Marissa Peterson

Marissa Peterson is a contestant from.

She is the paternal niece and Blood vs. Water partner of contestant Gervase Peterson.

Profile
Name (Age): Marissa Peterson (21)

Tribe Designation: Tadhana

Relationship to Significant Castaway: Gervase's Niece

Current Residence: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Occupation: Student

Personal Claim to Fame: Putting myself through college.

Inspiration in Life: Tia and Tamera Mowry. They were the first black girls I saw on TV and that gave me confidence.

Hobbies: Playing sports/exercising, crafting/do-it-yourself projects and partying.

Pet Peeves: When people say they're going to do something and don't do it.

Three Words to Describe You: Outgoing, adventurous, and passionate.

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? 1) Chapstick 2) A camera 3) Music & speakers

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Parvati Shallow. She was underestimated initially, great at challenges, and a power player.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: To win a million dollars and to see if I’m really as tough as I think I am.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I have strong will power, I’m mentally and physically fit and I don’t give up.

What Does It Mean to You to Play Survivor with Your Loved One? Playing Survivor with Gerv would be the most amazing experience, from watching him on TV in 4th grade, to getting to bond with him in the most intense and competitive setting.

Survivor: Blood vs. Water
Marissa was placed on the Tadhana tribe since she was the niece of Gervase Peterson. At the first impressions vote she was the only one who revealed voting against Brad Culpepper, with five Tadhana tribe members voting against Laura Boneham (who voted against Marissa) which was enough to vote Laura B. out. Marissa helped build the camp along with the rest of the tribe.

At the Immunity Challenge on Day 3 Marissa was part of the running/swimming team. Tadhana gained an early lead due to Marissa's uncle Gervase struggling. Despite their early lead Tadhana lost the challenge due to Katie Collins, Ciera Eastin and Caleb Bankston struggling on the puzzle portion of the challenge. Back at camp Marissa assumed the tribe was voting for Katie since she cost them the challenge. Although Katie was perceived as weak, the Tadhana Men's Alliance targeted Marissa due to Gervase boasting about Galang's challenge win. At Tribal Council Marissa was shocked to find out she was voted off just to teach Gervase a lesson. Marissa was sent to Redemption Island by a unanimous 8-1 decision.

Marissa expressed hostility towards her former tribe upon being voted out. Competing in the first Redemption Island duel, Marissa placed second behind Candice, eliminating Rupert and keeping Marissa in the game.

Trivia

 * Marissa is the youngest contestant on Blood vs. Water.
 * Marissa is the first person to be voted off in Tribal Council, but not be the first person of the season to be voted off, following one of the season's twists.
 * Marissa received at least 2 votes every time there was an elimination vote she was part of.
 * Marissa, along with fellow Blood vs Water contestants Katie Collins, Vytas Baskauskas, and Ciera Eastin, are the second though fifth people to be a blood relative of a past contestant. The first was Brandon Hantz, being the nephew of Russell Hantz.
 * Marissa is the first African-American contestant to survive a duel on Redemption Island.