Dave Ball

David "Dave" Ball (affectionately known as Danger Dave) is a contestant from.

Profile
Dave Ball grew up in a family full of preachers but don't be fooled because he is not your typical "son of a preacher man." After he earned a degree in opera from Oklahoma State, this "rock and roll rebel" took many odd jobs to stay afloat including one as a flight attendant at a major airline.

Although Dave's fiery personality may have gotten him into hot water more than once, he has a knack for reading people which has helped him through the rough spots. His innate intelligence has been honed through years of playing strategy games and his body benefits from the martial arts, biking and hiking he enjoys in his spare time.

Dave is currently teaching fitness and nutrition to people who want to lose weight and improve their health. "It took me a long time to sort out my own health issues and if I can help others get healthy, then it will be worth it." Dave is the most physically fit he has ever been and he is counting on the element of surprise to propel him to the top of this game.

After spending 10 years on the road, this journeyman says, "I've never been terribly concerned with money. I've always been more interested in making my life a rich experience. Having said that, I can do anything for a million dollars because that will set me up for life."

Dave is single and currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif. His birth date is August 13.

Survivor: Samoa
Dave Ball was placed on the Galu tribe. When asked who looks a Leader, Dave picked Russell Swan, who was elected Galu's leader. Dave was visibly shocked when Russell S. picked Shambo Waters as the smartest person on Galu, which even Shambo was shocked and worried. However, It wasn't Shambo screwing up the puzzle but it was actually John Fincher doing terribly on the swimming portion of the challenge with put Galu behind. Dave was annoyed with John's performance and wanted to vote him out. However, Despite the rough start, Galu went on an winning streak starting with the first immunity challenge. Dave himself, won the tribe chickens on Day 9.

However, Like was not sunshine and rainbows for Galu. Shambo couldn't gel with her tribe and cost a chicken to escape. Erik Cardona attempt to catch the chicken but as Dave put it "Erik gotten Clothesline... by a clothesline". To make things worse, Galu lost immunity for the first time. The tribe decided to vote out Yasmin Giles because of her doing nothing at camp in a 8-2 vote. The next reward challenge was the Gross food eating challenge. Dave faced off against Foa Foa's Ashley Trainer. Dave was able to finish his "sea slug guts smoothie" while Ashley was unable to swallow hers, Giving Galu the win and the Survivor Barbacue. Unfortunately, it started raining and the rain lasted for days. This did not stop Galu was from winning immunity again.

On Day 15, It was announced that both tribes was competing for pizza but both tribes would be going to tribal council. Dave was concerned for Russell S., who was working hard at camp. Russell S. competed but he fainted in during the challenge and the challenge was cancelled. Still prepared to vote out someone, the men decided to get Shambo on their side so they can vote out Monica Padilla because of being the weakest and her closeness with Laura Morett. However, it was unnecessary as Russell S. was evacuated and the vote was cancelled. The men voted Shambo the new leader to further drive her to their side. Galu won the next two challenges, keeping Dave safe from elimination.

On Day 19. The Tribes Merged and they feasted. Brett Clouser came up with the name, Aiga for her tribe. At the immunity challenge, when asked if Tee-Ball was his sport, Danger Dave said making love was his sport. Making everyone laugh in the process, Dave also said he doesn't do it enough. In the challenge itself, Dave scored three points but lost to John who scored five. After the challenge, John and Erik came to Dave with a plan to vote out Monica. Dave thought it was crazy to vote out Monica over the former Foa Foas. However, Erik was the one voted out due to a last minute gaffe before tribal council.

Voting History
In Tastes Like Chicken, Russell H. used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Dave's vote against him. In The Day of Reckoning, the vote ended with a 5-5 tie between Laura and Natalie, forcing a revote. Dave did not change his vote at the revote.

Post-Survivor

 * On January 9, 2010, Dave attended Survivor's 10-year anniversary party.

Trivia

 * Dave is the first contestant to be voted out on Day 31.
 * Jeff Probst always referred to Dave by his full name.
 * Dave was an Alternate for .