Kyle Ostwald

Kyle Rhen Ostwald is a contestant from Survivor 47.

After embarking on a string of Immunity Challenge wins during the early merge, Kyle's target grew and caused him to be alienated from a burgeoning majority alliance, who opted to vote him out at the final eight to increase everyone else's odds in future challenges. Kyle is also remembered for being on the receiving end of a one-sided feud with his former Tuku tribemate Sue Smey.

Profile[]

Retrieved from EW.com

Age: 31
Hometown: Cheyboygan, Mich.
Current residence: Cheboygan, Mich.
Occupation: Construction worker
Three words to describe you: Fun, ambitious, creative

Why do you want to be part of Survivor?: I want to be a part of Survivor to help inspire my children to change their wildest dreams. I want to share some of my challenges in life to show others that just because life knocks you down does not mean that you are not worthy of journey. That happens more than we like, but it's not about the knockdown. It's about how we choose to get back up, no matter how hard it is. Because every single time you get back up, you end up a little taller and better than before.
What's one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Hands down van life! Traveling around the country for over six years living in a van that I personally built has allowed me to submerse myself into so many different environments, culture, and different social classes of people, to the point I can be comfortable and get along with almost anyone. It helped teach me that being uncomfortable is not only a blessing but opportunity for personal growth. I've eaten dinner from a dumpster with a hippie and I've been out on million-dollar yachts.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? The player I identify with the most is probably Jesse from season 43. His main goal was to win that million-dollar prize for his family; that is one major reason why I applied. As far as who do I think I will play most like? Being that I am an old-school Survivor [player] with new-school abilities, I would say that JT if he was just a good person, doing his thing and climbing the ladder without making folks feel uncomfortable with his character remaining in the game.
What will you value in an alliance partner? To me, a valued alliance partner needs to be honest, even if it means I'm about to get the short end of the stick. Someone who can cut the s--- and give it to you straight. Someone who will stand aside even if it means there is a bumpy road ahead.
Favorite hobbies: I love to travel, and I love being a dad — it's my absolute favorite. And when given the opportunity, I enjoy a good surf.
Pet peeves: People sneezing around me and hearing people chew food. Those two things drive me absolutely bonkers.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Building my family a house by myself with minimum to no help from anybody. It's one of the only projects that made me question at times if I had bitten off more than I could chew.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? You would never know that the reason I strive to see people and help people be happy is because I don't want anybody to feel the pain I felt in my life.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? I am the biggest inspiration in my life. I mean, look at how my life started and then look what I have done with it! Life straight up dealt me the recipe for disaster, and I baked a brownie with it. I am so proud of myself. I found the love of my life, I am a part of a family that loves me and I love that. I've experienced and accomplished more than anybody in my family ever has, and to think, I am just getting started.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I will be the Sole Survivor because I'm pouring every ounce of heart and soul into this game. I am not just playing for myself, I am playing for my family. And an opportunity to bring home enough money, that I can not only present them with financial freedom, but also an opportunity of generational wealth. Something that could take care of my family for generations to come.^[2]

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Episode	Tribe Affiliation	Challenge	Challenge Type	Sit-Out?	Result
1	Tuku	Kang Sera Sera	Reward	No	Lost
		Camp Supply Challenge	Reward	Yes	Won
		Under Pressure	Reward/Immunity	No	2nd
2		Rice Race	Reward/Immunity	No	Lost
3		Seahorse With No Name	Reward/Immunity	No	2nd
4		Stage Presence	Reward/Immunity	No	2nd
5		Climb Mate Change	Reward¹		Won
5		Drag Race	Immunity	No	1st
Tribes Disbanded, Day 11
6	None	Feel the Earn	Reward²	No	Won
6	None	Bow Diddley	Immunity		Won
Tribes Merged, Night 12
7	Beka	Audio Slave	Reward/Immunity		Won³
8		Survivor Auction
8		Wrist Assured	Immunity		Won
9		Pairy Feral	Reward⁴		1st
9		Pairy Feral	Immunity⁴		Lost
10		Slither Me	Reward		Won
10		Rollerball	Immunity		Won
11		A Bit Tipsy	Immunity		Lost
Voted Out, Day 20
Notes: ^1 The tribes temporarily disbanded and the players competed as two randomly-divided teams of seven. ^2 The castaways first competed as two teams for reward. Only the members of the winning team would have the right to compete for individual immunity. ^3 The challenge was played for reward and immunity, with the last person standing winning reward and immunity for their team. Kyle won individual immunity but not the reward. ^4 The castaways first competed as five teams for reward. Only the members of the two winning teams would have the right to compete for individual immunity.

Episode	Kyle's Votes	Voted Against Kyle
1	Tuku Tribe Immune
2	Sue	-
3	Tuku Tribe Immune
4	Tuku Tribe Immune
5	Tuku Tribe Immune
6	Ineligible¹	Individual Immunity
7	Tiyana	Individual Immunity
8	Sierra; Sierra²	Individual Immunity
9	Sol	-
10	Gabe	Individual Immunity
11	Teeny	Caroline, Genevieve, Rachel, Sam, Sue, Teeny
Voted Out, Day 20
Voted for Sole Survivor	Sam

^1 In "Belly of the Beast", Kyle lost his vote at the summit, making him ineligible to vote at the next Tribal Council he attended.
^2 In "He's All That", the vote ended with a 4-4 tie between Sam and Sierra, forcing a revote. Kyle did not change his vote on the revote.