Who Lost the Most Weight on Survivor?

For nearly two decades, Survivor has been captivating audiences with its captivating challenges and grueling eliminations. One of the most memorable aspects of the show is watching contestants shed the pounds as they face new challenges and deal with deprivation. So which contestant has lost the most weight on Survivor?

The answer may surprise you: it's Colton Cumbie! During his time in South Pacific, Colton weighed about 223 lbs before arriving on the island. By Tribal Council, he had shocked fans—and perhaps even himself—by dropping all the way down to 142 lbs. That’s an 81-pound weight loss in less than a month! His transformation wasn't only impressive to viewers; his elimination vote was also revoked due to his extreme weight loss (he ended up bowing out during a different Tribal Council).

Colton’s dramatic weight loss didn't win him any sympathy from fellow castaways or viewers alike. But it is certainly an impressive feat, considering that he achieved it without any professional dietary or exercise guidance or coaching. As Season 24 winner Sarah Lacina wrote in her book Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: How Survivor Captivated Fans for 20 Years (co-written with Regan Penner), "there are all kinds of ways to get ahead on survivor... but losing [that] much weight safely and successfully isn't one of them."

Despite some criticism over his motivations for drastically slimming down while on Survivor, Colton Cumbie definitely deserves recognition for what he accomplished. It's still a remarkable achievement—one that just may stand unparalleled among Survivor contestants!

There is no one inherant answer to the question of who won the most money on Survivor. It all depends on which season and version of Survivor you are talking about. All different versions of the show have a variety of different prize structures, so it's impossible to determine who won the most across all versions without more contextual information.

Despite this, there appears to be general agreement that Richard Hatch, winner of Survivor: Borneo in 2000 (the very first season) holds the record for winning the highest single-season prize amount overall at $1 million after taxes. Hatch was labeled by some as an early 'villain' on his season due to his strategy, confidence and ability to form alliances; these traits eventually got him far enough ahead in the game that he was able to outlast every other contestant and win despite being voted off in an earlier episode. His winnings were a major factor in making Borneo one of the highest rated episodes ever for CBS and kickstarting what would become one of television's most popular franchises with millions of viewers worldwide each week since then.

It's important however to consider how much (or how little!) money other contestants may have gotten just for appearing on their particular seasons - this can vary greatly between each iteration! Some contestants have come away with thousands if not hundreds-of-thousands more than Hatch was able to win – depending on sponsor bonuses or additional prizes such as car or trips that they received while they were participants; wins like these can still add up significantly over time when placed side by side against thousands who never made it quite far enough in any given game show cycle regardless of how epic their fan base might be! Plus, there is also currently irony since despite winning over $2 million thus far from appearances alone -- Rick Devens has never actually won any version he competed on as a full fledged contestant but could arguably still claim victory due only sheer longevity at his age compared against everyone else’s “winners” title? So it would appear ultimately in conclusion: Who won ‘the most money’ from "Survivor" highly depends upon where you decide your final criteria lies...

The answer to this question is Sierra Reed, who was 19 years and 3 months old when she competed on Survivor: Cagayan (Season 28). At the time of her appearance, this made her the youngest contestant ever to compete on Survivor. A teen graduate of Baylor University, Sierra was described by host Jeff Probst as having a “sense of tenacity and maturity beyond her years.”

Unfortunately for Sierra, her time on the show was short-lived - she became the second person voted out in an episode aptly named "It's Psychological Warfare". Since then, no other contestant has been quite as young as Sierra. However, we’ve certainly seen a number of talented young players prove that age isn’t everything in TV’s most enduring reality competition series!

The longest individual immunity challenge in the history of Survivor has to be seen during Season 10 of “Survivor: Palau.” This particular challenge lasted nearly 5 hours and saw contestant Ian Rosenberger compete in a grueling endurance battle.

The Immunity Challenge had contestants stand on an angled pole, with both feet attached to a small board and their arms stretching out in front of them. As the tide slowly came up, the pole became more difficult to stay upright on and eventually presented an almost impossible challenge for contestants. Contestants were eliminated one by one as they lost their balance or just couldn’t take it anymore and dropped off their poles. Rosenberger proved he was cut from tough stuff however, managing to stay on his pole for nearly five hours in what is often referred to as the longest individual immunity challenge ever seen on Survivor.

In the end it was worth it for Rosenberger, who won himself an Immunity Idol that allowed him to stay safe until final 5 when he got voted out by his fellow tribe mates (earning himself 7th place). This amazing challenge has since gone down in history as one of Survivor's endurance tests - proving that anything is possible if you set your mind to it!

As one of the longest running reality television series, Survivor has had its fair share of competitive tribal challenges. While there have been hundreds of such competitions, one tribe stands out as having consistently come out on top in the majority of them: The Matsing Tribe from Survivor: Philippines.

Comprised of three original members - Malcolm Freberg, Denise Stapley and Russell Swan - the Matsing Tribe went on to win five straight individual immunity challenges, making them the most successful tribe in terms of challenge wins. What made them so successful was their ability to work well together. All three members worked hard to conquer each challenge and help each other succeed when needed.

The group formed a strong bond that allowed them to overcome any obstacle thrown at them until their eventual dissolution due to Tribal Council eliminations (a fate they were ultimately unable to avoid). Eventually becoming a two-person team before dissolving completely after losing all but one immunity challenge, the Matsing Tribe's impressive display in challenges should stand as an inspiration for any future contestants who wish to pursue victory through tenacity and teamwork alike.

When it comes to one of the most successful and longest-running reality shows in history, Survivor definitely takes the cake. For those unfamiliar with the show, Survivor pits a group of castaways against each other on an island where they must compete for rewards, immunity and ultimately their chance at winning a grand prize. Along their journey, players must form alliances and compete in grueling physical challenges while also trying to convince members of the jury to grant them votes as they make their way closer to being crowned as Sole Survivor.

So who has received the most votes from this hard-to-please jury? That honor goes to “Boston” Rob Mariano – four times over! Mariano is arguably one of the most successful contestants in reality TV history thanks not just to his crafty strategic game play but also his ability to align himself with powerful allies that helped take him all the way through four separate seasons: Survivor: Marquesas (4th Place), Survivor: All Stars (Sole Survivor), Survivor: Heroes vs Villains (Runner-Up) and finally Redemption Island (Sole Survivor). Boston Rob pulled off an impressive victory by receiving 10 out 7 total jurors votes on both entries – showing incredible consistency throughout his time on screen!

Mariano’s tremendous success proves that he knows how connect with others both before and after the competition takes place. In addition, his chameleon like ability keeps him one step ahead of his opponents as he works hard behind scenes ensure that he always has a majority alliance protected him no matter what season it is. This favorite among fans has used these skills repeatedly too great effect - leaving even host Jeff Probst amazed at Boston Rob's prowess year after year!

The answer to the question “What season of Survivor had the most players competing in it?” depends a lot on which region you’re looking at.

For example, if you take a look at the United States version of Survivor—the format that first put this show on the map—there have been several seasons with well over 20 contestants. Most notably, there was season eight (or “All-Stars”) which featured a whopping 18 competitors from previous seasons and two new players for good measure.

But if you focus on international versions of Survivor it's not uncommon for certain countries to feature twice as many or even three times as many players compared to US editions. For example, The Philippines edition of Survivor featured 32 cast members while Vietnam had an incredible 60! And then there are some regional spin-offs that go even further and feature up to 100 participants in one season!

So ultimately what we can conclude from this is that no one version holds an unchanged record for having the most players in any given season. Depending on where you look each franchise can bring something wildly different numbers wise; whether lesser or greater than what came before it!