Challenges: MPF percentile
90%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 33 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- SurvivorNZ: Thailand (2018) - 6th place, 13th out - 5th juror.
- Voted out in Episode 12 (Day 33).
Matt Hancock on social media: Instagram
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| NZ2: Thailand | 3.34 | 10.55 | 0.32 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0.74 | 2.63 | - | - | - | 1.06 | 5.97 |
| Career | 3.34 | 10.55 | 0.32 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0.74 | 2.63 | - | - | - | 1.06 | 5.97 |
Matt Hancock - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
78%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
78%
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.
Matt Hancock - Challenge record
NZ:
Thailand challenges 
Tribal/team challenge record (9-for-16; 1 sit-out):
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 1 RC: With Adam, helps score the first of Khang Khaw's three points; Khang Khaw wins.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 1 IC: Regains the lead on the ropes course, and Khang Khaw wins again.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 2 RC: "Smash & Grab" - Smashes a tile and grabs his key; Khang Khaw wins melons.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 2 IC: "Shoulder the Load" - Loader for Khang Khaw; Khang Khaw wins, 3-0.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 3 RC: "Idol Hands" - Sits out with Kaysha, as Khang Khaw loses, 10-3.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 3 IC: "Deep In Thought" - Dives and fetches four of the nine puzzle wheels; Khang Khaw wins big.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 4 RC: "Sumo at Sea" - Goes 1-1, beats Liam but loses to Arun, and Khang Khaw wins, 10-5.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 4 IC: (Chains, bolos) - Chained, gathers bags, as Khang Khaw throws the challenge, loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 5 RC: "Dizness as Usual" - Now with Chani, helps move the boards along, but Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 5 IC: "Buoy oh Buoy" - Retrieves Chani's first fish trap with Adam; Chani wins.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 6 RC: (Bridge & slide puzzles) - Swims to retrieve puzzle planks; Chani wins.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 6 IC: "Discy Business" - Original Chanis throw the challenge; Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 7 RC: "Kicking and Screaming" - Not yet participating when Chani forfeits/concedes.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 7 IC: (Obstacles, math puzzle) - Helps carry and work the math puzzle, but Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 8 RC: "Coco Connection" - Hits one of two times, and Chani loses.
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 10 RC: "Challenge Pitch" - Knocks most of the blocks off, and the yellow team wins.
Individual challenge record (2-for-8): (Mean % finish: 79.2%)
- NZ: Thailand Ep.1 Ind. RC: Makes the final, just barely loses to Jose (2nd/18).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 8 IC: "House of Cards" - Reaches a large height with minutes left, waits, and Matt wins! (1st/10).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 9 RC: "5x5" - Lands bags in two of the five boxes (tie-5th/9).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 9 IC: "This Much" - Lasts over 135 minutes, but eventually drops out (2nd/9).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 10 IC: "Paddle Out" - Places one (of six) balls, does not win (4th/8).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 11 RC: "Over Extended" - Lasts through to seven pieces, but drops (3rd/7).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 11 IC: "Rope-A-Dope" - Makes the third and final round, and Matt wins! (1st/7).
- NZ: Thailand Ep. 12 IC: "Offer It Up" - Makes it to the 14th item stacked, but drops (3rd/6).
Outpost duel record (0-for-0):
- NZ: Thailand: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 9 |
| Played: | 16 |
| Win%: | 0.56 |
| Sat out: | 1 |
| Wins: | 2 |
| Played: | 8 |
| Win%: | 0.25 |
| Mean% Finish: | 79.2% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Matt Hancock - Tribal Council record
NZ:
Thailand Tribal Council 
Idols held/played: (1/0)
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 11: Finds idol in camp (in a tree), alongside Lisa (Day 30).
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 12: Voted out, without playing his idol (Day 33).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (6/8):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep4 | Kaysha | Kaysha Whakarau (voted out, 5-2-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | Dylan | Josh Hickford (voted out, 4-3) | - |
| Ep7 | Dylan | Dylan Conrad (voted out, 5-1) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Arun | Arun Bola (voted out, 5-3-2) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Brad | Brad Norris (voted out, 5-3-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Renee | Renee Clarke (voted out, 5-3) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Eve | Eve Clarke (voted out, 6-1) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Tess | Matt Hancock (voted out, 3-2-1) | - |
| 8 | TOTALS | 6 | |
VAP - Votes against (4):
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 7: One vote, from Dylan.
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 12: Three votes, from Dave, Lisa, and Tara (voted out, 3-2-1).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- NZ: Thailand, Ep. 15: Voted for Lisa Stanger, who won (4-3-0).
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Found: | 1 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 6 |
| Tribals: | 8 |
| VAP: | 4 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | - |
Matt Hancock - Pictures
NZ:
Thailand image gallery -
NZ: Thailand intro shot -
NZ: Thailand intro shot -
Pre-game interview shot -
Arriving on the boat, Day 1 -
Welcome to Thailand! -
With Dave -
Yeah, I know Dave, hopefully we can keep it secret -
Starting line, opening individual RC -
Ready to go, round 2 -
Opening boxes -
Ready to go, final round -
Oredering the number tiles -
Congratulations, you two are picking tribes -
Talking about his tribe selection technique -
Picking complete -
The new Khang Khaw tribe -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 (tribal) RC -
Listening to Matt -
Ready to watch the first match -
Ready to go, round 2 -
Getting dirty -
Khang Khaw wins! -
Rewarded up -
Yay, fire -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Listening to Matt -
Maneuvering through the ropes -
Khang Khaw wins again! -
Idol time -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC -
Starting line -
Smashing and grabbing -
Khang Khaw wins! -
Listening to Tess's post-Outpost report (about mattresses) -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Listening to the other Matt -
So far, so good -
Khang Khaw wins! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Watching Dylan vs. Arun -
Talking about being approached by Kaysha -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Starting line -
Khang Khaw wins! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Watching Arun vs. Dylan -
Khang Khaw wins! -
Pleased with the food reward -
Talking with Kaysha -
Listening to the Outpost treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Starting line -
Slowly making progress -
Watching Brad assemble bolos -
The "losing" Khang Khaws -
Khang Khaw, Ep4 Tribal Council -
Talking about Tribal, Ep5 -
Pre-swap lineup, Ep5 -
Drop your buffs! -
The new Chani tribe -
Happy with the new tribe -
Starting line, Ep5 RC -
After the restart, Chani trailing -
Meet-and-greet at the new camp -
More chatting -
Reunited! -
Quick strat chat -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Watching Dylan work the puzzle -
Chani wins! -
Fishing with Josh, Ep6 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
It's for pizza! -
Starting line -
Getting the puzzle planks to Dave and Dylan -
Chani wins pizza! -
Reward feasting -
As it turns out, I enjoy eating pizza -
Renee returns from the Outpost with a tarp and coffee! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Starting line -
Almost making progress? -
Out of the loop on the vote tonight (unknowingly) -
Chani, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Listening to Dylan -
The boot is... Josh? -
Surprised about Tribal, Ep7 -
Dave's got some explaining to do! -
Checking in with Dave -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC -
Forfeiting to Khang Khaw -
Reading the Outpost treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Starting line -
Chani leading -
Working the math puzzle -
Consulting with Arun -
Chani, Ep7 Tribal Council -
He wasn't -
Amused by Adam's antics, Ep8 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC -
Taking aim -
Chani loses... but it's the merge! -
The new Phsan tribe -
Talking about his partner, Jayde -
Merge feasting -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
Making progress -
Waiting it out -
Matt wins immunity! -
Wearing the fancy new necklace -
Plotting with Lisa and Adam -
Totally on the same page with Dave -
Phsan, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Listening to Lisa announce her extra vote -
Talking to a just-eavesdropped-on Brad and Tess, Ep9 -
Don't think I can trust Brad now -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Tossing sandbags -
Freshly picked to join Brad -
Reward feasting -
Listening to Dave's plea for mercy -
Dave shares that he has an idol -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Starting line -
Matt drops out, and Eve wins -
Plotting with Lisa and Adam -
Planning to take out Brad -
Phsan, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Bye, Brad -
Feeling he's in a pretty good spot -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
Starting line -
Knocking down blocks -
Watching Lisa re-assemble them -
Yellow team wins! -
Time for movie night -
But first, videos from home -
Checking in with Dave again -
Listening to Renee -
Plotting with Lisa -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Starting line -
Not winning -
Not filling Tess in -
Phsan, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Talking to Matt -
Chatting with Adam, Ep11 -
Pleased with his spot in the game, so far -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 RC -
Starting line -
So far, so good -
...and done -
Chatting with Lisa and Dave -
There's the idol -
Yay -
Pledging to share -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
On to the second round -
Leading, second round -
Almost there... -
Matt wins immunity! -
Immunity is good -
Talking strategy -
Phsan, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Thinking about voting out Tess, Ep12 -
It's auction time! -
Pre-auction sit-down, Ep12 -
Listening to Matt -
Mmm, beer -
Enjoying some cake -
About that... -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
Dave joins the fun -
Still going... -
So we're all voting Tess, right? -
Dave wants the truth... -
So I told him about my idol... -
Yep, still Tess -
Phsan, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Talking to Matt -
Uh oh... -
12th person voted out... -
Snuffed, Day 33 (Episode 12)
Matt Hancock - Interviews
NZ:
Thailand interviews Pre-game interviews
- Stuff.co.nz (4/11/18): "How contestant Matt Hancock's 'advanced arts and crafts' could help him win"
- ZM Online (4/12/18): "Meet the Survivor contestants: Lisa, Adam and Matt!"
Post-game interviews
- Jack Van Beynen at Stuff.co.nz (7/9/18): "Matt Hancock is 'proud' of Lisa for betraying him"
- Kyle & Bryan at 2 Boys Talk Survivor (7/9/18): "2BTS NZ Thailand E12 Exit Interview"
- Ryan Brink at Brink of Reality (7/9/18): "5th Juror Survivor New Zealand: Thailand Exit Interview | Episode 12"
Matt Hancock - Bio
NZ:
Thailand bio Excerpts from his official TVNZ SurvivorNZ: Thailand bio (4/11/18):
"Matt is a real-life rocket man, with a huge love for Survivor and the outdoors. Handing in his resignation to his well-paying job, Matt spent two and a half years backpacking and travelling around the world. During this time he walked the length of Spain, which took him 47 days with only two days rest with his girlfriend, who at the end of the walk became his fiancé. Having openly admitted he is “no Bear Grylls, but I can fish and crack a coconut”, Matt is hoping his experience travelling the world will help him quickly adapt to the new environment in Thailand.
Why did you apply for Survivor? I’m a super fan, so obviously it’s a dream to be able to play Survivor.
What travel experience in do you have? I’ve travelled and lived off a shoestring budget for the past few years, surviving on minimal food and sleeping rough.
Thoughts on Alliance or Immunity Idol? Alliances help you get to the end. Immunity Idols help you when you get into trouble.
What’s your strategy on the island? To be my genuine self but to also not be scared to vote anyone out."
Pre-game interview by ZM: