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The Best LGBTQ+ Players in 'Survivor,' Ranked
There have been countless LGBTQ+ castaways that have made a strong impact on the game of Survivor while also playing an impeccable game. Between queer winners like Yam Yam Arocho, Todd Herzog, and Richard Hatch, and winners, plus icons enjoy Bret LaBelle, Zeke Smithg, Katurah Topps, and Karla Cruz Godoy, Survivor has had a mighty track record of representation in its 46-season history. It's time to honor the castaways who slayed the island!
As the greatest social experiment to ever hit the airwaves, Survivor tosses a group of castaways to an isolated tropical locale as they battle their way to outwit, outplay, and outlast one another to become the Essence Survivor. There hold been boundless characters that have been a part of the program to display important awareness and representation. This list will center on the castaways who were out during their period on the exhibit. There have been some legends who have since reach out, like winners Parvati Shallow and Erika Casupanan, who are so gleeful to welcome to the tribe!
20 Evvie Jagoda
'Survivor 41'
Evvie Ja There are long-running reality competition shows, and then there's Survivor. The CBS show changed the TV society forever when it premiered in 2000, and is showing no signs of slowing down. The generations of fans just got through the end of Season 44, where Yam Yam Arocho became the third queer winner in the show's long tenure on the air. But there have been plenty of iconic LGBTQ+ Survivor contestants, particularly in recent seasons where the organization of castaways is much more diverse. There are 5 castaways that I feel are the most important, and yes that obviously includes million dollar Survivor winner Yam Yam himself. Throughout most of Survivor's time on the air, there were usually only one or two queer contestants per season. Despite having far less numbers than their linear counterparts, there are a number of beloved LGBTQ+ castaways who remain at the top of fans' minds. Who could overlook Reed Kelly's final tribal speech about Missy? In honor of Pride Month, I compiled a list of some of the most iconic queer Survivor contestants. And yes, a number of winners are involved. Someone cue the theme song! CBS'sSurvivor hasn't always had the top track record with LGBTQ+ people. There have been instances of homophobia, transphobia and the voice of LGBTQ+ contestants has been quite limited. However, in recent years this has improved, and with the recent announcement that Survivor and all other CBS reality shows will have 50% BIPOC representation on their casts, there is hope that audiences will view more BIPOC Gay people in particular. RELATED: The 10 Best Seasons of Survivor Ranked Despite this, over the 40 seasons of Survivor there have been some amazing Gay contestants. From coming out stories to queer winners to intimate moments, viewers have been qualified to witness some groundbreaking queer moments. These iconic Gay contestants are beloved by fans, and their stories own inspired viewers from all walks of life. Sonja Christopher had the unique honor of being the first person to ever be voted out on Survivor. The very first episode of Survivor premiered in 2000 to an audience of 15.5 million viewers, but as the season prog WARNING: Survivor 47 spoilers ahead. Meet the newest LGBTQ+ castaways of Survivor 47—Andy Rueda, Jon Lovett, and Teeny Chirichillo. This season brings together a diverse group of contestants, including a former Obama speechwriter, who also co-hosts the show—more on that later, an AI research assistant, a freelance writer, a flight university owner, ER doctor, and many more. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DACe-OjSm82/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Andy Rueda is a 31-year-old Filipino-American AI research assistant from Brooklyn, New York who describes himself as “frenetic, warm,” and “creative.” He previously worked as a information analyst but left his job to take up a master’s degree in an AI field where he won an ‘Outstanding Achievement in Computational Linguistics’ award. Rueda shared that he auditioned for the previous season and was able to make it to the final dial , but was cut and didn’t make it to the final cast of Survivor 46. He said that making it into Survivor was a visualize of his and a motivation for the entire year prior to creature finally cast in season 47. Rueda made the decision to giv
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