S28: Cagayan
S34: Game Changers
S40: Winners at WarChallenges: MPF percentile
67%
Seasons: 3 | Days played: 84 | Wins: 2 | Jury: 0
- Survivor 28: Cagayan (2014) - Winner, 8-1.
- Received eight jury votes to win in Episode 14, "It's Do or Die" (Day 39).
- Survivor 34: Game Changers (2017) - 19th place, 2nd out.
- Voted out in Episode 2, "The Stakes Have Been Raised (Part 2)" (Day 6).
- Survivor 40: Winners at War (2020) - Winner, 12-4-0.
- Received 12 jury votes to win, in Episode 14 "It All Boils Down to This" (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 |
| S28: Cagayan | 2.28 | 12.94 | 0.18 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 0.99 | 3.11 | 8 | 9 | 0.89 | 2.06 | 10.73 |
| S34: Game Changers | 0.00 | 0.21 | 0.00 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0.32 | 1.27 | - | - | - | 0.32 | 1.27 |
| S40: Winners at War | 4.56 | 12.07 | 0.38 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0.67 | 4.67 | 12 | 16 | 0.75 | 1.79 | 13.73 |
| Career | 6.85 | 25.23 | 0.27 | 18 | 12 | 23 | 0.78 | 3.76 | 20 | 25 | 0.80 | 1.32 | 7.64 |
Tony Vlachos - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
94%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
78%
Challenges: MPF percentile
N/A
Tribal: VFB% percentile
46%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
14%
Challenges: MPF percentile
78%
Tribal: VFB% percentile
68%
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.
Tony Vlachos - Challenge record
Tribal/team challenge record (5-for-13; 2 2nds; 2 sit-outs):
- Cagayan Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Draggin' the Dragon" - Pulls the cart and hauls chests for Brawn, which narrowly finishes second (2nd*/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Phish Farm" - Pulls the traps with his toe for Brawn, which thanks to Sarah on the puzzle, passes Luzon for an easy Aparri win (1st/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Mazed and Confused" - Sits out with Lindsey, as Brawn wins (1st/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 4 RC: "Haulin' Oats" - Blindfolded and tethered to Lindsey, collects items as Brawn stages a last-minute comeback to finish second (2nd*/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 4 IC: "Octopus' Garden" - Sits out as Cliff's basket-shooting thwarts Sarah's attempts to throw the challenge, sending Brawn to another second-place finish (2nd/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 5 RC: "Kicking and Screaming" - Now with Solana, drags Sarah for the final point, and Solana wins.
- Cagayan Ep. 5 IC: "Gate Crasher" - Participates for Solana, which barely loses.
- Cagayan Ep. 6 RC: "Idol Hands" - Easily beats Morgan in his bout, and Solana wins, 4-2.
- Cagayan Ep. 6 IC: "Styx" - Retrieves Solana's key, and Solana wins.
- Cagayan Ep. 8 RC: "Rise and Shine" - Part of the losing team (with Woo, Kass, Trish, & Tasha).
- Cagayan Ep. 9 RC: "Supertramp" - With Spencer & Jeremiah, yay spa day as the winning team (1st/3).
- Cagayan Ep. 10 RC: "Rove, Rove, Rove Your Boat" - Rows for the losing team (with Woo, Trish, and Kass).
- Cagayan Ep. 12 RC: "Challenge Pitch" - With Trish & Tasha, part of the losing team.
Individual challenge record (1-for-10): (Mean % finish: 62.1%)
- Cagayan Ep. 7 IC: "Bermuda Triangles" - Tenth to drop out, loses in Round 3 to Woo (2nd/11).
- Cagayan Ep. 8 IC: "Keep On Your Toes" - Fourth to drop out, near the start (7th/10).
- Cagayan Ep. 9 IC: "Living Color" - With LJ, eliminated in Rd. 2 on the 7th tile (tie-2nd/9).
- Cagayan Ep. 10 IC: "Hard to Handle" - Third out, within the first 3 minutes of round 1 (6th/8).
- Cagayan Ep. 11 IC: "Inside Track" - Has one of five balls placed when Tasha wins (tie-3rd/7).
- Cagayan Ep. 12 IC: "Combo Platter" - One of the many people who were neither first nor second (tie-3rd/6).
- Cagayan Ep. 13 RC: "Mud Run" - After overfilling his bucket, Tony wins pizza (takes Trish, 1st/5).
- Cagayan Ep. 13 IC: "Jacob's Ladder" - Blows a huge lead on the slide puzzle, finishes second (2nd/5).
- Cagayan Ep. 14 F4 IC: "Vertigo" - First to start the puzzle stage, but all are passed by Kass (tie-2nd/4).
- Cagayan Ep. 14 F3 IC: "Roundabout" - Finishes in third place (3rd/3).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record: (0-for-0)
- Cagayan: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (0-for-2):
- Game Changers Ep.1 RC/IC: "Blue Lagoon Bustle" - Crosses obstacles, digs up a bag, but Mana does not win.
- Game Changers Ep.2 RC/IC: "Serpent Turf" - Hauls the giant snake, but Mana loses again.
Individual challenge record (0-for-0):
- Game Changers: None.
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Game Changers: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (3-for-11; 2 2nds; 1 sit-out):
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 F20 IC: "Water Slaughter" - With Wendell, loses Dakal's only point; Dakal wins, 3-1.
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 F19 IC: "Blue Lagoon Bustle" - Paddles, crosses obstacles, but Dakal loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Draggin' the Dragon" - Assembles, hauls and dismantles the cart; Dakal wins.
- Winners at War, Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Along the Watch Tower" - Crosses obstacles, digs and climbs ladder, and Dakal wins.
- Winners at War, Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Beyond the Wheel" - Sits out with Sandra, as Dakal blows the puzzle, loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 5 IC: "Block in a Hard Place" - Still with Dakal, knocks blocks, and Dakal doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 6 IC: "Rice Race" - Crosses obstacles, chops open the bag, but Dakal loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 7 RC: "Ball-istic Missiles" - (Unaired). Dakal finishes last (3rd/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 7 IC: "Dishwalla" - Helps carry the dish across obstacles, and Dakal doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Winners at War, Ep. 9 RC: "New School" - Swims and carries the net for the losing red team.
- [Winners at War, Ep. 11 RC: Unaired - Not a part of the winning team.]
Individual challenge record (4-for-10): (Mean % finish: 66.8%)
- Winners at War, Ep. 8 IC: "Get a Grip" - Fourth man to drop out (4th/7).
- Winners at War, Ep. 9 IC: "Bermuda Triangles" - Fifth person out, late in the second stage (7th/11).
- Winners at War, Ep. 10 IC: "Got a Hunch" - Simply stacks the blocks, and Tony wins. Simple as that. (1st/10).
- Winners at War, Ep. 11 IC: "10 Foot Pole" - Lasts over 32 minutes, Ben and Jeremy drop, and Tony wins! (1st/9).
- Winners at War, Ep. 12 IC: "When It Rains" - Lasts 15 minutes, bribes Nick to drop, and Tony wins! (1st/4).
- Winners at War, Ep. 13 F7 IC: "Running Down a Dream" - One of five working the slide puzzle to not win (tie-2nd/7).
- Winners at War, Ep. 13 F6 IC: "High Step Back" - One of five people to not win (tie-2nd/6).
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 F6 IC: "Running Down a Dream" - Still on the first layer as Michele wins (tie-4th/6).
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 F5 IC: "5 on 5" - Races Ben to land the last sandbag; Tony wins! (1st/5).
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 F4 IC: "Simmotion" - First out, on the 3-ball stage (4th/4).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Winners at War: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 8 |
| 2nd place: | 4 |
| Played: | 26 |
| Win%: | 0.39 |
| Sat out: | 3 |
| Wins: | 5 |
| Played: | 20 |
| Win%: | 0.25 |
| Mean% Finish: | 64.5% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Tony Vlachos - Tribal Council record
Idols held/played: (3/2; 0 votes voided)
- Cagayan, Ep. 2: Dives deep, retrieves Aparri's idol, using the clue from the Ep2 RC/IC.
- Cagayan, Ep. 6: While raiding Aparri camp, puts a target on Jeremiah by publicly showing him Solana's (useless) idol clue.
- Cagayan, Ep. 7: Sensing he and LJ are targets at the merge, plays his idol to protect LJ. LJ then plays his own idol to protect Tony. Neither receives any votes, though.
- Cagayan, Ep. 10: Finds the (not Tyler Perry) Special Idol, digging by an odd tree.
- Cagayan, Ep. 11: Buys an idol clue at the auction, uses it to dig up another (regular) hidden idol.
- Cagayan, Ep. 13: Displays both Special Idol and regular idol at Tribal, plays regular idol for himself. Cancels out zero votes.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (9/9):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep5 | Cliff | Cliff Robinson (voted out, 4-3) | Yes |
| Ep7 | Sarah | Sarah Lacina (voted out, 6-5) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Morgan | Morgan McLeod (voted out, 6-4) | Yes |
| Ep9 | LJ | LJ McKanas (voted out, 5-3-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Jeremiah | Jeremiah Wood (voted out, 5-3) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Jefra | Jefra Bland (voted out, 4-3) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Tasha | Tasha Fox (voted out, 4-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep13 | Trish | Trish Hegarty (voted out, 4-1) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F4) | Spencer | Spencer Bledsoe (voted out, 3-1) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F3) | -* | Kass McQuillen (voted out, 1-0) | - |
| 9* | TOTALS | 9 | |
*Tony was present, and unable to vote, at the F3 Tribal; no TCA charged
VAP - Votes against (5):
- Cagayan, Ep. 8: Four votes, from Morgan, Spencer, Tasha, & Jeremiah.
- Cagayan, Ep. 12: One vote, from Spencer.
Jury votes received (8/9):
- Cagayan, Ep. 14: Received 8 votes, from Sarah Lacina, Morgan McLeod, LJ McKanas, Jeremiah Wood, Jefra Bland, Trish Hegarty, Spencer Bledsoe, and Kass McQuillen (Tony won, 8-1).
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- Game Changers: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (1/2):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 | Ciera | Ciera Eastin (voted out, 9-1) | Yes |
| Ep2 | Aubry | Tony Vlachos (voted out, 7-2) | - |
| 2 | TOTALS | 1 | |
VAP - Votes against (7):
- Game Changers, Ep. 2: Seven votes, from Aubry, Caleb, Hali, Malcolm, Michaela, Troyzan, and Varner (voted out, 7-2).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Game Changers: None.
Idols/advantages held/played (1/1; 0 votes voided):
- Winners at War, Ep. 11: Gets up early after Kim played an idol, and in short order finds one (Day 26).
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 (F6 vote): Plays his idol for himself, voiding no votes (Day 36).
VFB - Votes for the person booted (8/12):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 (F19) | Kim | Amber Mariano (voted out, 6-3-1) | - |
| Ep4 | Tyson | Tyson Apostol (voted out, 7-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | Denise | Sandra Diaz-Twine (idoled out, [0]-1) | - |
| Ep8 | Wendell | Wendell Holland (voted out, 9-3) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Adam | Adam Klein (voted out, 8-2-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Tyson | Tyson Apostol (voted out again, 5-2-[0]) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Sophie | Sophie Clarke (voted out, 4-3-2) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Kim | Kim Spradlin (voted out, 5-3) | Yes |
| Ep13 (F7) | Jeremy | Jeremy Collins (voted out, 3-2-[0]) | Yes |
| Ep13 (F6) | Nick | Nick Wilson (voted out, 4-2) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F6) | Natalie | Denise Stapley (idoled out, [0]-[0]; 4-0) | - |
| Ep14 (F5) | Michele | Ben Driebergen (voted out, 3-2) | - |
| 12 | TOTALS | 8 | |
VAP - Votes against (0):
- Winners at War: None.
Jury votes received (12/16):
- Winners at War, Ep. 14: Received 12 jury votes, from Adam Klein, Amber Mariano, Ben Driebergen, Boston Rob Mariano, Danni Boatwright, Denise Stapley, Kim Spradlin, Nick Wilson, Sarah Lacina, Sophie Clarke, Wendell Holland, and Yul Kwon, to win, 12-4-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Found: | 4 |
| Played: | 3 |
| Votes voided: | 0 |
| VFB: | 18 |
| Tribals: | 23 |
| VAP: | 12 |
| Made: | 0 |
| For winners: | - |
| Received: | 20 |
| Total jurors: | 25 |
Tony Vlachos - Pictures
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Cagayan intro shot -
Cagayan intro shot -
Bonus Cagayan intro shot -
Aparri arrives in the truck, Day 1 -
Opening sequence confessional (pre-Brawn tribe) -
Greeting Probst -
Brawn tribe -
Watching Sarah get picked as Aparri's leader -
Early confessional, post-arrival in camp. Already worried about Cliff. -
Denying Sarah's cop accusations -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Early stages -
Opening a chest, with Cliff and Sarah -
Watching the puzzle with Cliff -
Brawn doesn't lose! Ep1 RC/IC -
Brawny group hug -
Helping Cliff drain the capsized canoe, early Ep2 -
Brawn pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Watching Sarah do the puzzle -
Cheering on Sarah, with Trish -
Brawn gets their trophy, post-Ep2 RC/IC -
Just found an idol clue in the Ep2 reward -
Found the idol -
Pleased with his idol, Ep2 -
King of the jungle -
Early Ep3, building his alliance with Sarah -
Admitting he's a cop to Sarah, Ep3 -
Oh dear -
Making the best of the rain during the Ep3 storm -
Aparri arrives, Ep3 RC/IC -
Liking the sound of the Ep3 reward -
Aparri wins! -
Helping Cliff put up the tarp, Ep3 -
Rooting through the reward items to dispose of the idol clue -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Getting tangled up with the Brains -
Brawn doesn't lose! Ep4 RC -
Collecting their eggs and heading back to camp -
Describing walking up on Sarah and Woo's challenge-throwing discussion, Ep4 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC -
Opting to sit out -
Aparri doesn't lose! Ep4 IC -
About to get swapped, early Ep5 -
The new Solana tribe -
Watching the second round, Ep5 RC -
Pulling Sarah off Aparri's pole -
...and done. New Solana wins! Ep5 RC -
Victorious (new) Solanas arrive in camp with donuts -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
More listening to Probst -
Solana charges the barrier -
Losing Solanas, Ep5 IC -
How did we lose that? -
Getting filled in by Trish on the vote -
New Solana heads to its first Tribal Council together, Ep5 -
Solana, Ep5 Tribal Council -
In the middle of two alliances -
Enjoying the Lindsey-Trish arguing, early Ep6 -
Learning of Lindsey's quit, Ep6 -
Post-quit conference with Probst -
We got a two-for-one! -
Solana's arrival, Ep6 RC -
Charging in for the point -
The winning Solanas, getting ready to raid Aparri's camp -
Talking through his plans with Woo, Ep6 camp raid -
Giving Jeremiah a useless clue -
Heading out with the loot -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Assembling Solana's staircase -
Solana wins! Ep6 IC -
Anticipating the merge, early Ep7 -
Digging up his idol in preparation for the merge -
Arriving back at Aparri camp, for the merge -
Giving Aparri back their recently looted items -
Officially made the merge -
There's an idol with special powers? I'll be looking for it! -
Merge feasting, Ep7 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
We now join the Ep7 IC, already in progress -
Ep7 IC, down to Tony vs. Woo -
The original Aparris, concerned about Sarah's apparent flip to new Aparri -
Making a last attempt to turn Sarah -
Solarrion tribe, Ep7 Tribal Council -
Taking a question, Ep7 Tribal -
Getting his idol validated by Probst -
I'm playing this for LJ -
Just a minute, Jeff -
Sarah is out! Jefra is saved! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC -
Starting line for the purple team, Ep8 RC -
Crossing the floating bridge, trailed by Woo -
The losing purple team -
Oh well, time to go hunt for idols -
Trying to get everyone on board looking for idols while the others are gone on reward -
I'm new at this! I swear! -
Just got the clue from Woo, thanks to his searching of Spencer's pants -
Woo stole Spencer's clue? Time for a mad treasure hunt! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
...and done. -
Post-challenge lecture from Probst -
Solarrion, Ep8 Tribal -
Returning to camp, post-Morgan boot -
Taking a walk with LJ, trolling for spinnable deceit -
Now that LJ's said he wants to target Woo, I can use that -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
On the final stage -
Green group wins! Ep9 RC -
Enjoying the Ep9 reward with Jeremiah and Spencer -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Briefly distracted from congratulating Tasha on her win -
Hatching the plot to take out LJ -
Solarrion, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Good thing I brought my bag of tricks tonight -
Explaining himself (at length) to Jefra, early Ep10 -
Putting the spy shack to good use -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
Paddling -
Watching Woo and Kass do the puzzle -
Having a friendly chat with Kass -
Time to look for idols again -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
...and out. -
And there it is -
Tyler Perry time -
Getting interrogated by Trish and Jefra -
Heading out to the Ep10 Tribal Council -
Solarrion, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Distracting the young lad -
Not planning to buy any food at the auction, only advantages -
Auction time -
Winning the advantage rock draw -
With everyone in a food coma, time to look for an idol again -
There's another idol somewhere! -
Ah, there it is -
Do you guys have enough shots of me wearing idols yet? -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Trying to catch Tasha -
Table maze time -
Dang -
Watching Tasha get her necklace -
Getting a little suspicious that Spencer is still looking for idols -
Heading out to the Ep11 Tribal Council -
Say hello to my little friend -
Waiting for the vote reveal -
Another post-tribal explanation/apology tour, early Ep12 -
More arguing -
Still more arguing -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC -
Knocking down some blocks -
Watching Tasha work the puzzle -
Hearing stories about the school visit reward -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
Running back to try a combo -
Still going... -
Listening to Tasha, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Solarrion, Ep12 Tribal -
Solidifying the alliance, Ep13 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 RC -
Heading back, muddy -
De-mudifying -
Time's up. Tony's bucket is overflowing. -
Heading over to Probst to accept his prize. -
Inhaling pizza -
Chatting with Trish, mid-reward feast -
The idol bluff begins -
It's actually only good to five, but they don't know that -
Llama talk, Ep13 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 IC -
Taking an early lead -
Well... better luck next time -
Solarrion, Ep13 Tribal Council -
Another Spencer lecture -
Oh, uh... one more thing... I have this -
Displaying idols for bluffing purposes -
Playing his regular idol, F5 vote -
Final four! Woo! -
Hoping the special idol bluff continues to work, early Ep14 -
The loved ones are here!?! -
Greeting his friend (not wife) -
The traditional morning 37 Loved Ones feast -
Heading out to the F4 IC, with loved ones -
Probst's mid-finale Green Room invasion -
Pre-challenge lineup, F4 IC -
Filling his tube -
Out to an early lead, once again, F4 IC -
Kass, starting to catch up -
Good for you, Kass -
Spencer has figured out it's a final two -
Listening to Spencer's pitch to keep him as an F3 vote shield -
Heading to the Final Four Tribal Council -
Solarrion, F4 Tribal Council -
The least-thrilled final three in recent memory, night 37 -
One last chance for immunity, dead ahead -
This is huge! I really didn't need this! -
In there, somewhere -
Good for you, Woo. -
You can't boot me! You'd be violating the loyalty and integrity claim you've been making! -
Final Three Tribal Council -
Whew! -
Woo, final two -
About to enjoy some beef bacon, probably -
Sneaking yet another clue, sadly not for an idol -
Whoa! -
Can I use the mirror to double my jury votes? -
What's up, jurors? -
Making his case to the jury -
Listening to Woo's opening statement -
Any questions? -
Waiting for the jury vote reveal, finale/reunion -
The Final Two, revisited -
The winner of Survivor: Cagayan... -
Hugging Woo, victorious -
Reunion show -
Relieved, reunion show
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Game Changers intro shot -
Game Changers intro shot -
Bonus Game Changers intro shot -
S34 CBS pre-game interview -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Opening sequence confessional, "You ain't seen nothing yet" -
Made it to camp -
Screw you guys, I'm going ho-unting for idols -
Talking about his antics -
Morning 2 for Mana -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Digging deep -
Nuku wins. Great. -
The losing Manas -
Heading to Tribal -
Mana, Ep1 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Talking about his new alliance, Ep2 -
Recruiting Aubry -
Pulling in Sandra -
Getting in some #Spybunker time -
Now unaware of Sandra's countermeasures -
Telling Aubry about Sandra and Troyzan's lies -
Touching base with Malcolm -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Listening to Probst -
Starting line -
Hauling asp -
Watching Malcolm on the ring toss -
It doesn't look good -
Mana tribe, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Listening to Malcolm -
Second person voted out... -
Snuffed, Day 6 (Episode 2)
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Winners at War intro shot -
Winners at War intro shot -
Bonus Winners at War intro shot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
This is like the Super Bowl for Survivor! -
A toast to 20 years, 20 winners... -
The new Dakal tribe -
Battling for a ring, Ep1 F20 IC -
Dakal wins! -
In camp, making peace with Sandra -
Talking about consciously not running off and looking for idols -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 F19 IC -
Pushing the boat out -
Watching Wendell toss rings -
The losing Dakals -
Talking about the vote -
Dakal, Ep1 F19 Tribal Council -
Listening to Sandra -
Talking about building his ladder to keep himself out of trouble, Ep2 -
Left, left, left right left -
Success -
Cops R Us is back in business -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Watching Tyson retrieve a key -
Pushing the cart -
Dakal wins! -
Hugs -
Tony 1, shark 0 -
Poor decision making -
Happy to help Sarah get her advantage -
The all-important nighttime camouflage -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Hauling the ladder -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Dakal wins! -
Listening to Tyson's pitch to keep the higher-profile players together, Ep4 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC/IC -
Enjoying his time on the Sandra bench -
Sophie wants Tyson out -
Tyson pitches the threat alliance again -
It makes sense! -
Dakal, Ep4 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Picking new buffs, Ep5 -
Three new tribes -
Still red: The new Dakal tribe -
Showing the new tribemates the camp -
Chatting with Sandra -
Talking to Kim -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Starting line -
Knocking blocks with Jeremy and Kim -
Getting to the puzzle stage -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Hauling rice -
Watching the table maze -
Talking about the vote -
But first, some spy shack time -
Dakal, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Listening to Sandra -
Post-Sandra Dakal chats, Ep7 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Carrying the dish -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Dakal, about to not lose -
Merge time! Ep8 -
Yay, Tyson's back -
Checking out the new fire token menu -
Prices have gone up! -
Merge feasting -
Trying to convince the "lions" to join together -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
I still think the lions need to stick together -
Heading to Tribal -
Koru, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Hauling the net -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Nick gets a present -
That was not a smart move, Sarah! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Starting line -
Still going... -
Consulting with Kim and Tyson -
Now talking to Michele and Jeremy -
Koru, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Explaining the voting process to Adam -
Pre-loved ones lineup, Ep10 -
Finally getting a (full) family visit -
All of the loved ones -
Heading back to camp with the loved ones -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Stacking tiles -
Almost there... -
Tony finally wins immunity! -
Immunity plus two fire tokens! -
Happy to finally have the necklace -
Checking in with Sarah -
Ben wants Jeremy out -
Koru, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Watching Jeremy and Sarah jockey for advantage position -
Jeremy left Tribal?! -
Hunting for idols, Ep11 -
Redirecting Nick -
Found it! -
Reading the paperwork -
Telling Jeremy and Kim he's with them -
Talking about getting the Extortion advantage note -
Against me? -
Michele is fresh out of fire tokens -
Borrowing from Ben -
Got the stack he needs -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Challenge underway -
Still going... -
Tony wins! -
Getting Nick on board for a Big Move -
Trying to convince Jeremy -
Koru, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Listening to Jeremy -
Sarah is mad about the Sophie blindside, Ep12 -
Trying to reassure Ben -
Talking about the damage control -
Spy nest activated! -
Just caught Ben finding an idol -
Please! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
Starting line -
Down to Nick vs. Tony -
Tony wins again! -
Three in a row! -
Getting the scoop from Ben -
Were you plotting against me, Nick? Nick: Uhhhhhhh... -
Koru, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Jeremy debates whether to play Michele's 50-50 coin -
Checking the calendar with Jeremy, Ep13 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 F7 IC -
Starting line -
Working the slide puzzle -
Plotting with Nick and Jeremy -
Heading to Tribal -
Koru, Ep13 F7 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Post-Tribal chat with Ben -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 F6 IC -
Challenge in progress -
Time to use the spy nest -
Spying in progress -
Checking with Sarah -
Koru, Ep13 F6 Tribal Council -
Listening to Michele -
Full cast, finale composite -
About to watch the final EoE re-entry challenge -
Yay, Natalie's back -
Natalie's telling everyone that I'm the biggest threat. That's not good -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep14 F6 IC -
Fresh off the starting line -
Working the puzzle -
Talking to Sarah -
Koru, Ep14 F6 IC -
Listening to Sarah -
See? Natalie did have an idol -
Playing this for myself, Jeff -
Looking for another one -
Pre-challenge lineup, F5 IC -
Starting on the sandbag toss -
Tony wins! -
Safe at Tribal Council tonight -
Time for another spy nest visit -
Natalie has another idol! -
Koru, F5 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, F4 IC -
Challenge in progress -
Practicing fire-making with Sarah -
Heading to Tribal -
Ready to start the firemaking challenge -
Not looking good... -
Tony wins! But Sarah loses... -
Reading the morning 39 treemail -
Morning 39 breakfasting -
Reflecting on his game -
Talking to the jury -
Waiting for the vote reveal -
The winner of Survivor: Winners at War...
Tony Vlachos - Interviews
Pre-game interviews
- YouTube (1/14/22): CBS "Meet Tony" pre-game interview video.
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (5/22/14): "Survivor: Cagayan Winner Tony - 'Hey Russell, This Is How You Win the Game"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/22/14): "Cagayan Exit Interviews with Tony, Woo, Kass and Spencer"
- Josh Wigler for Parade (5/22/14): "Survivor: Cagayan Winner Tony Vlachos in Truth, Lies, and Victory"
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/22/14): "Tony on dealing with boos, Woo, and that epic takedown by Trish"
- Daniel Fienberg at HitFix.com (5/27/14): "Tony Vlachos talks Survivor: Cagayan"
- Dom Harvey & Colin Stone at the Dom & Colin Podcast (7/3/14): "A Closer Look at Cagayan with Tony Vlachos"
Pre-game interviews
- CBS Game Changers pre-game interview (YouTube)
- Josh Wigler at Parade.com (2/8/17): "Inside Tony Vlachos's New Bag of Tricks"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (2/8/17): "I'm Going to Play It Maybe Faster This Time. I'm Going to Turn It Up Two Notches"
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (3/9/17): "Tony: 'The Writing Was on the Wall and It Was in Plain English'"
- Josh Wigler at Parade.com (3/9/17): "Tony Vlachos Breaks Down That Royal Rumble"
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (3/9/17): "Tony responds to Sandra taunting"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (3/9/17): "Double Exit Interviews | First Two Players Voted Out - 3/8/17"
Pre-game interviews
- Sangita Patel for ET Canada (1/15/20): "Tony Vlachos Wants to 'Play the Players' for Survivor: Winners at War"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (1/24/20): "Tony Vlachos - 'I'm Going to Be As Ruthless As Possible'"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (1/30/20): "Tony Vlachos Is Sure to Surprise on Survivor: Winners at War"
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (5/14/20): "Gordon interviews Tony Vlachos" (YouTube)
- Dalton Ross at EW.com : "Tony Vlachos reveals all his antics we DIDN'T see on Survivor"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (5/14/20): "King of the Survivor jungle! Tony Vlachos tells his Winners at War story"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/14/20): "Survivor 40 FINALE Exit Interviews with the Final 6"
Tony Vlachos - Bios
Excerpts from his CBS Survivor: Cagayan bio page:
"Personal Claim to Fame: Becoming
a Jersey City police officer.
Pet Peeves: Thugs who wear skinny
jeans. Also, people who see me speaking on the phone, but
yet they feel the need to start a conversation with me.
Like it’s that urgent for them to know 'how's it
going' while I'm speaking on the phone. SO RUDE!!!
If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? Cigarettes, coffee and liquor. I don’t smoke or drink coffee or liquor, but I would love to bring those items with me just so that I can barter with my tribemates! You know at some point in the game they would even give up immunity just to have a little taste of these items.
Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: Russell Hantz, because I can be just as devious. Boston Rob, because I can be just as slick.
Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor: I have been a street cop for 12 years. My experiences as a cop give me a huge advantage going into this game. Being outside my element is my forte. That's what I do for a living. What’s going to be normal for me will be very stressful for the average castaway.
Do You Consider Yourself a Brain, a Beauty or a Brawn? Sounds like a trick question. We'll let’s see. I'm a beautiful person that has a sharp brain and strong muscles. Based on appearance, I would consider myself "Brawn." For the purposes of Survivor though, I would consider myself "Brains." Maybe I wasn't the smartest in school, but I was always the sharpest!!!"
Excerpts from his official CBS Game Changers bio page:
"How have you changed since the last time you
played?
I'm older and much wiser. Just kidding. I'm older, but
definitely not wiser. You will see the
same guy in this season as you saw in Cagayan.
What skills do you bring to Survivor that
will make you a useful member of the group and what
skills have you been learning since you last
played?
Unfortunately, the skills I bring to Survivor are
skills that will NOT make me a useful member. Instead,
they will make me a very threatening member.
I haven't learned any new skills since I played on Cagayan, which could be my downfall going back on an all returnee season. I wish I could have learned the skill of being able to be quiet and try to play under the radar, but I don't see that happening. It’s just not in my DNA.
How will you play differently this time?
Going into the game this time around, with all the players
knowing my game style, I know that I'm going to be a huge
threat. Having said that, I know I will have to take it
down a few notches until I can plant my roots.
Knowing myself, I won’t be able to take it down any notches and will be in trouble. I hope I have what it takes to adapt right away and "go with the flow"—if that’s even possible for me to do.
I will have my fingers crossed for sure!"
Excerpts from his official CBS Survivor: Winners at War cast bio page (1/15/20):
Pet Peeves: One-uppers, know-it-alls, laziness, entitlement, and passive-aggressiveness.
Three words to describe you: Respectful, reliable, and responsible.
When did you first watch Survivor? Season 1 (on and off throughout the years).
Do you still watch Survivor? Yes.
What does Survivor mean to you and your family? Survivor has been a financial blessing to me and my family, and we'll always be extremely grateful for that.
As Survivor approaches Season 40 and celebrates 20 years on television, what does it mean to be a part of the legacy? It's truly as surreal as it was for me the very first time I played. I'm genuinely humbled that Survivor looks at me as one of their top winners, so much that they would invite me back to play again not once, but TWICE! Being a part of this unimaginable milestone of a season is HUGE!
How will you play differently than you have in your past seasons? I've played Survivor twice (Season 28 and 34)—I won once, and lost once. I've learned that my game-winning performance was similar to that of a one-trick pony. There is no way I can perform the same tricks playing with Survivor legends and expect to get away with it. Hence my second time playing on Game Changers. Fortunately for me, I'm well aware that I will have to change the way that I'm wired. I will play this season differently by not being as loud/flashy and will try my best to control the votes/game without making it obvious that I'm doing just that. Wish me luck! LOL!"