep. 6 RC: "Snake in the Grass" - Stays in until the end for Kota; Kota wins.
  • Gabon, Ep. 6 IC: "Jungle Relay" - With Marcus, retrieves final flag pieces; Kota wins.
  • Gabon, Ep. 7 RC: "Elephant Eggs" - Makes the winning tackle for Kota, and Kota wins.

 

Ep7 IC

Individual challenge record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 36.8%)

  • Gabon, Ep. 7 IC: "Lake Log Jam" - loses to Ace in his first-round match-up (tie-7th/12).

 

Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):

  • Gabon: None.
Career totals - challenges
Team/tribal challenges
Wins: 8
Played: 11
Win%: 0.73
Sat out: --
Individual challenges
Wins: 0
Played: 1
Win%: 0.00
Mean% Finish: 36.8%
Hero challenges
Wins: 0
Played: 0
Win%: --
Mean% Finish: --
Dan Kay - Tribal Council record
Survivor 17 logo  S17: Gabon

Ep2 Tribal Council

Idols held/played (0/0):

  • Gabon: None.

 

VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/3):

 

VAP - Votes against (4):

  • Gabon, Ep. 7: Four votes, from Bob, Susie, Corinne, and Charlie (voted out, 4-3).

 

Jury votes made (0/0):

  • Gabon: None.
Career totals - Tribal Council
Hidden idols/ advantages
Advantages held/played: 0/0
Idols found: 0
Idols played: --
Votes voided: --
Voting record
VFB: 2
Tribals: 3
VAP: 4
Jury votes
Made: 0
For winners: --
Received: --
Dan Kay - Pictures
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    Gabon intro shot
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    Gabon intro shot
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    Hiking in, Day 1
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    Time for introductions
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    The freshly picked Fang tribe, starting line, Ep1 RC
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    Running up that hill
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    The losing Fang tribe
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    In camp, listening to Gillian's pep talk
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC
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    Starting line
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    Crossing the swamp
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    Digging deep
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    The losing Fangs
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    Talking vote options
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    Fang, Ep1 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Probst
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    Unimpressed with GC's leadership, Ep2
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC
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    Chasing the boulder
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    Fang, trailing
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    Talking about being sent to Exile
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    Reading the first idol clue
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    Not having much finding luck
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    Sigh
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    Fang, Ep2 Tribal Council
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    Listening to GC
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC
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    Not letting go of the pole
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    Fang actually won a (reward) challenge!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC
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    Starting line
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    Fang wins immunity!
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    Idoled up
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    A new majority forms at Fang, Ep4
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    Time to swap
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    Fang, in order of perceived value
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    Now with the new Kota tribe
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    Arriving at Kota camp
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC
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    Paddling out
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    Kota wins immunity!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC
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    Preparing to catch (and throw) fruit
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    Feeling like Kota is a proper team
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    We should all stick together after the merge, guys!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC
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    Just blocked a shot
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    Eating lots of food, Ep6
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC
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    Starting line
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    About to catch Fang
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    Kota wins reward!
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    Can we have seconds on the pastries?
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC
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    Starting line
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    Working on the pole puzzle
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    Kota wins immunity!
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    Worried he might be on the bottom, Ep7
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    Telling Corinne and Marcus about struggling to fit in
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC
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    Starting line
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    Making the game-winning tackle
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    Enjoying the reward feast and letters from home
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    I really need a win at the next immunity
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC
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    Starting line
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    About to be eliminated by Ace
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    Worried about the vote tonight
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    Kota, Ep7 Tribal Council
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    Eighth person voted out of Gabon...
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    Snuffed, Day 21 (Episode 7)
Dan Kay - Interviews
Survivor 17 logo  S17: Gabon

Pre-game interviews

 

Post-game interviews

  • Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred (12/9/08): "Dan Kay 'lost the will' to 'engage those personalities' he disliked"

 

Posthumous articles and tributes

Dan Kay - Bio
Survivor 17 logo  S17: Gabon

From his CBS bio for Survivor: Gabon:

"Dan Kay has come a long way from his blue-collar roots in Boston. Born and raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, he was very involved in athletics, especially football, skiing and track. While in high school, Dan played on a varsity football team, which had a long tradition of winning, a tradition that has helped shape his strong work ethic. He graduated from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science & English and later would earn his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law where he was also a member of the Moot Court Honor Society.

Charismatic, hard working and goal oriented, most of Dan's traits were formed from the influence provided by his parents and a select few coaches and teachers. As a young boy, his father became disabled, leaving his mother to care for his family and, eventually, his ill grandmother, all while working as a full-time nurse. In addition, Dan credits his mother's work ethic and unselfish attitude for his strong desire to overcome any obstacles in his career and personal life.

Dan has practiced law in Boston for five years, which helped him to purchase several investment properties. However, dedicating so much of his time to his practice left him depressed and feeling less than fulfilled with his life. Prior to leaving for Survivor, he sold off a number of investments and spent time away from his job, in an effort to focus more on himself and his friends and family. He believes this recent awareness, along with having an increased appreciation for the people in his life rather than material possessions, will help him succeed not only in his personal life, but on Survivor.

Attractive, athletic, single and a lawyer, Dan is set to make a big impression on his competitors. Dan's hobbies include skiing, running, biking, weight training and cooking. Currently, he is training to compete in his first triathlon.

He is single and lives in Boston. His birthdate is June 30, 1976."