The Best & Toughest Survivor Competitors:
Some of the most beloved participants in the survivor genre are those who have managed to outwit, outplay, and outlast their competitors.
These Survivors are strategic masterminds, social geniuses, and physical threats who have proven time and again that they have what it takes to win the game.
While there are many incredible Survivors who have graced our screens over the years, there are a few who stand out above the rest as the most beloved.
Boston Rob Mariano
Rob has been a fan-favorite since he first appeared on Survivor: Marquesas in 2002.
He quickly established himself as a strategic force to be reckoned with, and his cutthroat gameplay has earned him the respect of fans and fellow Survivors alike.
Rob returned to the game in 2010 for Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, where he was recruited as a member of the Heroes tribe.
He quickly took control of the tribe, and his strategic dominance led the Heroes to victory.
Rob is widely considered to be one of the greatest Survivors of all time, and his strategic prowess, social skills, and physical strength make him a force to be reckoned with.

Parvati Shallow
Parvati first appeared on Survivor: Cook Islands in 2006, where she quickly became a fan-favorite for her flirtatious nature and strategic gameplay. She returned to the game in 2008 for Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites, and she quickly proved that she was a force to be reckoned with.
Parvati dominated the social game, forming strong alliances with some of the most powerful players in the game.
Her strategic prowess and social skills helped her navigate her way to the final three, where she ultimately won the game.
Parvati is widely considered to be one of the greatest female Survivors of all time, and her impressive strategic and social skills make her a force to be reckoned with.

Richard Hatch
Richard first appeared on Survivor: Borneo in 2000, where he quickly became a fan-favorite for his strategic gameplay and physical prowess.
He returned to the game in 2004 for Survivor: All-Stars, and he once again proved that he was a force to be reckoned with.
Richard dominated the social game, forming strong alliances with some of the most powerful players in the game.
His strategic prowess and physical strength helped him navigate his way to the final three, where he ultimately won the game.

Tony Vlachos
Tony first appeared on Survivor: Cagayan in 2014, where he quickly became a fan-favorite for his strategic gameplay and physical prowess.
He returned to the game in 2017 for Survivor: Game Changers, and he once again proved that he was a force to be reckoned with.

Tyson Apostol
Tyson first appeared on Survivor: Tocantins in 2008, where he quickly became a fan-favorite for his strategic gameplay and physical prowess.
He returned to the game in 2013 for Survivor: Blood vs. Water, and he once again proved that he was a force to be reckoned with.
Since his Survivor days, Apostol has started a pickleball career and has started a podcast Rob Has A Podcast, where he discusses reality TV shows, including survivor.

Yul Kwon
Yul first appeared on Survivor: Cook Islands in 2006, where he quickly became a fan-favorite for his strategic gameplay and physical prowess. He ended up winning the season.
He returned to the game in 2009 for Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, and he once again proved that he was a force to be reckoned with.
He is the first winner of Asian heritage.

Sandra Diaz-Twine
Sandra first appeared on Survivor: Pearl Islands in 2003, where she quickly became a fan-favorite for her strategic gameplay and physical prowess.
She returned to the game in 2010 for Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, and she once again proved that she was a force to be reckoned with.
Her strategic prowess and physical strength helped her navigate her way to the final three, where she ultimately won the game.

Amanda Kimmel
Amanda first appeared on Survivor: China in 2007, where she quickly became a fan-favorite for her strategic gameplay and physical prowess.
She returned to the game in 2009 for Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, and she once again proved that she was a force to be reckoned with.
Amanda dominated the social game, forming strong alliances with some of the most powerful players in the game. Her strategic prowess and physical strength helped her navigate her way to the final three, where she ultimately won the game.
