Mike Zahalsky

Michael "Mike" Zahalsky is a contestant from.

Little was shown of Mike at the beginning of the season, but he kept good relationships with his Soko tribemates, particularly Cole Medders and Jessica Johnston. with Cole and Jessica. After entering the merge without attending Tribal Council once, Mike and the other original Healers created an alliance. However, this would prove fatal, as Lauren Rimmer and Ben Driebergen would join the majority alliance, systematically eliminating Mike's allies. Despite being on the outs, Mike was able to advance himself further in the game due to fractures in the majority alliance. Unfortunately, Mike fell victim to Ben's final idol play, making him the seventh member of the jury.

Profile
Retrieved from CBS.com

Age: 43 Hometown: Parkland, Fla. Current residence: Parkland, Fla. Occupation: Urologist Hobbies: Archery, watching Game of Thrones, and fishing. Pet peeves: Double dipping because I am a germaphobe. Three words to describe you: Intelligent, enthusiastic, and determined. Who or what is your inspiration in life? My wife and my children inspire me to be a better version of myself every day. If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? A photo of my kids because I love them, a deck of cards to play with, and an extra pair of underwear. Survivor contestant you're most like: Boston Rob—because he was smart and socially strategic. What's your reason for being on Survivor: To teach my kids to follow their dreams wherever they take you. When opportunity comes knocking, answer the door. Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I've been a fan since Season 1 so I understand how the game has changed. I am smart, I am strategic, and I am social. People will be hugging me as I vote them off.

Voting History
In Playing with the Devil, the vote ended with a 4-4 tie between Desi and Joe, forcing a revote. Mike did not change his vote on the revote. In Fear of the Unknown, Mike used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating 2 votes against him. In Buy One, Get One Free, Ryan used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Mike's vote against him. In Not Going to Roll Over and Die, Ben used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Mike's vote against him. In Million Dollar Night, Ben used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Mike's vote against him. Also, the vote ended with a 1-1 tie between Mike and Devon, forcing a revote. Chrissy and Ryan changed their votes to Mike on the revote, eliminating him from the game.

Trivia

 * Mike is the oldest member of the original Soko tribe and the oldest male to compete on.
 * Mike, along with Cole Medders and Jessica Johnston, are the first contestants to win every challenge pre-merge.
 * Mike, Cole, and Jessica also tied with Randy Bailey in for the most consecutive challenge wins, with 10.
 * Mike is the highest ranking member of the original Soko tribe.