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Survivor China Odds

Bodog.com has released fresh odds on Survivor China. The following is a list of betting options available from Bodog.com, including Jeff Probst odds.

Who will win Survivor China?
Favorites: Aaron/Ashley [7/1], Underdog: Jean-Robert [18/1]

Will any of the Survivor China contestants require medical attention during the season?
Favorite: No [1/4], Underdog: Yes [5/2]

Will the winner of Survivor China be male or female?
Favorite: Male [4/5], Underdog: Female [13/15]

Which tribe will the winner of Survivor China be from originally?
Even Odds: Fei Long [5/6], Zhan Hu [5/6]

SURVIVOR 16 & JEFF PROBST ODDS

Which continent will Survivor 16 be filmed in? Favorite:
Asia [4/3], Underdog: Antarctica [500/1]

Which hemisphere will Survivor 16 be filmed in?
Favorite: Eastern [1/3], Underdog: Western [2/1]

Will Survivor 16 be set on an Island?
Favorite: Yes [1/3], Underdog: No [2/1]

Will Survivor host Jeff Probst sign on to host Survivor 17?
Favorite: Yes [1/5], Underdog: No [3/1]

Will CBS publicly announce, in 2007, that Survivor 16 will be the last installment in the reality TV series?
Favorite: No [1/7], Underdog: Yes [4/1]

Will CBS publicly announce, in 2007, that Survivor 16 will be an All-Stars edition?
Favorite: No [1/3], Underdog: Yes [2/1]

Survivor host Jeff Probst, via TVGuide, spoke at length this morning about the upcoming season of Survivor, Survivor: China, the first US reality show filmed in the worlds most populous nation. Aside from the details and insights into Survivor: China, the full cast list was officially revealed, and we get our first look at the two tribes. CBS was granted almost unheard of access to some of Chinas most heralded cultural landmarks for filming, including the Shaolin Temple and the Great Wall. CBS and Survivor seem to have dived full-bore into the rich history of China. For instance, the season will begin with the the castaways attending a traditional Buddhist ceremony.

Probst admits that Survivor: China was one of the shows most difficult and demanding seasons to film, but despite the ridiculous heat and humidity, deadly snakes, and intense locations, it has also been incredibly rewarding. Discussing the filming, which took place at the man-made Zhelin Lake, Probst said, “Usually I want to go home. But if somebody said, ‘You have to stay another two weeks, I’d say, ‘All right.”

Continuing with the China theme, each contestant was given their own copy of Sun Tzus The Art of War, the famed military strategy guide written in the sixth century B.C. Probst explained, “Survivor is a war. The book deals with leadership and how you defeat the other tribe. It’s interesting how much it plays into the game all the way through.”

The full cast list was revealed by CBS for the first time, as well as the make-up of the two tribes. Here’s a quick look at who Survivor fans can look forward to seeing come Thursday, September 20, when Survivor: China premieres on CBS.

The Fei Long Flying Dragon Tribe

Aaron Reisberger: 32, Venice, California; surfing instructor, bartender, restaurant manager

Courtney Yates: 26, New York City; waitress

Amanda Kimmel: 23, Kalispell, Montana; hiking tour guide, beauty pageant winner

Jean-Robert “Bobby” Bellande: 36; Las Vegas; professional poker player

Leslie Nease: 38, Tega Cay, South Carolina; Christian-radio host, fitness instructor

Denise Martin: 40, Douglas, Massachusetts; school lunch lady, black belt in karate

Todd Herzog: 22, Pleasant Grove, Utah; flight attendant

James Clement: 30, Lafayette, Louisiana; burial service owner, grave digger

The Zhan Hu Fighter Tiger Tribe

Peih-Gee Law: 29, Marina Del Rey, California; music-video dancer turned jeweler

Dave Cruser: 37, Simi Valley, California; model/actor turned bartender

Erik Huffman: 26, Nashville, Tennessee; musician, model

Ashley Massaro: 28, East Northport, New York; WWE SmackDown Diva, beauty queen, reality-show host

Michael “Frosti” Zernow: 20, Chicago; film student, parkour expert

Sherea Lloyd: 26, Atlanta; fourth-grade teacher

Jaime Dugan: 22, Columbia, South Carolina; college student

Steve “Chicken” Morris: 48, Marion, Virginia; former bouncer/fish breeder/logger turned chicken-farmer

Aaron
Age: 32
Home Town: Venice, CA
Occupation: Surfing Instructor

Originally from Belmont County, Ohio, Aaron Reisberger obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from Ohio State University. After college, he moved to Chicago for some time and then to Hawaii. He also has his certification from the American Council on Exercise and a bartending license from the state of Hawaii. He is currently a surfing instructor while also tending bar and managing a tapas restaurant. He has previously worked in home remodeling.

Reisberger’s hobbies include cooking (his favorite show is “Top Chef” and he subscribes to Food & Wine), surfing, golf and reading. He describes himself as witty, fun and, well, sometimes too nice. He is proud to say he was on THE PRICE IS RIGHT. He thinks his knowledge of cooking and how to make things edible and tasty will help his game, as will his ability to adapt to his environment and to get along without a lot of creature comforts.

Reisberger currently resides in Venice, California. His birth date is April 25, 1975.

Colors		Green, red, orange, yellow, blue
Scents		Coconut, pineapple, lime, lilac, nag champa, fresh cut grass, ocean
Flowers		Hibiscus, lilac, pikake
Board Games		Risk, Scrabble, Jenga, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit
Video/Computer Games		NCAA football, Ratchet & Clark, Super Mario Bros
Sports to Play		Surfing, football, golf, Frisbee, volleyball, tennis, bocce
Sports Teams		OSU football, OSU basketball, U of H football
Outdoor Activities		Surfing, beaching, Frisbee
TV Shows		Top Chef, Discovery Channel’s Planet Earth, Magnum PI, 60 Minutes
Movies		No favorite
Music		Arcade Fire, Bob Marley, Willie Nelson, No Doubt, Gregory Isaacs, The Beatles, Foo Fighters
Magazines		National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, Star, Entertainment Weekly, Food and Wine
Books/Authors		Shantaram, Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fountainhead, The Historian
Cereal		Fruity Pebbles, Grape Nuts, Shredded Wheat, Corn Pops
Fruit		Mango, pineapple, papaya, coconut, banana, lime, tangerine
Chips/Snacks		Munchos, pork rinds, jerkey, corn nuts, Doritos
Cookies		Big cookie from Whole Foods, snickerdoodles, raisin oatmeal walnut
Candy Bars		Baby Ruth, Almond Joy, Zagnut, 3 Musketeers
Alcoholic Drinks		Beer, wine, Margarita, Pina Colada, Bloody Mary
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Hawaiian Punch, root beer, Limonta from Pellegrino

Amanda
Age: 23
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Hiking Guide

Amanda Kimmel has lived all over the state of Montana. She most recently worked as a hiking tour guide and continues to hone her skills as an artist while learning about the fashion industry. At the age of 16, she began modeling in Chicago, where she lived on her own for one year. She has also worked as a make-up artist, retail sales representative and waitress. Her goal is to develop a business within the fashion industry.

Kimmel has competed in many beauty pageants and was crowned Miss Montana USA in 2005 and Miss Earth in 2006. She’s been on the cover of Montana Living Magazine and Pageantry Magazine. Kimmel has been to China twice before to compete in the Miss Kite of the World Pageant in Weifang, where she placed as a semifinalist, was given a key to the city and was heavily promoted on billboards and news articles. While promoting tourism via these pageants, she did volunteer work at orphanages and other organizations and was permitted to fly kites off the Great Wall in five-inch heels.

Kimmel’s hobbies include hiking, running, drawing and painting. She enjoys rock climbing, snowshoeing, kickboxing and volleyball. Kimmel describes herself as motivated, competitive and determined. She has camped every weekend in Montana since she was three years old. She tries never to leave home without her cowboy boots.

Kimmel just moved from Kalispell, Montana to Los Angeles and is living with her sister, Katrina. Her family has one dog, Sassy, one cat, Cleo and one horse, Frisco. Her birth date is August 3, 1984.

Colors		Green
Scents		Vanilla bean
Flowers		Crazy-colored roses and orchids
Board Games		Battleship, card games
Video/Computer Games		No favorite
Sports to Play		Rock climb, volleyball
Sports Teams		Green Bay Packers
Outdoor Activities		Hiking, snowshoeing, rock climbing
TV Shows		SURVIVOR, Apprentice, Gilmore Girls
Movies		First Blood, Braveheart
Music		Anything except metal
Magazines		InStyle, WWD, Vogue
Books/Authors		As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Cereal		Grape Nuts
Fruit		All
Chips/Snacks		Bread pudding, strawberry cheesecake
Cookies		Snickerdoodle
Candy Bars		Twix, Caramello
Alcoholic Drinks		Mango Margarita
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		All

Ashley
Age: 28
Home Town: East Northport, NY
Occupation: Professional WWE Wrestler

Growing up in Long Island, New York, with a father, brother and uncle who competed in amateur wresting, Ashley Massaro was well-prepared to make it in the World Wresting Entertainment. A former gymnast, she competed in Miss Hawaiian Tropic pageants and was crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA in 2002 and Miss Hawaiian Tropic Canada in 2005. She currently works as a model and a professional wrestler with the WWE. She came to the WWE as a contestant in the 2005 RAW Diva Search. After beating out seven other finalists, she received a one-year contract with the World Wrestling Entertainment.

Massaro tours around the world and appears in front of thousands of people at arena shows approximately four times a week. She appears on “WWE Raw,” “Smackdown” and Pay-Per-View Weekly. She has done a tour of Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait, where she visited the troops with the WWE for the United Service Organizations (USO). She was on the cover of the April 2007, issue of Playboy. She has also appeared in FHM, Stuff, Maxim and the covers of Femme Fatale and FLEX magazines. She hosted several E! “Wild On” episodes and appeared on “Breaking Bonaduce” as his personal trainer. She has also guest-starred on CW’s “Smallville” and “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” and she brought her love of music to Fuse TV when she took part in a special edition of “The Sauce.” MTV’s “Celebrity Death Match” has also featured her in the claymation series. In her spare time, she visits numerous hospitals to boost morale, including the Bethesda War Veteran Hospital in Washington, DC.

Massaro received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication with a minor in Business from State University of New York. She describes herself as spunky, quirky, optimistic, happy, resourceful, creative, adaptable and relentless. She is obsessed with all things music.

Massaro currently resides in East Northport, New York. Her birth date is May 26, 1979.

Colors		Black, pink, blue
Scents		Vanilla, berry, cotton candy
Flowers		White lily, orchids
Board Games		Monopoly
Video/Computer Games		Smackdown vs. Raw 2007
Sports to Play		Wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics
Sports Teams		Yankees
Outdoor Activities		Beach volleyball, boogieboarding, surfing
TV Shows		Smackdown, Raw, 24, Southpark, SURVIVOR
Movies		Natural Born Killers, Moulin Rouge, The Notebook
Music		The Used, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine
Magazines		Alternative Press, Blender, Spin, Revolver
Books/Authors		Anne Rice
Cereal		Kashi
Fruit		Pretzels
Chips/Snacks		Mango
Cookies		Oatmeal raisin
Candy Bars		Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks		Michelob Ultra, Grey Goose, Petron
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Diet Coke, smoothie, protein shake

Chicken
Age: 47
Home Town: Marion, VA
Occupation: Chicken Farmer

Steve “Chicken” Morris was born in Marion, Virginia, and grew up on a commercial farm, where he has worked with poultry since he was 13 years old. After 40 years of marriage, Morris broke ties with his wife and raised his three children (Tyychelle and twins Dee Ann and Jessica) alone.

Morris currently manages the farm, where they produce all natural eggs and chickens along with grass-fed beef, pork and turkey. He also runs a store on the property. He previously worked as a bouncer, a fish culturist for the Fish & Game Department, a security officer and a logger. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and riding ATVs. He describes himself as outgoing and someone who lives on the edge. He enjoys country and bluegrass music. His favorite sport is baseball. He is a member of the Rich Valley Fair Association and the Abingdon Farmers Market Board.

Morris currently resides in Marion, Virginia. He had four dogs, Zek, Cluck, Poke and Eli. His birth date is September 2, 1959.

Colors		Green
Scents		Woods, early morning
Flowers		No favorite
Board Games		Pictionary
Video/Computer Games		No favorite
Sports to Play		Baseball
Sports Teams		Green Bay, Mets
Outdoor Activities		ATVs, hunting, fishing
TV Shows		NCIS, CSI
Movies		Outlaw Josey Wales
Music		Country
Magazines		Dirt Wheels
Books/Authors		No favorite
Cereal		Corn Flakes
Fruit		Strawberries
Chips/Snacks		Beef jerky
Cookies		Oreos
Candy Bars		Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks		Brandy
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Powerade

Courtney
Age: 26
Home Town: New York, NY
Occupation: Waitress

Courtney Yates grew up in Boston, the only sister with three brothers, two older, one younger, all much bigger. She attended Suffolk University, studying at both the main Boston/Beacon Hill campus and the University’s West African campus, located in Dakar, Senegal. She paid her way through college working nights as a passenger service agent for a major airline at Boston’s Logan International Airport, spent time as a receptionist at a high-end hair salon, and has even worked as a “historical interpreter” (a tour guide in costume) at historic homes in Salem, Massachusetts. She graduated in May, 2003, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Yates is currently a waitress in a popular restaurant in New York City’s Union Square, where she enjoys the fast pace and the freedom her job affords her.

Yates’ main hobbies include reading and learning new things. She loves history and enjoys keeping ongoing lists of things to look up whenever she comes across something new or interesting. Yates has a large and varied collection of friends with whom she loves going out, eating, drinking and, of course, gossiping, a long-practiced skill she hopes will serve her well on SURVIVOR: CHINA. Originally from Boston, her sport of choice is baseball, and despite now living just a few stops from Yankee Stadium, she remains a loyal member of Red Sox Nation.

Yates is best described as honest (sometimes interpreted as cruel), sarcastic (often interpreted as bitchy) and physically small. She is aware that people find her slight frame curious, and at times controversial, but she warns people against judging her on looks alone. She proclaims that her body weight (or lack thereof) is purely genetic, as both her parents are tall and thin as well. She claims to be tough as nails, both mentally and physically, and is ready for the challenge of SURVIVOR.

Yates currently resides in New York City with her rescued, semi-reformed alley cat, Catullus (named for the poet). Her birth date is March 26, 1981.

Colors		Grey, green, white
Scents		Bacon
Flowers		Iris, dandelions, ivy
Board Games		Any trivia game, Jeopardy, Trivial Pursuit
Video/Computer Games		The Oregon Trail
Sports to Play		Snowboarding
Sports Teams		Boston Red Sox, all Boston teams, Mets
Outdoor Activities		Sunbathing, dining al fresco
TV Shows		Family Guy, House, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Flava Flav shows
Movies		Gone with the Wind, The Royal Tenenbaums, Dangerous Beauty
Music		Classic rock, mainstream hip hop
Magazines		In Touch, Star, Soap Opera Digest, Smithsonian, Current Archeology
Books/Authors		Francine Prose, Margaret Atwood
Cereal		Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fruit		Pineapple, coconut
Chips/Snacks		Chips and dip, guacamole, Cheetos, hummus and toast
Cookies		Shortbread, brownies, Reese’s cookies
Candy Bars		Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Alcoholic Drinks		Jack Daniels, Bloody Mary, Margaritas, almost any type of beer or wine
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Tomato juice or V8, water, tea with milk and sugar

Dave
Age: 37
Home Town: Simi Valley, CA
Occupation: Former Model

Dave Cruser is currently a bartender. He has previously worked in construction, advertising and as a model/actor, having lived in South Africa for an extended period of time. He has also spent time in Paris, Milan, Munich, Zurich and Hamburg. He attended one year of college at Moorpark Community College and one quarter at ITT studying computer drafting.

Cruser’s hobbies include studying industrial design, snowboarding, hiking, bodysurfing, riding his motorcycle and frisbee golf. Cruser describes himself as creative, funny and hard-working. He believes he’ll do well because he loves to camp and considers himself to be a motivator and team player.

Cruser currently resides in Simi Valley, California. His birth date is October 26, 1969.

Colors		Deep hues of blue, green, brown, grey
Scents		Frangipani, mimosa, gardenia
Flowers		Frangipani, mimosa, gardenia
Board Games		Balderdash
Video/Computer Games		No favorite
Sports to Play		Touch rugby, volleyball
Sports Teams		No favorite
Outdoor Activities		Camping, hiking, skin diving, snowboarding, sailing
TV Shows		Dexter, Biker Build-Off, Adult Swim’s Home Movies
Movies		Hollywood Shuffle, Lost in Translation, Roxanne
Music		Psy trance, progressive house, electronica, classic rock
Magazines		The Horse, Street Chopper, Dwell, Popular Science, Popular Mechanics
Books/Authors		Tom Robbins, William Gibson, Kurt Vonnegut
Cereal		Kashi Granola
Fruit		Dragon fruit, watermelon, pineapple, berries
Chips/Snacks		Kettle Chips
Cookies		Mrs. Fields
Candy Bars		70%+ dark chocolate
Alcoholic Drinks		Bass, Fosters, Microbrew Ales and IPA, Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Sparkling water, fresh-squeezed juice, Squirt

Denise
Age: 40
Home Town: Douglas, MA
Occupation: School Lunch Lady

Denise Martin was born and raised in Revere, Massachusetts. She attended Revere High School, Class of 1985. She spent one year at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and then attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, where she received a certificate in Technical School/Telecommunication Electronics.

Martin rides her scooter to her job as a lunch lady for fourth through seventh graders. This involves preparing and serving lunch, along with cleaning the kitchen, five days a week. She previously worked as a short-order cook and a central office technician for a phone company. She also operated and maintained a video game route at eight different colleges, repairing and maintaining video games and juke boxes.

Martin is a Second Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate. She is a student at Revere Karate Academy in Revere. She recently opened her own karate school, Douglas Karate Club. She is a member of the International Kenpo Karate Association. Her hobbies include collecting Budweiser memorabilia, axe and knife throwing, stick fighting, and playing sports with her three daughters. She is an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan; she even named her dachshund Tedy Bruschi K9. She describes herself as competitive, outgoing, strong-willed and determined.

Martin currently resides in Douglas, Massachusetts with her husband of 16 years, Robert. They have three daughters, Erin, 13; Emily, 10; and Samantha, 9. Her birth date is May 5, 1967.

Colors		Blue
Scents		Polo cologne
Flowers		Pansies, tulips
Board Games		Monopoly
Video/Computer Games		Pinball, smash TV
Sports to Play		Hockey
Sports Teams		Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins
Outdoor Activities		Knife and axe throwing
TV Shows		JERICHO, SURVIVOR, Contender, UFC #5
Movies		Bonnie and Clyde, Red Dawn, Pirates of the Caribbean
Music		’70s rock
Magazines		Sports Collectors Digest
Books/Authors		Stephen King
Cereal		Frosted Flakes
Fruit		Apples
Chips/Snacks		Crackers and cheese
Cookies		Sugar wafers
Candy Bars		Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks		Budweiser
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Pepsi

Erik
Age: 26
Home Town: Nashville, TN
Occupation: Musician

Erik Huffman was born in Greenville, South Carolina, where he remained through college. From an early age, he enjoyed a number of sports, excelling in football and baseball. He also achieved academic excellence, from competing at the Greenville County Spelling Bee at age 10 to ranking 10th out of 243 people in his high school graduation class. He continued playing football in high school and began running track. Huffman’s hopes of being a potential college football prospect were shattered when he broke his leg during his senior year. In track, he specialized in the Triple Jump, qualifying and competing once for the State Championship.

Huffman graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration in 2003. In 2001, he also spent six months studying at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. During college, he played intramural sports, but his energy became more focused on music. Having previously worked as a sporting goods sales representative and a waiter, Huffman found more pleasure in media and entertainment. At age 18, he began modeling and landed spots in local print ads and commercials in Greenville. His profile took a leap when he was discovered by Ford Models. He has done work with Hanes, Glamour, Abercrombie & Fitch, Finish Line (in Sports Illustrated), Macy’s, Target and many others.

Huffman’s father began teaching him guitar at age 13, and he later picked up bass guitar at age 16. Music was a passion, but it remained only a hobby for years. During his free time at Furman, Huffman began playing bass guitar with Alex Florez, and just before graduating college, he decided to pursue music more seriously. He is currently a full-time musician, playing bass guitar and singing with his rock band, FLOREZ. The band travels in a 15-passenger van to various cities across the United States, playing about three shows a week at clubs, colleges and private parties. FLOREZ has shared the stage with Sister Hazel, Better Than Ezra, Josh Kelley, The Doobie Brothers, Gavin DeGraw and Robert Randolph, to name a few. In 2005, the band signed a co-publishing deal with BMG Songs North America and, in February of 2006, their song, “Natalie,” was featured in the television series “Scrubs.” Aside from music, Erik still models part-time. He currently appears in the Summer/Fall 2007 Hanes campaign.

Huffman’s hobbies include running, football, lifting weights, frisbee, golf, Sudoku, movies, snowboarding and skateboarding. He describes himself as genuine, honest, sensitive, competitive, a problem solver, athletic and sometimes, a perfectionist. Huffman is a Christian, and he believes his faith will keep him strong and focused when faced with the physical, mental and emotional hardships of SURVIVOR: CHINA.

Huffman currently resides in a Nashville, Tennessee. His birth date is January 31, 1981.

Colors		Green, red
Scents		Vanilla, citrus
Flowers		Orchid
Board Games		Scrabble
Video/Computer Games		Super Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda
Sports to Play		Football, baseball, basketball, tennis, golf
Sports Teams		Clemson Tigers (NCAA), Atlanta Braves
Outdoor Activities		Fishing, hiking, running
TV Shows		Lost, Prison Break, The Simpsons
Movies		The Count of Monte Cristo, Forrest Gump
Music		The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pearl Jam, John Mayer
Magazines		Men’s Health, Relevant
Books/Authors		The Great Gatsby, Donald Miller books
Cereal		Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Granola
Fruit		Watermelon, pineapple
Chips/Snacks		Chips and salsa, hummus and pita
Cookies		Thin Mints, chocolate chip with nuts
Candy Bars		Snickers, Mr. Goodbar
Alcoholic Drinks		Jack and Coke, Newcastle, Corona, Guinness
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Coke, milk

Frosti
Age: 20
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Parkour Athlete/Student

Originally from Traverse City, Michigan (he attended Central High School there), Michael “Frosti” Zernow is currently a film student at Columbia College in Chicago (he’s in his junior year). Half Japanese/half Russian, Zernow has been practicing Parkour and free-running for over five years and has been hired as a traceur (a practitioner of Parkour) and free-runner in television, advertisements and corporate events, including one of Madonna’s world tours. (Parkour is essentially making the environment into an obstacle course. Through running jumping, or climbing, all obstacles can be overcome and all destinations are reachable. Free-running takes the movements of Parkour and adds style and flair. Think along the lines of urban gymnastics and building break dancing).

In high school, Zernow was captain of the wrestling and track teams. In addition, he practiced Aikido, a form of martial art that both his parents teach. While still in high school, he was suspended for a day because he dressed up like a Ninja and climbed on the roof of the school.

Zernow describes himself as creative, dynamic and determined. His hobbies include art, social philosophy and skateboarding. He recently returned from a trip to Hong Kong, where he hiked up a mountain with friends wearing three-dollar sandals.

Zernow currently resides in Chicago. His birth date is February 15, 1987.

Colors		Blue
Scents		Vanilla
Flowers		Roses
Board Games		Scrabble
Video/Computer Games		Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
Sports to Play		Parkour, wrestling
Sports Teams		The Tribe
Outdoor Activities		Rock climbing, skateboarding, parkour
TV Shows		Heroes, Scrubs
Movies		Lost in Translation, Brick
Music		RJD2, Nujabes, Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, The Notwist
Magazines		Blender, Spin, Urban Climber
Books/Authors		Jack Kerouac
Cereal		Frosted Flakes
Fruit		Pineapple
Chips/Snacks		Trail mix
Cookies		Soft-chew macadamia nut
Candy Bars		Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks		No favorite
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Cranberry juice

Jaime
Age: 22
Home Town: Columbia, SC
Occupation: Student

Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and raised in Sunrise, Florida, Jaime Dugan and her family moved to South Carolina when she was 14 years old. She graduated from Spartanburg High School, where she played varsity softball and was the editor of photography for the school yearbook. She is currently a senior at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, on an academic scholarship (she has Dean’s List honors), in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. She is majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Business. Dugan supplements her school schedule working as a waitress.

Dugan’s hobbies include cooking, kickboxing and photography. She enjoys wakeboarding, softball, golf and fishing. She favors country and rock music. Her favorite sport is football. She describes herself as friendly, energetic and candid. Her heroes are her mom and dad, who have been together since they were 16 years old. She is a huge University of South Carolina Gamecocks fan (she attends every game) and also a Buffalo Bills fan.

Dugan currently resides in Columbia South Carolina. She has one sister, Jenna Evon Fay Dugan. Her family has three dogs, Princess Pippi, Oscar Capone and Ottis. They also have three cats, Milo, Jagger and Spitz. Her birth date is June 30, 1985.

Colors		Pink, turquoise
Scents		Men’s cologne, night-blooming jasmine, Christmas cookies
Flowers		Orchid, bird of paradise
Board Games		Monopoly, Battleship
Video/Computer Games		Mario Bros., Mario Kart
Sports to Play		Softball, football
Sports Teams		Buffalo Bills, Florida Marlins, Florida Panthers, Miami Heat
Outdoor Activities		Wakeboarding, fishing
TV Shows		Grey’s Anatomy, LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, Live with Regis & Kelly, SURVIVOR
Movies		Legally Blonde, A League of Their Own, Wedding Crashers
Music		Country, rap, southern rock
Magazines		Cosmo, Sports Illustrated
Books/Authors		Harry Potter series, The Devil Wears Prada
Cereal		Rice Krispies Treats, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fruit		Pineapple, strawberries, peaches
Chips/Snacks		Goldfish, gushers
Cookies		Girl Scout Samoas and Thin Mints
Candy Bars		Snickers, Reese’s, Starburst, Skittles
Alcoholic Drinks		Pink shots, Strawberry Daiquiris, martinis
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Vitamin Water, sweet tea

James
Age: 30
Home Town: Lafayette, LA
Occupation: Gravedigger

James Clement owns a burial service and works as a gravedigger. In addition, he works security at nightclubs and weddings and bartends on the side. His hobbies include watching television and surfing the Web. He enjoys sprinting, weight-lifting and playing football.

Clement describes himself as athletically gifted, socially adaptive and physically attractive. He is proudest of carrying on the family business. He feels he’ll do well because he considers himself to be physically and mentally adept, adventurous and able to adapt to new environments and situations.

Clement currently resides in Lafayette, Louisiana, with his pit bull, Brently. His birth date is March 9, 1977.

Colors		Black, red, blue
Scents		White gardenia, barbeque, cigarettes, boiled crawfish
Flowers		White gardenia
Board Games		Checkers
Video/Computer Games		Halo, first person shooter games
Sports to Play		Football
Sports Teams		Colts, San Diego, Atlanta, Saints
Outdoor Activities		Cooking, drinking, football
TV Shows		CSI, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, 24, SURVIVOR, World’s Strongest Man
Movies		Westerns, action
Music		Breakbeats, southern rap, anything to sing
Magazines		Muscular Development
Books/Authors		No favorite
Cereal		Grits
Fruit		Pears
Chips/Snacks		Lay’s Flamin’ Hot
Cookies		No favorite
Candy Bars		York Peppermint Patties
Alcoholic Drinks		Old Fashioneds, Tom Collins, 151 shots, Patron, Stoli
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Thai tea, Kool-Aid

Jean-Robert
Age: 36
Home Town: Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Professional Poker Player

Born in Long Island, New York, Jean-Robert Bellande considers himself to be international, as he is the son of French-speaking Haitian immigrants who raised him in Asia. Bellande is a professional poker player (his televised tournaments include the 2005 Rio Circuit Event, 2005 US Poker Championship, Ballbreakers 2005 and the 2005 World Poker Tournament’s “Bad Boys of Poker”). In 2005, he was ranked the Number 6 Card Player in the world.

Bellande first made a name for himself promoting some of Los Angeles’ hottest nightclubs, including the Roxbury, Tatou of Beverly Hills and the Gate. He then opened up his own Hollywood night spot, Sky Sushi, which he ran for five years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Azusa Pacific University. He describes himself as charismatic, fun and loud. He is proudest of making it to the final table at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Event, where he pocketed a whopping $210,000. Bellande’s hobbies are playing poker, playing pool and hitting the nightclubs. His favorite sport is soccer. He enjoys playing tennis and basketball. If he could take three non-survival items with him to China, he’d bring a deck of cards, poker chips and a dealer.

Bellande currently resides in Las Vegas. His birth date is September 17, 1970.

Colors		Blue
Scents		Sweet perfumes or cologne
Flowers		Orchid
Board Games		No limit poker
Video/Computer Games		Cards, online poker
Sports to Play		Basketball, tennis, soccer
Sports Teams		Brazil (soccer), LA Lakers
Outdoor Activities		Running indoors
TV Shows		Entourage, Weeds, 30 Rock
Movies		No favorite
Music		Top 40, R&B
Magazines		Newsweek, Card Player
Books/Authors		The Da Vinci Code
Cereal		Honeycomb, Corn Pops
Fruit		Honeydew, banana
Chips/Snacks		Pringles
Cookies		Oatmeal raisin
Candy Bars		Snickers
Alcoholic Drinks		Vodka Redbull
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Iced tea

Leslie
Age: 38
Home Town: Tega Cay, SC
Occupation: Christian Radio Talk Show Host

Leslie Nease’s stepfather was a United States Marine, so she traveled with her family all over the world. She attended and graduated from Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan. Moving back to the United States, Nease attended two years of college at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Nease currently works as a Christian host for a midmorning radio show. She is on the air from 9 am until noon, and then spends the rest of her day being mom to her four kids, Stephanie, Tommy, Kennedy and Peyton. She also teaches fitness classes three nights a week (step, kickboxing, sculpt and cycle) and has her own speaking ministry where she encourages others in their faith. She has written a book about fitness & spirituality called Body Builders. She has previously worked as a personal trainer and waitress.

Nease’s hobbies include reading and studying scripture, writing poetry, yard sales and camping with her family. Her favorite sport is volleyball. She describes herself as energetic, passionate and overwhelming. Her favorite topics are what she considers to be her “Four Fs”: Faith, Family, Friends and Fitness. She was Mrs. North Carolina in the Mrs. USA pageant in Las Vegas in August 2001. In March 2003, she was the first New York finalist in the Regis & Kelly co-host search when Kelly went on maternity leave. In April 2006, she went on a mission trip to La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where they spent most of their time outdoors in the Andes Mountains visiting Compassion International-sponsored children in underdeveloped areas.

Nease has auditioned for SURVIVOR every season for the past five years. She always wanted to experience SURVIVOR for herself and decided she wasn’t giving up. She never let the rejection get her down, but instead allowed it to fuel her passion for the adventure. Finally, after 11 audition tapes, her dream is coming true.

Nease currently resides in Tega Cay, South Carolina with her husband of 18 years, Rod. They have one dog, Buddy. Her birth date is March 25, 1969.

Colors		Seafoam green, burgundy
Scents		Clean laundry
Flowers		Daisies
Board Games		Balderdash, Scattergories
Video/Computer Games		No favorite
Sports to Play		Volleyball, softball
Sports Teams		Carolina Panthers
Outdoor Activities		Camping, kayaking
TV Shows		SURVIVOR, The Office, Heroes, Friday Night Lights
Movies		Dumb and Dumber, Joan of Arc, GI Jane
Music		Contemporary Christian
Magazines		Fitness, Today’s Christian Woman
Books/Authors		The Debt, The Bible
Cereal		Raisin Nut Bran
Fruit		Cantaloupe, pineapple
Chips/Snacks		Whole wheat pita and hummus
Cookies		Oreos
Candy Bars		Twix
Alcoholic Drinks		No favorite
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Sweet tea, Starbucks coffee

Peih-Gee
Age: 29
Home Town: Marina Del Rey, CA
Occupation: Jeweler

Peih-Gee Law was born in Hong Kong and moved to Los Angeles at a very young age. She attended an all-girl Catholic high school, from which she graduated with a 4.0 GPA (she also received an almost perfect score on her verbal SATs, 780 / 800). She attended the University of California, Los Angeles, but got kicked out for low grades (partying got in the way). A former dancer, she appeared in music videos for Daft Punk, Crystal Method, Madonna, Janet Jackson and Maxwell. She also appeared in the 1998 MTV Music Awards as a back-up dancer for Madonna’s performance of “Ray of Light.” Although she did this while still in college, she never wanted to pursue it as a career. She was reinstated to UCLA after attending junior college and eventually earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature.

After graduation, Law moved to England to set up an import/export company for her aunt and uncle. She eventually moved back to the US and now works for her parents’ jewelry business, basically running the operation: everything from designing, manufacturing, appraisals, sales and accounting. She is currently working on launching her own jewelry line.

Law is no stranger to travel. She spent two months backpacking in Southeast Asia. She spent two weeks on an island in Malaysia living in a hut with no running water or electricity and went scuba diving every day. She also trekked through the Northeastern part of Thailand.

Law enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving and dancing. She is a voracious reader, loves organizing board game night and playing video games. She considers travel and adventure to be necessities in life. She describes herself as free-spirited, witty, spunky, assertive, optimistic and open-minded. She is outspoken and strong-willed, with a tendency to think like a guy. She considers her biggest strength to be having a good attitude, seeing the brighter side of things and having the ability to focus all her will on the task at hand. Law is a member of Jewelry Importers & Manufacturers Association.

Law currently resides in Marina Del Rey, California, with her two cats, Butter (short for Butterface) and Sugar. Her birth date is April 7, 1978.

Colors		White, sage green
Scents		Ocean
Flowers		Orchid
Board Games		Boggle, Taboo, Sudoku
Video/Computer Games		World of Warcraft
Sports to Play		No favorite
Sports Teams		Roger Federer
Outdoor Activities		Snowboarding, scuba diving
TV Shows		Grey’s Anatomy, SURVIVOR, Run’s House, Heroes
Movies		Napoleon Dynamite, Dazed and Confused, Star Wars
Music		Red Hot Chili Peppers, Thievery Corporation, Federico Abuelo
Magazines		Shape
Books/Authors		Neil Stephenson, Neil Gaiman
Cereal
Fruit		Mango, pineapple, white peach, pomelo
Chips/Snacks		Guacamole and chips, brie, Hawaiian popcorn with seaweed
Cookies		Chocolate chip
Candy Bars		No favorite
Alcoholic Drinks		Gin and tonic, Bloody Mary
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Iced tea, Vitamin Water, coffee

Age: 26
Home Town: Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Elementary Teacher

Sherea Lloyd was born in Pontiac, Michigan. Her family moved around a lot, as she spent her early years living in Maryland, middle school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and high school in Dallas, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from Florida A & M University and her master’s degree from Florida State University.

Lloyd has a twin sister, Maria, who currently attends Howard University Law School. She is currently a fourth grade elementary teacher. She describes herself as sassy, outspoken and caring. She enjoys dancing, working with children and watching football and basketball. She believes she will do well on SURVIVOR because she considers herself competitive, outgoing and a leader. She believes in her ability to overcome her fears; when her mother had breast cancer (she is now fine) it proved to be a true test of her own abilities to overcome adversity.

Lloyd is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Lloyd currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Her birth date is July 31, 1981.

Colors		Black
Scents		Any Bath and Body Works scent, pineapple cilantro candle
Flowers		Tulips
Board Games		RACKO, Checkers, Taboo
Video/Computer Games		Solitaire
Sports to Play		Soccer, softball, flag football
Sports Teams		Dallas Mavericks
Outdoor Activities		Walking, swimming
TV Shows		BIG BROTHER, Real World vs. Road Rules
Movies		The Sound of Music, Set It Off
Music		R&B, Beyonce
Magazines		Vibe, Cosmo, Jet, Ebony
Books/Authors		Zane
Cereal		Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms
Fruit		Pineapple
Chips/Snacks		Popcorn, Cheetos Puffs
Cookies		Otis Spunkmeyer chocolate chip
Candy Bars		Kit Kat
Alcoholic Drinks		Georgia Peach, Riesling
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Gatorade

Age: 22
Home Town: Pleasant Grove, UT
Occupation: Flight Attendant

Todd Herzog is an openly gay Mormon who came out shortly after high school and won the hearts of everyone at his school. He attended Pleasant Grove High School in Utah and then two years of college at Utah Valley State College. He currently works as a flight attendant. He previously worked as a manager at a movie theater and at a major theme park.

Herzog has previously lived in Seattle, Orlando and Denver. His hobbies include traveling, shopping and drinking coffee. He enjoys surfing, biking and boating. He’s allergic to cats, rabbits and shrimp. He describes himself as fantastic, amazing, awesome and super-original. He believes he will do well on SURVIVOR because he claims he is very positive, great at social skills and strategizing, and he’s willing to “gather wood and sh*t.” He thinks the Spice Girls are the most significant historical event of the past 100 years and is unbelievably stoked that they are going on a reunion tour this winter.

Herzog currently lives in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He has one brother, Tyler, and three sisters, Brandy, Kimmi and Tori. His birth date is January 29, 1985.

Colors		Aqua, yellow, red, black
Scents		Windex, baking cookies
Flowers		No favorite
Board Games		Life, Uno
Video/Computer Games		Roller Coaster Tycoon
Sports to Play		Surfing, biking
Sports Teams		Kelly Slater (surfer)
Outdoor Activities		Biking, boating, surfing, campfires
TV Shows		SURVIVOR, Desperate Housewives, Prison Break
Movies		Lords of Dogtown, Into the Blue, Donnie Darko
Music		Panic! At the Disco, Justin Timberlake, Cobra Starship
Magazines		GQ, Entertainment Weekly, Details
Books/Authors		Running with Scissors, Jay’s Journal
Cereal		Granola, Peanut Butter Captain Crunch
Fruit		Green apples, oranges
Chips/Snacks		Chocolate, BBQ chips
Cookies		Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter
Candy Bars		Twix, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Whatchamacallit
Alcoholic Drinks		Long Island iced tea
Non-Alcoholic Drinks		Venti Non-Fat White Chocolate Mocha, Iced from Starbucks