Richard "Rick" Devens is a contestant from Survivor: Edge of Extinction.
An entertaining character and underdog, Rick found himself in a comfortable position on his initial tribe by aligning with returning player David Wright and associating with the majority. Following the Tribe Switch however he was voted out for being seen as untrustworthy. At the merge he successfully won the re-entry duel, allowing him to re-enter the game. Despite eventually becoming a target for being seen as a huge threat to win, he escaped elimination several times through four Immunity challenge wins and the use of several Hidden Immunity Idols . He managed to make it to the final 4. On night 38 however, he lost the fire-making tiebreaker challenge to Chris, causing him to fall short of the Final Tribal Council
Profile
Retrieved from CBS.com
Age: 33
Hometown: Blacksburg, Virginia
Current residence: Macon, Georgia
Occupation: Morning News Anchor
Hobbies: Basketball, hiking/playing with the kids and dogs, and video games.
Pet peeves: Not taking ownership of actions, over explainers, waiting in line, and people not using coasters.
Three words to describe you: Funny, compassionate, and loyal.
What is your personal claim to fame? My kids, BUT one time there was a cat stuck high (very high) up in a tree for days and may have died but I did a news story and contacted folks and got him rescued, so I have that going for me.
Who or what is your inspiration in life? My father. He's totally focused and dedicated. A West Point grad and Airborne Army Ranger. He can do anything. Also, shout outs to Stephen Colbert and Stephen King who are brilliant and funny.
If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? The Stand by Stephen King. A great book and long so it'll entertain me for a while. A LEGO figure. My son always asks me to keep his LEGO men safe. A picture of my family, dogs, and cats included.
Which Survivor contestant are you the most like? Cochran. He's a strategist. He was also a genuinely nice guy but he was there to PLAY!
What's your reason for being on Survivor? I want to win. I've been watching and dreaming of being Sole Survivor since high school. I think I can win! Also, the $1 million.
Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I'm an Eagle Scout and have all the basic survival/first aid skills. I'm a hard worker and good at alleviating tension.[2]
Survivor
Voting History
| Rick's Voting History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Episode | Rick's Votes |
Voted Against Rick |
| 1 | Reem | - |
| 2 | Keith | - |
| 3 | Chris | - |
| 4 | Lauren | Kelley, Lauren, Wardog |
| Voted Out, Day 11 | ||
| 5 | On Edge of Extinction | |
| 6 | ||
| Returned, Day 17 | ||
| 6 | Kelley | Aurora, Joe |
| 7 | Lauren | - |
| 8 | Julia | - |
| 9 | Wardog | - |
| Kelley | Individual Immunity | |
| 10 | Aurora | Individual Immunity |
| 11 | Aurora | Ron, Victoria |
| 12 | Aurora | Individual Immunity |
| 13 | Victoria | Julie, Lauren |
| Lauren | Individual Immunity | |
| Lost Challenge3 | ||
| Eliminated, Day 38 | ||
| Voted for Sole Survivor |
Gavin | |
^1 In Awkward, Rick used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating 4 votes against him.
^2 In I See the Million Dollars, Rick used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating 3 votes against him.
^3Also in I See the Million Dollars, Chris had the advantage of choosing one person to be in the Final Three with him. He chose to give his Immunity necklace to Julie and save Gavin, subjecting Rick and himself to a fire-making challenge. Rick lost the challenge and was eliminated.
Post-Survivor
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Trivia
- Rick is the only Edge of Extinction contestant to be voted out pre-merge while not on the Manu tribe.
- Rick is the first contestant to return from the Edge of Extinction.
- Rick holds the record for most idols possessed in a single season with four.
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