Erik Cardona

Erik Cardona is a contestant from He is best known for his infamous jury speech that called out Russell Hantz's arrogance and Mick Trimming's lack of leadership skills.

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A proud womanizer, Erik claims that he can date four to five women at the same time without any issues. He has no qualms about chasing after a taken woman (as long as she is not married) just for the fun of the chase. He says, “There’s nothing sweeter than taking another man’s goods.” His top hobby is skirt chasing. Even though he can be found chasing multiple women at once, he says that he does have a special female in his life … his dog, Adrian.

Erik holds two degrees from Pepperdine University in Psychology and Sociology but has chosen a career as a bartender. When asked why he has chosen that specific career route, he explains that he likes waking up around 10:00 a.m. and running on the beach instead of being stuck pencil-pushing in a cubicle. He says that he enjoys life while the “sell-outs” do not.

He greatly admires his father because he has sacrificed everything in life for him. In raising him, Erik observed his father’s mental and physical strength as well as endurance for raising an active boy. He feels that his father’s example has provided him with tools that will help him win this game. In addition to his father’s influence, Erik is self-motivated by his competitive nature and desire to prove to himself that he has what it takes to be the next Sole Survivor.

Currently, Erik resides in Los Angeles, Calif. His birth date is April 13.

Trivia

 * Erik is the first person to be voted out by 10 votes. Alina Wilson and Jonas Otsuji would later tie this record.
 * Erik is the twelfth person to find the hidden immunity idol.
 * He is the only person named Erik to not be in a season with Amanda Kimmel at least once.
 * The original intro for Survivor: Samoa had Erik's name misspelled with a "C" instead of a "K".