Challenges: MPF percentile
52%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 26 | Wins: 1
- Survivor 44 (2023) - Winner, 7-1-0.
- Received seven jury votes, to win in Episode 13, "Absolute Banger Season" (Day 26).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| Survivor 44 | 1.56 | 11.15 | 0.14 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0.69 | 1.96 | 7 | 8 | 0.88 | 1.71 | 8.77 |
| Career | 1.56 | 11.15 | 0.14 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0.69 | 1.96 | 7 | 8 | 0.88 | 1.71 | 8.77 |
Yam Yam Arocho - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
72%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
78%
Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:
1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";
2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and
3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."
See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.
Yam Yam Arocho - Challenge record
Survivor
44 challenges 
Tribal/team challenge record (1-for-9; 2 2nds):
- Survivor 44, Ep. 1 RC: "Crate Wide Open" - Works puzzle with Carson, but Tika loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 1 IC: "Paradise Lost" - Paddles, hauls, slides puzzle pieces; Tika doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 2 RC/IC: "A Bridge You Must Cross" - Crosses the bridge, but Tika loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Box Car Blues" - Works the puzzle with Carson; Tika doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 4 RC: "Air Raid" - Shooting as the challenge ends; Tika loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 4 IC: "Leap of Faith" - Grabs a key, Tika loses again (3rd/3).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 5 IC: "EOC" - Works the table maze with Josh, but Tika loses (3rd/3).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 6 RC/IC: "No Quarter" - Helps push the ball, part of the losing team.
- Survivor 44, Ep. 12 RC: "Roll With It" - Blindfolded, part of the winning team.
Individual challenge record (1-for-9): (Mean % finish: 57.1%)
- Survivor 44, Ep. 7 IC: "Audio Slave" - Fourth out for purple team, on narrowest part of beam (2nd/5).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 8 IC: "Eve 5" - With Frannie, eliminated in 2nd stage (tie-5th/10).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 9 IC: "Ballin' A Jack" - Third person out, under 5 min. in (3rd/5).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 10 RC: "Put a Ring On It" - Does not appear to reach final ball-tossing stage (8th/8).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 10 IC: "Union of the Snake" - One of six working puzzle as Carson wins (tie-3rd/8).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 11 IC: "Last Gasp" - Lasts over 1 hr, 20 min., and Yam Yam wins! (1st/7).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 12 IC: "Take the Reins" - Fourth out, in under 5 min. (3rd/6).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 13 F5 IC: "Lone Palm Express" - Fourth to puzzle, does not win (4th/5).
- Survivor 44, Ep. 13 F4 IC: "Simmotion" - Second out, at three-ball stage (3rd/4).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-0):
- Survivor 44: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 1 |
| 2nd place: | 2 |
| Played: | 9 |
| Win%: | 0.22 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 1 |
| Played: | 9 |
| Win%: | 0.11 |
| Mean% Finish: | 57.1% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Yam Yam Arocho - Tribal Council record
Survivor
44 Tribal 
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Survivor 44: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (7/10):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep2 | Helen | Helen Li (voted out, 3-1) | Yes |
| Ep4 | Josh | Sarah Wade (idoled out, 2-[0]) | - |
| Ep6 | Josh | Josh Wilder (voted out, 7-3-1) | Yes |
| Ep7 | Matt | Matt Blankinship (voted out, 3-2) | Yes |
| Ep8 | Frannie | Brandon Cottom (idoled out, [0]-4]) | - |
| Ep9 | Kane | Kane Fritzler (voted out, 5-3-1-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Frannie | Frannie Marin (voted out, 5-2-1) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Danny | Danny Massa (voted out, 3-[0]-2) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Jaime | Jaime Ruiz (voted out, 4-2) | Yes |
| Ep13 | Heidi | Lauren Harpe (voted out, 3-1-1) | - |
| 10 | TOTALS | 7 | |
VAP - Votes against (6):
- Survivor 44, Ep. 6: Three votes, from Brandon, Josh, and Kane.
- Survivor 44, Ep. 7: Two votes, from [Heidi - via Lauren's proxy] and Matt.
- Survivor 44, Ep. 13 (F5 vote): One vote, from Heidi.
Jury votes received (7/8):
- Survivor 44, Ep. 13: Seven votes, from Brandon, Carson, Danny, Frannie, Heidi, Lauren, and Matt, to win, 7-1-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Found: | 0 |
| Played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 7 |
| Tribals: | 10 |
| VAP: | 6 |
| Made: | 0 |
| Received: | 7 |
| Total jurors: | 8 |
Yam Yam Arocho - Pictures
Survivor
44 image gallery -
Pre-season video shot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Excited opening sequence confessional -
Greeting Probst -
Working the puzzle with Carson, Ep1 RC -
Tika debates who will do the Savvy task -
Checking out the idol cage -
Carson and Helen solved Savvy! -
Listening to Sarah's dilemma report -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Hauling the crate -
Tika doesn't lose! -
Tika on the slide, Ep2 IC -
Watching Sarah work the snake maze -
Carson wants to work with Carolyn and Yam Yam? -
Tika, Ep2 Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Digging deep -
Working the puzzle with Carson -
Tika takes second -
Checking out the newly red-Xed birdcage, Ep4 -
Reacting to the post-Ep4 RC swap -
Watching Sarah and Josh work the puzzle, Ep4 IC -
Josh idoled out Sarah, with two votes?! -
Not thrilled to be left out of the vote, Ep5 -
Bonding with Josh -
Working the table maze, Ep5 IC -
Checking out Josh's obviously fake idol -
A reprieve from Probst -
Merge-ish time, Ep6 -
Talking to Matt -
Not-merged tribe, chatting -
Stealth Tika three meeting -
Watching the puzzle stage, Ep6 IC -
Worried the vote could be for him, as the only Tika vulnerable -
Not-merge tribe, Ep6 Tribal -
Listening to Probst -
I made it! Ep7 -
Brandon explains how Ratu's birdcage worked -
Still in it, Ep7 IC -
The non-rewardees chat -
Stating his case, Ep7 Tribal -
Digging with Frannie, Ep8 IC -
Not reaching the third round -
Talking with Heidi and Carson -
Va Va, Ep8 Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
Appreciating the off day, Ep9 -
Starting line, Ep9 IC -
Targeting Kane -
Va Va, Ep9 Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
Starting line, Ep10 RC -
Disappointed to not be on reward -
Missing out on letters from home -
You want to target Frannie? -
Starting on the puzzle, Ep10 IC -
Checking in with Carson -
Va Va, Ep10 Tribal -
Listening to Danny -
As I predicted, Carolyn was MAD, Ep11 -
Carolyn being mad -
Starting line, Ep11 IC -
Showdown with Heidi -
Yam Yam wins immunity! -
Guess who's safe tonight?! -
Va Va, Ep11 Tribal -
Listening to Carson -
Listening to Carolyn's idol story, Ep12 -
Carolyn is a threat! -
Blindfolded, working the table maze, Ep12 RC -
Yam Yam's team wins reward! -
Massages and plotting -
Starting line, Ep12 IC -
Va Va, Ep12 Tribal -
Talking to Probst -
Final five, new camp, Ep13 -
It's just a f***ing stick -
Pre-challenge lineup, F5 IC -
Trying to catch Carson -
Reward feasting at the Sanctuary -
Va Va, F5 Tribal -
Listening to Lauren -
Oh yay, Simmotion again. F4 IC -
Helping Carson practice fire -
I just wanted to help him -
Va Va, F4 Tribal -
Final three! Morning 26 -
Morning 26 breakfast -
Leaving camp one last time -
Final Tribal, ready to face the jury -
Answering questions -
The winner of Survivor 44... Yam Yam! -
Finalists + jury, aftershow -
Listening to praise from Frannie/figcaption>
Yam Yam Arocho - Interviews
Survivor
44 interviews Pre-game interviews
- Rob Cesternino & Mike Bloom at RHAP (2/3/23): "Survivor 44 | Tika Tribe Castaway Preview"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (2/9/23): "Yamil 'Yam Yam' Arocho's Hurricane Maria Experience Has Prepared Him for the Unknown"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (5/25/23): "Yam Yam Arocho reveals the Survivor 44 jury vote that surprised him the most"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (5/25/23): "Survivor 44 Winner Yamil 'Yam Yam' Arocho Breaks Down His Key Relationships and Historic Victory"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (5/25/23): "Survivor 44 | Final 5 Exit Interviews"
Yam Yam Arocho - Bio
Survivor
44 bio Official CBS Survivor 44 bio excerpts (January 31, 2023), via Mike Bloom at Parade.com:
"3 Words to Describe You: Fun, loud and caring
Why do you want to be part of SURVIVOR? I want to fulfill my lifelong dream of playing the best game in the world. I’ve been watching since the very first episode, when I was 13 years old. And I want to prove to me, that I have the physical & mental strength to make my dreams come true, and to win the title & money.
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, we had no power in my house or work for 90 days. And I had to lead my team of 20+ adults (most older than me) and give them hope, when I felt I had none. Without them I would not be who I am today.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Cirie Fields. She is lovable, caring and fun. She is super intelligent & a strategy genius. I hope to emulate her and win.
What will you value in an alliance partner? Intelligence & commitment. I need to play with intelligent people that want to go far with me.
Favorite Hobbies: Taking care of my plants, going to the beach with my husband, hanging out with my girlfriends and traveling.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Leading a team of cool people, following the steps of my mother. Being married to my husband and creating a home. Getting on SURVIVOR.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I love to do bearded drag at Halloween.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I will be the Sole Survivor because the stars have aligned for me, it’s my time and because of my social game."
"Meet Yam Yam" tweet/video (2/3/23):
Meet Yam Yam, a salon owner who plans to keep his guard down so he can easily connect with his tribe mates!🤗✂️ #Survivor pic.twitter.com/vsSEFS1o8j
— SURVIVOR (@survivorcbs) February 3, 2023