Life of Each ‘Survivor: Winners at War’ Cast Member Since They Won the Show Previously
"Survivor" gave an epic twist to the franchise when they asked twenty of the past winners to return for a "Winners at War" edition – here's all you need to know about the selected cast members.
The 40th season of "Survivor" brought together 20 of the reality show's most memorable winners to fight for a chance at walking away with the $2 million prize money from the "Survivor: Winners at War" edition.
Casts at Tribal Council on SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR on the CBS Television Network | Photo: Getty Images
Not only have the 20 previous winners grown age-wise, but their looks have also changed since they first partook in the competition.
Below are all the details you need about the show's former stars a few days after one of them was crowned a winner for the second (or third) time.
Casts at Tribal Council on SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR on the CBS Television Network | Photo: Getty Images
DANNI BOATWRIGHT
According to Us Magazine, Danni made her first appearance on and won "Survivor: Guatemala" when she was 29. The actress, however, earned the 19th position on her "Survivor: Winners at War" return at age 44.
Danni Boatwright on the Seventh episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, on the CBS Television Network. | Photo: Getty Images
SOPHIE GEORGINA CLARKE
One of the youngest cast members, Us Magazine reported that she won her survivor title on "Survivor: South Pacific" when she was 22 and returned at 30 to fight for a chance to win the $2 million prize "Winners at War."
Sophie Clarke on the Eleventh episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, on the CBS Television Network | Photo: Getty Images
JEREMY COLLINS
Jeremy was 36 when he appeared on and won "Survivor: Cambodia" and at 41, he became the fifteenth person to be evicted from "Winners at War."
Jeremy Collins on the Eleventh episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, on the CBS Television Network | Photo: Getty Images
SANDRA DIAZ-TWINE
The 45-year-old TV personality was crowned the franchise's first two-time winner when she won in her earlier appearances on "Survivor: Pearl Islands" and "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains."
Just before they began filming for "Winners at War," EW asked the show's returning cast members to pitch a new twist for the show.
BEN DRIEBERGEN
The Marine Corps veteran competed for and won the "Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers" edition at age 34, according to Us Magazine.
MICHELE FITZGERALD
Michele was voted the winner of the show's 32nd season, "Survivor: Kaôh Rōng" when she was only 24. She returned to and became the "Survivor: Winners at War's" 2nd runner-up at 29.
WENDELL HOLLAND
Wendell appeared on and was crowned the winner of the show's 36th season, "Survivor: Ghost Island" at 33.
ADAM KLEIN
The 29-year-old winner of "Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X" made his mark during "Winners at War" with the comedic relief he provided fellow cast members and audience.
Adam Klein on the two-hour Thirteenth episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, on the CBS Television Network | Photo: Getty Images
YUL KWON
After he won "Survivor: Cook Islands" at 31, Yul made a return to the show's epic 40th season to help raise awareness and money for ALS on behalf of his co-cast member, Jonathan Penner's wife, Stacy Title.
Yul Kwon on the three-hour season finale episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, on the CBS Television Network | Photo: Getty Images
SARAH LACINA
After she lost "Survivor: Cagayan" at 29, Sarah returned and won the competition during "Survivor: Game Changers."
AMBER MARIANO
The 41-year-old "Survivor: All-Stars" winner was the second person sent to the Edge, due to her ties to her husband, Rob.
ROB MARIANO
Considered to be one of "Survivor's" most significant players, 44-year-old Rob was voted out during "Winners at War's" pre-merge stage.
PARVATI SHALLOW
The 37-year-old TV personality made her first "Survivor" appearance at 23 and joined the cast of "Winners at War" just after she welcomed her first child.
KIM SPRADLIN-WOLFE
The "Survivor: One World" winner was eliminated from "Winners at War" after she gave up during an immunity challenge for food.
DENISE STAPLEY
The season 25 winner left a memorable mark on the show when she blindsided Sandra during the pre-merge stage and earned the nickname, "Queenslayer."
Denise Stapley on the two-hour Thirteenth episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, on the CBS Television Network | Photo: Getty Images
TONY VLACHOS
Tony first made his presence known when he appeared on "Survivor: Cagayan" and later in "Winners at War" when he landed three immunity wins back-to-back and eventually won the competition.
Tony Vlachos at Tribal Council on the three-hour season finale episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, on the CBS Television Network | Photo: Getty Images
NICK WILSON
29-year-old Nick won during season 37's "David vs. Goliath" edition and made a memorable "Winners at War" moment when he confessed he had a crush on Parvati growing up.
ETHAN ZOHN
The 46-year-old winner of "Survivor: Africa" and two-time cancer survivor, provided one of the franchise's most moving moments following his struggles during the Edge of Extinction challenge.
NATALIE ANDERSON
Natalie, who first appeared on "Survivor: San Juan del Sur" at 28, returned to the "Winners at War" edition with a drive that placed her amongst the top cast members to look out for.
TYSON APOSTOL
The 40-year-old "Survivor: Tocantins" winner was the only "Winners at War" contestant to be sent to Exemption Island twice after he won his way back into the game.
Just before they began filming for "Winners at War," EW asked the show's returning cast members to pitch a new twist for the show.
While Tyson noted that he would like to see a season of rivals, Wendell stated that he wanted a "Survivor: All Winners" edition that included all the show's previous winners, not just a select few.
Yul, however, floored readers with his three ideas that included dividing returning cast members along the three dimensions that seemed vital in the final Tribal Councils: outwit, outplay, outlast.