S18: Tocantins
S20: HvsV
S27: BvsW
S40: WaWChallenges: MPF percentile
99%
Seasons: 4 | Days played: 116.5 | Wins: 1 | Jury: 2
- Survivor 18: Tocantins (2009) - 8th place, 9th out - 2nd juror.
- Voted out in Episode 9, "It's Funny When People Cry" (Day 27).
- Survivor 20: Heroes vs. Villains (2010) - 15th place, 6th out.
- Idoled out in Episode 6, "Banana Etiquette" (Day 15).
- Survivor 27: Blood vs. Water (2011) - Winner, 7-1-0.
- Received seven votes to win, 7-1-0, in Episode 14, "It's My Night" (Day 39).
- Survivor 40: Winners at War (2020) - 11th place, 12th out - 9th juror.
- Voted out in Episode 4, "I Like Revenge" (Day 11).
- Returned to the game in Episode 9, "This is Where the Battle Begins" (Day 19).
- Voted out again in Episode 10, "The Full Circle" (Day 25).
- Cumulative time: In-game - 17 days; Edge of Extinction - 18 days.
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall scores | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S18: Tocantins | 3.11 | 5.24 | 0.59 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0.46 | 1.56 | - | - | - | 1.05 | 4.66 |
| S20: Heroes vs. Villains | 0.66 | 2.03 | 0.33 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.42 | 2.00 | - | - | - | 0.75 | 2.66 |
| S27: Blood vs. Water | 2.91 | 10.11 | 0.29 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0.82 | 3.82 | 7 | 8 | 0.875 | 1.98 | 11.98 |
| S40: Winners at War | 1.34 | 5.79 | 0.23 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 0.55 | 1.05 | - | - | - | 0.78 | 2.39 |
| Career | 8.02 | 23.30 | 0.34 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 0.68 | 2.61 | 7 | 8 | 0.875 | 1.24 | 5.93 |
Tyson Apostol - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
46%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
40%
Challenges: MPF percentile
N/A
Tribal: VFB% percentile
46%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
40%
Challenges: MPF percentile
71%
Tribal: VFB% percentile
84%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
96%
Challenges: MPF percentile
57%
Tribal: VFB% percentile
59%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
7
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.
Tyson Apostol - Challenge record
Tribal/team challenge record (6-for-12)
- Tocantins Ep.1 RC/IC: "A River, Run Through It" - Timbira wins.
- Tocantins Ep.2 RC/IC: "Beach Brawl" - Timbira loses.
- Tocantins Ep.3 RC: "Blind Leading the Blind" - Timbira doesn't even come close.
- Tocantins Ep.3 IC: "A Crate Idea" - Timbira loses again.
- Tocantins Ep.4 RC: "Shoulder the Load" - Holds weight for Timbira, drops at 140 lbs; Timbira loses.
- Tocantins Ep.4 IC: "Try Any Angle" - Timbira wins.
- Tocantins Ep.5 RC: "Dizness as Usual" - Scores Timbira's only point. Unsurprisingly, Timbira loses.
- Tocantins Ep.5 IC: "Water Mortar!" - Makes the final three catches to propel a Timbira win (5-4, as shown).
- Tocantins Ep.6 RC: "When Pigs Fly" - Catches and throws, Timbira wins (in last 10 seconds, 14-13).
- Tocantins Ep.6 IC: "Sandstone Shootout" - Tyson out-slingshots JT, and Timbira wins.
- Tocantins Ep.8 RC: "Rock Block" - Tyson's team finishes third out of the three teams.
- Tocantins Ep.9 RC: "Swiss Cheese Please" - with Debbie, Erinn, and JT, part of the winning team.
Individual challenge record (2-for-3): (Mean % finish: 91.7%)
- Tocantins Ep.7 IC: "Get A Grip" - Tyson wins (1st/10).
- Tocantins Ep.8 IC: "Rope-A-Dope" -Tyson wins again (1st/9).
- Tocantins Ep.9 IC: "Tocantins Shuffle" -Tyson leads with two shots left, but is knocked out by Sierra, who is in turn knocked out by Debbie (3rd/8).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Tocantins : None.
Tribal/team challenge record (5-for-8; 1 sit-out):
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep.1 RC: "Battle Dig" - Paired with Rob against James & Rupert, unable to stop James; Villains lose.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep.1 IC: "Lock & Load, Light" - Rows for Villains, lights final wok, and Villains win.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep.2 RC/IC: "A Crate Idea" - Rolls a crate with Sandra, then Boston Rob; Villains win.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep.3 RC/IC: "Sumo'an Mud" - Beaten by JT, and Villains lose big, 8-0.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep.4 RC: "Slip, Slide & Score" - Beats Colby for the final point, Villains win.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep.4 IC: "Roll With It" - Blindfolded, rolls Rob in the ball, Villains win.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep.5 RC: "Schmergen Brawl" - Scores one of two Villains points, Villains win.
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep.5 IC: "Blind Cube Crisis" - Sits out with Danielle, but the Villains still win.
Individual challenge record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 89%)
- Heroes vs. Villains Ep. 6 RC/IC: "Rope-A-Dope" - Narrowly loses to Boston Rob (2nd/9).
Hero challenge/ duel record: (0-for-0)
- Heroes vs. Villains: None.
Tribal/team challenge record (6-for-7):
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Blue Lagoon Bustle" - Swims and row for Galang, and Galang wins.
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 2 RC/IC: "In The Barrel" - One of three barrel rollers for Galang; Galang wins.
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Sumo at Sea" - Loses to Hayden and injures his shoulder, but Galang wins.
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Boats, Brains and Brawn" - Paddles AND does the puzzle for Galang, all with one arm; Galang wins again.
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 5 RC/IC: "Slide Show" - Beats Hayden, but loses to Caleb, and Galang finally loses one.
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 6 RC/IC: "Buoy Oh Buoy" - Now with New Tadhana, dives & does puzzle with Aras. Tadhana wins.
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 7 RC/IC: "Chain Reaction" - Throws bolos for Tadhana, and Tadhana wins again, 3-2.
Individual challenge record (2-for-9; 1 sit-out): (Mean % finish: 63.7%)
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 8 IC: "Flash Back" - With Tina, eliminated on the fourth item shown (tie-7th/11).
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 9 Final 10 IC: "Pesky Palate" - Makes it to second round, but no further (tie-4th/10).
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 9 Final 9 IC: "Balancing Point" - Eliminated seconds before Hayden (3rd/9).
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 10 RC/IC: "Splash Back" - Eventually drops out after Laura Morett falls (2nd/8).
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 11 IC: "Wrist Assured" - Does not compete, opts to eat instead (tie-7th/7).
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 12 RC/IC: "Ram-Ball On" - Finishes third (3rd/6).
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 13 RC/IC: "Pulled Up" - Has an early lead, but doesn't win (bottom 4/5).
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 14 Final 5 IC: "A Bit Tipsy" - Tyson wins! (1st/5).
- Blood vs. Water Ep. 14 Final 4 IC: "Rise To It" - Tyson wins again (1st/4).
Hero challenge/ duel record: 0-for-0
- Blood vs. Water : None.
Tribal/team challenge record (3-for-6):
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 F20 IC: "Water Slaughter" - With Yul, scores the first point; Dakal wins, 3-1.
- Winners at War, Ep. 1 F19 IC: "Blue Lagoon Bustle" - Tosses rings with Wendell; Dakal blows a lead, 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 carries ladder, and Dakal wins.
- Winners at War, Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Beyond the Wheel" - Swims and tows the boat, but Dakal blows the puzzle, loses.
- Winners at War, Ep. 9 RC: "New School" - Swims and carries the net for the losing red team.
Individual challenge record (1-for-5): (Mean % finish: 58.9%)
- Winners at War, Ep. 8 RC: "Back in the Saddle" - Second to the snake maze, but Tyson wins, re-enters game (1st/8).
- Winners at War, Ep. 8 IC: "Get a Grip" - Second man to drop out (6th/7).
- Winners at War, Ep. 9 IC: "Bermuda Triangles" - Third person out, shortly into the second stage (9th/11).
- Winners at War, Ep. 10 IC: "Got a Hunch" - One of nine people to not win (tie-2nd/10).
- Winners at War, Ep. 14 EoE RC: "Don't Call It a Comeback" - Places one of two balls, does not win (tie-2nd/13).
Hero challenge/ duel record: 0-for-0
- Winners at War: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 20 |
| Played: | 33 |
| Win%: | 0.61 |
| Sat out: | 1 |
| Wins: | 5 |
| Played: | 18 |
| Sat out: | 1 |
| Win%: | 0.28 |
| Mean% Finish: | 68.4% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Tyson Apostol - Tribal Council record
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- Tocantins: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/4):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep2 | Candace | Candace Smith (voted out, 7-1) | Yes |
| Ep3 | Jerry | Jerry Sims (voted out, 6-1) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Sierra | Brendan Synnott (voted out, 4-3-2) | - |
| Ep9 | Sierra | Tyson Apostol (voted out, 5-3) | - |
| 4 | TOTALS | 2 | |
VAP - Votes against (5):
- Tocantins, Ep. 9: Five votes, from JT, Stephen, Erinn, Taj, and Sierra (voted out, 5-3).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Tocantins, Ep. 13: Voted for J.T. Thomas (who won, 7-0).
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Heroes vs. Villains: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (1/2):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep3 | Randy | Randy Bailey (voted out, 9-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | Parvati | Tyson Apostol (idoled out, [0]-3-2) | - |
| 2 | TOTALS | 1 | |
VAP - Votes against (3):
- Heroes vs. Villains, Ep. 6: Three votes, from Parvati, Russell, and Danielle (idoled out, [0]-3-2).
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Heroes vs. Villains: None.
Idols held/played: (2/1; 2 votes voided)
- Blood vs. Water, Ep. 8: With the merge upon him, Tyson acts on the clues Hayden & Caleb gave him post-switch, and digs up the idol fairly quickly.
- Blood vs. Water, Ep. 11: Tyson plays the idol, although nobody voted against him.
- Blood vs. Water, Ep. 12: Now using Ciera's clue, finds the new idol, hours after playing the last one.
- Blood vs. Water, Ep. 14: Hands his idol to Gervase, who plays it, voiding two votes against him.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (9/11):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 (M1) | Laura M | Candice Cody (voted out, 6-3-1) | - |
| Ep5 | Laura M | Laura Morett (voted out, 7-1) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Aras | Aras Baskauskas (voted out, 7-2-2) | Yes |
| Ep9 (F10) | Vytas | Vytas Baskauskas (voted out, 8-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep9 (F9) | Tina | Tina Wesson (voted out, 7-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Laura M | Laura Morett (voted out again, 7-1) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Caleb | Caleb Bankston (voted out, 4-3) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Hayden | Katie Collins (out via rock draw, 3-3; 2-2; rocks) | - |
| Ep13 | Hayden | Hayden Moss (voted out, 3-2) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F5) | Ciera | Ciera Eastin (voted out, 3-[0]) | Yes |
| Ep14 (F4) | Tina | Tina Wesson (voted out again, 3-1) | Yes |
| 11 | TOTALS | 9 | |
VAP - Votes against (2):
- Blood vs. Water, Ep. 9 (F10 vote): One vote, from Vytas.
- Blood vs. Water, Ep. 9 (F9 vote): One vote, from Tina.
Jury votes received (7/8):
- Blood vs. Water, Ep. 14: Received 7 jury votes, from Aras Baskauskas, Caleb Bankston, Katie Collins, Hayden Moss, Laura Morett, Ciera Eastin, and Tina Wesson (and won, 7-1-0).
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- Winners at War: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (3/5):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 (F19) | Amber | Amber Mariano (voted out, 6-3-1) | Yes |
| Ep4 | Nick | Tyson Apostol (voted out, 7-1-1) | - |
| Ep8 | Wendell | Wendell Holland (voted out, 9-3) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Adam | Adam Klein (voted out, 8-2-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Sophie | Tyson Apostol (voted out, 5-2-[0]) | - |
| 5 | TOTALS | 3 | |
VAP - Votes against (12):
- Winners at War, Ep. 4: Seven votes, from Kim, Sandra, Sarah, Sophie, Tony, Wendell, and Yul (voted out, 7-1-1).
- Winners at War, Ep. 10: Five votes, from Ben, Michele, Nick, Sarah, and Tony (voted out again, 5-2-[0]).
Jury votes made (0/1):
- Winners at War, Ep. 14: Voted for Natalie Anderson, who finished second, 12-4-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Idols found: | 2 |
| Idols played: | 1 |
| Votes voided: | 2 |
| VFB: | 15 |
| Tribals: | 22 |
| VAP: | 22 |
| Made: | 2 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | 7 |
| Total jurors: | 8 |
Tyson Apostol - Pictures
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Tocantins intro shot -
Tocantins intro shot -
Tocantins Day 1, on the truck -
Opening sequence, with Timbira -
Sizing up the competition -
Opening sequence confessional, mocking Erinn -
Day 1, fresh off the truck -
With Timbira, listening to Probst -
Learning what the voting thing was actually about -
Collecting water, clothes-less -
I'll get a tiara... a man-tiara. Do they make those? -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Retrieving the planks from the river -
Starting on the stair puzzle -
Watching the table maze -
More watching -
Timbira wins immunity and reward! -
Taking the flint and idol -
Listening to Coach lecturing Candace on bean cooking -
Pre-challenge lineup -
Listening to Probst -
Just scored a point. You're welcome, guys. -
Well, time to get rid of Sierra -
Coach wants Candace out instead, though -
I dunno, Candace did a lot better in the challenge than Sierra did -
Listening to Candace -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Listening to Probst. -
More listening to Probst. -
Starting line -
At the front end of the slow-moving Timbira centipede. -
Sweet. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC. -
Starting line -
Discussing the staircase puzzle -
Trying to lift a giant cube. Thanks for the help, Sierra and Jerry. -
And Jalapao wins immunity -
The tribe discusses Jerry's fate -
Giving Jerry a pep talk -
It's fun when people cry as you crush their dreams -
Timbira, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
I guess last night we picked Coach as our leader. Or Brendan, or something? I dunno, I wasn't paying attention. -
Timbira re-discusses leadership, early Ep4 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC -
Timbira, excited at the prospect of a camp raid -
...and done, at 140 lbs. -
Hoping Debbie can hold on -
Watching Taj and Sierra leave for Exile -
Joe and JT arrive to raid Timbira's camp -
I guess you should be nice to these guys because you might have to live with them at some point, but at the same time, you want to punch them in the head -
Initiating the day of play by bringing back the loincloth -
Listening to Probst, pre-Ep4 IC -
Starting line -
Racing JT to retrieve the last puzzle piece -
Timbira gets to work on the puzzle -
Timbira wins immunity! -
Receiving the idol -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC -
Starting line, ready to get dizzy -
Crossing the balance beam vs. Taj -
Tyson scores! -
Noting that Brendan seems to be using Exile Island to form bonds with the other tribe -
Sounding the alarm to Coach and Debbie -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Ready to go, matched up with Spencer -
Scoring a point, surrounded by Jalapaos -
Timbira (mostly Tyson) wins immunity! -
Victory is Timbira's -
Timbira debates bean preparation, early Ep6 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
Listening to Probst -
Setting up barriers for the other tribe -
Timbira wins reward; Tyson triumphantly smashes the remaining pigs -
Yay, Timbira wins reward -
Watching Erinn and Joe leave for Exile -
You guys, there's lots of food here -
Eating -
Inverted Apostol -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Ready to face off against JT, Ep6 IC -
Preparing to sling some shot, Ep6 IC -
So far, so good -
Somewhat watching Erinn and Brendan do the puzzle, Ep6 IC -
Timbira wins! -
Reading the merge treemail -
Handing out the shiny new green buffs -
Merge feasting -
Cheers! -
Making plans with JT -
I don't know why Sierra is even here. Probably to give hope to stupid people. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Just hanging out, Ep7 IC -
Relaxing, Ep7 IC -
Talking back to Erinn, Ep7 IC -
Winner. Woo, etc., Ep7 IC -
Just got a sweet necklace from Probst, Ep7 IC -
Probst is in camp? That's never good. -
Learning Joe has been removed -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC -
Red team, ready to go -
The end is nigh -
With the other non-winners, watching Stephen get Exiled -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Listening to Probst -
Starting line -
Moving on to the final round -
Tyson wins immunity! -
It is meet and right to give me your thanks -
Heading to Tribal, headdressed -
Forza, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Making fun of Sierra's scrambling, early Ep9 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Red team, ready to go -
Moving on to the puzzle stage -
Red team wins, easily -
Yeah, let's exile Stephen again -
Reward feasting -
Watching the capoeira -
Soggy pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Listening to Probst, shivering -
There's more? Let's get this over with, Probst -
Thanks for leaving me to do all the work, bros -
Watching Sierra shuffleboard -
It's okay that Debbie won. Sierra going home is a no-brainer. -
Forza, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Telling Probst which people he loves (Spoiler alert: Not Sierra) -
More arguing with Sierra -
Wait, all those people voted for *me*? Somebody's been telling some fibs. -
That last one said: 'This is my wizard lightning, coming down to zap you. Kapow.' -
Snuffed, Ep9 -
Jury debut, Ep10 -
Full jury, final Tribal Council -
Listening to Stephen's opening statement -
Asking the Final Two a question -
At the reunion show, waiting for the final vote reveal -
Full cast, reunion show
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Heroes vs. Villains intro shot -
Heroes vs. Villains intro shot -
Pre-season ad shot -
Hopping off the chopper, opening minutes -
Villains tribe, listening to Probst, pre-Ep1 RC -
More HvsV arrival, listening to Probst's bloviating -
Pre-challenge strategizing, Ep1 RC -
Villains tribe, ready to go, Ep1 RC -
Amused by the shenanigans -
Suggesting Colby should give up his manhood after getting owned by Coach -
Racing out, with Boston Rob, vs James and Rupert -
Fishing with Sandra -
Pretending to make fire while Russell is actually in camp -
Starting line, Ep1 IC -
Racing off the starting line -
Pulling the boat into shore -
Watching the puzzle progress -
Lighting the cauldron for the Villains' Ep1 IC win -
Waiting to start, Ep2 RC/IC -
Lifting the winning crate -
Villains arrive, Ep3 RC/IC -
More Villains arrival -
Listening to Probst -
Things are not looking good for the Villains -
Losing to JT -
Watching James try to pick a fight with an old man -
Sad, muddy Villains Ep3 RC/IC -
Chatting with Boston Rob -
Heading to the Ep3 Tribal -
Villains tribe, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Surprisingly, Russell gets to talk
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Blood vs. Water intro shot -
Blood vs. Water intro shot -
CBS pre-game interview -
EW pre-game interview -
Getting boated in with Rachel, Night Zero -
Probably amused by Rupert, pre-tribal split -
Morning 1, pre-tribal split, talking to Probst -
Saying goodbye to Rachel -
Buffed up, ready to vote someone out -
Sorry, Candice -
Or do. Whatever. -
Galang hugs -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Listening to Probst -
Starting line -
Hitting the water -
Pulling Gervase along -
Crossing obstacles -
Heading back -
Galang wins! Ep1 RC/IC -
Idol time -
Getting the premium spot in the Galang massage line, Ep2 -
Galang, getting their first look at the new Tadhana tribe, Ep2 duel -
Comforting Laura B. after seeing Rupert's elimination, Ep2 -
Bromancing Aras, Ep2 -
Getting a confessional about Colton's too-brief period of acting nice, Ep2 -
Joining a new alliance, Ep2 -
Team Don't Say Anything -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Ready to roll -
Still ready to roll -
Helping Laura gather bags -
Watching the thrill-a-minute skee-ball stage -
Offering tastes of his belt buckle, Ep3 -
Not switching out for Rachel, Ep3 duel -
Biting his tongue as Colton quits -
Desperately hoping Rachel survives -
Giving Rachel a goodbye hug, post-Ep3 duel -
Making sure Rachel's okay -
Post-duel discussion at Galang camp -
Discussing Rachel's loss -
Yeah... I'm fine -
Listening to the Ep3 RC/IC treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Battling Hayden -
Battling Hayden some more -
Getting his shoulder checked out after losing to Hayden -
Adjusting to being the one-armed dude -
One-armedly enjoying Tina vs Katie -
Watching Monica briefly get a clue, Ep4 duel -
Talking over the Ep4 duel's fireworks with Galang -
Reclining on his throne, Ep4 -
Amused at his success in working the whole 'arm injury' thing -
#Coconutbandits -
Cheers! -
Letting Monica convince herself that animals ate the coconuts -
One-armed, ready to go, Ep4 RC/IC -
Paddling -
Pulling in the crates -
Yanking on the boat, one-armed -
Hauling crates -
Doing the puzzle with Laura M -
Victory wave -
With the winning Galangs -
With fellow coconut bandit Gervase, wondering who they have to massage to get noticed on this show, Ep5 -
Watching Brad & Monica's pre-duel discussion -
Go, Brad. Or one of you other two. Doesn't really matter, Ep5 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC/IC -
Water slide and ring toss? I'm not sitting out for that, Jeff -
Amused at Laura B's scrambling attempts -
Two dudes in a hammock. -
Listening to Aras and Monica talk about the vote -
Galang heads to their first Tribal Council -
Galang, Ep5 Tribal Council -
Getting Gervase to think about Aras as a threat, Ep6 -
Probably talking about magic. -
Watching Vytas get a clue, but he'll probably just burn it. Spoiler alert. -
Leaving his decision to fate, Ep6 swap -
Now with Tadhana, post-Ep6 swap. Hope they have some food. -
Turns out they do have food. -
This is too much. Ep6 -
Feeling generous -
Sharing what's left of the wealth -
Ready for some more food, Ep6 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Getting started on the puzzle, with Aras -
Oh great, the Galangs are catching up -
Winning anyway, Ep6 RC/IC -
Time for some sweet hugs with a bunch of shirtless dudes -
Getting his first look at the new Galang tribe, Ep7 duel -
Watching Hayden talk Kat into doing the Ep7 duel -
That Aras, always comforting people -
Reminding Hayden that he's been there (thanks, as he neglects to mention, to Hayden) -
Leading the discussion about targeting the Baskauski ASAP -
The five free-agent Tadhanas (including hidden Hayden) -
Talking about his nefarious plans -
Tadhana, ready to crush some dreams, Ep7 RC/IC -
Prepping some bolos, Ep7 RC/IC -
Just tossed a bolo -
Tadhana wins again. Yay, etc. -
Racing for some chow, Ep7 reward -
Hey you guys, there's a lot of corn here, if anyone wants it. -
Still a one-man wrecking ball -
You guys? Seriously, this corn isn't gonna eat itself -
Getting ready to watch the Ep8 duel -
Oh good, we're merging -
Merge feasting -
Post-merge coconut bandits board meeting -
Well, everyone's distracted with food, time to find the idol -
Hayden's clue said it should be in this tree... -
Yup, got it -
To tell everyone, or not to tell everyone? That is the question. -
Reassuring Monica, post-merge -
Contemplating gouging his eyes out with a rusty spoon -
Trying to stay awake while Monica talks -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Listening to Probst, pre-Ep8 IC -
Oops. Well, that's the end of that. -
Waiting for the Baskauski to get this over with, Ep8 IC -
Trying hard to feign interest in Aras's strategic plan -
There can be but one king -
Kasama tribe, pretend hiking to their first Tribal Council together, Ep8 -
Kasama, Ep8 Tribal -
This topknot really gets the ladies' attention, Jeff. You should try it. -
Tina gets mad about Tyson and Monica (but not Gervase) breaking their alliance with her, early Ep9 -
Oh well -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 9 IC -
Gross food IC, round 1 -
Made it to round two -
Ready for some guts, gross food round 2 -
Big bad wolfing down the sheep intestines -
Struggling a bit -
You take this one, Gerv -
Discussing the Vytas boot, back in camp -
Great, now I have to think about how to split the vote -
Taking requests -
Heading off to Tribal Council -
Final 10 Tribal Council, Ep9 -
Sorry, Tina, you're next -
Pre-challenge lineup, Final 9 IC -
Balancing Point, now underway -
Still in it, F9 IC -
That's sweat, you guys. It was hot. -
Oh, Katie won. -
Now we have to follow Tina, so that I don't have to talk about my idol -
Tina! Fancy meeting you here -
That was funny, Tina. But I'm pretty sure you didn't find the idol. Final 9 Tribal Council. -
Sorry for voting your mom out, Katie. Also, you're next unless something comes up -
Walks With Bros -
Watching the arrivals at the Ep10 duel -
Cool story, Katie -
Sure, go ahead and hide the tools from Katie, Laura. If you want. Or not. -
Great, now we've got to pretend to stop Katie from finding the idol -
Filling in Hayden and Caleb on the strategy -
Seems like they're on board -
Sweet new hashtag -
Ciera, you've got to vote for your mom. Sorry. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC/IC -
Trying not to Splash Back -
Down to four -
Hurry up and drop out, Laura -
Hoping Monica picks correctly for the reward -
She did -
No, it's wolf, as in 'Big Bad,' guys. Come on, get it right -
Wow, Ciera tricked Katie into admitting she doesn't have the idol. That's unexpected. -
So many people we could vote out here. But we'll go with LoMo -
You're welcome, ladies -
Kasama, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Can we get on with this, Probst? I have napping to do. -
Laura says one is two. Not sure what kind of math they teach in Oregon. -
Sorry for voting your mom out, Ciera. Not really, but, you know -
That Ciera is playing hard. Might be time to think about voting her out, too -
Hayden and Caleb are trying to vote me out? That's not very nice. Ep11 -
Thanks for ratting out the newbies, Ciera -
Filling in Gervase on the new details -
Getting more details from Ciera -
Reading the Ep11 IC treemail -
That doesn't seem like a good idea -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Wait, there's food? Well, my mind's made up -
Can we eat yet? Ep11 IC -
Get on with it, guys. This food isn't going to eat itself. -
Finally -
These strength challenges are always a real sausage-fest -
Getting to the meat of the episode -
Yup -
Bros -
Aw man, are they almost done? -
It's important to stay hydrated after eating a lot of food -
Sure, we could target Ciera instead. Or Caleb. Yeah, probably Caleb. -
People are talking about voting for me, might have to play my idol tonight -
One last check with Gerv before Tribal -
Kasama, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Here, I'm saying something funny, Aras and Vytas. Hope you laugh -
Huh -
Actually, Jeff, I have something in here somewhere... -
Ah, there it is -
There you go, Jeff. Don't spend it all in one place -
Hayden says everyone's going to lose to me. That's pretty good, I guess. Early Ep12. -
Thanks, Hayden -
Okay, so Hayden is next. Nobody change your votes, okay? -
Watching the Ep12 duel arrivals -
Letting Ciera share her idol clue -
Reading Ciera's idol clue -
It's probably up here -
I hope this makes not switching out for Rachel at RI worth it -
Yeah, it was up here -
Seems legit for a hiding spot -
Excellent -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
Ram-Balling On, Ep12 IC -
Still in it -
Close to the end -
Hoping Gervase picks him for reward -
Good choice -
Back in camp, time for ice cream -
Ice cream is good -
Yeah, go ahead and try to blindside me, Hayden -
Getting started, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Gervase helpfully points out there are no backstabbers here -
Wow, Hayden is really pushing this tie thing -
Come on, Hayden. Ciera's sticking with us. -
Ruffle feathers. It's ruffle feathers. -
Leaving his fate to fate -
Fine. -
Why does nobody laugh at my Tribal Council jokes? -
Huh? What? -
Good job, Hayden -
Happy to have survived the rock draw, early Ep13 -
Ha ha, Ciera is 'with' us now -
Trying to shut down Monica's strategy talk -
Heh -
Watching the Ep13 duel -
Oh, Ciera just got a clue to the idol I already have. That's cute. -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 RC/IC -
Starting line -
First out of the water -
On to the puzzle -
Watching Ciera and Hayden eat their Ep13 reward -
Starting to get a bit concerned about Ciera's long talk with Monica -
Jury arrival, Ep13 Tribal Council -
More Ep13 Tribal -
Countering Hayden and Ciera's aspersions -
Watching Gervase get in a bit of yelling -
Ready for someone to come back in from RI, early Ep14 -
Watching the arrivals at the final duel, Ep14 -
Giving Ciera a hug after her mom is eliminated -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep14 F5 IC -
Starting line -
Trying not to knock his blocks off -
Almost there... -
Arise, Ser Tyson -
Pretty sweet collection of jewelry, yes? -
Letting Monica and Gervase which of Tina/Ciera to boot first -
...Or at least argue about it -
At the Final Five Tribal Council -
Using the Force -
Here, you should probably use this, Gervase -
It's do or die today, dude -
Pre-challenge lineup, final IC -
Starting line, final IC -
Puzzle stage, final IC -
Statue-esque -
Those are your non-necklace-wearing spots, over there -
Guaranteed spot in the final three? I'll take it. -
Trying to politely ignore the arguing over Monica elbowing Gervase -
One more person to vote out. -
FInal Four Tribal Council -
Monica elbowed you? Cool story, bro -
Sweet. Morning 39 breakfast. -
BFFs? Cheers. -
So long, old Tadhana camp -
Watching the jury walk in, Final Tribal Council -
Tears are not so bad at Survivor AND come in handy -
Facing Vytas, FTC -
Fun-loving. It's one word. -
Bye, Jeff -
Rocking a sweet t-shirt for the live vote reveal, finale/reunion -
Lots of bugs around here, always getting in your eyes -
That'll do, Probst -
Win -
Hugs -
Hugging Rachel -
Blood vs Water reunion show
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Winners at War intro shot -
Winners at War intro shot -
Preview headshot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Watching the women arrive -
A toast to 20 years, 20 winners... -
The new Dakal tribe -
Starting line, Ep1 F20 IC -
Just scored a point -
Learning the fire token rules -
Helping with the shelter -
Tyson and the moms, again -
Talking about how Survivor has allowed him to spend more time with his kids -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 F19 IC -
Pushing the boat out -
Watching Wendell toss rings -
The losing Dakals -
Worried about this Poker Alliance chatter -
Dakal, Ep1 F19 Tribal Council -
Listening to Amber -
Alarmed at Tony's ladder shenanigans, Ep2 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Retrieving a key -
Moving the cart -
Dakal wins! -
Watching Sandra set up the fishing net, Ep3 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Carrying the ladder -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Dakal wins! -
Bonding with Sarah, Ep4 -
Taking dinner orders -
The people with connections need to stick together -
Trying to convince Tony and Sarah -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Everyone pats the puzzle people on the back, saying it wasn't their fault. It was. -
Trying to get Yul on board with voting Nick -
We need to protect each other, Tony! -
Heading to Tribal -
Dakal, Ep4 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Fifth person voted out... -
Snuffed, Day 11 (Episode 4) -
Here's a fire token from your idol, Nick! -
Reading the captain's log, Ep6 -
Narrating his token quest -
Grabbing the advantage -
Just sold the idol nullifier for some delicious peanut butter -
Guess that idol nullifier didn't work out so well for Parvati ... oh well. Ep7 -
Ethan tells of a new token quest -
Figures he can beat Rob up the hill, because he's a "portly chap" -
There's a fire token -
Heading to the re-entry challenge, Ep8 -
Pre-challenge lineup -
Starting line -
Making progress -
On to the snake maze -
Almost there... -
Tyson wins! -
Back in the game, making new friends -
Talking about the merge feast -
Merge feasting -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
Heading to Tribal -
Koru tribe, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Hauling in the net -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Good for you, Nick -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Starting line -
Plotting with Adam and Jeremy -
Adam is dangerous -
Heading to Tribal -
Koru, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Listening to Nick -
Pre-Loved ones lineup, Ep10 -
Talking to Probst, with Bergen and Rachel -
This is my work uniform! -
All of the (non-EoE) loved ones -
Back in camp, getting some sand soup -
Appreciating finally getting a loved ones visit -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
The challenge is underway -
So far, so good -
Forming an alliance with Kim and Jeremy -
Not thrilled about Jeremy's safety without power advantage -
Koru, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Cue the whispering -
Lose. You guys are gonna lose. -
Twelfth person voted out... -
Snuffed again, Episode 10 (Day 25) -
Checking in on Wendell, asking about Adam's ability to stay, Ep11 -
Listening to Rob read the note for the coconut task, Ep12 -
Jogging for coconuts -
Time for the re-entry challenge, Day 35 -
Just got an idol from Natalie -
Grateful for Natalie's kind gesture -
Heading to the challenge -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep14 RC -
Almost to the table maze -
Trying to place the second ball -
Post-challenge reflections -
Full jury, Final Tribal Council -
Full cast finale composite
Tyson Apostol - Interviews
Pre-game interviews
- Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred (2/2/09): "Tyson Apostol: 'I'm going to try to be as helpful as I can without being the alpha male'"
- Jeff Probst's Tocantins pre-season cast assessment.
Post-game interviews
- Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred (4/24/09): "Tyson Apostol: 'I figured I could squeak past'"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (4/24/09): "Castaway Interview: Tyson Apostol"
Pre-game interviews
- Andy Dehnart at Reality Blurred (2/9/10): "Tyson Apostol: 'I need to make sure everything's strategic and nothing's personal'"
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (3/25/10): "Castaway Interview: Tyson Apostol"
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (3/25/10): "Ousted Villain calls his vote flip the dumbest move in Survivor history"
- Kate Stanhope at TVGuide.com (3/25/10): "Tyson: I'm the Smartest and Strongest Player in Survivor History"
- Carrie Bell at People.com (3/26/10): "Tyson Explains How He Blindsided... Himself"
Pre-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (9/17/13): "Tyson & Rachel: 'She's the Sweetness to My Salty'"
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (12/16/13): "Winner Tyson Apostol: 'I Might Have to Go on a Fourth Time'"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (12/16/13): "Post-Finale Interviews with the Survivor: Blood vs. Water Final 7"
- Daniel Fienberg at HitFix.com (12/21/13): "Tyson Apostol Discusses His Survivor: Blood vs. Water Win"
Pre-game interviews
- Sangita Patel for ETCanada (1/15/20): "Tyson Apostol Plans on Telling Pre-Game Lies on Survivor Season 40"
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (1/22/20): "Tyson Apostol on why he's 'one of the best Survivor players of all time'"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (1/22/20): "Tyson Apostol - 'I'm Not Going to Play Gordon's Stupid Game'"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (1/29/20): "Tyson Apostol Plays with Humor and a Killer Instinct"
Post-game interviews
- None.
Tyson Apostol - Bio
From his official CBS Survivor: Tocantins bio page (1/27/09):
"Witty, charming and arrogant is how Tyson Apostol describes himself. This former pro-cyclist and swimmer believes that his natural athleticism, combined with his 'life of the party' personality, will get him far in he game. His favorite movie is 'The Jerk' and that’s how some people just might describe him.
He compares his game strategy to that of some of the most entertaining castaways to ever play the game. Much like them, he is willing to do almost anything to win one million dollars, including implementing the use of lies and deceit to feed off the 'emotional weakness' of the other castaways. A Brigham Young University drop-out, he is actually very well traveled and skilled in street smarts, previously spending two years in the Philippines as a Mormon missionary, in addition to six years as a cyclist in Switzerland, Belgium and Austria.
In many ways Tyson can be brash, egotistical and unapologetic but, oddly enough, he has no tolerance for 'know-it-alls' or individuals who lack common courtesy. In addition to, as he describes it, 'looking awesome,' his favorite hobbies are exercising and sunbathing. If he becomes the next sole Survivor, he plans to use all of the money for selfish purposes, starting with 'the most smoking motorcycle around.'
Tyson currently resides in Heber City, Utah and his birthday is June 17."
From his official CBS Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains bio page:
"Personal Claim To Fame: “College drop out, ex-pro cyclist, never had a real job... I guess I'm good at quitting.”
Inspiration in Life: “My parents, without them I could be dead. I'd at least be homeless and starving.”
Previous Finishes: Tocantins: 8th out, 2nd Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: “My hilarious confessionals.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: “Myself.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: “Narrowed down to just one? That's impossible!”
Why Did He Come Back? : “Free tropical island getaway, an excuse to not brush my teeth and the potential of a fat pay check... as long as we get paid in diamonds and gold instead of US dollars.”"
From his (and Rachel's) pre-game interview with EW's Dalton Ross:
"Hey, Tyson, are you worried about the fact that there are three contestants from Survivor: One World on this season? 'No, they're children,' answers the Tocantins and Heroes vs. Villains veteran. 'They're all children. Monica, she's 45 and tries to dress like a 30-year-old. It's ridiculous. It's not going to be hard to turn all three against each other by whispering sweet little lies, and they'll all be at each other's throats.' However several other contestants commented that they weren't sure Tyson's girlfriend Rachel would be able to tough it out in the elements. 'I think she's going to miss the creature comforts of home,' admits Tyson. 'And if you talk about that too much, you become a target.'"
From his (and Rachel's) official CBS bio page (8/21/13):
"Relationship to Significant Castaway: Rachel’s Boyfriend
Previous Season: Survivor: Tocantins – 2nd jury member; Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains – 6th voted out.
Current Residence: Provo, Utah
Occupation: Former Pro Cyclist/Shop Manager
Why Did You Want to Return to Survivor and Play with Your Loved One? I returned to Survivor to play with my loved one so we could make some sweet cash, have a rad experience and an excuse to take all life’s responsibilities off for a couple months."
Excerpts from his official CBS Survivor: Winners at War cast bio page (1/15/20):
"Hobbies: Dadding, pickleball, mountain biking, and watching TV.
Pet peeves: Inefficiency, other know-it-alls, and inconsiderateness.
When did you first watch Survivor?
When I was familiarizing myself with the game right before the first season I played (Season 18). I haven't missed any episodes other than those on seasons I was on after my vote out, because I'm petty.
Who is your inspiration in life?
My daughters. If I could get as excited at anything as they do about a passing airplane or the moon I'd be crushing life.
As Survivor approaches Season 40 and celebrates 20 years on television, what does it mean to be a part of the legacy?
I'm honestly honored and proud to be a part of such a milestone. I would have been secretly a bit hurt had I not been included even though I'd pretend not to care.
How will you play differently than you have in your past seasons?
I think players will be watching for a sarcastic, cutting, almost aggressive personality who steals food. I'll have to make it SEEM like I am none of those or like I have chilled out a bit, because I have... or have I?"