Laura Boneham

Laura Boneham is a contestant from. She is the wife of Rupert Boneham.

Laura initially appeared in and  as Rupert's loved one participating in the loved ones challenge, but now is appearing on the show as a contestant.

Profile
Name (Age): Laura Boneham (44)

Tribe Designation: Tadhana

Relationship to Significant Castaway: Rupert’s Wife

Current Residence: Indianapolis, Indiana

Occupation: Merchandiser

Personal Claim to Fame: Raising a bright, independent, beautiful daughter who is now thirteen years old.

Inspiration In Life: My husband, Rupert, is my hero. He has the most amazing strength and passion for life. He continues to help others with no expected rewards. I am exceptionally proud of his run for governor of Indiana.

Hobbies: Scuba diving, waterskiing and art.

Pet Peeves: Mean people and people being treated unfairly.

Three Words to Describe You: Strong, smart, and brave.

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? 1) Waterproof mascara 2) My journal 3) A pen to write with

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Rupert, my husband, because of his passion for the game.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: Winning a million dollars and accomplishing my goal of being on the show.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I get along very well with all types of people and can make great alliances. I am smarter than people think and I am going to kick ass in challenges.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I am a huge competitor and game player. I am a leader that can positively bond our tribe. I can fish, forage for food and work exceptionally hard at camp.

What Does It Mean to You to Play Survivor with Your Loved One? For me to have the opportunity to play the game of Survivor is AMAZING! To actually play the game of Survivor with my husband Rupert by my side is an absolute DREAM COME TRUE!

Survivor: Blood vs. Water
Laura, being Rupert Boneham's wife started on the Tadhana tribe. During the first impressions vote, Laura was sent to Redemption Island by a 7-2-1 vote as Tadhana tried to weaken Rupert. When Jeff offered Rupert the chance to take Laura's place on Redemption Island, Rupert accepted without hesitation, meaning Laura joined the Galang tribe. Laura bonded well with her new tribe mates and after winning the combined Reward/Immunity Challenge she remained safe from Tribal Council.

Voting History
In Blood Is Thicker Than Anything, Laura was originally voted out from her tribe, but switched with Rupert sending him to Redemption Island and putting her on the Galang tribe.

Trivia

 * Laura is the first loved one to appear in a previous season on location before becoming an actual contestant. She was Rupert's loved one who appeared for the Loved Ones Challenge back in and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains.
 * Katie Collins, who also competed in, appeared as one of Tina Wesson's loved ones in , but only via webcam.
 * Laura is the oldest (overall and female) member of Tadhana.
 * Brad Culpepper is the oldest male on Tadhana and is the same age as Laura, but is 253 days younger than Laura.
 * Laura is the first, and so far only contestant to never compete in a challenge for their original tribe but compete for another tribe, due to her being switched to Galang on Day 1, before a challenge took place.
 * Laura is the first contestant to switch their tribe in a Redemption Island season.
 * Laura is the first contestant to be voted out and switch places with someone to re-enter the game.