After Amber's departure, Tina, Colby, and Keith took control and eliminated the remaining two Kuchas, Rodger Bingham and then Elisabeth Filarski, at the next two Tribal Councils. Danni Boatwright 4. Winners vs. Then to be able to share the experience with my daughter who happens to also be my best friend, what a gift![3]. Tina and Ciera voted for Gervase Peterson, but Monica stayed loyal to Tyson and Gervase and Tyson played a Hidden Immunity Idol on Gervase, so Ciera was voted out, thus leaving Tina on the outs. Tina is third winner to become a member of the, Tina is one of the eight castaways that experienced all the phases of all the game, being voted out pre-merge, post-merge, and making it to Final Tribal Council. It is sad not to see Tina out there for this landmark season, but she is still excited to watch this winner drama unfold and so should we. She’s also good friends with Ethan, so she would have loved to work with him. Challenge Wins Tina is excited to see him out there and said that Ethan would have been the only person she would give up her spot on the show for. “We are the family Tina doesn’t want to know,” Nicely told The ENQUIRER in an exclusive interview. Tina figured that one of them was an all-winners season, but unfortunately, they didn’t tell her what the other two were. Tina describes herself as happy, content, adventurous, outgoing and very much in love. Once she has a year or two recovery time, she is good to go again. To install click the Add extension button. Ogakor Alliance I have NOT watched all 40 seasons of Survivor. While rooting for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, she's always game for a round of Balderdash. First of all, let me get something clear. When Galang lost immunity again, it appeared Vytas would be the target. For instance, the first two winners, Richard Hatch and Tina Wesson, are missing from the “Winners at War” cast despite being from two of the most-watched seasons in the show’s history. He dominated in many of the challenges, but ultimately lost to Tina Wesson by one vote, becoming the second runner up in the show's history. On Day 5, she became part of the Galang Alliance led by Aras Baskauskas. While Season 40 does have “Survivor” legends like Rob Mariano, Parvati Shallow and Sandra Diaz-Twine, it does not include every past winner. The Australian Outback By early April, the rumors of an all-winners season were beginning to circulate throughout the Survivor community and amongst former players, including those in the mix for season 40. Tina Wesson has competed on the hit show 'Survivor" in multiple seasons, and she's from right here in East Tennessee. Tina is the first contestant to finish in 18th place in a season of, Tina is the only castaway to play in multiple seasons of, She is the only castaway to play in a season with. She later competed on Survivor: All-Stars and Survivor: Blood vs. Water. Formerly, she worked as a community education director, flight attendant, substitute teacher and a swimming instructor. Tyson won immunity at the final 5. Tina managed to make the merge. 83 [1], Since being declared Sole Survivor of Survivor: The Australian Outback, Tina Wesson has been working as a motivational speaker, which has enabled her to travel around the country encouraging people to do whatever it takes in order to live a fulfilling life. 4 Tina Wesson. By extent, Tina is the first Sole Survivor to be voted out in a subsequent attempt. She takes her motto, "It is a mistake to not live all you can!," very seriously. A personal nurse from Knoxville, Tennessee, Wesson outlasted 15 other players to become the first woman to win the $1 million prize […] The Australian Outback . In October 2000, Tina Wesson made her Survivor debut on the second season, The Australian Outback. On December 3, 2013, Tina's son, Taylor Lee Collins, died in a car accident. Days Lasted: Tina didn’t go into a ton of details on this, but she did say that Sandra got in touch with her! Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Wesson currently resides there with her husband, Dale, and her two children, Katie and Taylor. … At Final Tribal Council, Tina became the Sole Survivor in a 4-3 vote, in which she gained the votes of Keith, Elisabeth, Jerri, and Alicia Calaway. Her favorite hobbies are racquetball, paddleball, running, swimming and motorcycling. Quite the same Wikipedia. Rob Cesternino is back to recap the premiere episode of Survivor: Winners at War. Marquesas. Her favorite television show is Survivor, while her favorite feature films are "Out of Africa" and "Shadowlands." Check out our photos above of all 18 “Survivor” winners not on the Season 40 cast. She began to feel anxious and worried because it was getting close to the filming dates and she didn’t know if she would be on or not! Previous Season: Survivor: Australia – winner; Survivor: All-Stars – non-jury, 1st out She is a member of the Outstanding Young Women of America and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 12. Borneo. Despite being voted out at the final nine, she managed to get back in the game by winning Redemption Island duels. Survivor premiered its 40th season Wednesday with 20 former champions competing for a doubled prize of $2 million. From her official CBS All-Stars bio page: "Since being declared Sole Survivor of Survivor: The Australian Outback, Tina Wesson has been working as a motivational speaker, which has enabled her to travel around the country encouraging people to do whatever it takes in order to live a fulfilling life.She takes her motto, 'It is a mistake to not live all you can!,' very seriously. Source: Inside Survivor. She returned in Blood vs. Water with her daughter, Katie Collins. With the very first votes against her, Tina was the first voted out of Survivor: All-Stars, by a 4-2 vote. After the Immunity Challenge, Aras suggested that they split their votes between Laura and Ciera Eastin. Survivor's first-ever unanimous winner isn't back in action for season 40, but not because producers weren't interested. When she was told no from the casting team, she figured that they weren’t doing an all-winners season then. Saboga December 26, 1960 (1960-12-26) (age 60) I just started watching in February of last year. After the Final 3 Immunity Challenge, Colby continued his winning streak and chose to eliminate the unpopular Keith instead of Tina, a move that would ultimately cost him the win. Your privacy is safe with us. She eventually made it to the merge, where her strategic prowess was believed to be the reason of the ex-Ogakors subsequent success over the ex-Kuchas by systematically eliminating them, while having a perfect timing to eliminate two of their own at the same time, in that case, Jerri and Amber. 18/18 Africa. While many of the show’s famous faces are back in … An avid athlete, she is most proud of having completed the Dublin, Ireland Marathon, placed first in the Tennessee State Racquetball Tournament and placed first in her age division in her hometown mini-triathlon, all in the same year (1998). She prefers contemporary Christian and pop rock music, citing Matchbox 20 and John Mayer as her favorite artists. 3 Winner Wesson returned in 2004 for Survivor: All-Stars , where she was the first person voted off the show. Hatch also claimed that the show’s first female winner, Tina Wesson, of Survivor: Outback, was cut at the same time. While this week’s vote made sense on every possible way, I find this week’s tribal more intense and more stressful than last […] She's an early riser. Tina Wesson : biography December 26, 1960 – Tina Wesson (born December 26, 1960 in Knoxville, Tennessee) won $1,000,000 as the winner of the second season of Survivor, on Survivor: The Australian Outback. Her birth date is December 26. Challenge Wins: That said, Tina still has that infectious positive attitude she brought to Survivor and isn’t bitter towards the show. After a hike, she'd play racquetball, take a shower, have dinner, see a movie while eating a big bag of popcorn and then head home to bed. One thing Tina wanted to make clear was that when Jeff says “we called so and so” it’s not Jeff calling these people himself. [2], Name (Age): Tina Wesson (52) However, Tyson Apostol rallied the others against Aras. N E W Y O R K, May 3, 2001 -- Tina Wesson, the sweet-talking nurse fromTennessee, joined Richard Hatch in the Survivor millionairesclub on Thursday. nurse while also working as a full-time mom. Finish: 5 After a hike, she'd play racquetball, take a shower, have dinner, see a movie while eating a big bag of popcorn and then head home to bed. In The Australian Outback, Tina played the role of the motherly figure at camp, whilst utilizing under-the-radar gameplay to take control of the Ogakor Alliance and convince Colby Donaldson to take her to the Final Two, winning the title of Sole Survivor in a close 4-3 jury vote, and becoming the first female Sole Survivor. Tina has only received elimination votes at Tribal Councils where she was voted out. Tina Marie Wesson is the Sole Survivor of Survivor: The Australian Outback. LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 15: Tina Wesson attends CBS’ “Survivor: Blood vs. Water” Season Finale at CBS Television City on December 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. category for February 17, 2020, Survivor Winners at War: Why ____ was sent to Edge of Extinction second, understand why Richard Hatch didn’t make the final cast, Shangela, Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka make America fabulous again in 'We're Here' teaser. Tribal wins: Tribe(s): As part of the Ogakor tribe, Wesson was not targeted in the beginning of the game, seeming to mesh well with all the contestants and was not seen as a physical liability. At the next Tribal Council, Tina joined the majority in voting out Vytas. United States Occupation: Motivational Speaker Tina Wesson along with Mike Holloway were apparently shortlisted but later cut. In 2001, Tina also graced the cover of the July–August issue of Racquetball magazine. Wesson describes herself as happy, content, adventurous, outgoing, and very much in love. Tribe(s): Description. She mentioned names like Sophie, Michelle, Adam, and Ben. Days Lasted: Seasons competed: Vytas, Tina and Katie were on board. Days Lasted: Survivor's first-ever unanimous winner isn't back in action for season 40, but not because producers weren't interested. Born: Galang Alliance The 40-year-old mother of … 5 She previously worked as a private duty nurse, a community education director, flight attendant, substitute teacher and a swimming instructor. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Although she initially found herself in control of the Galang tribe, her Galang Alliance was overthrown following the merge by the Singles Alliance. Sophie Clarke 6. Vecepia Towery (S4) Vee and Survivor production have a long-standing issue, details unclear. She portrayed a motherly figure around camp and skated by as no one ever detected her as a physical threat. 40 notes Dec 16th, 2013. 38 Tyson won the Final Immunity Challenge. When her tribe lost the season's first Immunity Challenge, she was voted out at the first Tribal Council for being a previous winner and the weakest link. Tina was on the Galang tribe. Tina, along with eight other former castaways competed on a, Tina is the first castaway to make it to the, Tina is the first winner to not receive an elimination vote against her at. that was published in 2006. Tina Wesson, 54, who won a $1million prize in Season 2 of 'Survivor' in 2001, lost her 25-year-old son, Taylor Lee Collins, in 2013 when the car he was riding in went off the road in Tennessee. At the First Impressions, she joined the majority in sending Candice Cody to Redemption Island. Exile Island Challenge Wins: Survivor Winners at War: Why was ____ sent to Edge of Extinction first? Alliance(s): Old School vs. New School? When Galang lost immunity, it appeared that Vytas who was the only male member on Galang would be the target. If they do, there is a chance that we could see Tina for a fourth and final time! Survivor winner Tina Wesson, – (Photo by Mark Johnson/Getty Images) Best Survivor Winners No. Edge of Extinction. Her favorite hobbies are racquetball, paddleball, running, swimming, and motorcycling. Survivor Career Tina Wesson (S2) Maybe cut for medical reasons. It’s believed the likes of Mike Holloway and Tina Wesson were informed they were out of the running – though it’s unclear if they ever attended finals. 3 Earl Cole turned down the offer following the premature birth of his second baby. "It's who I am," Wesson said. Tina Wesson . Finish: Build your custom FanSided TV email newsletter with news and analysis on Survivor and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Survivor Winners at War: Early trip to Edge of Extinction is now an advantage. Votes Against: While rooting for the University of Tennessee Volunteers and the Tennessee Titans, she's always game for a round of backgammon. 18: Tina Wesson (Survivor: The Australian Outback) An underrated factor in Tina Wesson’s ability to win was the fact that she is the only one to do so over the course of 42 days. Gallery Just better. Sandra Diaz-Twine 3. Her perfect day consists of eating a good breakfast followed by a ride on her motorcycle to the mountains with her husband and her best friend. The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, and Apple. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Upon returning to camp after the vote, Tina called out Monica and Tyson for the blindside, but several of the tribe members defended themselves by telling Tina that Aras had several alliances. Similar to Yul, Tina’s strategy would have been to align with the outsiders and those who weren’t as connected to the other winners outside of the game. Blood vs Water. That's it. Kim Spradlin 7. Tina proved to be a strategic player when she managed to convince allies Keith Famie and Colby Donaldson to force a tie between Mitchell Olson (who was aligned with Amber Brkich and Jerri Manthey) and Keith, whereby Mitchell would be voted off due to his previous vote at the Day 12 Tribal Council. A little later, very close to the departure date, Tina got notified that she won’t be part of season 40. All-Stars 42 “Survivor: The Australian Outback” Tina was the winner of Season 2 on May 3, 2001, with a 4-3 vote over Colby Donaldson. Whenever Tina gets contacted about Survivor, it’s always someone from the casting team. Share. Wesson obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in therapeutic recreation from the University of Tennessee in 1983. Her time in All-Stars was cut short as she was a target for being a previous winner. Tina is the first castaway who returned twice after winning a season. With all of the people the casting team was considering, they might decide to do another returning players season fairly soon. Finish: Survivor 40 Premiere Recap with Tina Wesson. Alliance(s): Breaking down why a number of former Survivor winners are not a part of Survivor: Winners at War. Seasons I have seen. Tribe Designation: Returning Player I don’t know about you, but I am impressed by this season. She, along with Monica Culpepper, Kat Edorsson and Laura B. remained on Galang after the Tribe Switch. https://survivingtribal.com/2020/02/18/survivor-winners-war-tina-wesson-rhap Tina wrote an inspirational book entitled, "Out Live, Out Laugh, Out Love". I had planned a few extra posts before it does (including potential alliances within each tribe, pre-game relationships between players and a little more), but my computer broke down at the worst time. John Cochran, who is currently a successful writer in his own right, apparently declined as well. On Redemption Island, Tina managed to win or come in second in all the Duels. Survivor Winners at War: Who voted each other out in episode 1. Update: 2020-02-13 4. It is a thrill and an honor and a quest to get to play! However, when she failed to win the Final Immunity Challenge, she was voted out just one day before the Final Tribal Council. However, Laura's decision to tell Vytas he was the target made Tina and the other women wary of her. ... Tina Wesson 2. Total wins: Galang dominated in Immunity Challenges. Tribemate Jenna Lewis, who showed disdain for the possibility of a former winner winning again, and Jerri Manthey, who had conflicts with Tina in their first season orchestrated Tina's elimination. Relationship to Significant Castaway: Katie's Mother On January 10, 2002, Tina was seen in the audience at the. Days lasted: Challenge Wins: 4/20 If you haven’t listened to this interview yet I encourage you to do so, it was a fun one! Island of the Idols. Consequentially, Tina joined the majority in blindsiding Laura. Tina obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in therapeutic recreation from the University of Tennessee in 1983. 0 When she found out about Winners at War, she felt hurt. Version: However, after Kat said she wanted Monica out, Tina questioned her loyalty and told Monica. Since being declared Sole Survivor of Survivor: The Australian Outback, It was a little bit of a shocker for an all-winners season not to include the first man a woman to win Survivor. Legends? As part of the Saboga tribe who lost immunity in the first episode, Tina, a previous winner, was immediately targeted. Days spent on Redemption Island: Hometown: Denise Stapley 8. 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Statistics of Tina Wesson 6 8 The only timeframe she wouldn’t agree to return is right after she played. In Summer of 2009, Tina, along with the other first eighteen. Reply. Tina Wesson Survivor Winner Australian Outback Current Contestant - Survivor Blood vs Water Occupation: Survivor gets in your blood. When Galang finally lost immunity, Tina joined the majority in blindsiding Laura Morett. Tina voted for Ciera at Tribal Council, but Aras was blindsided. Her favorite television show is Rosie, while her favorite feature films are Out of Africa and Shadowlands. GalangKasama 14 Times exiled: And while I bash editing from time to time, I was also impressed by it. At the Final Tribal Council, Tina asked the finalists to pick one word to describe themselves. The casting team told her they were considering three different themes for season 40. Duels won: Where is Tina Wesson, winner of Australia? That season’s location was the Australian Outback. Redemption Island Tina was one of the seven jurors who voted for Tyson to win. One of the biggest question marks right now. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tina currently lives there with her husband, Dale, and her two children, Katie, 16 and Taylor, 15. 9 The Australian Outback champion and the fourth-place finisher in Blood vs. Water talked with Rob Cesternino about her season 40 casting rollercoaster over at RHAP. She told Local 8 News reporter Chynna Greene that since her days on the show, she's stayed in nature, in her own upgraded way. Heroes vs Villains. “My brothers and sister are an embarrassment to her.” She was chosen to be eliminated over Survivor: Africa winner Ethan Zohn, as he was needed for strength in challenges. Longevity You could also do it yourself at any point in time. She is a member of the Outstanding Young Women of America and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. At Tribal Council, Tina joined the majority in blindsiding Kat. She's an early riser. Tina was voted out in a 7-1-1 vote at the final 9, and was sent to Redemption Island. After winning the Final Duel, she returned to the game. However, her tribemate Rupert Boneham decided to go to Redemption Island in place of his wife Laura Boneham, so Laura joined Galang in his place. 0 All-Stars Current Residence: Robbinsville, N.C. With everything that happened in Island of the Idols, we understand why Richard Hatch didn’t make the final cast, but what about Tina Wesson? They called her months before season 40 news broke out and asked Tina if she would be interested in returning. James Nicely, 50, who has undergone 14 operations on a polio-deformed leg, revealed trim and athletic Tina, 40, was separated from him, two other brothers and an older sister early in life. Her birth date is December 26, 1961. Parvati Shallow 5. Her perfect day consists of eating a good breakfast followed by a ride on her motorcycle to the mountains with her husband and her best friend. Tina Wesson - Survivor Winner Australian Outback. Colby competed on the second season of Survivor: The Australian Outback nearly two decades ago, back in 2001. Wesson's first appearance on Survivor was in the show's second season, Survivor: The Australian Outback. Votes Against: Tina is the first finalist to have every castaway they voted against at Tribal Council be voted out. January 6, 2006, 9:31 AM ... the Machiavellian winner of the first Survivor series. They were joined by Tadhana members Katie Collins (Tina's daughter) and Vytas Baskauskas. Legends? Season 40 Survivor cast spoilers. The next time they … The Australian Outback Tribal Council Survivor's Nurse Tina Dispatched With $1 Million. 1.3K likes. Tina Wesson currently works as a private duty C.N.A. She was voted out pre-merge on, Tina is one of five returning players who has competed on at least three seasons but has never won an individual. Why Did You Want to Return to Survivor and Play with Your Loved One?