Marissa Peterson

Marissa Lachelle 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. Gervase opted not to switch places with her, telling her to "handle your biz". Competing in the first Redemption Island duel, Marissa placed second behind Candice Cody, eliminating Rupert Boneham and keeping Marissa in the game. During the next duel, Marissa, along with fellow inhabitants, Candice and Rachel Foulger, entered the arena. Marissa then got into a fight with Brad Culpepper about voting out their tribes strongest players. This resulted in Marissa saying "F*ck you Brad Culpepper" to Brad, before the duel started. During the duel, Marissa got into a lead, but after the time skip, Candice caught up and eventually finished first. Due the extremely high temperature, Marissa said she couldn't continue, but Gervase told her to get it done. Rachel was almost ready to tip her blocks, but Marissa tipped it first. After a close race, Rachel's stopped and Marissa's kept on going, keeping her in the game but eliminating Rachel.

In the next duel, Candice and Marissa competed against Candice's husband, John Cody. Despite Marissa sharing an early advantage with John, after John finished the puzzle, Marissa began to get frustrated, and Candice's methodical approach helped her catch up. In the end, Candice finished before Marissa, and Marissa was eliminated in seventeenth place.

Post-Survivor

 * In 2013, Marissa was arrested for physically assaulting a government official.

Trivia

 * Marissa was 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 is the first African-American contestant to survive a duel on Redemption Island.
 * Marissa holds the record for the most amount of votes received in the shortest amount of time (10 votes by day 3).
 * Marissa is the only person with a blood relative in the game to not make the merge.
 * Marissa and John Cody were the only members of Tadhana to survive more than one Redemption Island duel.
 * Marissa is the only female contestant from Tadhana to survive a Redemption Island duel.