Challenges: MPF percentile
81%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 39 | Wins: 0 | Final Three: 1
- Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X (2016) - 2nd place (tie), no jury votes.
- Tied for second (10-0-0) in Episode 14, "I'm Going for a Million Bucks" (Day 39).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S33: Millennials vs. Gen X | 4.75 | 13.22 | 0.36 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 0.86 | 4.00 | 0 | 10 | 0.00 | 1.22 | 8.75 |
| Career | 4.75 | 13.22 | 0.36 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 0.86 | 4.00 | 0 | 10 | 0.00 | 1.22 | 8.75 |
Ken McNickle - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
87%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
99%
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.
Ken McNickle - Challenge record
S33:
Millennials vs. Gen X 
Tribal/team challenge record (4-for-13; 1 2nd):
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Got to Choose" - Helps gather clubs and carries the crate, but Gen X loses.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 2 RC/IC: "The Ocean" - Lands the final three rings, and Gen X wins!
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Going Coconuts" - Knocks blocks with sandbags, but Gen X loses.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 4 RC: "Water Slaughter" - With Bret, scores vs. Taylor/Will; Gen X wins, 3-2.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 4 IC: "Angry Chair" - Collects bags and works the puzzle, but Gen X loses, eventually.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 5 IC: "Holy Diver" - Now with Takali, swims & shoots baskets; Takali doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 6 RC: "Blind Faith" - Blindfolded, works the puzzle as Takali blows a lead, loses (3rd/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 6 IC: "In the Bag" - Collects bags, as Takali loses again (3rd/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 7 RC: "Matt Finish" - Shoots, places final balls, but Takali loses (3rd/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 7 IC: "Bail Out" - Sinks coconuts, slingshots targets; Takali wins (1st/3).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 9 RC: "All Mixed Up" - Helps haul the crate for the winning team.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 10 RC: "Ferryman" - Grabs a key, unlocks a crate for the losing team.
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 11 RC: "Slither Me Timbers" - His green team blows a lead on the puzzle, loses.
Individual challenge record (4-for-11): (Mean % finish: 68.3%)
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 8 IC: "Fools in the Rain" - Sixth to drop out, very quickly (8th/13).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 9 IC: "Bow-Diddley" - Lasts to the final stage, and Ken wins! (1st/12).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 10 IC: "With a 10 Ft. Pole" - Second person to drop out, in the second round (10th/11).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 11 IC: "Rusty Cage" - Still in cage, one of nine people tied for second (tie-2nd/10).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 12 RC: "Rope A Dope" - One of four people on the last pole as Jay wins (tie-2nd/9).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 12 IC: "Push Me Pull You" - Seventh person to drop his rod (3rd/9).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 13 F8 IC: "Wizard's Staff" - One of five people on the second phase as Jay wins (tie-4th/8).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 13 F7 IC: "Pinball Wizard" - Gets an assist from Adam, and Ken wins! (1st/7).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 14 F6 IC: "Tower of Power" - One of several in the running, does not win (tie-2nd/6).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 14 F5 IC: "Draw the Line" - Passes Adam on the word puzzle, and Ken wins! (1st/5).
- Millennials vs. Gen X Ep. 14 F4 IC: "Operation Balance Build" - Ties Hannah in regulation, and Ken wins in OT (1st/4).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Millennials vs. Gen X: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 4 |
| 2nd place: | 1 |
| Played: | 13 |
| Win%: | 0.35 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 4 |
| Played: | 11 |
| Win%: | 0.36 |
| Mean% Finish: | 68.3% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Ken McNickle - Tribal Council record
S33:
Millennials vs. Gen X 
Idols/advantages held/played (1/1; 1 vote voided):
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 11: Jessica bequeaths the Legacy Advantage (it's really an idol) to Ken upon her boot (Day 30).
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 14: Opens and plays the advantage, which voids a vote against him (Day 36).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (12/14):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 | Rachel | Rachel Ako (voted out, 5-3-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep3 | Paul | Paul Wachter (voted out, 6-3) | Yes |
| Ep4 | Jessica | Lucy Huang (idoled out, [0]-2-1) | - |
| Ep6 | Figgy | 'Figgy' Figueroa (voted out, 3-2) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Michelle | Michelle Schubert (voted out, 9-4) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Taylor | Taylor Stocker (voted out, 7-4-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Chris | Chris Hammons (voted out, 7-4) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Zeke | Jessica Lewis (out via rock draw) | - |
| Ep12 | Zeke | Zeke Smith (voted out, 5-[0]) | Yes |
| Ep13 (F8) | Will | Will Wahl (voted out, 6-2) | Yes |
| Ep13 (F7) | Sunday | Sunday Burquest (voted out, 4-2-[0]) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F6) | Jay | Jay Starrett (voted out, 5-[0]) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F5) | Bret | Bret LaBelle (voted out, 3-2) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F4) | David | David Wright (voted out, 3-1) | Yes |
| 14 | TOTALS | 12 | |
VAP - Votes against (2):
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 6: Two votes, from Figgy and Taylor.
- [Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 14 (F6 vote): One vote, from Jay, voided by Ken's Legacy Advantage play.]
Jury votes received (0/10):
- Millennials vs. Gen X, Ep. 14: Received no jury votes; tied for second with Ken McNickle, 10-0-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages held/played: | 0/0 |
| Idols found: | 1 |
| Idols played: | 1 |
| Votes voided: | 1 |
| VFB: | 12 |
| Tribals: | 14 |
| VAP: | 2 |
| Made: | 0 |
| For winners: | - |
| Received: | 0 |
| Total jurors: | 10 |
Ken McNickle - Pictures
S33: Millennials vs. Gen X image gallery -
Millennials vs. Gen X intro shot -
Millennials vs. Gen X intro shot -
Bonus Millennials vs. Gen X intro shot -
CBS pre-game interview -
Class photo -
Getting boated in, Day 1 -
Greeting Probst, Day 1 -
The newly formed Gen X/Takali tribe -
Both tribes show Probst their hauls from grabbing stuff -
Gen X: Lots of palm fronds. Can't find those in the jungle! -
Home sweet home -
In camp, talking to Sunday -
Talking to Rachel -
Talking about his background -
Day 2 treemail -
It's a tarp! -
Returning to camp Day 3, post-evacuation -
Bringing stick bugs to David -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Watching Rachel chop a mask -
Hauling the crate -
Watching the puzzle stage -
The losing Gen X tribe -
Chatting with CeCe and Rachel -
Gen X tribe, Ep1 Tribal Council -
Everyone has been nervous, Jeff (except Lucy) -
Ken does his best Ozzy impression, early Ep2 -
Indeed -
Hoping being a provider can save him -
Bonding with David -
David shows Ken his idol -
Plotting to vote out Paul with CeCe -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Ready to dive for rings -
Making the winning toss -
Gen X wins! -
Cheers! -
The minority alliance commisserates, Ep3 -
Complaining about Paul's lack of success in fishing -
Fun with hashtags -
Pleading his case to Jessica -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Sorting sandbags -
Knocking off blocks -
Watching Sunday and David work the puzzle -
Gen X discusses allowing the Millennials to swap out their reward -
Nope! -
Gen X tribe, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Scoring a point for Gen X -
The winning Gen X tribe -
With David, getting marching orders from Lucy -
Not pleased with being told what to do -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Starting line -
Getting hauled up -
Collecting bags -
Working the puzzle -
Arguing with Lucy -
Gen X tribe, Ep4 Tribal Council -
Listening to Chris -
Post-Tribal discussion, early Ep5 -
Learning about the Legacy Advantage -
Pre-swap lineup, Ep5 -
Buff dropped, ready to swap -
Greeting new tribemates -
The new Takali tribe -
Talking about the newcomers -
Making a connection with Adam -
Cheers! -
Ppre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Just roped the basket -
Taking a shot -
Takali doesn't lose! -
Yay, idol -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
Blindfolded, heading out for bags -
Getting to work on the puzzle -
Still going... -
Not quite... -
The losing Takalis -
*Totally* shocked that Figgy and Taylor have a showmance going -
It's obvious! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Crossing the balance beam -
Watching Jessica and Figgy work the table maze -
Back in camp, immunity-free -
Jessica says to make sure Adam's on board -
Checking in with Adam -
Takali tribe, Ep6 Tribal Council -
The outnumbered Gen X-ers -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC -
Starting line -
Placing balls -
Back in camp, getting promises from Taylor -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Shooting coconuts -
Watching Taylor slingshot targets -
Taking the final shot -
Takali wins! -
Idoled up -
Heading out to the merge, Ep8 -
Yay, merge -
Back on a tribe with David -
Merge feasting -
More eating -
Hanging with the dudes -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
Waiting for the final two to finish -
Pre-Tribal discussion -
Vinaka tribe, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Listening to David -
Listening to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Starting line -
Helping David grab a key -
Pushing the crate -
PWatching Taylor fling bolos -
Purple team wins! -
Arriving at the reward feast -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Starting line -
So far, so good -
Showdown with Taylor -
Ken wins immunity! -
Vinaka, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Listening to Adam argue with Taylor -
Sunrise chatting with Hannah, Ep10 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
Sitting out is pretty harsh, Probst -
Starting line -
Waiting for Will and David -
Watching Chris and David work the puzzle -
The losing orange team -
Worried that Zeke might be suspect in his loyalty to Chris -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Starting line -
Watching David get necklaced -
Vinaka, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 RC -
Slithering -
Working the puzzle -
Trying to hold the lead -
The losing purple and green teams -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Starting line -
Watching Jay win -
Heading back to camp, empty-handed -
Not sure about targeting Zeke, but willing to stick with David -
Vinaka, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Listening to Zeke's objections -
Post-tie/pre-rocks discussion -
Uh oh -
Receiving the Legacy Advantage from Jessica, Ep12 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC -
Bros -
Starting line -
Trying to catch Jay -
Now in progress... Ep12 IC -
Still going... -
Bah, third place -
Testing Will's character -
Talking about getting to know Will -
More talking -
Just told Jay that Will leaked their plans -
Filling David and Adam in on the fireworks -
Vinaka, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Watching Adam play his idol -
Hannah... does not count -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 Final 8 IC -
And they're off... -
Trying to catch up to Jay -
Yep, let's not get voted out -
Vinaka, Final 8 Tribal Council -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 7 IC -
Starting line -
Almost!...-ish? -
Thanks for the help, Adam -
Safe at Tribal Council tonight -
Happy to go along with whatever plan tonight -
Vinaka, Final 7 Tribal Council -
Watching Jay play his idol -
It's Day 36, time to open the Legacy Advantage -
Thank you, Jess -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 6 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Off to a good start -
Working on the puzzle -
Yay, David won -
Jay has an advantage, too? -
Obviously we're targeting Jay tonight -
Vinaka, Final 6 Tribal Council -
Jay has another idol? (Not really.) -
Playing the Legacy Advantage, voiding Jay's vote against him -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 5 IC -
So far, so good -
Carrying tiles -
Not a participation trophy! -
Guaranteed a spot in the final four -
Apologies for the excitement -
Vinaka, Final 5 Tribal Council -
Adam has another idol? -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 4 IC -
This is it, the last one -
Starting a stack -
Getting closer... -
Ken wins final immunity! -
You are going to the Final Three -
Plotting with Hannah -
Don't worry, David. We're cool. -
Heading to one final boot -
Final 4 Tribal Council -
I had to do it, David -
Morning 39 breakfast. Cheers! -
Heading to the final judgment -
Ready to face the jury -
David was my #2 alliance, my daughter is #1 -
Reunion show, ready for the vote reveal -
Full cast, S33 reunion show
Ken McNickle - Interviews
S33:
Millennials vs. Gen X Pre-game interviews
- Josh Wigler at Parade.com (8/25/16): "Ken McNickle Before the Game"
- Gordon Holmes at MoreWhatnot.com (9/16/16): "Ken: 'Everyone In My Life Knows That I'm a Flirt by Nature'"
Post-game interviews
- Josh Wigler at Parade.com (12/15/16): "Ken McNickle Opens Up About His Fate in the Game"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (12/15/16): "Finale Top 6 Interviews with Kim Spradlin"
Ken McNickle - Bio
S33:
Millennials vs. Gen X Excerpts from his official CBS Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X cast bio page: (8/17/16)
"If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? A ukulele to play and sing with; a good book because I love inspiring literature; and a frisbee because no one is ever down throwing one around.
Survivor contestant you're most like: Ozzy Lusth (Cook Islands, Micronesia, South Pacific) because of his easy temperament, his fierce competitiveness, his resourcefulness, and knowledge of how to survive in the wild. Also, he seems idealistic and optimistic, in general.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I have the outdoor skills and physical attributes to be an asset to those around me, and I understand and read people well enough to know where to position myself."