Survivor contestant Tyson Apostol

Tyson Apostol - Survivor: Tocantins, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, Survivor: Blood vs. Water, Survivor: Winners at War

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.

Tyson Apostol on social media: Bluesky | Instagram

Tyson Apostol - Career statistics
	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

Challenges: MPF percentile

99%

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

Tyson Apostol - Challenge record

Sandstone Shootout - Ep6 IC

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.

Rope-A-Dope - Ep8 IC

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.

Lock and Load, Light - Ep1 IC

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.

In the Barrel - Ep2 RC/IC

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.

A Bit Tipsy - F5 IC

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.

Water Slaughter - Ep1 F20 IC

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.

Back in the Saddle - Ep8 IC

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

Team/tribal challenges
Wins:	20
Played:	33
Win%:	0.61
Sat out:	1

Individual challenges
Wins:	5
Played:	18
Sat out:	1
Win%:	0.28
Mean% Finish:	68.4%

Hero challenges
Wins:	0
Played:	0
Win%:	-
Mean% Finish:	-

Tyson Apostol - Tribal Council record

Ep3 Tribal Council

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).

Ep3 Tribal Council

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.

Final three

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).

Ep9 Tribal

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

Hidden idols/ advantages
Idols found:	2
Idols played:	1
Votes voided:	2

Voting record
VFB:	15
Tribals:	22
VAP:	22

Jury votes
Made:	2
For winners:	1
Received:	7
Total jurors:	8

Tyson Apostol - Pictures

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

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

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

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?"