Survivor contestant Yam Yam Arocho

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).

Yamil 'Yam Yam' Arocho on social media: twitter | Instagram

Yam Yam Arocho - Career statistics
	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

Survivor 44

Challenges: MPF percentile

52%

Tribal: VFB% percentile

72%

Tribal: rVAP percentile

78%

Yam Yam Arocho - Challenge record

Survivor 44 challenges

Ep3 IC

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.

Ep11 IC

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

Team/tribal challenges
Wins:	1
2nd place:	2
Played:	9
Win%:	0.22
Sat out:	-

Individual challenges
Wins:	1
Played:	9
Win%:	0.11
Mean% Finish:	57.1%

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

Yam Yam Arocho - Tribal Council record

Survivor 44 Tribal

Ep13 Tribal Council

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

Hidden idols
Found:	0
Played:	-
Votes voided:	-

Voting record
VFB:	7
Tribals:	10
VAP:	6

Jury votes
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