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| image = <tabber>Blood vs. Water=[[File:S27 Laura Morett.jpg]]|-|Samoa=[[File:S19 Laura Morett.jpg]]</tabber>
| version = [[Survivor (U.S.)|United States]]
 
 
| birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1969|7|30}}
| image = <center><tabber>Blood vs. Water=[[File:S27 Laura Morett.jpg|234px]]|-|Samoa=[[File:S19 Laura Morett.jpg|234px]]</tabber></center>
 
 
| hometown = Salem, Oregon
| birthdate={{Birth date and age|1969|7|30}}
 
 
| occupation = Office Manager;<br />Fitness Instructor
| hometown=Salem, Oregon
 
 
| version = [[Survivor (U.S.)|United States]]
| occupation=Office Manager;<br />Fitness Instructor
 
| season={{s2|19}}
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| season = {{S2|19}}
| tribes={{tribeicon|galu}}<br />{{tribeicon|aiga}}
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| tribes = {{tribeicon|galu}}<br />{{tribeicon|aiga}}
| place=10/20
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| place = 10/20
| alliances= [[Galu Alliance]]
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| alliances = [[Galu Alliance]]
| challenges=11
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| challenges = 11
| votesagainst=10
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| votesagainst = 10
| days=27
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| days = 27
| season2= {{s2|27}}
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| season2 = {{S2|27}}
| tribes2= {{tribeicon|galang}}<br />{{tribeicon|kasama}}
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| tribes2 = {{tribeicon|galang}}<br />{{tribeicon|kasama}}
 
| place2 = 6/20
| alliances2= [[Singles Alliance]] (''affiliated'')
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| alliances2 = [[Singles Alliance]] ''(affiliated)''
| place2= 6/20
 
| challenges2= 10
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| challenges2 = 10
| votesagainst2= 19
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| votesagainst2 = 19
| days2= 36
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| days2 = 36
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'''Laura Morett''' is a contestant from {{s|19}} and {{s|27}}.
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'''Laura Suzanne Kampstra Morett'''<ref>https://www.instantcheckmate.com/people/laura-morett/</ref> is a contestant from {{S|19}} and {{S|27}}.
   
In {{S|19}}, Laura emerged as one of the strongest women in her tribe, as a result fellow tribe mate [[Shambo Waters]] constantly had personality conflicts with her, and was viewed as the main opposition to notorious villain [[Russell Hantz]] which ultimately led her to being targeted and eventually blindsided.
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In ''Samoa'', Laura emerged as one of the strongest women on her tribe. As a result, fellow tribemate [[Shambo Waters]] constantly had personality conflicts with her, and was viewed as the main opposition to notorious villain [[Russell Hantz]], which ultimately led her to being targeted by both Russell and Shambo. She was ultimately blindsided at the final ten as a result of [[John Fincher]] flipping his vote to her during the revote to avoid the rock drawing [[tiebreaker]].
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In ''Blood vs. Water'', she was blindsided by her [[Galang]] tribe, only to fight her way back to the game on {{dab|Redemption Island|twist}}. Later, she and her daughter [[Ciera Eastin]] became the last pair left in the game, with Laura becoming the first and only contestant to be voted out by their loved one. She ultimately came in 6th place after losing the final [[duel]] to [[Tina Wesson]]. She also broke the previous record held by [[Phillip Sheppard]] and [[Ozzy Lusth]] for most votes received in a single season, with 19.
   
In {{S|27}}, she became notable for being blindsided by [[Galang]] only to fight her way back to the game on Redemption Island. Later, she and her daughter [[Ciera Eastin]] became the last pair left in the game with Laura becoming the first and only contestant to be voted off by their Loved One. She also broke the previous record held by [[Phillip Sheppard]] for most votes received in a single season, with 19.
 
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
''Retrieved from CBS.com''
 
''Retrieved from CBS.com''
   
 
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|<tabber>Samoa=Laura Morett is a 39-year-old Hawaiian mother, wife of 21 years and also a grandmother. Her beauty is complimented by the fact that one of her occupations is fitness instructor, which helps her stay in shape and gives her the energy to keep up with her three kids and two-year-old grandchild. When she is not spending time with her family, working out or riding her Harley, this conservative Christian is running the lobby message center at the Oregon State Capitol building for over 400 lobbyists.
 
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Laura Morett (39)<br />
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Hometown: Salem, Ore.<br />
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Occupation: Office Manager
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Laura Morett is a 39-year-old Hawaiian mother, wife of 21 years and also a grandmother. Her beauty is complimented by the fact that one of her occupations is fitness instructor, which helps her stay in shape and gives her the energy to keep up with her three kids and two-year-old grandchild. When she is not spending time with her family, working out or riding her Harley, this conservative Christian is running the lobby message center at the Oregon State Capitol building for over 400 lobbyists.
   
 
Similar religious and political beliefs, as well as the fact that her daughter had a child at 18, has Laura referring to herself as a, "fit version of Sarah Palin." Laura enjoys listening to Christian music and is studying women's ministry. In addition, Laura counsels couples in her church based on her experiences in a long-lasting marriage with a man she describes as her other half.
 
Similar religious and political beliefs, as well as the fact that her daughter had a child at 18, has Laura referring to herself as a, "fit version of Sarah Palin." Laura enjoys listening to Christian music and is studying women's ministry. In addition, Laura counsels couples in her church based on her experiences in a long-lasting marriage with a man she describes as her other half.
   
Determined and competitive, she freely admits that she wants to win SURVIVOR for the money but in doing so claims that she would never do anything to compromise her faith to get it.
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Determined and competitive, she freely admits that she wants to win ''Survivor'' for the money but in doing so claims that she would never do anything to compromise her faith to get it.
   
Currently, Laura resides in Salem, Ore. and her birthday is July 30.<ref>http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/36304/</ref>|-|Blood vs. Water='''Name (Age):''' Laura Morett (43)<br />
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Currently, Laura resides in Salem, Ore. and her birthday is July 30.<ref>https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/36304/</ref>
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'''Tribe Designation:''' {{tribeicon|galang}}<br />
 
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'''Name (Age):''' Laura Morett (43)<br />
'''Relationship to Significant Castaway:''' [[Ciera Eastin|Ciera's]] Mother<br />
 
'''Previous Season:''' Survivor: Samoa – 3rd jury member<br />
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'''Tribe Designation:''' {{tribehl5|galang|Galang|Returning Player}}<br />
 
'''Relationship to Significant Castaway:''' [[Ciera Eastin|Ciera]]'s Mother<br />
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'''Previous Season:''' {{S|19}} – 3rd jury member<br />
 
'''Current Residence:''' Salem, Ore.<br />
 
'''Current Residence:''' Salem, Ore.<br />
 
'''Occupation:''' Co-owner of Morett construction<br />
 
'''Occupation:''' Co-owner of Morett construction<br />
'''Why Did You Want to Return to Survivor and Play with Your Loved One?''' So that Ciera will understand what I went through. Now for the rest of our lives we'll always have this experience to remember and share.<ref>http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/214732/</ref></tabber>
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'''Why Did You Want to Return to ''Survivor'' and Play with Your Loved One?''' So that Ciera will understand what I went through. Now for the rest of our lives we'll always have this experience to remember and share.<ref>https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/214732/</ref>
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Laura won immunity again, further halting Russell's plans for her ousting. Because he used his Idol at the previous Tribal Council, Laura voted for Russell. However, Russell shocked the Galu's when he played another Idol and one of Laura's closest allies, Kelly, was eliminated. Laura found herself in danger when she failed to win immunity. Russell put his plans to eliminate Laura into motion, while The Galu alliance chose to vote against Natalie to avoid a possible Idol. Monica also told the Foa Foa Four to vote for John to avoid them targeting Laura. The four didn't believe her and the vote was tied 5-5, with Laura and Natalie being deadlocked. The revote seemed to indicate a second tie, but [[John Fincher]], in order to avoid [[Tiebreaker|drawing rocks]], changed his vote to Laura so his fate was not determined by chance.
 
Laura won immunity again, further halting Russell's plans for her ousting. Because he used his Idol at the previous Tribal Council, Laura voted for Russell. However, Russell shocked the Galu's when he played another Idol and one of Laura's closest allies, Kelly, was eliminated. Laura found herself in danger when she failed to win immunity. Russell put his plans to eliminate Laura into motion, while The Galu alliance chose to vote against Natalie to avoid a possible Idol. Monica also told the Foa Foa Four to vote for John to avoid them targeting Laura. The four didn't believe her and the vote was tied 5-5, with Laura and Natalie being deadlocked. The revote seemed to indicate a second tie, but [[John Fincher]], in order to avoid [[Tiebreaker|drawing rocks]], changed his vote to Laura so his fate was not determined by chance.
   
At the [[Final Tribal Council]], Laura asked Russell H. what he learned about her that enabled him to beat her. All Russell H. said that Laura was was the biggest threat and he had to vote her out. Unsatisfied with his answer, she voted for Natalie to be the [[Sole Survivor]].
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At the [[Final Tribal Council]], Laura asked Russell H. what he learned about her that enabled him to beat her. All Russell H. said that Laura was the biggest threat and he had to vote her out. Unsatisfied with his answer, she voted for Natalie to be the [[Sole Survivor]].
 
====Voting History====
 
====Voting History====
 
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===Blood vs. Water===
 
===Blood vs. Water===
Laura went into the season believing that she and her daughter, [[Ciera Eastin]], were going to have a great experience together, but this turned out to be very wrong as on Day 1, Jeff split the tribes by [[Galang|returning players]] and [[Tadhana|their loved ones]]. Laura was upset she was not able to be at Ciera's side and protect her. During the [[First Impressions]] vote, Laura received three votes against her from [[Candice Cody]], [[Rupert Boneham]], and [[Tyson Apostol]], who all voted for her because they claimed they had no knowledge of her gameplay. However, the tables were turned on Candice, who was voted out of the tribe for the same reason, saving Laura from heading to {{dab-twist|Redemption Island}}.
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Laura went into the season believing that she and her daughter, [[Ciera Eastin]], were going to have a great experience together, but this turned out to be very wrong as on Day 1, Jeff split the tribes by [[Galang|returning players]] and [[Tadhana|their loved ones]]. Laura was upset she was not able to be at Ciera's side and protect her. During the [[First Impressions]] vote, Laura received three votes against her from [[Candice Cody]], [[Rupert Boneham]], and [[Tyson Apostol]], who all voted for her because they claimed they had no knowledge of her gameplay. However, the tables were turned on Candice, who was voted out of the tribe for the same reason, saving Laura from heading to {{dab|Redemption Island|twist}}.
   
Over the next few days, [[Colton Cumbie]] started to stir up conflict within the tribe just for his own satisfaction. Like the rest of the women on Galang, Laura had tried to console Colton after he poured out his feelings on Night 1, but after Colton's drama threw the tribe off their game, she didn't have the same feelings. On Day 7, when Galang headed to Redemption Island to witness the duel between Candice, [[Marissa Peterson]], and [[Rachel Foulger]], Colton finally gave up on the game and announced he was quitting. When Jeff asked the tribes about Colton's decision, Laura said that Colton was quitting because strategy was not in Colton's favor. Colton was brought to tears and left the game on Day 7 without competing at Redemption Island. No one at Galang showed any emotion about Colton leaving, including Laura.
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Over the next few days, [[Colton Cumbie]] started to stir up conflict within the tribe just for his own satisfaction. Like the rest of the women on Galang, Laura had tried to console Colton after he poured out his feelings on Night 1, but after Colton's drama threw the tribe off their game, she didn't have the same feelings. On Day 7, when Galang headed to Redemption Island to witness the duel between Candice, [[Marissa Peterson]], and [[Rachel Foulger]], Colton finally gave up on the game and announced he was quitting. When Jeff asked the tribes about Colton's decision, Laura said that Colton was quitting because strategy was not in Colton's favor. Colton was brought to tears and left the game on Day 7 without competing at Redemption Island. No one at Galang showed any emotion about Colton leaving, including Laura. However, with Colton gone, the alliance of five that excluded Laura became more powerful and the next target was shifted to the two Laura's.
   
For the next few days, Galang would be safe as they won many Immunity Challenges, also thanks to Laura's excellent puzzle-solving skills which propelled the tribe. Galang's winning streak came to an end when they lost the Day 13 Immunity Challenge, which Laura sat out of. Laura assumed the entire tribe was voting for [[Laura Boneham]], due to not being a returning player, and thought she was in a tight alliance with [[Aras Baskauskas]]. However, Aras was actually a part of the Galang [[Galang Alliance|majority alliance]] that consisted of himself, [[Tina Wesson]], [[Gervase Peterson]], [[Monica Culpepper]], and [[Tyson Apostol]]. Tyson and Gervase pitched that Laura B. would be an easy vote and that Laura M. would be more of a threat down the road. The alliance agreed and pulled in outsiders [[Kat Edorsson]] and former target Laura B. to vote out Laura M. At [[Tribal Council]], the plan came to life and Laura M. was sent to Redemption Island in a 7-1 vote.
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For the next few days, Galang would be safe as they won many Immunity Challenges, partially thanks to Laura's excellent puzzle-solving skills. Galang's winning streak came to an end when they lost the Day 13 Immunity Challenge, which Laura sat out of. Laura assumed the entire tribe was voting for [[Laura Boneham]], due to not being a returning player, and thought she was in a tight alliance with [[Aras Baskauskas]]. However, Aras was actually a part of the Galang [[Galang Alliance|majority alliance]] that consisted of himself, [[Tina Wesson]], [[Gervase Peterson]], [[Monica Culpepper]], and [[Tyson Apostol]]. Aras came up with a plan to blindside Laura M. because she would be able to defeat [[Brad Culpepper]] (Monica's husband) at Redemption Island, effectively preventing Monica from abandoning the majority alliance if Brad were to return at the merge. The alliance agreed and pulled in outsiders [[Kat Edorsson]] and former target Laura B. to vote out Laura M. At [[Tribal Council]], the plan came to life and Laura M. was sent to Redemption Island in a 7-1 vote.
   
In her first duel at Redemption Island, Laura came in first place and chose to give a Hidden Immunity Clue to Aras' brother, [[Vytas Baskauskas]], who immediately burned it. Afterwards, she would win the next duel and the final duel to reenter the game at the merge.
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In her first duel at Redemption Island, Laura came in first place (defeating Brad) and chose to give a Hidden Immunity Clue to Aras' brother, [[Vytas Baskauskas]], who immediately burned it. Afterwards, she would win the next duel and the final duel to reenter the game at the merge.
   
 
Laura was originally interested with the idea of forming a "Pairs Alliance" with her daughter as well as Aras, Vytas, Tina, and [[Katie Collins]]. However, Aras had other plans in mind, wanting to send her back to Redemption Island. He told the rest of his alliance about his plan to split the votes between herself and her daughter. Tyson, who along with Gervase and Monica had defected, relayed that information back to Laura and offered her a spot in a [[Singles Alliance|new alliance]] he formed. In true karmic fashion, Aras was sent to Redemption Island in a 7-2-2 vote at Tribal Council.
 
Laura was originally interested with the idea of forming a "Pairs Alliance" with her daughter as well as Aras, Vytas, Tina, and [[Katie Collins]]. However, Aras had other plans in mind, wanting to send her back to Redemption Island. He told the rest of his alliance about his plan to split the votes between herself and her daughter. Tyson, who along with Gervase and Monica had defected, relayed that information back to Laura and offered her a spot in a [[Singles Alliance|new alliance]] he formed. In true karmic fashion, Aras was sent to Redemption Island in a 7-2-2 vote at Tribal Council.
   
Laura stayed true to her alliance during the next votes, voting off [[Vytas Baskauskas]] and [[Tina Wesson]]. Laura hit a roadblock in [[Big Bad Wolf]]. Being part of the only pair left in the game, Laura was in trouble, and because she was a bigger physical threat than her daughter, she was the most threatening. She took her daughter's advice to avoid talking strategy with anyone to avoid being targeted. Laura tried to stop [[Katie Collins]] from finding the Hidden Immunity Idol by hiding the sharp tools. Ciera pulled Laura aside to have a long talk about where they stood in the game. Ciera told Laura she was planning on voting Laura out to further herself in the game. Laura was disappointed about the fact that Ciera would vote for her but was extremely proud of Ciera's courage, strength and determination. After Laura failed to win Immunity she tried to convince her alliance to stick together and vote out alliance outsider, Katie, but at Tribal Council Laura's rallying failed and everybody, including Ciera, voted for her, once again sending her to Redemption Island.
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Laura stayed true to her alliance during the next votes, voting off [[Vytas Baskauskas]] and [[Tina Wesson]]. Laura hit a roadblock in {{Ep|2710}}. Being part of the only pair left in the game, Laura was in trouble, and because she was a bigger physical threat than her daughter, she was the most threatening. She took her daughter's advice to avoid talking strategy with anyone to avoid being targeted. Laura tried to stop [[Katie Collins]] from finding the Hidden Immunity Idol by hiding the sharp tools. Ciera pulled Laura aside to have a long talk about where they stood in the game. Ciera told Laura she was planning on voting Laura out to further herself in the game. Laura was disappointed about the fact that Ciera would vote for her, but was extremely proud of Ciera's courage, strength, and determination. After Laura failed to win Immunity she tried to convince her alliance to stick together and vote out alliance outsider, Katie, but at Tribal Council, Laura's rallying failed and everybody, including Ciera, voted for her, once again sending her to Redemption Island. Ciera hugs her mother apologizing for voting her out and Laura tells her she loves her.
   
After arriving on Redemption Island Laura had a hard time defining how she felt about Ciera voting for her, but none the less she promised to do her best at Redemption Island. Laura stuck true to her promise, coming first in the next Duel. Laura made a game changing move when she told her rival Tina how to complete her puzzle, which lead to Tina overtaking and eliminating Vytas. Laura continued her Redemption Island dominance by coming first in the next two duels, all the while helping Tina stay in the game as well. This resulted in the eliminations of [[Caleb Bankston]] and Tina's daughter [[Katie Collins]].
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After arriving on Redemption Island, Laura decided to trick Tina into pretending to be her daughter Katie by saying "Mom", scaring Tina, but Tina was relieved when she realized it wasn't Katie. Laura had a hard time defining how she felt about Ciera voting for her, but nonetheless she promised to do her best at Redemption Island. Laura stuck true to her promise, coming first in the next Duel. Laura made a game changing move when she told her rival Tina how to complete her puzzle, which lead to Tina overtaking and eliminating Vytas. Laura continued her Redemption Island dominance by coming first in the next two duels, all the while helping Tina stay in the game as well. This resulted in the eliminations of [[Caleb Bankston]] and Tina's daughter [[Katie Collins]].
   
Laura made it all the way to the final Redemption Island duel, which was between herself, Tina, and [[Hayden Moss]]. The duel required balance and concentration. Laura initally struggled in the duel, not being able to keep her vase still. After Hayden dropped out she begged Tina to let her win, but Tina politely declined. Tina remained solid and eventually Laura dropped her vase, eliminating her from the game. Before exiting Laura said that her Redemption Island dominance meant nothing because she was unable to pull off the final win. She thought her daughter, Ciera, would not be proud of her but Ciera reassured her that she was proud of Laura. Still disappointed, Laura left the game as the sixth jury member finishing in sixth place.
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Laura made it all the way to the final Redemption Island duel, which was between herself, Tina, and [[Hayden Moss]]. The duel required balance and concentration. Laura initially struggled in the duel, not being able to keep her vase still. After Hayden dropped out, she began to struggle and begged Tina to let her win, but Tina politely declined. Tina remained solid and eventually Laura dropped her vase, eliminating her from the game. Before exiting, Laura was distraught and said that her Redemption Island dominance meant nothing because she was unable to pull off the final win. She thought her daughter, Ciera, would not be proud of her, but Ciera reassured her that she was proud of Laura. Still disappointed, Laura left the game as the sixth jury member finishing in sixth place.
   
 
As a juror, Laura cast her vote for [[Tyson Apostol]] to win, which he did in a 7-1-0 vote.
 
As a juror, Laura cast her vote for [[Tyson Apostol]] to win, which he did in a 7-1-0 vote.
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====Voting History====
 
====Voting History====
 
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! Voted Against<br />Laura M.
 
! Voted Against<br />Laura M.
 
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| {{tribebox3|galang|Candice}}
 
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| {{tribebox3|kasama|Aras, Vytas}}
 
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| {{tribebox3|kasama|Vytas}}
 
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| [[Rustle Feathers|12]]
 
| [[Rustle Feathers|12]]
 
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| [[Out on a Limb|13]]
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| [[Out on a Limb (episode)|13]]
 
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| [[It's My Night|14]]
 
| [[It's My Night|14]]
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==Post-Survivor==
 
==Post-Survivor==
 
* On January 9, 2010, Laura attended ''Survivor''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 10-year anniversary party.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5_o4vGO6g</ref>
 
* On January 9, 2010, Laura attended ''Survivor''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 10-year anniversary party.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5_o4vGO6g</ref>
* In July 2015, in an interview Laura gave her thoughts about how her former {{S|19}} castmate [[Monica Padilla]] would do in {{S|31}}.<ref>http://insidesurvivor.com/2015/07/survivor-second-chance-laura-morett-talks-monica-padilla/</ref>
 
 
* Laura, a Republican, ran for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives in the fall of 2016.<ref>http://www.people.com/article/survivor-veteran-laura-morett-announces-oregon-congressional-run</ref> However, Laura ultimately lost the election.<ref>http://gov.oregonlive.com/election/</ref>
 
* Laura, a Republican, ran for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives in the fall of 2016.<ref>http://www.people.com/article/survivor-veteran-laura-morett-announces-oregon-congressional-run</ref> However, Laura ultimately lost the election.<ref>http://gov.oregonlive.com/election/</ref>
   
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*Laura originally applied for ''[[Wikipedia:The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|The Amazing Race]]'' with [[w:c:amazingrace:Christie & Jodi|Jodi Wincheski]] but was cut, and later was called to do ''[[Survivor (U.S.)|Survivor]]'' instead.<ref>http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/2644-survivor-samoa-exclusive-interview-with-laura-morett#.VXkcvPlVicU</ref>
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* Laura originally applied for ''[[Wikipedia:The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|The Amazing Race]]'' with [[w:c:amazingrace:Christie & Jodi|Jodi Wincheski]] but was cut, and later was called to do ''{{dab|Survivor|U.S.}}'' instead.<ref>http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/2644-survivor-samoa-exclusive-interview-with-laura-morett#.VXkcvPlVicU</ref>
*Laura was the only female to win Individual Immunity in {{S|19}} and the lowest placing [[Aiga]] member to win Individual Immunity.
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* Laura was the only woman to win individual immunity in {{S4|19}}, and the lowest placing [[Aiga]] member to do so.
*Laura lost 13 lbs. during her time in ''Samoa''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAR2deVEb2s</ref>
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* Laura lost 13 lbs. during her time on ''Samoa''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAR2deVEb2s</ref>
 
* Laura is the third castaway to place 10th on their first outing, and then place 6th their next time out. [[Shii Ann Huang]] was the first, while [[Brenda Lowe]] was the second.
 
* Laura is the third castaway to place 10th on their first outing, and then place 6th their next time out. [[Shii Ann Huang]] was the first, while [[Brenda Lowe]] was the second.
** All three of them were females that started [[Survivor: Thailand|one]] [[Survivor: Samoa|sea]][[Survivor: Caramoan|son]] on [[Sook Jai|a]] [[Galu|purple]] [[Bikal|tribe]].
 
 
* On both of her seasons:
 
* On both of her seasons:
 
** She was voted out the second time she was eligible to be voted out, and received 10 votes up to that point.
 
** She was voted out the second time she was eligible to be voted out, and received 10 votes up to that point.
 
** She was the second woman voted out of the merged tribe.
 
** She was the second woman voted out of the merged tribe.
* Laura is the first [[Candice Cody|non]]-[[John Cody|Cody]] to place first in a duel on {{S|27}}.
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* Laura is the only returning player from ''Samoa'' to place higher on their next season.
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* Due to being on Redemption Island, Laura and [[John Cody]] are the first contestant to not participate in a [[Tribe Switch]] despite the season having one.
* Laura is the first woman to return to the game from Redemption Island before the [[merge]].
 
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* Laura is the first [[Candice Cody|non]]-[[John Cody|Cody]] to place first in a duel on {{S4|27}}.
** She is the first Redemption Island returnee to be not be voted out during the first [[Tribal Council]] the returnee is not immune, as [[Matt Elrod]] and [[Andrea Boehlke]] were voted off immediately after returning while [[Ozzy Lusth]] won the immunity both times he returned but was voted out the first time he was not immune after returning.
 
 
* Laura is the first woman to return to the game from {{dab|Redemption Island|twist}} at the [[merge]].
* Laura and her daughter [[Ciera Eastin]] were the last pair left remaining in the game In ''Blood vs. Water''. Ironically, both women were eliminated back to back after achieving this feat.
 
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** She is the first Redemption Island returnee to later survive a [[Tribal Council]] where they were eligible to be voted out.
 
* Laura is the first (and currently only) castaway to receive an elimination vote from a loved one.
 
* Laura is the first (and currently only) castaway to receive an elimination vote from a loved one.
* Laura is the first castaway to be voted off on Day 26.
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* Laura is the first castaway to be voted out on Day 26.
 
* Laura and her daughter [[Ciera Eastin]] were the last pair left remaining in the game in ''Blood vs. Water''. Ironically, the two were permanently eliminated back to back after achieving this feat.
* Laura holds the record for the most votes received in a single season with 19, breaking the previous record that was held by [[Phillip Sheppard]] and [[Ozzy Lusth]], who tied with 17.
 
** She also broke the record for most votes received by a female castaway. The previous record holder was [[Edna Ma]] who had 15.
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* Laura holds the record for most Redemption Island [[duel]]s won by a woman, with six.
* Laura holds the record for most Redemption Island duels won by a female with six.
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* Laura holds the record for the most days spent at Redemption Island by a woman, with 16 days.
* Laura is the second contestant to return to Redemption Island, but eventually lose a duel - resulting in their elimination, following [[Matthew Elrod]].
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** She has spent the second-most days overall at Redemption Island, behind [[Matt Elrod]]'s 28 days.
* Laura holds the record for the most days spent at {{dab-twist|Redemption Island}} by a female contestant, with 16 days.
 
** She has spent the second-most days overall at Redemption Island, behind Matthew Elrod, who spent 28 days.
 
* Laura is the only female contestant to place first in more than one duel against at least one male opponent.
 
* Laura is the only contestant from ''Samoa'' to place higher on their next season
 
* Laura is the first woman to lose the last Redemption Duel.
 
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 22:31, 25 January 2020

Laura Suzanne Kampstra Morett[1] is a contestant from Survivor: Samoa and Survivor: Blood vs. Water.

In Samoa, Laura emerged as one of the strongest women on her tribe. As a result, fellow tribemate Shambo Waters constantly had personality conflicts with her, and was viewed as the main opposition to notorious villain Russell Hantz, which ultimately led her to being targeted by both Russell and Shambo. She was ultimately blindsided at the final ten as a result of John Fincher flipping his vote to her during the revote to avoid the rock drawing tiebreaker.

In Blood vs. Water, she was blindsided by her Galang tribe, only to fight her way back to the game on Redemption Island. Later, she and her daughter Ciera Eastin became the last pair left in the game, with Laura becoming the first and only contestant to be voted out by their loved one. She ultimately came in 6th place after losing the final duel to Tina Wesson. She also broke the previous record held by Phillip Sheppard and Ozzy Lusth for most votes received in a single season, with 19.

Profile

Retrieved from CBS.com

Laura Morett (39)
Hometown: Salem, Ore.
Occupation: Office Manager

Laura Morett is a 39-year-old Hawaiian mother, wife of 21 years and also a grandmother. Her beauty is complimented by the fact that one of her occupations is fitness instructor, which helps her stay in shape and gives her the energy to keep up with her three kids and two-year-old grandchild. When she is not spending time with her family, working out or riding her Harley, this conservative Christian is running the lobby message center at the Oregon State Capitol building for over 400 lobbyists.

Similar religious and political beliefs, as well as the fact that her daughter had a child at 18, has Laura referring to herself as a, "fit version of Sarah Palin." Laura enjoys listening to Christian music and is studying women's ministry. In addition, Laura counsels couples in her church based on her experiences in a long-lasting marriage with a man she describes as her other half.

Determined and competitive, she freely admits that she wants to win Survivor for the money but in doing so claims that she would never do anything to compromise her faith to get it.

Currently, Laura resides in Salem, Ore. and her birthday is July 30.[2]

Name (Age): Laura Morett (43)
Tribe Designation: Returning Player
Relationship to Significant Castaway: Ciera's Mother
Previous Season: Survivor: Samoa – 3rd jury member
Current Residence: Salem, Ore.
Occupation: Co-owner of Morett construction

Why Did You Want to Return to Survivor and Play with Your Loved One? So that Ciera will understand what I went through. Now for the rest of our lives we'll always have this experience to remember and share.[3]

Survivor

Samoa

Laura was placed on the Galu Tribe. Galu would generally dominate in challenges and Laura enjoyed the benefits of the tribe's success. On Day 12, however, Foa Foa would win immunity in large part due to Monica Padilla slowing the tribe down on the ropes. Despite that, Laura joined the tribe in eliminating Yasmin Giles for her lack of work ethic. Galu would win all remaining challenges but this would not come without its drawbacks. On Day 15, Russell Swan collapsed and was pulled from the game. After Russell's departure, alliances formed within Galu. Laura found herself aligned with Monica and Kelly Sharbaugh, while the men aligned themselves with Shambo Waters. Over this time the women minus Shambo formed a close bond, while Shambo developed a deep despise for Laura. The next day, Shambo sent Laura to observe Foa Foa, much to her anger. Laura summarized the reasoning for this being so Shambo could say she is in charge. While at Foa Foa, Laura bonded with Natalie White based on their similar interests. Russell Hantz also tried to get Laura on his side by showing her his Hidden Immunity Idol and making a Final Two deal with her, but she didn't trust him.

On Day 19, Laura had a major argument with Shambo. Later that day, the tribes merged and Laura immediately become the target of Russell for her strength, leadership, and conflict with Shambo. However, This plan was put on hold when Laura was able to win immunity. Meanwhile, Erik Cardona wanted to vote out Monica, with the belief that Laura would turn to him and he would be able to control her. Erik told the former Foa Foa's to vote Monica at Tribal Council, but none of them had the intention of doing so. Seeing the opportunity to further her former tribemates in the game, Natalie alerted the Galu women of his plot and Laura voted him out. They also unknowingly flushed Erik's Idol.

Laura won immunity again, further halting Russell's plans for her ousting. Because he used his Idol at the previous Tribal Council, Laura voted for Russell. However, Russell shocked the Galu's when he played another Idol and one of Laura's closest allies, Kelly, was eliminated. Laura found herself in danger when she failed to win immunity. Russell put his plans to eliminate Laura into motion, while The Galu alliance chose to vote against Natalie to avoid a possible Idol. Monica also told the Foa Foa Four to vote for John to avoid them targeting Laura. The four didn't believe her and the vote was tied 5-5, with Laura and Natalie being deadlocked. The revote seemed to indicate a second tie, but John Fincher, in order to avoid drawing rocks, changed his vote to Laura so his fate was not determined by chance.

At the Final Tribal Council, Laura asked Russell H. what he learned about her that enabled him to beat her. All Russell H. said that Laura was the biggest threat and he had to vote her out. Unsatisfied with his answer, she voted for Natalie to be the Sole Survivor.

Voting History

Laura's Voting History
Episode Laura's
Votes
Voted Against
Laura
1 Galu Tribe Immune
2 Galu Tribe Immune
3 Galu Tribe Immune
4 Yasmin -
5 Galu Tribe Immune
6 No Vote
7 Galu Tribe Immune
8 Erik Individual Immunity
9 Russell H.1 Individual Immunity
10 Natalie;
Ineligible
Jaison, Mick, Natalie,
Russell H., Shambo;
Jaison, John, Mick,
Russell H., Shambo2
Voted Out, Day 27
Voted for
Sole Survivor
Natalie

^1 In Tastes Like Chicken, Russell H. used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Laura's vote against him.
^2 In The Day of Reckoning, the vote ended with a 5-5 tie between Laura and Natalie, forcing a revote. John changed his vote to Laura on the revote, eliminating her from the game.

Blood vs. Water

Laura went into the season believing that she and her daughter, Ciera Eastin, were going to have a great experience together, but this turned out to be very wrong as on Day 1, Jeff split the tribes by returning players and their loved ones. Laura was upset she was not able to be at Ciera's side and protect her. During the First Impressions vote, Laura received three votes against her from Candice Cody, Rupert Boneham, and Tyson Apostol, who all voted for her because they claimed they had no knowledge of her gameplay. However, the tables were turned on Candice, who was voted out of the tribe for the same reason, saving Laura from heading to Redemption Island.

Over the next few days, Colton Cumbie started to stir up conflict within the tribe just for his own satisfaction. Like the rest of the women on Galang, Laura had tried to console Colton after he poured out his feelings on Night 1, but after Colton's drama threw the tribe off their game, she didn't have the same feelings. On Day 7, when Galang headed to Redemption Island to witness the duel between Candice, Marissa Peterson, and Rachel Foulger, Colton finally gave up on the game and announced he was quitting. When Jeff asked the tribes about Colton's decision, Laura said that Colton was quitting because strategy was not in Colton's favor. Colton was brought to tears and left the game on Day 7 without competing at Redemption Island. No one at Galang showed any emotion about Colton leaving, including Laura. However, with Colton gone, the alliance of five that excluded Laura became more powerful and the next target was shifted to the two Laura's.

For the next few days, Galang would be safe as they won many Immunity Challenges, partially thanks to Laura's excellent puzzle-solving skills. Galang's winning streak came to an end when they lost the Day 13 Immunity Challenge, which Laura sat out of. Laura assumed the entire tribe was voting for Laura Boneham, due to not being a returning player, and thought she was in a tight alliance with Aras Baskauskas. However, Aras was actually a part of the Galang majority alliance that consisted of himself, Tina Wesson, Gervase Peterson, Monica Culpepper, and Tyson Apostol. Aras came up with a plan to blindside Laura M. because she would be able to defeat Brad Culpepper (Monica's husband) at Redemption Island, effectively preventing Monica from abandoning the majority alliance if Brad were to return at the merge. The alliance agreed and pulled in outsiders Kat Edorsson and former target Laura B. to vote out Laura M. At Tribal Council, the plan came to life and Laura M. was sent to Redemption Island in a 7-1 vote.

In her first duel at Redemption Island, Laura came in first place (defeating Brad) and chose to give a Hidden Immunity Clue to Aras' brother, Vytas Baskauskas, who immediately burned it. Afterwards, she would win the next duel and the final duel to reenter the game at the merge.

Laura was originally interested with the idea of forming a "Pairs Alliance" with her daughter as well as Aras, Vytas, Tina, and Katie Collins. However, Aras had other plans in mind, wanting to send her back to Redemption Island. He told the rest of his alliance about his plan to split the votes between herself and her daughter. Tyson, who along with Gervase and Monica had defected, relayed that information back to Laura and offered her a spot in a new alliance he formed. In true karmic fashion, Aras was sent to Redemption Island in a 7-2-2 vote at Tribal Council.

Laura stayed true to her alliance during the next votes, voting off Vytas Baskauskas and Tina Wesson. Laura hit a roadblock in "Big Bad Wolf". Being part of the only pair left in the game, Laura was in trouble, and because she was a bigger physical threat than her daughter, she was the most threatening. She took her daughter's advice to avoid talking strategy with anyone to avoid being targeted. Laura tried to stop Katie Collins from finding the Hidden Immunity Idol by hiding the sharp tools. Ciera pulled Laura aside to have a long talk about where they stood in the game. Ciera told Laura she was planning on voting Laura out to further herself in the game. Laura was disappointed about the fact that Ciera would vote for her, but was extremely proud of Ciera's courage, strength, and determination. After Laura failed to win Immunity she tried to convince her alliance to stick together and vote out alliance outsider, Katie, but at Tribal Council, Laura's rallying failed and everybody, including Ciera, voted for her, once again sending her to Redemption Island. Ciera hugs her mother apologizing for voting her out and Laura tells her she loves her.

After arriving on Redemption Island, Laura decided to trick Tina into pretending to be her daughter Katie by saying "Mom", scaring Tina, but Tina was relieved when she realized it wasn't Katie. Laura had a hard time defining how she felt about Ciera voting for her, but nonetheless she promised to do her best at Redemption Island. Laura stuck true to her promise, coming first in the next Duel. Laura made a game changing move when she told her rival Tina how to complete her puzzle, which lead to Tina overtaking and eliminating Vytas. Laura continued her Redemption Island dominance by coming first in the next two duels, all the while helping Tina stay in the game as well. This resulted in the eliminations of Caleb Bankston and Tina's daughter Katie Collins.

Laura made it all the way to the final Redemption Island duel, which was between herself, Tina, and Hayden Moss. The duel required balance and concentration. Laura initially struggled in the duel, not being able to keep her vase still. After Hayden dropped out, she began to struggle and begged Tina to let her win, but Tina politely declined. Tina remained solid and eventually Laura dropped her vase, eliminating her from the game. Before exiting, Laura was distraught and said that her Redemption Island dominance meant nothing because she was unable to pull off the final win. She thought her daughter, Ciera, would not be proud of her, but Ciera reassured her that she was proud of Laura. Still disappointed, Laura left the game as the sixth jury member finishing in sixth place.

As a juror, Laura cast her vote for Tyson Apostol to win, which he did in a 7-1-0 vote.

Voting History

Laura M.'s Voting History
Episode Laura M.'s
Votes
Voted Against
Laura M.
1 Candice Candice, Rupert, Tyson
Galang Tribe Immune
2 Galang Tribe Immune
3 Galang Tribe Immune
4 Galang Tribe Immune
5 Laura B. Aras, Gervase, Kat, Laura B.,
Monica, Tina, Tyson
Voted Out, Day 13
6 On Redemption Island
7
8
Returned, Day 19
8 Aras Aras, Vytas
9 Vytas -
Tina -
10 Katie Caleb, Ciera, Gervase, Hayden,
Katie, Monica, Tyson
Voted Out, Day 26
11 On Redemption Island
12
13
14
Eliminated, Day 36
Voted for
Sole Survivor
Tyson

Post-Survivor

  • On January 9, 2010, Laura attended Survivor's 10-year anniversary party.[4]
  • Laura, a Republican, ran for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives in the fall of 2016.[5] However, Laura ultimately lost the election.[6]

Trivia

  • Laura originally applied for The Amazing Race with Jodi Wincheski but was cut, and later was called to do Survivor instead.[7]
  • Laura was the only woman to win individual immunity in Samoa, and the lowest placing Aiga member to do so.
  • Laura lost 13 lbs. during her time on Samoa.[8]
  • Laura is the third castaway to place 10th on their first outing, and then place 6th their next time out. Shii Ann Huang was the first, while Brenda Lowe was the second.
  • On both of her seasons:
    • She was voted out the second time she was eligible to be voted out, and received 10 votes up to that point.
    • She was the second woman voted out of the merged tribe.
  • Laura is the only returning player from Samoa to place higher on their next season.
  • Due to being on Redemption Island, Laura and John Cody are the first contestant to not participate in a Tribe Switch despite the season having one.
  • Laura is the first non-Cody to place first in a duel on Blood vs. Water.
  • Laura is the first woman to return to the game from Redemption Island at the merge.
    • She is the first Redemption Island returnee to later survive a Tribal Council where they were eligible to be voted out.
  • Laura is the first (and currently only) castaway to receive an elimination vote from a loved one.
  • Laura is the first castaway to be voted out on Day 26.
  • Laura and her daughter Ciera Eastin were the last pair left remaining in the game in Blood vs. Water. Ironically, the two were permanently eliminated back to back after achieving this feat.
  • Laura holds the record for most Redemption Island duels won by a woman, with six.
  • Laura holds the record for the most days spent at Redemption Island by a woman, with 16 days.
    • She has spent the second-most days overall at Redemption Island, behind Matt Elrod's 28 days.

References

Survivor: Samoa Castaways
 Ashley
Foa Foa
S19 ashley t
 Ben
Foa Foa
S19 ben t
 Betsy
Foa Foa
S19 betsy t
 Brett
Galu
S19 brett t
 Dave
Galu
S19 dave t
 Erik
Galu
S19 erik t
 Jaison
Foa Foa
S19 jaison t
 John
Galu
S19 john t
 Kelly
Galu
S19 kelly t
 Laura
Galu
S19 laura t
 Liz
Foa Foa
S19 liz t
 Marisa
Foa Foa
S19 marisa t
 Mick
Foa Foa
S19 mick t
 Mike
Foa Foa
S19 mike t
 Monica
Galu
S19 monica t
 Natalie
Foa Foa
S19 natalie t
 Russell H.
Foa Foa
S19 russellh t
S19 russells t
 Shambo
Galu
S19 shambo t
 Yasmin
Galu
S19 yasmin t
Survivor: Blood vs. Water Castaways
 Aras
Galang
S27 aras t
 Brad
Tadhana
S27 brad t
 Caleb
Tadhana
S27 caleb t
 Candice
Galang
S27 candice t
 Ciera
Tadhana
S27 ciera t
 Colton
Galang
S27 colton t
 Gervase
Galang
S27 gervase t
 Hayden
Tadhana
S27 hayden t
 John
Tadhana
S27 john t
 Kat
Galang
S27 kat t
 Katie
Tadhana
S27 katie t
 Laura B.
Tadhana
S27 laurab t
 Laura M.
Galang
S27 lauram t
 Marissa
Tadhana
S27 marissa t
 Monica
Galang
S27 monica t
 Rachel
Tadhana
S27 rachel t
 Rupert
Galang
S27 rupert t
 Tina
Galang
S27 tina t
 Tyson
Galang
S27 tyson t
 Vytas
Tadhana
S27 vytas t