Top 5 Most Successful Underdogs in Survivor

[@federicosaldias1222]

Whaaaat. I'm so shocked Fabio isn't up there. NO ONE took him seriously. Not even Jeff in the cast assessment.

[@emerydarwin1077]

Instablaster...

[@popanga0994]

I’m hearing he would’ve been first to go had La Flor lost the first immunity

[@SortaNonymous]

Imagine telling anyone that the guy who peed in the water at a challenge would go on one of the greatest immunity streaks ever and win the whole thing

[@TheEsotericism1]

Vecepia is so underrated. She was the pioneer of the under-the-radar strategy, one of the most historically successful strategies in all of Survivor, when there was zero precedent for it. She had virtually everything going against her the whole game, and yet she was able to weasel her way into the bottom of alliances and ultimately win by what really should have been a much more commanding vote. Survivor was a different game back in those days, and no winner to that point had been dealt a harder hand. Not to mention, she was the first African American winner of ANY reality TV show. Even if she wasn't too entertaining, she was awesome. Love to see her on this list and getting some respect

[@daltonfarris]

The way vacepia played was not a respectable game.

[@Furkward]

@@daltonfarris Yes, she was very cutthroat, and honestly, most winners are, or all of them because they know what needs to be done. I do see how that's not respectful because the game wants you to be cutthroat or else it wouldn't be as entertaining.

[@daltonfarris]

@@Furkward she honestly shocked me because in the edit they don't even show people trying to get her back with the old tribe she just kinda joins her new tribe and doesn't care one bit about her old tribe, even the ones who joined her on the new one like Shawn and rob.

[@mirillis6083]

@@daltonfarris if that were true, she likelly wouldn't have won

[@hunterdvs6535]

Fabio should be an honorable mention he was basically on the bottom since the second tribal and won

[@a.jdeets5527]

Hunter Dvs He was never in danger of going home until the endgame though.

[@hummdog1212]

@@a.jdeets5527 He and he had to win every single challenge and he did just that. Not to mention he was certainly an underdog because from the first show how many people really genuinely thought fabio was going to win survivor.

[@the_fd_180]

Wasn't he supposed to go home when the two girls quit?

[@Captain_Subpar]

I admit it. I laughed when Chris was giving his speech about getting women to open up the backdoor. I'm a child. I'd still rank Denise as the most successful underdog. I know people harp on about it but going to every single tribal council is huge. Even if you feel like you're in the majority, your position is always tenuous. You never have a moment to just forge bonds for the future because everything is in a constant state of flux. Plus, it provides more opportunities for things to go south on you.

[@joemonkeyman4675]

I'm really glad you gave Danni the credit she deserves. She's one of the most underrated winners in Survivor and it frustrates me so much when people say she was one of the worst winners/boring when she had such an incredible story and a genuinely likable personality.

[@Peridiam]

I think she might just be the most underrated winner!

[@lurch3130]

I think your right but Stephanie should have won that season.

[@TheMeanderingduck6]

I don't really think so. Stephenie in Guatemala was the Russell Hantz before there was Russell Hantz.

[@stephencarlin6273]

Even though I’m against ranking winners, if I were to put them in general groups, Danni would definitely be in near the top. It’s strange to see these rankings where she’s put down so low (probably because of the edit) when she did everything right to win, she didn’t dominate like Tom or Kim but that wasn’t an option for her.

[@bobgray6498]

People think just because someone makes a bunch of moves that they're 'playing the game' but as we've just seen in BB20, it's not about the quantity of the moves you make, but the quality

[@ChandlerTingle]

Do the top 10 forgotten survivor winners

[@landofsurvivor]

Chandler Tingle AHEM... Earl Cole *cough cough

[@charlestoti2252]

Underrated queen Vecepia and daddy Earl

[@alexstrigle5599]

I could do that right now lol 10. Chris Daughtry 9. Jenna Morasca 8. Bob Crowley 7. Natalie White 6. Sarah Lacina 5. Jeremy Collins 4. Vecepia Towery 3. Danni Boatwright 2. Earl Cole 1. Michele Fitzgerald if there’s anything u think should be fixed let me know

[@ChandlerTingle]

ur paperwork Michele 😂 Brian Heidik is probably the most forgotten

[@matthewyodice1837]

Aras

[@katieanderson7083]

Came in wanting big brother, went out loving survivor

[@drewveflin2842]

Kate Smith opposite for me

[@snuffedtorch3683]

Welcome to the Survivor fan base!

[@SneakySneasel]

Matsing the biggest dud tribe? Pretty sure Ulong would challenge that... and lose.

[@coolkaapa6421]

SneakySneasel yes

[@charlieradant]

More like ravu

[@swish8855]

Charlie Radant I don’t think Ravu was that terrible of a tribe, it wasn’t a good one but the have/have not twist screwed them

[@charlieradant]

@@swish8855 yeah true. They did have rocky and Earl who seemed to be decent at challenges and at the swap they were stacked but bc they didn't have food they lost

[@swish8855]

Charlie Radant yeah, the have have not twist is one of the worst

[@Cynicayke]

Hey, don't act like you weren't cheating on us with the Big Brother fans all summer!

[@Peridiam]

Cynicayke 😘

[@breenewi6405]

Cynicayke ;)

[@AnActualSnake]

Since I’m a Survivor and Big Brother fan does that mean he cheated on me with me?

[@glennroskein7334]

I love both shows so i do not even care

[@joespill1723]

Survivor and Big Brother are so similar I don't see a divide.

[@3flax554]

Holy crap! Danni was actually Numero Uno! This was a great surprise! This list was awesome Peridiam, as someone getting back into Survivor, I’m glad I found your channel! Looking forward to all the survivor content you’ll upload!

[@asdfgadsg281]

Ok so um when are you gonna audition for Survivor because you definitely have the pitch necessary to get on I’m ready to see you on the big screens gamebotting away, great vid

[@blr_blur]

Aw, yay, I’ve missed your Survivor content, Peridiam! So glad the offseason is finally over 🙏🏻🙏🏻 This is a solid list 👍🏻

[@markjackson6431]

well looks like i won’t be able to focus in class knowing there’s a peridiam upload

[@damon-3228]

you should do something about med evacs like most robbed med evacs

[@Peridiam]

Definitely will one day.

[@parkerd2151]

honestly Joe (Tocantins), Neal? , Penner, MIKE BORASSI (not really but still), Russell Swan, and Skupin are top contenders

[@ashwinramdhan6727]

RIP Pat

[@parkerd2151]

oh yea duh and Pat

[@benknight932]

most robbed med evac is totally aubry from kaoh rong

[@msnmpn7]

I love the beautiful irony of Danni being positioned against the Axis of Evil but then she convinced Steph and Rafe to basically make a deal with the devil. If they didn't betray literally half the jury they would have easily won but instead she misted them so hard and they went with her, betraying so many people along the way just to get to the end and realizing far too late that they had screwed themselves over. Just like with Chris a couple seasons earlier, the come from way behind victory was beautiful to watch and excites me literally every time I watch those seasons

[@luanviana8661]

Yes!!!!!! Vecepia!!!! Marquesas is a fundamental season for everybody to understand how to get to the final even being in a minority. It's a masterclass about how the numbers work out in the game.

[@adamoop4398]

Danni is sometimes forgotten but she is AMAZING!

[@bobgray6498]

Danni and Vecepia are both underrated winners

[@junng1021]

Gary Benjamin Holt Jr. *Vecepia:Yes - Danni:No*

[@bobgray6498]

@@junng1021 that's your opinion. Danni played a quieter game than Stephenie, but no one can convince me that Steph's gameplay in Guatemala was anything but sloppy af 😛

[@maverickweidenbaum1713]

What about the Aitu Four (Yul)? That's like the biggest underdog story of the series

[@a.jdeets5527]

Maverick Weidenbaum Not really, they were underdogs for only 3 episodes.

[@Peridiam]

Maverick Weidenbaum Great tribe story but not sure he’s Top 5. His idol was so OP too. Yul’s story is complicated.

[@TheMurrmursonbottle]

Yul doesn’t win without the idol, because he never gets Penner on his side, so that’s a knock on his game. Also, he had three strong allies. Some of these people had no one

[@TheEsotericism1]

Not just the idol. The surprise double tribal council and the surprise twist of a final 3 instead of final 2, eliminating any chance for Yul to be taken out by his alliance. He had the most twists in his favor of any winner not named Ben. But the Aitu Four WAS awesome

[@TheKYLEdavid]

Merging 4-5 is not really that big of an underdog story IMO Tony also merged with a 1 person disadvantage, but I wouldn't call him an Underdog winner

[@Jonathan_Burton]

If this wasn't all winners, Spencer from Cagayan (and even Cambodia to an extent) would be on the list. In Cagayan he made it to the final four whilst still being down 5 to 2 at the Final 7

[@grapes385]

You should do an unsuccessful underdogs video as well... I’m thinking those underdogs that fought tooth and nail to stay in it but just barely fell short ahem spencer from the brains tribe

[@a.jdeets5527]

Avery Abelhouzen Australian Survivor Tessa is the most unsuccessful underdog, her story arc was so tragic.

[@Comaful]

the whole malolo tribe? lol

[@charlessagustin]

Peih Gee from China. Wentworth from Cambodia.

[@jessemarshall3014]

Kelley Wentworth in Cambodia!!! It all came down to the last immunity challenge and I think had she won she stood a good chance of possibly winning against Jeremy.

[@garnetBUNNIES]

Devins. I felt so bad that he lost the fire making challenge

[@ThatCho]

Danni is one of the best. Thank you for highlighting her value in the Survivor lexicon.

[@MaulRisen131]

Good list, I think honorable mentions would be Natalie from Samoa, Natalie from BvW2, and probably Sandra from HvV(?) Also would you wanna make a video for your dream HvV2 cast?

[@Peridiam]

MaulRisen131 Hopefully S40 proves any hope of HVV2 to be true. One day I’ll put a cast together.

[@MaulRisen131]

Oh shoot you replied, hey check out my channel if you want, I make a bunch of Survivor vids too

[@leogarciso484]

I would say Michelle too

[@loynco9299]

I don't agree with Natalie A, she wasn't an underdog at all.

[@NYChica23]

Sandra 2.0 was an underdog win for sure

[@adamoop4398]

Second! I'm loving that you are doing survivor content again!

[@Jack_Dalrymple]

YES THANK GOD U PICKED DANNI such an intellectual

[@Peridiam]

👌

[@alextopete78]

yall, sleepin on yul

[@steliosalexandrosbikas4107]

Honourable mention to Kristie Bennett (Survivor Australia, 2016) :)

[@chrispennington5516]

Sergio Bikas 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@junng1021]

*She is the best in Australian Survivor. Phenomenal gameplay 💜*

[@viniciusrocha749]

Best FTC performance ever

[@cyril0012]

Amazing list! Also some of the top picks for me would be: Natalie (Samoa), Ben (Heroes Healers Hustlers), Yul (Cook Island)

[@shaneohara3119]

Can you make video on which players you would like to see on Heros Vs Villains 2. These would be the people id more like to see back! Personally Heros: Woo (Cagayan) Devon (Heros Vs. Healers vs. Hustlers) Micheal (Ghost Island) Adam (Millennials Vs. Gen X) Keith (San Juan Del Sur) Sabrina (One World) Stephanie (Ghost Island) Denise (Phillipines) Hannah (Millennials Vs. Gen X) Cydney (Kaoh Rong) Villains: Tony (Cagayan) Jay (Millennials Vs. Gen X) Rodney (Worlds Apart) Jason (Kaoh Rong) Hatch (Borneo) Natalie (San Juan Del Sur) Chrissy (Heros Vs. Healers Vs. Hustlers) Corinne (Gabon) Abi-Marie (Phillipines) Laura (Samoa)

[@asvlo]

Jay should not come back after being in MTV

[@totaldramatyler4484]

Chris Daugherty would make an amazing villian

[@bjb5byrne]

Even though Yul was seen as a threat, his comeback was one of the best all time underdog performances

[@thebigboofer3826]

I did not realize Denise went to every tribal council and won the game. She moves way up on my goat list. That is incredibly impressive.

[@sethtanner1]

A video on the most game changing elements, hidden immunity, flips, blindsides..,... props for giving marquesas props. Changed survivor forever

[@soccerguy325]

Chris' victory was actually pretty unremarkable, in my opinion. I just re-watched his season and I had forgotten how little he actually had to do at the F7 to ingratiate himself with the ladies and maneuver his way to the Final 2. He kind of just *fell* into an alliance at the F7 which took him to the F3. He actually had a confessional where he said he basically didn't have to do anything. Not trying to take anything away from his victory - obviously totally earned - just not as much of an underdog story where he was targeted at every turn that I seemed to remember.

[@jolteon345]

The thing with Chris is that the female alliance waited too long to eat themselves. I think if they left Chad in for an extra 2 votes, Chris has a harder path. Instead Leann and Ami literally *told* Scout, Eliza, and Twila that they were the bottom 3...getting rid of Leann and/or Ami before Chad would've left a solid alliance of 4 for Chris to break through, and an alternate universe where Eliza wins. Chris definitely was one of the least interesting winners, and his gameplay was almost non-existent...but weirdly enough that was the type of gameplay that was gonna win that season. Kinda like Bob, who won because the others ate themselves alive (and Sugar was more loyal to Bob than the guy who literally pulled her out of a doomed alliance), but Bob was a much, much more interesting character.

[@totaldramatyler4484]

Fell into it? Maybe not. If the alliance didn't happen, he probably goes out at F5 if he loses immunity. It's just amazing to see one man dismantle a women's alliance of 6, the fiercest women's alliance at the time brought to their knees by the chubby dude. Also, he was no slouch. He won 3 immunities, and gave one of, if not the greatest final tribal's ever, he gamed Twila so hard and he convinced a bunch of scornful women who didn't want a man to win, to vote for a man to win. He had to work hard to convince Julie and Eliza after brutally stabbing them in the back

[@soccerguy325]

@@totaldramatyler4484 With all due respect, you're exaggerating. He won immunities, sure, and he had an impressive FTC performance, but Chris didn't "dismantle" the women's alliance. They dismantled themselves. By the time the F7 came, they were ITCHING to get rid of each other. Chris himself said in a confessional something along the lines of, "I don't have to do anything! I just sit back and watch them fall apart." And his final tribal performance was good, but it wasn't game-winning. He won because he sat next to Twila, who was the only person in the game more reviled than him. Good move bringing her to the end, but Eliza especially was never going to vote for her. He always had that in the bag.

[@totaldramatyler4484]

@@soccerguy325 True, however. They were just going to spare him for one tribal, and instead get rid of Eliza, who was on the bottom anyway. He did have to do quite a bit of work to convince Eliza to flip, and to keep Eliza on his side to get rid of Ami at the Final 6, because Eliza didn't trust or like Scout and Twila. Also, look at Day 39, Chris convinces Twila to implode her own game at final tribal, and just BS his way through. And the Final immunity, if he didn't win that, he was as good as gone

[@soccerguy325]

@@totaldramatyler4484 Hmm, good point. I remember how much Eliza and Scout and Twila hated each other, and how incredible it was that they actually worked together until the final 4. As for day 39, I think Chris gets overhyped. He deserved his win, of course, don't get me wrong, but my dog could've won against Twila. She was just about the most unlikable player in the game, and Chris knew it. I think Twila did a great job of imploding her own game, lol.

[@ThatGoldGun]

Sandra was definitely a huge underdog in HvV, Michelle was a big underdog in Koah Rong, so many more that I would’ve included on this list.

[@murmursmeglos]

Some of my absolute fave winners here. This vid shows me I must just really like underdogs. I don't really care how they get to the end, through sheer grit and determination or just subtle social strategy, it's just a really fascinating thing to watch. In some ways I think Danni has the most impressive social game ever. She had Stephenie absolutely dying to work with her the second she laid her eyes on her.

[@alejandroreyes9566]

YES! I’ve been waiting for this for MONTHS! Excited for one of the best survivor vlogs of all time!

[@amccfischer]

You've missed me!? Dude, I started watching you because of the Big Brother videos. I've been a mostly casual viewer of Survivor. You have helped me watch some of the seasons I have not seen before

[@Crescenzio_]

Love that you said Gary Hawkins instead of Gary Hogeboom, lmao.

[@marcobonanno6923]

YES DANNI FINALLY GETS CREDIT FOR SOMETHING

[@MythicalPhoebe]

moving the videos up to wednesday? i can't complain. i will drop literally everything as soon as i see a new peridiam video.

[@CekaDStar]

And don't forget that Danni deliberately avoided questions about her strategy in her confessionals so Jeff wouldn't bring it up and expose her during tribal

[@olivermensinger6022]

To this day, even as she plays winners at war, people still ask the question: "How the hell did Danni Boatwright win?!" We will never know.

[@traviscrowell8946]

Lol. 40 didn’t go so well for her

[@princesspattycakeswm]

You're the best, peridiam. I'll watch all of your videos and you've even turned me onto bb, even though I can only watch the U.K. ones because I can't find a KZbin channel with full American seasons. I will say that I get really excited when I see a survivor video, though!

[@NathanJakobMichaelThomas]

Aww love you peridiam that description was so SWEET

[@namtastiic]

Ugh when your all time favorite gets number 1, Peridiam stay educated 😍

[@AllRequired]

What made Danni such a fantastic winner was how she infuriated production. Probst was looking forward to her being the femme fatale, a year before Parvati came onto the scene. What he got instead was a combination of a tomboy jock (Stephenie) and a diplomat (the future Natalie W). It would be incredibly surprising to not see her use a similar strategy and go on to win another season.

[@spencerbrief4202]

Glad to have you back on survivor!!

[@michaelgawlik2697]

Thrilled to see Danni getting her due! One of the best games of Survivor ever in my opinion (and apparently in yours, too!)

[@jimmyfortuna-peak4639]

Nice to see some more classic seasons.

[@Call.Me.Brianna]

I can finally watch your videos after finishing the season with my dad :)

[@christophertigno8915]

Good job on the vid! Love the new logo too, Perdiman!

[@yaboi912]

Peridiam making survivor content again? This is the shit that I like to see in my inbox.

[@Hockeyhobo89]

It's been so long since you made a Survivor video!

[@jdrandall7986]

Do "top 10 players to never win", as well as do the top 5 or 10 people that were the epitome of one of the three traits of survivor: outwit, outplay, and outlast!

[@hkazu63]

Yeah but then you’re 100% aware of who is getting those top spots. Cirie Fields is really probably the biggest #1 I can think of.

[@vincencclaustro7161]

Amanda where you at?

[@ayalenglander9647]

Thank you . SURVIVOR FROM HERE ON OUT

[@vesnakelsey8985]

YES! The Survivor vids are back

[@dpsulliv]

Stephenie was such a villain in Guatemala, and when HvV came along, it’s like Guatemala never happened.

[@loganroy3381]

How would you get that idea, given that they have brought back so many players from that season.

[@spyroapplesauce]

Yes! Another Survivor video at last. Thanks, Peridiam!

[@ninto55ssequesterrecording8]

If you're looking to continue with this theme, maybe a top 5 Goliath defeats or something. People in the exact opposite position, who were in a strong spot, and how it all went to shit.

[@perfectegg]

Your videos are not coming up in my recommended feed but I saw your post about this video yesterday. Just thought I’d let you know that the post was helpful

[@317sportsball]

If only Spencer Bledsoe won Cagayan. He’d likely be in the top 3.

[@patrickhannsum5888]

I feel the same way about David Cartwright from Millenials vs. Gen X.

[@JMaster9877]

If he would've won either time he would be on the list

[@Comaful]

Only I couldn't imagine Tony not winning.

[@a.jdeets5527]

Crossroad Sports David was not an underdog

[@giorgigugenishvili2226]

Danni being respected like she deserves to be >>>>

[@patriciajune5]

Denise!!! She was definitely an underdog I love mike I knew from beginning he would win

[@victorvera4844]

I came here expecting to see Danni (a very underrated winner that many fans tend to forget) as part of this list. I am really really happy you put her as number 1!! Thumbs up for you my friend!

[@Flareboxx]

I love survivor, but I'm already missing your Big Brother content! I hope we don't have to wait until Celeb BB until we get another BB video from you!

[@juliawachtel2716]

I just rewatched this video and no Fabio? He’s definitely a good underdog story

[@Peridiam]

Fabio wasn't really an underdog until the F5-F6. I do love Fabio though, but I'd say he's close to the Top 5, but not in it.

[@juliawachtel2716]

Peridiam okay definitely a good point! Although seriously underestimated throughout his entire game

[@lovefromshirley]

This video is beautiful as an opener to DvG, with arguably a new member of the top 5 in winner Nick. He was saved by a medevac and continually played from the bottom. Not sure he'd dethrone Danni, but maybe he'd land at 4 or 5.

[@lakenrutland8877]

thank you for giving denise her flowers. she is very underrated

[@murderbear9576]

Hope you do a best intro, best season theme, and best tribal council set lists too

[@marksoucek1820]

Top 10 best Survivor players to not win Top 10 Survivor/Big brother betrayals

[@eloramaxwell7020]

Nice seeing you again

[@thefoxoflaurels3437]

Danni, Denise, and Vecepia (I’d add Aras, Natalie A, Adam, Michele, & Ethan too even though they weren’t underdogs) show that just being p damn good at all aspects of the game but not placing yourself in a position where you’re seen as a titan of any particular area is prob the deadliest strategy you can have

[@a.jdeets5527]

If Danni ever returns, I see her winning again.

[@bobgray6498]

I'd really like an all winners season

[@user-ti9jb6ij8f]

Guess what lol

[@brenna9182]

A.J Deets Yeah about that...

[@screamingforgamestoplay2959]

That one feeling when your favorite player is our first and by being medical evacuated

[@iAstro129]

Obviously not a winner, nor particularly successful, but I think my favorite is Eliza. Also love Nat W, Malcolm, Sophie, and, of course, Cirie. They definitely have varying levels of success, but

[@coolkaapa6421]

If Brett clouser has won the last individual immunity and won the game, he would be the great underdog of the universe

[@Mrs.Winegarden]

No Cochran?? Come on, that dude pulled that immunity win out of thin air, when he NEEDED it!

[@amymarie4970]

I love Survivors theme this season💙💖💚

[@ElleBethSmurf]

Yaaaaaaayyy, so happy you're doing Survivor again.

[@Shabbby1]

Dude I love your channel

[@jburnaquatic]

Danni is one of my favorite winners

[@lukeliebert1199]

YES! A SURVIVOR VIDEO!!

[@siwap3809]

Title: most SUCCESSFUL underdogs Peridiam: "this list will only include winners" Me: oh, so no Spencer I guess

[@alayford]

If only Jay Starett from MvsGenX or Spencer Bledsoe from Cagayan were able to make it to the end and win, they both would have definitely deserved a spot on this list.

[@landofsurvivor]

Great video Peridiam! Your reasoning and ranks are always 100% dead on :)

[@tatianagois7291]

I don't care what anyone else thinks, Denise is number one. I literally got up and clapped and cheered and cried when she won. She is what Survivor is about. Never giving up and fighting to the end.

[@mrgoodgamesgaming3462]

You should review the Australian seasons of Survivor. Despite what most Americans say, it's actually pretty good, and worth taking a look at. The 3rd season is just finishing right now

[@ismayonnaiseaninstrument3911]

I like the torch in ur intro

[@lukewieringa9146]

The funny thing about this thumbnail pic is that I'm on the season (worlds apart) with Mike on it

[@cityslacker4]

My immediate top two thoughts were Yul Kwon and Ben Driesbergen!! But yet the list is great.

[@zztanerzz]

love your videos so much keep up the great work

[@OwenTheLegendary]

We love Peridiam

[@clay_utter]

Just recently watched Philippines again and thought it was hilarious how badly Abi sold the bag

[@owenrichmond6519]

Where is Ben!!!!

[@ItsGroundhogDay]

I probably should have expected Vecepia, but usually I try to forget her.

[@cowboysfan8845]

Great list I love Danni so much I'm a David

[@cambrodia3189]

Lil from Pearl Islands is a good example of an underdog that went far but couldn't seal the deal

[@MountainSongBird29]

What about Ben from season 35? I was expecting to see him on here. After the merge his alliance turned on him and he should have been out but stayed strong to the end and only got into the final bc he won a firemaking challenge.

[@ItsKimOlson]

I would love to see a video about survivors who were med evaced.

[@jayjasperjp]

Danni said in an interview that one day she went into the jungle with Rafe and Stephenie and they made a final 3 deal. It wasn’t shown on the show because the cameras weren’t filming them.

[@winstonrusso7744]

I thought that’s obvious tho lol

[@OrcaSpace]

Fabio was pretty good underdog