Seasons: 1 | Days played: 14 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 0
- Survivor 42 (2022) - 12th place, 7th out.
- Voted out in Episode 7, "The Devil You Do or the Devil You Don't" (Day 14).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| Survivor 42 | 0.53 | 2.77 | 0.19 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0.53 | 1.56 | - | - | - | 0.72 | 2.08 |
| Career | 0.53 | 2.77 | 0.19 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0.53 | 1.56 | - | - | - | 0.72 | 2.08 |
Survivor
42 challenges 
Tribal/team challenge record (2-for-8; 1 2nd; 2 sit-outs):
- Survivor 42, Ep. 1 RC: "Open Reward Challenge" - Helps paddle, but Vati does not win.
- Survivor 42, Ep. 1 IC: "Forty Two" - Sits out, as Vati doesn't lose (2nd/3).
- Survivor 42, Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Can't Find My Way Home" - Caller, and Vati wins! (1st/3).
- Survivor 42, Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Spiral Architect" - Sits out, as Vati loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 42, Ep. 4 RC: "Tangled Up Sled Slide" - Untangles ropes, as Vati loses.
- Survivor 42, Ep. 4 IC: "Beyond the Tuna" - Jumps for keys, works puzzle, and Vati doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 42, Ep. 5 RC/IC: "Ramplified" - Crosses obstacles, but Vati loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 42, Ep. 6 RC: "Rolling Stones Challenge" - Works puzzle for the winning team.
Individual challenge record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 50%)
- Survivor 42, Ep. 7 IC: "A Bit Tipsy" - One of five to drop stacks, not win (tie-2nd/6).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Survivor 42: None.
| Wins: | 2 |
| 2nd place: | 1 |
| Played: | 8 |
| Win%: | 0.31 |
| Sat out: | 2 |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 1 |
| Win%: | 0.00 |
| Mean % Finish: | 50% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | -- |
| Mean% Finish: | -- |
Survivor
42 Tribal 
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Survivor 42: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/3):
- Survivor 42, Ep. 3: Jenny Kim (voted out, 2-2 [1-1; consent]).
- Survivor 42, Ep. 5: Daniel Strunk (voted out, 2-2-1; 3-0 on revote).
VAP - Votes against (2):
- Survivor 42, Ep. 3: Two votes, from Jenny and Mike.
- Survivor 42, Ep. 7: Six votes, from Drea, Hai, Jonathan, Lindsay, Maryanne, and Mike (voted out, 6-2-2-1).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Survivor 42: None.
| Found: | 0 |
| Played: | -- |
| Votes voided: | -- |
| VFB: | 2 |
| Tribals: | 3 |
| VAP: | 8 |
| Made: | 0 |
| For winners: | -- |
| Received: | -- |
Survivor
42 image gallery -
CBS pre-game intro shot -
Opening sequence confessional about hating sand -
Greeting Probst -
Asking a valid question, Ep1 RC -
Watching Hai try to hook the key -
Talking about the Sweat vs Savvy decision -
Vati makes their choice -
Vati counted triangles correctly! -
Listening to Daniel's childhood leukemia story -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Watching from the sit-out bench -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Directing the puzzle -
Vati wins! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Same -
The losing Vatis -
It's stressful, because Chanelle isn't here to plan with -
Split the vote? Why? -
Heading to Tribal -
Vati, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Who here didn't vote? -
Starting line, Ep4 RC -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Leaping Lydia -
Vati doesn't lose! -
Mike contemplates not activating his idol, Ep5 -
Watching Mike shoot, Ep5 IC -
The losing Vatis, again -
Not getting any info out of Rocksroy -
I'm not risking my vote! -
Can I make myself queen, Daniel? -
Checking in with Hai -
Vati, Ep5 Tribal Council -
Listening to Daniel -
It's the not-merge! Ep7 -
Rolling stones -
Working the puzzle with Maryanne -
Orange team wins! Guaranteed a spot* in the merge tribe! (*Actually, no) -
Half-merge feasting -
The hug of death -
Not-merge tribe meet-and-greet -
Alliance of eight formed. This is great! -
Drop our merge buffs?! -
Starting line, Ep7 IC -
Picking up the dropped stack -
One of you will not make the jury -
Welcome to camp, Rocksroy -
Lindsay doesn't want to target Jonathan -
Outsiders discussion -
Jonathan, Maryanne, whatever -
It makes sense! -
Not-merge tribe, Ep7 Tribal Council -
Listening to Rocksroy -
Sixth person voted out, and our final pre-juror -
Snuffed, Day 14 (Episode 7)
Survivor
42 interviews Pre-game interviews
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (2/12/22): "Lydia Meredith Wants to Be The Little Sister of the Season"
- Rob Cesternino & Mike Bloom at RHAP (2/20/22): "Survivor 42 | Vati Tribe Castaway Preview"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (4/14/22): "Lydia Meredith reacts to being undone by the Survivor hourglass twist"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (4/14/22): "Lydia Meredith Reacts to the Merge Chaos and Her Online Fandom"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (4/14/22): "Survivor 42 | Exit Interview with the Sixth Player Voted Out"
Survivor
42 bio Official CBS Survivor 42 bio excerpts (February 9, 2022):
"What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Staying true to myself no matter the circumstance. Also, riding
Mickey’s Fun Wheel at Disneyland despite being afraid of
Ferris wheels.
What is something we would never know from looking at you?
I am terrified of vacuum cleaners. I can use one, but I
can’t be in a room when someone else is vacuuming because
people always chase me with it, and it scares me.
Who is your hero and why? Kristin Wiig. She’s so
funny, adaptable, and paves the way for herself and writes.
Which past Survivor will you play the game most like? I
think Tom Westman. He was honest, but still a great player.
Also, Cirie. She is a great social player. I’ll carry my
own in challenges but dominate socially. Maybe a little crazy
like Debbie? Time will only tell.
Why do you believe you can be the Sole Survivor? I
believe I could be the sole Survivor because I’m likable,
funny, but also wicked smart and strategic. I’m young, but
still super capable of holding my own. I’m honest, but
willing to make big moves that change the game. I’m
ready!"