Challenges: MPF percentile
30%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 24 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- Survivor 48 (2025) - 5th place, 15th out - 7th juror.
- Voted out in Episode 13, "Only One of Yous Can Win" (Day 24).
Mitch Guerra 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 |
| Survivor 48 | 0.51 | 10.15 | 0.05 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0.54 | 1.20 | - | - | - | 0.59 | 1.70 |
| Career | 0.51 | 10.15 | 0.05 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0.54 | 1.20 | - | - | - | 0.59 | 1.70 |
Mitch Guerra - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
54%
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.
Mitch Guerra - Challenge record
Survivor 48 challenges 
Tribal/team challenge record (1-for-9; 3 2nds):
- Survivor 48 Ep. 1 RC: "Uphill Battle" - Hauls a chest, but Civa loses.
- Survivor 48 Ep. 1 IC: "Slide Hustle" - Helps haul the sled; Civa doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Looks that Keel" - Paired with Chrissy on the buoy transport/balance beam, Mitch lands all five shots, Civa wins! (1st/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Blind Melon" - Blindfolded, gathers keys, works puzzle; Civa doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Stage 48" - Lands sandbags, works the puzzle; Civa doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 5 RC: "Enter Sandbag" - Throws sandbags, lands all three balls in the basket, but Civa loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 5 IC: "48 Jump Street" - Crosses obstacles, places his ball, but Civa loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 6 RC: "Feel the Earn" - Works the puzzle for the losing orange team.
- Survivor 48 Ep. 8 RC: "Pairy Feral" - With Star, does not advance beyond the first stage; does not win reward.
Individual challenge record (0-for-8): (Mean % Finish: 48.5%)
- Survivor 48 Ep. 7 IC: "Wrist Assured" - Fourth out for orange, at some point under 15 minutes (3rd/6).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 9 RC/IC: "Crocodile Rock" - Fourth out, almost immediately (6th/9).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 10 RC: "Union of the Snake" - One of two to land only one ring (tie-3rd/8).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 10 IC: "A Bit Tipsy" - One of the seven non-winners (tie-2nd/8).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 11 RC/IC: "Driving Wheel" - One of three on the puzzle, but not among the leaders (tie-4th/7).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 12 RC: "Invertigo" - Lasts to the final stage, but second to drop (5th/6).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 12 IC: "Snake Pit" - One of two to reach the table maze, but place no balls (tie-4th/6).
- Survivor 48 Ep. 13 F5 IC: "Sir Mix a Lot" - One of three not shown leading on the final puzzle (tie-3rd/5).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Survivor 48: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 1 |
| 2nd place: | 3 |
| Played: | 9 |
| Win%: | 0.28 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 8 |
| Win%: | 0.00 |
| Mean % Finish: | 48.5% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean % Finish: | - |
Mitch Guerra - Tribal Council record
Survivor 48 Tribal 
Idols held/played (0/0) | Advantages held/played (1/1):
- Survivor 48, Ep. 2: Wins a Steal-a-Vote advantage on the Ep2 journey (Day 4).
- Survivor 48, Ep. 7: Uses his advantage against Sai, who is voted out (Day 14).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (5/9):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep5 | Sai | Bianca Roses (voted out, 2-1-1) | - |
| Ep6 | Sai | Charity Nelms (voted out, 7-5-1) | - |
| Ep7 | Sai | Sai Hughley (voted out, 5-0*) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Chrissy | Chrissy Sarnowsky (voted out, 8-1) | Yes |
| Ep9 | David | David Kinne (voted out, 6-3) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Mary | Star Toomey (voted out, 5-3) | - |
| Ep11 | Mary | Mary Zheng (voted out, 6-1) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Shauhin | Shauhin Davari (voted out, 4-2) | Yes |
| Ep13 | Kyle | Mitch Guerra (voted out, 4-1) | - |
| 9 | TOTALS | 5 | |
VAP - Votes against (9):
- Survivor 48, Ep. 9: Three votes, from David, Mary, and Star.
- Survivor 48, Ep. 12: Two votes, from Kamilla and Shauhin.
- Survivor 48, Ep. 13: Four votes, from Eva, Joe, Kamilla and Kyle (voted out, 4-1).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Survivor 48, Ep. 13: Voted for Kyle Fraser, who won, 5-2-1.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages held/ played: | 1/1 |
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 5 |
| Tribals: | 9 |
| VAP: | 9 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | - |
Mitch Guerra - Pictures
Survivor 48 image gallery -
Survivor 48 intro shot -
Survivor 48 intro shot -
CBS pre-game interview shot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Civa tribe, greeting Probst -
Civa trailing, Ep1 RC -
Talking about his speech impediment -
Civa tribe meet and greet, minus Kyle -
Kyle comes back, empty-handed -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Hauling the sled -
Civa takes second! -
Civa talks humble traits, Ep2 -
Arrival at the Ep2 journey -
Working the slide puzzle -
Mitch wins an advantage! -
Telling the tribe, to cheers -
Transporting a buoy with Chrissy, Ep2 RC/IC -
Landing baskets -
Civa (mostly Mitch) wins immunity! -
Bonding with Charity, Ep3 -
Blindfolded, working another slide puzzle, Ep3 RC/IC -
Civa doesn't lose! -
The new Civa tribe, Ep4 swap -
Working the puzzle, Ep4 IC -
Civa doesn't lose! -
Civa trailing, Ep5 RC -
Civa, Ep5 Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
It's the merge! Ep6 -
Listening to the advantage hunt instructions -
Listening to Eva's story -
Charity wants Eva or Joe out -
Starting line, Ep6 RC -
Orange team trailing -
Forced to sit out, Ep6 IC -
Not-merge tribe, Ep6 Tribal -
Didn't love it that Charity was voted out, Ep7 -
Forming new bonds with Shauhin and Joe -
Orange team starting line, Ep7 RC/IC -
Orange team, Ep7 Tribal -
Listening to Chrissy -
Chrissy reads treemail telling everyone to pair up for the Ep8 RC/IC -
Paired up with Star -
Mitch and Star, eliminated in the first stage -
Talking about the journey -
Sounds fun -
Sorry, Star -
Niu Nai, Ep8 Tribal -
Listening to Star -
Talking about teaching Star to swim, Ep9 -
Starting line, Ep9 RC/IC -
Reward feasting, at last -
Niu Nai, Ep9 Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
Talking about being running from a chained-up dog, Ep10 -
Plotting with Star -
Slithering, Ep10 RC -
Not really committing to Mary's plan -
Niu Nai, Ep10 Tribal -
Not going on the Ep11 journey -
Stacking blocks, Ep11 IC -
Reward feasting, thanks to Kamilla -
Niu Nai, Ep11 Tribal -
Chilly pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC -
Starting line -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
On a roll -
Trying to catch Joe on the table maze -
Niu Nai, Ep12 Tribal -
Listening to Shauhin -
Final five sunrise, Ep1 -
Pre-challenge lineup, F5 IC -
Trying to catch Kamilla on the puzzle -
Learning everyone's voting for him, he's too nice -
Niu Nai, F5 Tribal -
Seventh member of our jury ... -
Snuffed, Day 24 (Episode 13) -
With the jury, Final Tribal Council -
Finalists + jury, Aftershow
Mitch Guerra - Interviews
Survivor 48 interviews Pre-game interviews
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (2/5/25): "Mitch Guerra Makes History as the First Player with a Speech Impediment"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/22/25): "Survivor 48 star Eva Erickson says finale autism episode was much worse than what was shown on TV"
- Mike Bloom at EW.com (5/22/25): "Survivor 48's Mitch Guerra Reveals the Biggest Move He Wishes He Made"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/22/25): "Exit Interviews: Final 5 of Survivor 48"
Mitch Guerra - Bio
Survivor 48 bio Official CBS Survivor 48 bio excerpts, (as preserved in Mike Bloom's Parade.com cast reveal, January 29, 2025):
"3 Words to Describe You: Joyful, relational, competitive
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? I want to prove to myself that my speech impediment doesn’t limit me and that I can come out here and compete with anyone.
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Growing up as a person who stutters really forced me to become comfortable being uncomfortable. It forced me to work through hard moments every day by continually putting myself out there, thus allowing me to become more resilient.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? I resonate with Spencer Bledsoe + Joe Anglim because of their competitiveness and love for the game. John Cochran, the second time he played. He wasn’t afraid to make moves and he played to win when others probably underestimated him.
What will you value in an alliance partner? Someone who is easy to talk to + listens well. Someone who values your opinion + is level-headed + understands this game is built on strong relationships.
Favorite Hobbies: Lifting weights or running with friends, going dancing, playing tennis, volleyball, or slow-pitch softball.
Pet Peeves: People who always have to be right. People who interrupt or who are not good listeners, people who complain and are negative.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Being a 1st generation college student and graduating from Texas A+M university.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I love endurance sports! I started running two years ago + since then I’ve done my first: half marathon, full marathon, 20-mile trail race + Ironman 70.3.
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Why will you be the Sole Survivor? Because of my ability to build relationships with people. I’m non-threatening and can use that to my advantage in this game. I thrive in a little chaos and when things get challenging is when I thrive."