Desi Williams - Survivor: Heroes v Healers v Hustlers

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

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Desi Williams - 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
S35: HvHvH 2.13 3.93 0.54 1 4 3 0.28 1.17 - - - 0.82 3.30
Career 2.13 3.93 0.54 1 4 3 0.28 1.17 - - - 0.82 3.30

 

Desi Williams - Performance ranks

Challenges: MPF percentile

99%

Tribal: VFB% percentile

25%

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.

 

Desi Williams - Challenge record
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Ep1 IC - Tracks of My Tears

Tribal/team challenge record (4-for-11; 3 2nds):

  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 1 RC: "Quest for Fire" - Healers hit the beach first, and Healers win! (1st/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 1 IC: "Tracks of My Tears" - Works the table maze with Mike; Healers win again (1st/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Crossroads" - Works the puzzle with Mike; Healers win again (1st/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Rock In a Hard Place" - Crosses obstacles, Healers don't lose (2nd*/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 4 RC: "Tangled Up" - Now with new Levu, unable to lasso the sled; Levu loses.
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 4 IC: "The Color and the Shape" - Hauls, works the puzzle; Levu loses again (3rd/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 5 RC: "Head Long Flight" - Slithers to push the ball along, and Levu wins (1st/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 5 IC: "Rice Race" - Moves the rice, places the final ball; Levu doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 6 RC: "A-Tension Span" - Carries the ball with Ashley; moves the boat; Levu loses (3rd/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 6 IC: "Discy Business" - Holds the rope, stacks blocks, Levu doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers Ep. 8 RC: "Air Raid" - Just switching in for Ashley as the red team loses.

 

Will It Go Round - Ep7 IC

Individual challenge record (1-for-2): (Mean % finish: 90.9%)

  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 7 IC: "Will It Go Round" - Lasts 38 minutes, and outlasts Ashley. Desi wins! (1st/12).
  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 8 IC: "Ten Foot Pole" - Ninth person to drop out (3rd/11).

 

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

  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers: None.
Career totals - challenges
Team/tribal challenges
Wins: 4
2nd place: 3
Played: 11
Win%: 0.50
Sat out: --
Individual challenges
Wins: 1
Played: 2
Win%: 0.50
Mean% Finish: 90.9%
Hero challenges
Wins: 0
Played: 0
Win%: --
Mean% Finish: --
Desi Williams - Tribal Council record
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Ep7 Tribal Council

Idols held/played: (0/0)

  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers: None.

 

VFB - Votes for the person booted (1/3):

  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 4: Alan Ball (idoled out, 2-[0]).

 

VAP - Votes against (7):

  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 8: Four votes, from Ben, Devon, JP, and Ryan (voted out, 4-4-1-1 [7-1]).

 

Jury votes made (1/1):

  • Heroes v Healers v Hustlers, Ep. 14: Voted for Ben Driebergen (who won, 5-2-1).
Career totals - Tribal Council
Hidden idols/ advantages
Advantages held/played: 0/0
Idols found: 0
Idols played: --
Votes voided: --
Voting record
VFB: 1
Tribals: 3
VAP: 4
Jury votes
Made: 1
For winners: 1
Received: --
Desi Williams - Pictures
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    Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers intro shot
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    Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers intro shot
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    Bonus Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers intro shot
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    On the boat, Day 1
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    Circa Ep1 confessional about playing and dominating
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    Healers tribe, questing for fire, Ep1 RC
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    Healers win!
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    Healers tribe meet-and-greet
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    In camp, weaving palm fronds
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    Talking about the tribe
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    Arrival, Ep1 IC
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC
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    Listening to Probst
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    Hauling the cart
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    Riding the cart
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    Working the table maze, with Mike
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    Healers win!
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    Getting her first look at the new Heroes tribe, Ep2
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC?IC
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    Working the puzzle, with Mike
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    Healers win!
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    Freshly idoled
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    Fun times, cooking for Joe, Ep3
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    He had a problem with the po-tatas
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    Listening to Cole's plan to blindside Joe
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    Yup
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC
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    Liking the sound of the reward
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    Watching Cole toss sandbags
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    Now watching Joe
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    Whoops
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    Healers don't lose!
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    Pre-swap lineup, Ep4
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    Picking new buffs
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    The new Levu tribe
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    Thinking this new tribe looks pretty good
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC
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    Starting line
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    Waiting for Alan to hook the sled
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    Greeting the new tribemates
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC
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    Starting line
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    Hauling the rack of puzzle pieces
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    Going under the net
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    Cnsulting with Joe before Tribal
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    Joe makes a scene in camp to draw votes
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    I feel like my game could be over, and I haven't even been to Tribal Council yet
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    Levu tribe, Ep4 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Joe
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    Devon reads his "advantage"
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    Listening to Joe celebrate his idol play
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    Post-Tribal chat in camp
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC
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    Starting line
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    Watching Devon shoot baskets
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    Levu wins!
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    The reward food was so nice!
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    Cheers!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC
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    Hauling the rice
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    Placing the final ball
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    Levu doesn't lose!
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    Starting line, Ep6 RC
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    Trying to carry the buoy, with Ashley
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    Watching Devon try the slingshot
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    Back in camp, talking with Ashley
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    Yeah, I'd be open to voting against Joe
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC
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    Holding the line
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    Oops
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    Levu doesn't lose!
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    Idol time
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    Starving, Ep7
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    It's what's for breakfast
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    Pre-merge lineup
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    You are merged!
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    Picking new buffs
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    Learning about the merge feast
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    Cheers!
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    Eating
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    Reconnecting with Jessica
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC
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    Starting line
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    Jessica's out
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    Down to a showdown with Ashley
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    Still going...
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    Desi wins!
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    Safe at Tribal Council tonight
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    Heading to Tribal
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    Solewa, Ep7 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Probst
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC
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    Listening to Probst
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    Starting line
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    The losing red team
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC
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    Starting line
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    Still going...
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    Almost done
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    Watching Cole get his necklace
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    Not happy about Joe's in-camp antics (again)
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    Solewa, Ep8 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Joe
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    Eighth person voted out, and the first member of our jury...
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    Snuffed, Day 21 (Episode 8)
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    Full jury, Final Tribal Council
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    Listening to the finalists
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    The cleaned-up jury, waiting for the vote reveal
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    Full cast, reunion show
Desi Williams - Interviews
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Pre-game interviews

  • Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (5/24/17): "An Early Look at 6 New Castaways"
  • Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (9/8/17): "Player Profile: Meet Desi Williams"
  • Josh Wigler & Rob Cesternino at RHAP (9/17/17): "Pre-season Interviews with Desi Williams & Ashley Nolan"

 

Post-game interviews

  • Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (11/16/17): "Desi - 'I Don't Think (Chrissy) Is Well-Liked Inside the Game'"
  • Mike Bloom at Parade.com (11/16/17): "Desi Williams wins Miss Ponderosa"
  • Dalton Ross at EW.com (11/16/17): "Desi says she did not notice the missing vote"
  • Rob Cesternino at RHAP (11/16/17): "Exit Interview #8: Eighth Boot from Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers"
Desi Williams - Bio
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Excerpts from her official CBS Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers bio page (8/30/17):

"Hobbies: Traveling the world, participating in pageants, and going to the gym.

What's your personal claim to fame? I became an assistant professor at the age of 26 and a program director at the age of 27. They don't just hand out those titles to anyone.

Who or what is your inspiration in life? My grandmother. A survivor of the Great Depression, the civil right's movement, a divorce, and her second husband's fatal illness, she demonstrated unmatched resilience, resolve, and compassion. But above all, she played as hard as she worked and literally lived each day to the fullest. In honor of her legacy, I attempt to live my life without regrets.

If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? First would be Chapstick because there's nothing sexy or seductive about cracked lips (arguably, this could be survival related since it would hinder my ability to seduce the opposite sex). Second would be an unlimited supply of food because I've seen the show and those people get hangry quick! Finally, a masseuse because I love being pampered.

Which Survivor contestant are you most like? Tasha from Season 28. Though Tasha was casted for the "brains" tribe, she had the social skills of the beauty tribe and certainly the strength of the brawn tribe. She played a good game and was undoubtedly a fierce, physical competitor. I was able to relate to Tasha because I also think I'll be a physical, social, and cognitive threat.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? Charm, wit, beauty, mental fortitude, physical strength—all of these traits and more will ensure I'm the Sole Survivor. Already in good shape, I will show up on the island the strongest, quickest, most powerful and agile I've ever been. Borrowing from my childhood love of puzzles and games or logic and strategy, my mental sharpness will be at its peak. A natural academician, I will arrive having not only watched, but studied the game. If you combine those traits with my will to win and my expertise in gaining feigned camaraderie, I'm nearly unbeatable."