Domenick Abbate

{{Contestant
| version       = [[Survivor (U.S.)|United States]]
| image         = S36 Domenick Abbate.jpg
| birthdate     = {{Birth date and age|1978|10|31|mf=y}}<ref>https://www.facebook.com/dom.abbate/about?lst=100000038483476%3A1528765773%3A1517436213</ref>
| hometown      = Nesconset, New York
| occupation    = Construction Supervisor
| season        = {{S2|36}}
| tribes        = {{tribeicon|naviti}}<br />{{tribeicon|lavita}}
| place         = Runner-Up (2/20)
| alliances     = [[Naviti Alliance]]<br />{{dab|Final Four Alliance|Ghost Island}}
| challenges    = 12
| votesagainst  = 2
| days          = 39
}}'''Domenick Abbate''' is a contestant from {{S|36}}.

Embroiled in a rivalry with [[Chris Noble]] from Day 1, Domenick found himself a target on the [[Naviti]] tribe. After forming a close bond with [[Wendell Holland]], one that would last the entirety of the game, and later expanding their alliance with the addition of [[Malolo]] outsiders [[Donathan Hurley]] and [[Laurel Johnson]], Domenick quickly took control over the game. After the merge, Domenick made swift work of taking out his biggest threat, Chris, and, after winning the [[Final Immunity Challenge]], would finally attempt to take out Wendell. This plan would ultimately fail, leading to a historic [[Final Tribal Council]] where both he and Wendell would tie with five votes, forcing second runner-up Laurel to cast the deciding vote. In the end, Laurel chose to award Wendell the title of [[Sole Survivor]] over Domenick, making him the runner-up.

==Profile==
''Retrieved from CBS.com''

'''Age:''' 38<br />'''Hometown:''' Nesconset, New York<br />'''Current residence:''' Nesconset, New York<br />'''Occupation:''' Construction Supervisor<br />'''Hobbies:''' Crossfit, poker, and skiing.<br />'''Pet peeves:''' Fake people, small talk at parties, and judgmental people who are convinced they are better than me.<br />'''Three words to describe you:''' Calculated, intuitive, and empathetic.<br />'''What's your personal claim to fame?''' My greatest personal accomplishment came when my first daughter was born in 2008. Before her birth I was very overweight, smoked cigarettes, dabbled quite a bit at the craps table and would most likely be sitting down at the poker table on any given day. I recall a specific moment when my daughter was about a year old and she wanted me to take her outside on the swings. It was chilly that day so I had to dress warm. While putting on my shoes, I recall panting from being out of breath from the simple act of tying my own shoes. It was at that moment that I knew I had to make a change so that I would be around a long time for her and my other children that were soon to come. In the last seven years, I quit smoking, dropped 65 pounds and even though I can still occasionally be found in a poker room, I have dramatically prioritized where my income goes and where most of my money is spent, which is primarily bills and workout clothes for my wife.<br />'''Who or what is your inspiration in life?''' My father. He raised nine kids on a construction salary, taught his boys to be men and his daughters to be ladies.<br />'''If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why?''' A photo of my wife, a picture of my rugrats because they're awesome, and an antihistamine, which I will spike in somebody's drinking water if they are relentlessly annoying me and/or the group on the island.<br />'''Which ''Survivor'' contestant are you most like?''' I know you are looking for one, but I am going to split this in three. Mostly [[Cirie Fields|Cirie]], because I think she is masterfully empathetic with other players. She has an amazing ability to disable people. I hope I can do what she has done in the game. Second is [[John Cochran|Cochran]]. He wins in the emotional intelligence category that allows him to morph into whatever he needs to at the time. He also understands the importance of stroking other people's egos when he needs to. This is something I hope I am capable of doing. And finally [[Rob Mariano]], for the simple fact that we both come from Italian families with a background in construction. But more importantly, he sees the game big picture which is critical and I hope I can maintain.<br />'''What's your reason for being on ''Survivor''?''' Obviously this is the opportunity of a lifetime to play this game, but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take a forced break from real life. And I don't mean that I am happy to leave my family or my job, but this game will force me to be away from my life for a set period of time which I hope will open my eyes to what's important when I get home. Oh yeah, and that money is mine!<br />'''Why do you think you'll "survive" ''Survivor''?''' I grew up in a house with eight siblings. Lack of food, clothes, and showers are something I'm accustomed to. This game should be a walk in the park.<ref>https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/215829/</ref>

==Survivor==
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===Voting History===
{| class="wikitable article-table" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:8pt; line-height:18px;" align="center"
! colspan="3" |Domenick's Voting History
|-
! Episode
! Domenick's<br />Votes
! Voted Against<br />Domenick
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Can You Reverse the Curse?|1]]
| {{immunity|naviti}}
|-
| {{immunity|naviti}}
|-
| [[Only Time Will Tell|2]]
| {{tribebox3|naviti|Angela}}
| {{tribebox3|naviti|-}}
|-
| [[Trust Your Gut|3]]
| {{immunity|naviti}}
|-
| [[A Diamond in the Rough|4]]
| {{immunity|naviti}}
|-
| [[Fate Is the Homie|5]]
| {{immunity|naviti}}
|-
| [[Gotta Risk It for the Biscuit|6]]
| {{tribebox3|naviti|Bradley}}
| {{tribebox3|naviti|-}}
|-
| [[Fear Keeps You Sharp|7]]
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Chris}}
| {{tribebox3|lavita|-}}{{sup|[[#endnote legacy|<font color=white>1</font>]]}}
|-
| [[The Sea Slug Slugger|8]]
| {{tribebox3|lavita|<s>Michael</s>}}{{sup|[[#endnote Idol|<font color=white>2</font>]]}}
| {{tribebox3|lavita|-}}
|-
| [[It's Like the Perfect Crime|9]]
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Desiree}}
| {{tribebox3|lavita|-}}
|-
| [[The Finish Line Is in Sight|10]]
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Michael;<br />Michael}}{{sup|[[#endnote Revote|<font color=white>3</font>]]}}
| {{tribebox3|lavita|''Individual Immunity''}}
|-
| [[A Giant Game of Bumper Cars|11]]
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Chelsea}}
| {{tribebox3|lavita|''Individual Immunity''}}
|-
| [[Always Be Moving|12]]
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Kellyn;<br />Kellyn}}{{sup|[[#endnote Revote2|<font color=white>4</font>]]}}
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Donathan;<br />-}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[It Is Game Time Kids|13]]
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Sebastian}}
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Donathan}}
|-
| {{tribebox3|lavita|Donathan}}
| {{tribebox3|lavita|-}}{{sup|[[#endnote Idol2|<font color=white>5</font>]]}}
|-
| Jury Votes<br />for Domenick
| colspan="2" {{tribebox3|lavita|Chris, Desiree,<br />Jenna, Libby, Michael}}
|-
| {{Finish|runner-up|39}}
|}
{{refbegin}}<br />{{note|legacy|<small>1</small>}}<small> In ''[[Fear Keeps You Sharp]]'', Domenick used the Legacy Advantage, but did not negate any votes against him.</small><br />{{note|Idol|<small>2</small>}}<small> In ''[[The Sea Slug Slugger]]'', Michael used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Domenick's vote against him.</small><br />{{note|Revote|<small>3</small>}}<small> In ''[[The Finish Line Is in Sight]]'', the vote ended with a 2-2 tie between Laurel and Michael, forcing a revote. Domenick did not change his vote on the revote.</small><br />{{note|Revote2|<small>4</small>}}<small> In ''[[Always Be Moving]]'', the vote ended with a 3-3 tie between Donathan and Kellyn, forcing a revote. Domenick did not change his vote on the revote.</small><br />{{note|Idol2|<small>5</small>}}<small> In ''[[It Is Game Time Kids]]'', Domenick used a Hidden Immunity Idol, but did not negate any votes against him.</small><br />{{refend}}

==Post-Survivor==
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==Trivia==
* Domenick is the first person to simultaneously hold the [[Legacy Advantage]] and a [[Hidden Immunity Idol]].
* Domenick is the first person to use the Legacy Advantage before the final six.
* Domenick was the last person to receive their first vote in {{S4|36}}.
* Domenick received the most [[jury]] votes of any runner-up, with 5.
* Domenick is the only player from ''Ghost Island'' whose loved one was not a blood relative.
* Domenick is the only original [[Naviti]] member to remain on Naviti and make the merge.
* Domenick considered giving up his Immunity Necklace at the final four and participating in the fire-making challenge with Wendell.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX-RMIs_HeE</ref>
** This strategy would later be used successfully by {{S4|38}} winner [[Chris Underwood]]. Ironically, ''Ghost Island'' was the last season Chris would have been able to see before filming ''Edge of Extinction''.

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{S36castaways}}