Challenges: MPF percentile
96%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 25 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- Survivor 24: One World (2012) - 10th place, 9th out - 3rd juror.
- Voted out in Episode 9, "Go Out With A Bang" (Day 25).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S24: One World | 2.32 | 4.81 | 0.48 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0.56 | 1.78 | - | - | - | 0.78 | 2.49 |
| Career | 2.32 | 4.81 | 0.48 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0.56 | 1.78 | - | - | - | 0.78 | 2.49 |
Jay Byars - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
82%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
48%
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.
Jay Byars - Challenge record
S24:
One World 
Tribal/team challenge record (9-for-13; 1 sit-out):
- One World Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Free Fallin'" - Manono wins by default, as Kourtney is medevaced.
- One World Ep. 2 RC: "DIY Knots" - Manono wins again, sans Probst.
- One World Ep. 2 IC: "By The Numbers" - Manono wins third straight.
- One World Ep. 3 RC: "Shut Your Trap" - Loses to Alicia, as Manono is swept by Salani, 5-0.
- One World Ep. 3 IC: "Ow Pairs" - Sits out, as Manono loses again (after Salani copies Manono's puzzle).
- One World Ep. 4 RC: "Coco Connection" - Jay connects on one hit, but Manono loses.
- One World Ep. 4 IC: "Puzzle Relay" - Manono wins, but goes to tribal anyway.
- One World Ep. 5 RC: "Dear Liza" - Gets switched to Salani, and Salani wins.
- One World Ep. 5 IC: "Basket-brawl" - Salani wins against the old, slow, tiny new Manono once again.
- One World Ep. 6 RC: "Coco Pops" - Another Salani win.
- One World Ep. 7 RC: "Sea Turtles" - part of the winning team (with Troy, Alicia, Sabrina, Christina, Chelsea).
- One World Ep. 8 RC: "7UP" - Part of losing team this time (with Troyzan, Kat, Chelsea, Alicia).
- One World Ep. 9 RC: "DIY Ladder Tree Golf" - part of winning team (with Troyzan, Tarzan, Alicia, Kat).
Individual challenge record (1-for-3): (Mean % finish: 79.4%)
- One World Ep. 7 IC: "Roller Ball" - Lasts until the third and final round (6th/12).
- One World Ep. 8 IC: "Odd Shaped Bottoms" - In a surprise finish to the puzzle stage, Jay wins (1st/11).
- One World Ep. 9 IC: "When It Rains, It Pours" - quits for chicken wings and beer, leaving Leif vs. Chelsea (3rd/10).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- One World: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 9 |
| Played: | 13 |
| Win%: | 0.69 |
| Sat out: | 1 |
| Wins: | 1 |
| Played: | 3 |
| Win%: | 0.33 |
| Mean% Finish: | 79.4% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Jay Byars - Tribal Council record
S24:
One World 
Idols held/played (0/0):
- One World: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (4/5):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep3 | Matt | Matt Quinlan (voted out, 7-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep4 | Bill | Bill Posley (voted out, 7-1) | Yes |
| Ep7 | Jonas | Jonas Otsuji (voted out, 10-2) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Michael | Michael Jefferson (voted out, 7-2-2) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Alicia | Jay Byars (voted out, 5-2-1-[0]) | - |
| 5 | TOTALS | 4 | |
VAP - Votes against (5):
- One World, Ep. 9: 5 votes, from Kim, Sabrina, Christina, Alicia, and Tarzan (voted out, 5-[0]-2-1).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- One World, Ep. 14: Voted for Kim Spradlin (who won easily, 7-2-0).
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages held/played: | 0/0 |
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 4 |
| Tribals: | 5 |
| VAP: | 5 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | - |
Jay Byars - Pictures
S24: One World image gallery -
One World intro shot -
One World intro shot -
Pre-game interview -
Pre-game posed shot, demonstrating his vast Survivor knowledge -
Manono tribe, ready for the first challenge -
Waiting for Probst to get on with the first challenge -
First challenge, shown by CBS with Alicia, for no apparent reason -
In his standard, contemplative pose -
Just some bros. Doing bro things. -
Lined up for the Manono's loss on By The Numbers, Ep2 IC -
Dunking Jonas, Ep5 RC -
Roller ball, Ep7 IC -
Heading for a loss, Ep8 RC -
More exciting Probst-free action, Ep9 RC
Jay Byars - Interviews
S24:
One World Pre-game interviews
- CBS "Meet Jay" pre-game video (YouTube, removed by CBS)
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at MoreWhatnot.com (4/12/12): "Survivor: One World Castaway Interview – Jay Byars"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (4/12/12): "Byars Remorse: An Interview with Survivor Jay"
- Lindsey Silberman at TVGuide.com (4/12/12): "Survivor's Jay: I Never Thought in a Million Years I Would Step Down for Food"
Jay Byars - Bio
S24:
One World From his official CBS bio page:
"Personal Claim to Fame: Being a part of four different mission trips to four different countries.
Inspiration in Life: Bear Grylls – that guy is crazy! And, I just found out he is a Christian. I love his "I can go anywhere and do anything" mentality.
Hobbies: Working out, indoor rock climbing and motocross.
Pet Peeves: Smacking gum, bad breath and clingy texters.
3 Words to Describe You: Active, daring and charming.
Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: Colby or Rupert. They tried to play the game fair and honest, but they didn't have the physical ability to perform. I would choose their game play and my physicality.
Reason for Being on Survivor: To experience life in an exciting and challenging way. I want to discover who I am and see if I can really outsmart everyone.
Why You Think You'll "Survive" Survivor: I have heart. Plus, I'm very level headed. I'm going to be calm and consistent when people are breaking down.
Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor: I know that I have the will and the skill to make it to the end. I have overcome a lot in life, and who you are is how you play. I'm a winner."