Lee Andrew Carseldine[1] is a contestant from Australian Survivor (2016) and Australian Survivor: All Stars.
Wanting to provide a good example to his sons, Lee quickly formed a bond with El Rowland and to a lesser extent, Kristie Bennett. On Saanapu, he joined what became the majority alliance with El, Flick Egginton, Brooke Jowett, Matt Tarrant, and Sam Webb and received a vote stopper advantage on the day of the merge to Fia Fia. On Fia Fia, it became apparent to the others that his true loyalty lied with El; despite this, the couple plus Kristie made the final three. With Kristie winning the Final Immunity Challenge, Lee was taken to the Final Two; however, his hypocritical and sanctimonious attitude towards strategy was lambasted by the jury and, coupled with Kristie's intense performance, caused him to receive only El's vote to win.
Profile
Retrieved from 10play.com.au
Age: 40 As an ex-professional cricketer, Brisbane-based Lee is hoping his background in team sports and leadership will be helpful in winning Australian Survivor. Lee played cricket in the IPL, Sheffield Shield and KFC Big Bash League. In 2004 he suffered stress fractures in his back that forced him into early retirement, but he bet the odds to return to the game and played professionally until 2011. He now owns an aerial photography drone company. Lee is hoping to be an inspiration for his two sons, who he says he will miss more than anything. He wants to play the game in an honest fashion. He says: "I would feel very uncomfortable going behind someone's back if I have given my word to someone." Highly competitive, Lee has always been sporty but in preparation for the series, he started going to the gym five times a week, doing a mix of running, boxing and yoga. In 2015, he completed the Kokoda Trail, which he said was the toughest thing he has ever done. A devoted single dad, Lee says his main reason for applying for Australian Survivor is to inspire his sons. "It's all for my two boys. I'm always teaching them to get out of their comfort zone so I thought this would be a good example to show them. I would like to be remembered as someone that worked hard, stayed loyal and tried to help every other Survivor on the way."[2]
29, Ex-Cricketer — Season 1 The original good guy and runner up of Season 1, Lee is back for All Stars and his second chance at taking out the win. After a harrowing and nail-biting final challenge in Season 1 with Kristie, Lee knows his way of playing is not always the fan favourite. As the unofficial hero of the series, Lee believed and still does that playing honestly can take you all the way. "The foundations of how I will play the game will stay the same, however being prepared to lie more to protect my alliance is something I am prepared to do. I think the way I tried to play the game last time, hadn't really been attempted before." Father of two and owner of a drone company in Brisbane, Lee has watched the other series and picked up a few new tricks along the way. He said: "I've learnt a lot after my series of how people play the game, so I think I'm going to do more game play this time around. I've also trained every day in the past few months which has helped me mentally and physically." Being a physical threat might help win challenges but Lee is aware it might also put a target on his back. "I have the physical attributes to keep me going for a while but people might look at me as a threat so I'll need to play it carefully to keep myself in the game as long as possible. I'm ready though, I've had the time and I'm keen to get out there!"[3] |
Australian Survivor
2016
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Voting History
Lee's Voting History | ||
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Episode | Lee's Votes |
Voted Against Lee |
1 | Des | - |
2 | Aganoa Tribe Immune | |
3 | Kat | - |
4 | No Vote | |
5 | Aganoa Tribe Immune | |
6 | Aganoa Tribe Immune | |
7 | Aganoa Tribe Immune | |
8 | No Tribal Council | |
9 | Saanapu Tribe Immune | |
10 | Saanapu Tribe Immune | |
11 | Saanapu Tribe Immune | |
12 | Saanapu Tribe Immune | |
13 | Saanapu Tribe Immune | |
14 | Saanapu Tribe Immune | |
15 | Conner | - |
16 | Kate | - |
17 | Sue | - |
18 | Kylie | - |
19 | Kristie | - |
20 | Jennah-Louise | - |
21 | Brooke | Individual Immunity |
22 | No Vote | |
23 | Sam; Sam1 |
Individual Immunity |
24 | Matt | Individual Immunity |
25 | Flick | Flick |
26 | Ineligible | - |
Jury Votes for Lee |
El | |
Runner-Up, Day 55 |
^1 In Episode 23, the vote ended with a 2-2 tie between Matt and Sam, forcing a revote. Lee did not change his vote on the revote.
All Stars
Voting History
Lee's Voting History | ||
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Episode | Lee's Votes |
Voted Against Lee |
1 | Michelle | - |
2 | Mokuta Tribe Immune | |
3 | Mokuta Tribe Immune | |
4 | Michelle | - |
5 | - | |
6 | Mock Vote2 | |
7 | Mokuta Tribe Immune | |
8 | Phoebe | - |
9 | Mokuta Tribe Immune | |
10 | Mokuta Tribe Immune | |
11 | Moana; Moana3 |
- |
12 | Mokuta Tribe Immune | |
13 | Mokuta | Mokuta |
^1 In Episode 5, Shonee used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Lee's vote against her.
^2 In Episode 6, Mokuta was subjected to a mock Tribal Council where the two people who received the most votes were sent to Exile Beach.
^3In Episode 11, the voted ended with a 5-5 tie between Moana and Phoebe, forcing a revote. Lee did not change his vote on the revote.
Post-Survivor
- Lee was in a relationship with Australian Survivor (2016) castmate El Rowland.[4] The couple broke up in 2019.[5]
- Lee appeared on the January 2017 issue of Australian Men's Health magazine.[6]
Trivia
- Lee is the only male member of Aganoa to reach the merge.
- Lee is the only man on Australian Survivor (2016) to win individual immunity.
- Lee went the longest without receiving an elimination vote in Australian Survivor (2016).
- Lee is the highest-placing man in Australian Survivor (2016).
- Lee lost 17 kilograms during his time on Australian Survivor (2016).[7]
- Lee is the oldest man on the original Mokuta tribe.
References
- ↑ http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/player/4541.html
- ↑ https://10play.com.au/australian-survivor/survivors/season-1/lee/pa191010itoma
- ↑ https://10play.com.au/australian-survivor/survivors/season-5/lee/pa200203ypfgw
- ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3842138/Australian-Survivor-s-Lee-Carseldine-confirms-relationship-fellow-contestant-El-Rowland.html
- ↑ https://www.hit.com.au/story/aussie-survivor-couple-lee-and-el-have-called-it-quits-123146
- ↑ http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/survivor-runnerup-lees-shocking-weight-loss/news-story/318fa71690c862adb4c798e2353045f8
- ↑ http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/survivor-runnerup-lees-shocking-weight-loss/news-story/318fa71690c862adb4c798e2353045f8
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