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With his trademark long beard, tie-dyed shirt, and signature victory cry, Rupert is one of the show's most popular castaways ever. He is one of only four contestants to compete four times on ''{{dab|Survivor|U.S.}}''. He is also the only contestant to win $1,000,000 via [[Survivor: America's Tribal Council|public vote]], an event which sparked much controversy.
 
With his trademark long beard, tie-dyed shirt, and signature victory cry, Rupert is one of the show's most popular castaways ever. He is one of only four contestants to compete four times on ''{{dab|Survivor|U.S.}}''. He is also the only contestant to win $1,000,000 via [[Survivor: America's Tribal Council|public vote]], an event which sparked much controversy.
   
In ''Pearl Islands'', Rupert won the hearts of fans with his colorful personality, as he showcased a grizzled, piratical persona that melded well with the theme of the season. He is known for getting into a heated argument with [[Jon Dalton]] after Jon voted against him during a Tribal Council. His strong physical and social showing led to his being perceived by his rivals as a threat, culminating in his blindside at the final 8.
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In ''Pearl Islands'', Rupert won the hearts of fans with his colorful personality, as he showcased a grizzled, piratical persona that melded well with the theme of the season. He is known for getting into a heated argument with [[Jon Dalton]] after Jon voted against him during a [[Tribal Council]]. His strong physical and social showing led to his being perceived by his rivals as a threat, culminating in his blindside at the final eight.
   
He returned in ''All-Stars'' where he became known for being the first player to appear in back to back seasons, building one of the worst shelters ever, and being a member of the [[Chapera Alliance]]. He was ultimately blindsided at the final 4 after [[Jenna Lewis]] flipped on him because she was scared of being eliminated by a rock drawing [[tiebreaker]]. During the live [[Reunion Show]], he was awarded $1,000,000 as a result of [[America's Tribal Council]].
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He returned in ''All-Stars'' where he became the first player to appear in back to back seasons. After the disbanding of his initial [[Saboga]] tribe, Rupert and [[Jenna Lewis]] were switched to the [[Chapera]] tribe, where they were recruited to join the [[Chapera Alliance]]. He was ultimately blindsided at the final four after Jenna flipped on him because she was scared of being possibly eliminated in a rock drawing [[tiebreaker]]. He was later awarded $1,000,000 as a result of ''[[Survivor: America's Tribal Council]]''.
   
In ''Heroes vs. Villains'', he was known for being part of the [[Heroes Alliance]]. However, this season exposed shortcomings in his social game as he was perceived as overbearing. His game came to an end at the final 6 when the intended target [[Parvati Shallow]] won immunity, and he put blind faith in notorious [[Villains|villain]] [[Russell Hantz]], who betrayed him.
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In ''Heroes vs. Villains'', he was placed on the [[Heroes]] tribe due to his heroic persona in his previous seasons and immediately joined the majority [[Heroes Alliance]]. However, this season exposed shortcomings in his social game as he was perceived as overbearing. His game came to an end at the final six when the intended target, [[Parvati Shallow]], won immunity, and he put blind faith in notorious [[Villains|villain]] [[Russell Hantz]], who betrayed him.
   
 
In ''Blood vs. Water'', Rupert became notable for being the second four-time ''Survivor'' player and the only contestant to switch places with their [[Laura Boneham|loved one]] on {{dab|Redemption Island|twist}}. This move proved to be fatal, as he ended up being the first person eliminated that season despite never receiving a single vote.
 
In ''Blood vs. Water'', Rupert became notable for being the second four-time ''Survivor'' player and the only contestant to switch places with their [[Laura Boneham|loved one]] on {{dab|Redemption Island|twist}}. This move proved to be fatal, as he ended up being the first person eliminated that season despite never receiving a single vote.
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==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
''Retrieved from CBS.com''
 
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| <tabber>Pearl Islands=Born in Detroit, Rupert Boneham moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. Boneham currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is most proud of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live the "Nine-To-Five" world. He believes his competitive advantages on SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS are his ability to be a team player, hunter and gatherer, camper and all-around survivor. Boneham is married to his wife, [[Laura Boneham|Laura]], and they have one daughter, Raya.<ref>http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/20707/</ref>|-|All-Stars=
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| <tabber>Pearl Islands=Born in Detroit, Rupert Boneham moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. Boneham currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is most proud of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live the "Nine-To-Five" world. He believes his competitive advantages on {{S|7}} are his ability to be a team player, hunter and gatherer, camper and all-around survivor. Boneham is married to his wife, [[Laura Boneham|Laura]], and they have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964.<ref>https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/20707/</ref>|-|All-Stars=Since finishing eighth on {{S|7}}, Rupert Boneham has been preparing for his second chance to become the Sole Survivor.
Since finishing eighth on SURVIVOR: PEARL ISLANDS, Rupert Boneham has been preparing for his second chance to become the [[Sole Survivor]].
 
   
 
Born in Detroit, Rupert moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. He currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He also drives camera trucks for college football during the season. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is proudest of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live in the nine-to-five world.
 
Born in Detroit, Rupert moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. He currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He also drives camera trucks for college football during the season. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is proudest of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live in the nine-to-five world.
   
Rupert and his wife, Laura have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964.<ref>http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/20513/</ref>|-|Heroes vs. Villains=
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Rupert and his wife, [[Laura Boneham|Laura]] have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964.<ref>https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/20513/</ref>|-|Heroes vs. Villains=Rupert Boneham (45)<br />
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Rupert Boneham (45)<br />
 
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<br />'''Tribe:''' {{tribeicon|heroes}}<br />'''Hometown:''' Indianapolis, Ind.<br />'''Current Residence:''' Indianapolis, Ind.<br />'''Personal Claim To Fame:''' "Starting my charity."<br />'''Inspiration in Life:''' "Life is Good. Be You. Give Back."<br />'''Previous Finishes:''' {{S4|7}}: 8th out, 2nd Jury Member; {{S4|8}}: 15th Out, 6th Jury Member<br />'''Favorite Past Moment:''' "When Jeff Probst was writing a million dollar check on my back on my daughter's 5th birthday and having millions of fans help me win that."<br />'''Previous Survivor He Respects Most:''' [[Rudy Boesch]] ({{S4|1}}, ''All-Stars'')<br />'''Previous Survivor He Respects Least:''' [[Jon Dalton|Jonny Fairplay]] (''Pearl Islands'', {{S4|16}})<br />'''Why Did He Come Back? :''' "I LOVE THE GAME!"<ref>https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/39406/</ref>|-|Blood vs. Water='''Name (Age):''' Rupert Boneham (49)<br />'''Tribe Designation:''' {{tribehl5|galang|Galang|Returning Player}}<br />'''Relationship to Significant Castaway:''' [[Laura Boneham|Laura]]'s Husband<br />'''Previous Season:''' {{S|7}} – 2nd jury member; {{S|8}} – 6th jury member, won $1 million for fan favorite; {{S|20}} – 7th jury member<br />'''Current Residence:''' Indianapolis, Ind.<br />'''Occupation:''' Mentor for Troubled Teens<br />'''Why Did You Want to Return to ''Survivor'' and Play with Your Loved One?''' ''Survivor'' has been one of the most exciting experiences in my life. And to have the chance to share that with my wife is amazing. To have Laura out there on the island with me, we will have the chance to share one of the greatest adventures one can have. You can describe what ''Survivor'' is like, but until you've lived it, it is hard to understand. To be able to go out and play with my best friend will be a dream come true.<ref>https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/214728/</ref></tabber>
'''Tribe:''' {{tribeicon|heroes}}<br />
 
'''Hometown:''' Indianapolis, Ind.<br />
 
'''Current Residence:''' Indianapolis, Ind.<br />
 
'''Personal Claim To Fame:''' "Starting my charity."<br />
 
'''Inspiration in Life:''' "Life is Good. Be You. Give Back."<br />
 
'''Previous Finishes:''' ''Pearl Islands'': 8th out, 2nd Jury Member; ''All-Stars'': 15th Out, 6th Jury Member<br />
 
'''Favorite Past Moment:''' "When Jeff Probst was writing a million dollar check on my back on my daughter's 5th birthday and having millions of fans help me win that."<br />
 
'''Previous Survivor He Respects Most:''' [[Rudy Boesch]] ({{S4|1}}, ''All-Stars'')<br />
 
'''Previous Survivor He Respects Least:''' [[Jon Dalton|Jonny Fairplay]] (''Pearl Islands'', {{S4|16}})<br />
 
'''Why Did He Come Back?:''' "I LOVE THE GAME!"<ref>http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/39406/</ref>
 
|-|Blood vs. Water='''Name (Age):''' Rupert Boneham (49)<br />
 
'''Tribe Designation:''' {{tribeicon|galang}}<br />
 
'''Relationship to Significant Castaway:''' [[Laura Boneham|Laura]]'s Husband<br />
 
'''Previous Season:''' ''{{S3|7}}'' – 2nd jury member; ''{{S3|8}}'' – 6th jury member, won $1 million for fan favorite; ''{{S3|20}}'' – 7th jury member<br />
 
'''Current Residence:''' Indianapolis, Ind.<br />
 
'''Occupation:''' Mentor for Troubled Teens<br />
 
'''Why Did You Want to Return to Survivor and Play with Your Loved One?''' Survivor has been one of the most exciting experiences in my life. And to have the chance to share that with my wife is amazing. To have Laura out there on the island with me, we will have the chance to share one of the greatest adventures one can have. You can describe what Survivor is like, but until you've lived it, it is hard to understand. To be able to go out and play with my best friend will be a dream come true.<ref>http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/214728/</ref></tabber>
 
 
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{{refbegin}}<br />{{note|switch|<small>1</small>}}<small> In {{Ep|2701}}, Rupert was given the opportunity to switch with his wife, [[Laura Boneham|Laura B.]], after she was voted out from her tribe, which he accepted, sending himself to Redemption Island.</small>{{refend}}
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{{refbegin}}<br />{{note|switch|<small>1</small>}}<small> In ''[[Blood Is Thicker than Anything]]'', Rupert was given the opportunity to switch with his wife, Laura B., after she was voted out from her tribe, which he accepted, sending himself to Redemption Island.</small>{{refend}}
   
 
==Post-Survivor==
 
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[[File:RupertLauraAmazingRace.jpg|thumb|Rupert and Laura's promotional photo for ''The Amazing Race 31''.]]
* After being awarded one million dollars on ''[[Survivor: America's Tribal Council]]'', Rupert used a large percentage of his winnings to establish ''Rupert's Kids'', to help "at-risk teens" in his hometown. The organization joined with the City of Indianapolis to create the ''Park Adoption Program''.
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* After being awarded one million dollars on ''[[Survivor: America's Tribal Council]]'', Rupert used a large percentage of his winnings to establish ''Rupert's Kids'', to help "at-risk teens" in his hometown. The organization joined with the city of Indianapolis to create the "Park Adoption Program".
* Shortly after his ''{{dab|Survivor|U.S.}}'' appearances, Boneham briefly appeared at promotional appearances for the {{wp|Hardee}}'s restaurant chain. In 2004 he appeared as a stable hand named "Paul" in ''The Big My Little Pony Episode'', the third-season premiere of the TV series ''{{wp|Half & Half}}''. In 2006, he appeared in the independent movie {{wp|Open Mic'rs}}. He also made a cameo appearance as a homeless man in ''The Radford Reshuffle'', the sixth-season premiere of the show ''{{wp|Yes, Dear}}''.
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* Shortly after his ''{{dab|Survivor|U.S.}}'' appearances, Rupert briefly appeared at promotional appearances for the {{wp|Hardee}}'s restaurant chain. In 2004, he appeared as a stable hand named "Paul" in ''The Big My Little Pony Episode'', the third-season premiere of the TV series ''{{wp|Half & Half}}''. In 2006, he appeared in the independent movie {{wp|Open Mic'rs}}. He also made a cameo appearance as a homeless man in ''The Radford Reshuffle'', the sixth-season premiere of the show ''{{wp|Yes, Dear}}''.
[[File:SurvivorFamilyFeud Men.jpg|thumb|Rupert on ''Family Feud'' for charity.]]
 
* In 2005, Rupert appeared as a contestant in a Castaway Special episode of ''{{wp|Family Feud}}'', where he competed with [[Jon Dalton]], [[Richard Hatch]], [[Rudy Boesch]], and [[Ethan Zohn]]. The five competed against [[Shii Ann Huang]], [[Susan Hawk]], [[Tijuana Bradley]], [[Christa Hastie]], and [[Jenna Morasca]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77FDuebx9J4</ref>
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* In 2005, Rupert appeared as a contestant in a Castaway Special episode of ''{{wp|Family Feud}}'', where he competed with [[Ethan Zohn]], [[Jon Dalton]], [[Richard Hatch]], and [[Rudy Boesch]]. The five competed against [[Christa Hastie]], [[Jenna Morasca]], [[Shii Ann Huang]], [[Susan Hawk]], and [[Tijuana Bradley]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77FDuebx9J4</ref>
 
* In 2008, Rupert appeared on the Canadian show ''{{wp|Reality Obsessed}}''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJoMUfCWGJQ</ref>
 
* In 2008, Rupert appeared on the Canadian show ''{{wp|Reality Obsessed}}''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJoMUfCWGJQ</ref>
* In 2009, Rupert appeared in the Israeli version of ''Survivor'', ''Survivor 10: Philippine Islands'', as part of a Reward Challenge.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snxawv6azi8</ref>
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* In 2009, Rupert appeared in the [[Hisardut|Israeli version]] of ''Survivor'', ''[[Survivor 10: Philippine Islands]]'', as part of a [[Reward Challenge]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snxawv6azi8</ref>
* On January 9, 2010, Rupert attended ''Survivor''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 10-year anniversary party along with all of his ''Heroes vs. Villains'' cast mates.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5_o4vGO6g</ref>
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* On January 9, 2010, Rupert attended ''Survivor''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 10-year anniversary party along with all of his {{S4|20}} castmates.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5_o4vGO6g</ref>
* In February 2010, Rupert appeared on ''{{wp|Late Show with David Letterman}}'' as Top Ten List Presenter #1 along with nine of his ''Heroes vs. Villains'' cast mates.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1599664/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast</ref>
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* In February 2010, Rupert appeared on ''{{wp|Late Show with David Letterman}}'' as Top Ten List Presenter #1 along with nine of his ''Heroes vs. Villains'' castmates.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1599664/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast</ref>
*In fall of 2010, Rupert appeared in a "Stand Up 2 Cancer" commercial along with [[Colby Donaldson]], [[Ethan Zohn]], [[Rob Mariano]], and [[Parvati Shallow]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-etT2QeCOsI</ref>
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* In the fall of 2010, Rupert appeared in a "Stand Up 2 Cancer" commercial along with [[Colby Donaldson]], Ethan Zohn, [[Parvati Shallow]], and [[Rob Mariano]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-etT2QeCOsI</ref>
* On December 19, 2010, Rupert was seen in the audience attending the {{S|21}} [[Reunion (Nicaragua)|Reunion Show]]. Though Jeff didn't speak with him, Jeff mentioned him along with [[Cirie Fields]], also at the Reunion, as examples explaining how {{dab|Redemption Island|twist}} for the [[Survivor: Redemption Island|upcoming season]] would work.
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* On December 19, 2010, Rupert was seen in the audience attending the {{S4|21}} [[Reunion (Nicaragua)|Reunion Show]]. Though host [[Jeff Probst]] did not speak with him, Probst mentioned him along with [[Cirie Fields]], also at the reunion, as examples explaining how {{dab|Redemption Island|twist}} for the [[Survivor: Redemption Island|upcoming season]] would work.
 
* In 2011, Rupert developed a casino game called ''Rupert's Island Draw'', which was featured at Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas.
 
* In 2011, Rupert developed a casino game called ''Rupert's Island Draw'', which was featured at Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas.
* In 2012, Rupert ran for Governor of Indiana as a Libertarian, but lost to Republican candidate {{wp|Mike Pence}}, receiving 4% of the vote.
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* In 2012, Rupert ran for {{wp|Governor of Indiana}} as a Libertarian, but lost to Republican candidate {{wp|Mike Pence}}, receiving 4% of the vote.
[[File:Rupert The Price is Right.jpg|thumb|Rupert with his partner, Jessica, and {{wp|Drew Carey}}.]]
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[[File:Rupert The Price is Right.jpg|thumb|right|Rupert with his partner, Jessica, and {{wp|Drew Carey}}.]]
* Rupert, along with eight other former castaways, competed on a ''Survivor'' edition of ''[[wikipedia:The Price Is Right (U.S. game show)|The Price Is Right]]'' primetime special in 2016.<ref>http://parade.com/472671/joshwigler/survivor-big-brother-amazing-race-the-price-is-right-photos/</ref> Rupert and his partner, Jessica, lost their pricing game and failed to make it to the Showcase.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zguryBwlc4E</ref> While spinning the wheel, Rupert gave a shout out to his wife, Laura, and their daughter.
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* Rupert, along with eight other former castaways, competed on a ''Survivor'' edition of ''[[wikipedia:The Price Is Right (American game show)|The Price Is Right]]'' primetime special in 2016.<ref>http://parade.com/472671/joshwigler/survivor-big-brother-amazing-race-the-price-is-right-photos/</ref> Rupert and his partner, Jessica, lost their pricing game and failed to make it to the Showcase.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zguryBwlc4E</ref> While spinning the wheel, Rupert gave a shout out to his wife, [[Laura Boneham]], and their daughter.
 
* Rupert was inducted into Xfinity's ''[[Survivor Hall of Fame]]'' on December 14, 2016.<ref>http://my.xfinity.com/blogs/tv/2016/12/14/survivor-hall-fame-2016-inductee-rupert-boneham/</ref>
 
* Rupert was inducted into Xfinity's ''[[Survivor Hall of Fame]]'' on December 14, 2016.<ref>http://my.xfinity.com/blogs/tv/2016/12/14/survivor-hall-fame-2016-inductee-rupert-boneham/</ref>
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* In the summer of 2018, Rupert and Laura competed on [[w:c:amazingrace:The Amazing Race 31|the thirty-first season of ''The Amazing Race'']].<ref>https://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/photos/1008701/who-s-in-the-cast-of-the-amazing-race-season-31-/</ref> They finished in 10th place.
   
 
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* Rupert is the first contestant from the state of Indiana. He would be followed by his wife, [[Laura Boneham|Laura]] and [[Lindsey Ogle]].
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* Rupert is the first contestant from the state of Indiana. He would be followed by his wife, [[Laura Boneham]], and [[Lindsey Ogle]].
 
* Rupert is the first contestant to be [[Kidnapping|kidnapped]] by another tribe.
 
* Rupert is the first contestant to be [[Kidnapping|kidnapped]] by another tribe.
* Rupert went the longest time without visiting Tribal Council in ''Pearl Islands''. He, along with the rest of the Drake tribe, was immune from the first three Tribal Councils, which were all attended by the Morgan tribe, then when Drake attended their first Tribal Council, Rupert was kidnapped by the Morgan tribe, meaning he did not attend that Tribal Council.
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* Rupert went the longest time without visiting [[Tribal Council]] in {{S4|7}}. He, along with the rest of the [[Drake]] tribe, was immune from the first three Tribal Councils, then when Drake attended their first Tribal Council, Rupert was kidnapped by the [[Morgan]] tribe, meaning that he did not attend that Tribal Council.
 
* Rupert had the most confessionals in ''Pearl Islands'' with 59. This makes him the first castaway to get the most confessionals of a season without reaching the season's finale episode.
 
* Rupert had the most confessionals in ''Pearl Islands'' with 59. This makes him the first castaway to get the most confessionals of a season without reaching the season's finale episode.
 
* Rupert was the first contestant from ''Pearl Islands'' to become a [[Returning Players|Returning Player]]. He was followed by [[Jon Dalton]], [[Sandra Diaz-Twine]], and [[Andrew Savage]].
 
* Rupert was the first contestant from ''Pearl Islands'' to become a [[Returning Players|Returning Player]]. He was followed by [[Jon Dalton]], [[Sandra Diaz-Twine]], and [[Andrew Savage]].
 
* Rupert is the first contestant to compete in back-to-back seasons.
 
* Rupert is the first contestant to compete in back-to-back seasons.
* On ''Survivor: All-Stars'', Rupert, along with Jenna Lewis and [[Jerri Manthey]] became the first castaways to be on three tribes before the merge. They were followed by Andrew Savage in {{S|31}}, [[Cirie Fields]] in {{S|34}}, and [[Laurel Johnson]] and [[Sebastian Noel]] in {{S|36}}.
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* On {{S4|8}}, Rupert, along with [[Jenna Lewis]] and [[Jerri Manthey]] became the first castaways to be on three tribes before the [[merge]]. They were followed by Andrew Savage in {{S4|31}}, [[Cirie Fields]] in {{S4|34}}, and [[Laurel Johnson]] and [[Sebastian Noel]] in {{S4|36}}.
* Rupert has won the most money out of the winners of the [[Fan Favorite Award]], with $1,000,000. Subsequent fan favorite winners Cirie Fields and [[Ozzy Lusth]] won a car. Starting with [[James Clement]] in {{S|15}}, all fan favorites earn $100,000.
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* Rupert has won the most money out of the winners of the [[Fan Favorite Award]], with $1,000,000. Subsequent fan favorite winners Cirie Fields and [[Ozzy Lusth]] won a car. Starting in {{S4|15}}, all fan favorites earn $100,000.
* Rupert is the first male castaway to have his torch snuffed three times and the second overall after Cirie Fields.
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* Rupert is the first male castaway to have his [[torch]] snuffed three times and the second overall after Cirie Fields.
* Rupert is the first of two contestants to be a member of the jury in three different seasons. The other contestant is [[Ozzy Lusth]]. Coincidentally, they have never competed on the same season.
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* Rupert is the first of two contestants to be a member of the [[jury]] in three different seasons. The other contestant is [[Ozzy Lusth]]. Coincidentally, they have never competed on the same season.
* Rupert is tied with Rob Mariano for highest number of tribe affiliations with nine.
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* Rupert is tied with Rob Mariano for highest number of tribe affiliations, with nine.
* Rupert is one of seven contestants to make the merge three times. The others are [[Parvati Shallow]], [[Amanda Kimmel]], [[Rob Mariano]], [[Ozzy Lusth]], [[Cirie Fields]], and [[Andrea Boehlke]].
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* Rupert is one of seven contestants to make the merge three times. The others are [[Amanda Kimmel]], [[Parvati Shallow]], Rob Mariano, Ozzy Lusth, Cirie Fields, and [[Andrea Boehlke]].
 
** Coincidentally, they are the only returning players to play more than 100 days. Rupert's 100th day was on his last day on ''Heroes vs. Villains'' ([[Loose Lips Sink Ships|Day 36]]).
 
* Rupert had the first [[confessional]] in {{S4|20}}.
 
* Rupert had the first [[confessional]] in {{S4|20}}.
 
* Rupert is so far the only player to vote for the same person in two different [[Final Tribal Council]]s. In both ''Pearl Islands'' and ''Heroes vs. Villains'', he voted for Sandra Diaz-Twine to win.
* Rupert, along with Jerri Manthey, Rob Mariano, and Tyson Apostol were the only returning players to never participate in a [[Survivor Auction]], either not having one in their seasons or not lasting long enough to be in one.
 
 
* Rupert, along with [[Colby Donaldson]], Jerri Manthey, [[Tina Wesson]], Rob Mariano, and [[Coach Wade]] are the only six castaways to compete in seasons with 16, 18, and 20 castaways.
* Rupert is one of only seven returning contestants to play more than 100 days playing the game, along [[Cirie Fields]], [[Parvati Shallow]], [[Ozzy Lusth]], Amanda Kimmel, Andrea Boehlke, and [[Rob Mariano]]. Rupert's 100th day was on his last day on ''Heroes vs. Villains'' ([[Loose Lips Sink Ships|Day 36]]).
 
 
* Rupert lost 30 lbs. during his time on ''Heroes vs. Villains''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDq2CTOlGyc</ref>
* Rupert was on a blue tribe at one point in his first three seasons.
 
 
* Rupert is the first contestant to live at {{dab|Redemption Island|twist}} without getting voted out, due to switching with his wife.
* Rupert is so far the only player to vote for the same person in two different Final Tribal Councils. In both {{S4|7}} and {{S4|20}}, he voted for [[Sandra Diaz-Twine]] to win.
 
 
* He is the second person to intentionally send himself to Redemption Island with the intention of eliminating the current inhabitant and returning to the game, following Ozzy Lusth in {{S4|23}}.
* Rupert, along with [[Colby Donaldson]], [[Jerri Manthey]], [[Tina Wesson]], [[Rob Mariano]], and [[Coach Wade]] are the only six castaways to compete in seasons with 16, 18 and 20 castaways.
 
 
* He is the third castaway to place last in a season while never have a single vote cast against him (after [[Jonathan Libby]] in {{S4|10}} and [[Kourtney Moon]] in {{S4|24}}, and later followed by [[Pat Cusack]] in {{S4|37}}).
* Rupert lost 30 lbs. during his time on {{S4|20}}.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDq2CTOlGyc</ref>
 
 
* He is the fourth castaway to be eliminated not through [[Evacuation|medical evacuation]] or [[quit]]ting, without receiving any votes cast against him during a season after [[Paschal English]], [[Jonathan Libby]], and [[Wanda Shirk]]. They were followed by Cirie Fields (in {{S4|34}}) and [[Kara Kay]].
* Rupert is the first contestant to live at Redemption Island without getting voted off, due to switching with his wife.
 
* He is the third castaway to place last in a season while never have a single vote cast against him (after [[Jonathan Libby]] of {{S|10}} and [[Kourtney Moon]] of {{S|24}}, and later followed by [[Pat Cusack]] of {{S|37}}).
 
* He is the second person to intentionally send themselves to Redemption Island with the intention of eliminating the current inhabitant and returning to the game, following [[Ozzy Lusth]] from {{S|23}}.
 
* He is the fourth castaway to be eliminated not through [[Evacuation|medical evacuation]] or [[quit]]ting, without receiving any votes cast against him during a season after [[Paschal English]], [[Jonathan Libby]], and [[Wanda Shirk]]. They were followed by Cirie Fields in ''Survivor: Game Changers'' and [[Kara Kay]].
 
 
* Rupert is the first contestant to be eliminated from the game on Day 4.
 
* Rupert is the first contestant to be eliminated from the game on Day 4.
   

Revision as of 23:04, 24 November 2019

Rupert Fredrick Boneham[1] is a contestant from Survivor: Pearl Islands, Survivor: All-Stars, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, and Survivor: Blood vs. Water.

With his trademark long beard, tie-dyed shirt, and signature victory cry, Rupert is one of the show's most popular castaways ever. He is one of only four contestants to compete four times on Survivor. He is also the only contestant to win $1,000,000 via public vote, an event which sparked much controversy.

In Pearl Islands, Rupert won the hearts of fans with his colorful personality, as he showcased a grizzled, piratical persona that melded well with the theme of the season. He is known for getting into a heated argument with Jon Dalton after Jon voted against him during a Tribal Council. His strong physical and social showing led to his being perceived by his rivals as a threat, culminating in his blindside at the final eight.

He returned in All-Stars where he became the first player to appear in back to back seasons. After the disbanding of his initial Saboga tribe, Rupert and Jenna Lewis were switched to the Chapera tribe, where they were recruited to join the Chapera Alliance. He was ultimately blindsided at the final four after Jenna flipped on him because she was scared of being possibly eliminated in a rock drawing tiebreaker. He was later awarded $1,000,000 as a result of Survivor: America's Tribal Council.

In Heroes vs. Villains, he was placed on the Heroes tribe due to his heroic persona in his previous seasons and immediately joined the majority Heroes Alliance. However, this season exposed shortcomings in his social game as he was perceived as overbearing. His game came to an end at the final six when the intended target, Parvati Shallow, won immunity, and he put blind faith in notorious villain Russell Hantz, who betrayed him.

In Blood vs. Water, Rupert became notable for being the second four-time Survivor player and the only contestant to switch places with their loved one on Redemption Island. This move proved to be fatal, as he ended up being the first person eliminated that season despite never receiving a single vote.

Profile

Retrieved from CBS.com

Born in Detroit, Rupert Boneham moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. Boneham currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is most proud of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live the "Nine-To-Five" world. He believes his competitive advantages on Survivor: Pearl Islands are his ability to be a team player, hunter and gatherer, camper and all-around survivor. Boneham is married to his wife, Laura, and they have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964.[2]

Since finishing eighth on Survivor: Pearl Islands, Rupert Boneham has been preparing for his second chance to become the Sole Survivor.

Born in Detroit, Rupert moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. He currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He also drives camera trucks for college football during the season. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is proudest of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live in the nine-to-five world.

Rupert and his wife, Laura have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964.[3]

Rupert Boneham (45)

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
Personal Claim To Fame: "Starting my charity."
Inspiration in Life: "Life is Good. Be You. Give Back."
Previous Finishes: Pearl Islands: 8th out, 2nd Jury Member; All-Stars: 15th Out, 6th Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: "When Jeff Probst was writing a million dollar check on my back on my daughter's 5th birthday and having millions of fans help me win that."
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Rudy Boesch (Borneo, All-Stars)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: Jonny Fairplay (Pearl Islands, Micronesia)
Why Did He Come Back? : "I LOVE THE GAME!"[4]

Name (Age): Rupert Boneham (49)
Tribe Designation: Returning Player
Relationship to Significant Castaway: Laura's Husband
Previous Season: Survivor: Pearl Islands – 2nd jury member; Survivor: All-Stars – 6th jury member, won $1 million for fan favorite; Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains – 7th jury member
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
Occupation: Mentor for Troubled Teens
Why Did You Want to Return to Survivor and Play with Your Loved One? Survivor has been one of the most exciting experiences in my life. And to have the chance to share that with my wife is amazing. To have Laura out there on the island with me, we will have the chance to share one of the greatest adventures one can have. You can describe what Survivor is like, but until you've lived it, it is hard to understand. To be able to go out and play with my best friend will be a dream come true.[5]

Survivor

Pearl Islands

Regarded as the likeable pirate, Rupert began his time on Survivor as part of the Drake tribe. Upon arrival at the local fishing village to obtain supplies for their time at camp, he noticed that the rival Morgan tribe had left their raft, which contained their shoes, unattended.

Everything that was in their raft, I took. I've always said I'll lie, cheat, and steal to win this game. There's my stealing. I stole for the Drake.

—Rupert Boneham


Using these items to help boost their chances in securing more goods, Drake benefited from a more luxurious camp. After enjoying much success with their continuous victories, Boneham became the target of Burton Roberts and Jonny Fairplay after he fashioned a makeshift sarong, much to their enjoyment. Despite all this, Rupert became the resident fisherman, which kept him in good steed with the rest of his tribe, therefore he was never put up for the chopping block.

During the events of "Pick a Castaway... Any Castaway", Boneham was kidnapped by Morgan and joined his rivals at their camp. Surprised by his work ethic, Morgan briefly flourished and came together with Rupert as the catalyst - although when he was offered the opportunity to switch tribes he rejected the proposal and became a member of Drake once again. Although he did not obtain Tribal Immunity with his original side, Rupert remained in a solid position, but after the elimination of Trish Dunn, he was upset to learn that Fairplay had voted against him, and confronted the art dealer at camp.

You're starting this s***!

—Rupert (to Fairplay)


After the outburst, Boneham apologized for his actions and stated that the team will be stronger after these events. When The Outcasts returned to compete in a challenge to win the opportunity to return, Drake lost, with Boneham and his alliance voting out Shawn Cohen, and then having Burton return to camp shortly afterwards.

Upon merging the next day, Rupert opted to name the tribe Balboa after a small pet snake which everybody accepted. Due to Lillian Morris originally becoming outcasted by the Morgan tribe, led by Andrew Savage, she became the crucial swing vote in destroying the Morgan voting bloc. He enjoyed the next six days under the protection of Individual Immunity, but it was short-lived, as Rupert was deemed too likeable and blindsided by the former Outcasts, the remaining Morgan women, and Fairplay, finishing as the second member of the jury.

Rupert voted for his friend and ally Sandra Diaz-Twine to win the game.

Voting History

Rupert's Voting History
Episode Rupert's
Votes
Voted Against
Rupert
1 Drake Tribe Immune
2 Drake Tribe Immune
3 Drake Tribe Immune
4 Kidnapped by Morgan1
5 Michelle -
6 Trish Jon, Trish
7 Shawn -
8 Andrew Individual Immunity2
9 Ryan O. Individual Immunity
10 Darrah Burton, Darrah,
Jon, Lillian, Tijuana
Voted Out, Day 27
Voted for
Sole Survivor
Sandra

^1 In Pick a Castaway... Any Castaway, Rupert was kidnapped by the Morgan tribe, granting him immunity from Drake's Tribal Council.
^2 In What the...? (Part 2), Burton originally won immunity, but gave it to Rupert during Tribal Council.

All-Stars

Rupert returned for the following season, Survivor: All-Stars, becoming the first person in Survivor history to play in consecutive seasons. He was placed on the yellow Saboga tribe. Early on, Rupert made a strong alliance with Rudy Boesch, seeing him as a father figure. Both pairs of Jenna L./Jerri and Ethan/Tina relied on Rupert's vote to vote off either Jenna or Tina at the ensuing Tribal Council. Both of them joined Jenna's alliance to get rid of the past winners Tina Wesson and Ethan Zohn. At the first Tribal Council on Day 3, their alliance successfully eliminated Tina. 

Saboga continued losing, attending the second Tribal Council. Although the original plan was to eliminate Ethan, the alliance targeted Rudy for his weakness and injured foot. Rupert pleaded to the alliance to vote out Ethan, refusing to vote for Rudy. Unfortunately for Rupert, the rest of the alliance and Ethan decided Rudy was too much of a burden and he was blindsided in a 3-2 vote.

Luckily for Rupert, Saboga remained safe when Mogo Mogo member Jenna Morasca quit the game on Day  9. On Day 12, Saboga finally won immunity keeping Rupert safe for another three days. After the Day 13 Reward Challenge, Saboga was dissolved. Rupert and Jenna were sent to Chapera, while Jerri Manthey and Ethan joined Mogo Mogo. Rupert and Jenna quickly joined Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich's alliance.

While on Chapera Rupert did not have to visit Tribal Council, only losing a member on Day 17 when Susan Hawk quit. Rupert enjoyed safety throughout the pre-merge stage of the game. On Day 23, the tribes expected a merge, but were shocked when Jeff Probst revealed a tribe switch. Rupert, along with four other members of the Chapera tribe, were switched to Mogo Mogo and won the sole switched Immunity Challenge.

After the two tribes merged into Chaboga Mogo Rupert stuck with Rob's alliance and eliminated Lex van den Berghe and Kathy Vavrick-O'Brien in the first two Tribal Council's. On Day 30, after the intended target Shii Ann Huang won immunity Rob convinced his alliance to vote out Alicia Calaway. When Shii Ann failed to win the next Immunity Challenge, Rupert voted with his alliance and eliminated her.

At the final five, Tom Buchanan became the swing vote between Rupert and Jenna's alliance and Rob and Amber's alliance. Not wanting to force a tie, Rupert and the other three blindsided Tom. When Amber won the final four Immunity Challenge, Rob and Amber aimed to vote out Rupert, while Rupert aimed to oust Rob. Jenna decided to betray her original alliance with Rupert and he was sent to the jury in a 3-1 vote.

At the Final Tribal Council, Rupert asked the finalist what they did to make it to the final two and why he should vote for them. Amber said it was by playing the game day by day. She stated she had she many obstacles like the tribe switch and had never lost focus. Rob said that Rupert was a man of his word. Rupert chuckled and thanked the finalists. In the end, Rupert respected Rob's game play more than Amber's so he cast his jury vote for Rob to win the million.

At the finale of All-Stars, viewers were given the opportunity in a fan vote dubbed, Survivor: America's Tribal Council, to select one of the eighteen contestants to win $1 Million. The finalists were Rupert Boneham, Colby Donaldson, Tom Buchanan, and Rob Mariano. Rupert won the $1 Million, receiving 85% of the 38 million votes cast. He spent his prize money on his family's debts, a college fund for his daughter, a new house for his family, and the creation of his charity, Rupert's Kids, which mentors troubled children.

Voting History

Rupert's Voting History
Episode Rupert's
Votes
Voted Against
Rupert
1 Tina -
2 Ethan -
3 No Tribal Council
4 Saboga Tribe Immune
5 Chapera Tribe Immune
6 No Tribal Council
7 Chapera Tribe Immune
8 Chapera Tribe Immune
10 Mogo Mogo Tribe Immune
11 Lex -
12 Kathy -
13 Alicia Alicia
14 Shii Ann -
15 Tom -
16 Rob M. Amber,
Jenna L., Rob M.
Voted Out, Day 37
Voted for
Sole Survivor
Rob M.

Heroes vs. Villains

Rupert's popularity in his two prior seasons earned him a spot on the Heroes tribe. When the Heroes lost the first Immunity Challenge, Rupert joined the majority in voting out Sugar Kiper. When Heroes lost thes second Immunity Challenge, Rupert joined the Heroes Alliance, and aided them in voting out Stephenie LaGrossa. At the Hero's third Tribal Council, he voted for Colby Donaldson, but after alliance leader J.T. Thomas voted against Cirie Fields, she was blindsided. When the Heroes went to their fourth Tribal Council, he contributed to Tom Westman's elimination. On Day 15, both tribes had to go to Tribal Council. While Colby was the outsider, Rupert and his allies minus James Clement spared Colby and voted out James because of his foot injury. At the next Reward Challenge,the Heroes particularly Rupert believed that an all girls alliance was formed on the Villains tribe, and Rupert pointed that out. The Heroes won the remaining Immunity Challenges before the merge.

When the merged occurred, Rupert and his allies believed Villains member Russell Hantz whom they perceived was the outsider was on their side. However, after Villains member Sandra Diaz-Twine told him Russell was in control on the Villains tribe and there was no all girls alliance, Rupert voiced his concern to his allies. At Tribal Council, Rupert voted for Jerri Manthey, but Parvati Shallow gave Hidden Immunity Idols to Sandra and Jerri, blindsiding J.T.

On Day 30, Sandra talked to Rupert and told him that Russell had to go. However, at Tribal Council, Sandra sided with Russell, and alliance member Candice Woodcock flipped to Russell's alliance, thus blindsiding alliance member Amanda Kimmel. Rupert and Colby were now the only loyal Heroes left. The following morning, Rupert voiced his disgust at Russell by calling him out during breakfast for being a terrible human being. Russell said all of his actions are just part of the game, but Rupert said he has played twice before and never stooped as low as Russell. The argument quickly devolves into personal insults and attacks between the two men as the rest of the tribe watches on. Rupert was unable to win immunity.

At camp, Rupert, knowing he is the main target of the Villains at this point, hatches a plan to keep himself around by faking that he has the idol. Rupert takes a large stone from the river and puts it in his pocket to make it look like he has an idol. As Rupert returned to camp, Russell saw him and the bulge in Rupert's side pocket and immediately believed that Rupert found the idol. Colby and Rupert met out in the jungle to talk about what the Villains planned on doing. Colby said they'd probably split the votes three on Rupert, and another three on either Colby or Candice. They came up with a plan to put their own votes on Candice, so if the Villains do ended up splitting on Candice, she would go home five votes to three. At the vote, the Villains split the votes three each for Rupert and Candice, while Rupert and Colby voted for Candice, blindsiding her unexpectedly 5-3.

Russell narrowly defeated Rupert to win the next Immunity Challenge. At camp, Russell targeted Danielle DiLorenzo, and recruited Rupert and Colby. At Tribal Council, Rupert received three votes, but Jerri, who was upset after Danielle stated Jerri was on the bottom, sided with the three men so Danielle was blindsided. On Day 35, Jerri won the Loved Ones Challenge and chose to take Parvati and Sandra on reward. At camp, Russell was angry that Jerri did not take him, Rupert played off Russell and built him up into being even more upset and angry at his alliance, then Russell aligned with Rupert and Colby and they agreed to vote out Parvati. However, Parvati won immunity. Sandra approached Rupert and told him she hated Russell and was sick of him. Sandra told him the only reason the girls keep Russell is around is because everyone hates him so bad they know they'll win against him at the end. Rupert, however, shunned Sandra and went back to Russell. Rupert talked to Russell by the campfire as Parvati and Sandra lay in the shelter. Rupert whispered and told Russell the girls still wanted him out, calling out Sandra. At Tribal Council, Rupert and Colby voted for Sandra, but Russell betrayed them and voted for Rupert, Sandra played her idol which negated Rupert's and Colby's votes so Rupert was voted out. After his torch was snuffed, he angrily glared at the final 5.

At the Final Tribal Council, Rupert berated Russell for his numerous lies and betrayals, thanked Sandra for trying to help the Heroes, and praised Parvati for her challenge performances. He voted for Sandra to win again, which she did in a 6-3-0 vote over Parvati and Russell.

Voting History

Rupert's Voting History
Episode Rupert's
Votes
Voted Against
Rupert
1 Sugar -
2 Stephenie -
3 Heroes Tribe Immune
4 Colby -
5 Tom -
6 James -
7 Heroes Tribe Immune
8 Heroes Tribe Immune
9 Heroes Tribe Immune
10 Jerri1 -
11 Parvati -
12 Candice Candice,
Danielle, Parvati
Danielle Danielle,
Parvati, Sandra
13 Sandra2 Jerri, Parvati,
Russell, Sandra
Voted Out, Day 36
Voted for
Sole Survivor
Sandra

^1 In Going Down in Flames, Parvati used a Hidden Immunity Idol on Jerri, negating Rupert's vote against her.
^2 In Loose Lips Sink Ships, Sandra used a Hidden Immunity Idol, negating Rupert's vote against her.

Blood vs. Water

Rupert arrived to play the game for a fourth time with his wife, Laura Boneham. After Laura was the first contestant voted out of the game on Day 1 due to her tribe trying to weaken Rupert, he decided to go to Redemption Island in place of his wife, while Laura took his place on the Galang Tribe. On Redemption Island with Candice Cody, Rupert attempted to preserve his energy by not doing any work, saying he had worked his butt off for his tribe in the past and that's why he didn't have energy for Individual Immunity Challenges. The two were joined by Marissa Peterson on the night of Day 3, and competed in their first duel on Day 4; Candice won coming in first place. Rupert was in second the majority of the way until his stack fell over near the end, allowing Marissa to catch up causing Rupert to come in last place in the duel and be the first person eliminated from the season, placing 20th.

Voting History

Rupert's Voting History
Episode Rupert's
Votes
Voted Against
Rupert
1 Laura M. -
Switched, Day 11
1 On Redemption Island
2
Eliminated, Day 4

^1 In Blood Is Thicker than Anything, Rupert was given the opportunity to switch with his wife, Laura B., after she was voted out from her tribe, which he accepted, sending himself to Redemption Island.

Post-Survivor

RupertLauraAmazingRace

Rupert and Laura's promotional photo for The Amazing Race 31.

Rupert The Price is Right

Rupert with his partner, Jessica, and Drew Carey.

Trivia

  • Rupert is the first contestant from the state of Indiana. He would be followed by his wife, Laura Boneham, and Lindsey Ogle.
  • Rupert is the first contestant to be kidnapped by another tribe.
  • Rupert went the longest time without visiting Tribal Council in Pearl Islands. He, along with the rest of the Drake tribe, was immune from the first three Tribal Councils, then when Drake attended their first Tribal Council, Rupert was kidnapped by the Morgan tribe, meaning that he did not attend that Tribal Council.
  • Rupert had the most confessionals in Pearl Islands with 59. This makes him the first castaway to get the most confessionals of a season without reaching the season's finale episode.
  • Rupert was the first contestant from Pearl Islands to become a Returning Player. He was followed by Jon DaltonSandra Diaz-Twine, and Andrew Savage.
  • Rupert is the first contestant to compete in back-to-back seasons.
  • On All-Stars, Rupert, along with Jenna Lewis and Jerri Manthey became the first castaways to be on three tribes before the merge. They were followed by Andrew Savage in Cambodia, Cirie Fields in Game Changers, and Laurel Johnson and Sebastian Noel in Ghost Island.
  • Rupert has won the most money out of the winners of the Fan Favorite Award, with $1,000,000. Subsequent fan favorite winners Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth won a car. Starting in China, all fan favorites earn $100,000.
  • Rupert is the first male castaway to have his torch snuffed three times and the second overall after Cirie Fields.
  • Rupert is the first of two contestants to be a member of the jury in three different seasons. The other contestant is Ozzy Lusth. Coincidentally, they have never competed on the same season.
  • Rupert is tied with Rob Mariano for highest number of tribe affiliations, with nine.
  • Rupert is one of seven contestants to make the merge three times. The others are Amanda Kimmel, Parvati Shallow, Rob Mariano, Ozzy Lusth, Cirie Fields, and Andrea Boehlke.
    • Coincidentally, they are the only returning players to play more than 100 days. Rupert's 100th day was on his last day on Heroes vs. Villains (Day 36).
  • Rupert had the first confessional in Heroes vs. Villains.
  • Rupert is so far the only player to vote for the same person in two different Final Tribal Councils. In both Pearl Islands and Heroes vs. Villains, he voted for Sandra Diaz-Twine to win.
  • Rupert, along with Colby Donaldson, Jerri Manthey, Tina Wesson, Rob Mariano, and Coach Wade are the only six castaways to compete in seasons with 16, 18, and 20 castaways.
  • Rupert lost 30 lbs. during his time on Heroes vs. Villains.[16]
  • Rupert is the first contestant to live at Redemption Island without getting voted out, due to switching with his wife.
  • He is the second person to intentionally send himself to Redemption Island with the intention of eliminating the current inhabitant and returning to the game, following Ozzy Lusth in South Pacific.
  • He is the third castaway to place last in a season while never have a single vote cast against him (after Jonathan Libby in Palau and Kourtney Moon in One World, and later followed by Pat Cusack in David vs. Goliath).
  • He is the fourth castaway to be eliminated not through medical evacuation or quitting, without receiving any votes cast against him during a season after Paschal English, Jonathan Libby, and Wanda Shirk. They were followed by Cirie Fields (in Game Changers) and Kara Kay.
  • Rupert is the first contestant to be eliminated from the game on Day 4.

References

Survivor: Pearl Islands Castaways
 Andrew
Morgan
S7 andrew t
 Burton
Drake
S7 burton t
 Christa
Drake
S7 christa t
 Darrah
Morgan
S7 darrah t
 Jon
Drake
S7 jon t
 Lillian
Morgan
S7 lillian t
 Michelle
Drake
S7 michelle t
 Nicole
Morgan
S7 nicole t
 Osten
Morgan
S7 osten t
 Rupert
Drake
S7 rupert t
 Ryan O.
Morgan
S7 ryano t
 Ryan S.
Morgan
S7 ryans t
 Sandra
Drake
S7 sandra t
 Shawn
Drake
S7 shawn t
 Tijuana
Morgan
S7 tijuana t
 Trish
Drake
S7 trish t
Survivor: All-Stars Castaways
 Alicia
Chapera
S8 alicia t
 Amber
Chapera
S8 amber t
 Colby
Mogo Mogo
S8 colby t
 Ethan
Saboga
S8 ethan t
 Jenna L.
Saboga
S8 jennal t
 Jenna M.
Mogo Mogo
S8 jennam t
 Jerri
Saboga
S8 jerri t
 Kathy
Mogo Mogo
S8 kathy t
 Lex
Mogo Mogo
S8 lex t
 Richard
Mogo Mogo
S8 richard t
 Rob C.
Chapera
S8 robc t
 Rob M.
Chapera
S8 robm t
 Rudy
Saboga
S8 rudy t
 Rupert
Saboga
S8 rupert t
 Shii Ann
Mogo Mogo
S8 shiiann t
 Susan
Chapera
S8 susan t
 Tina
Saboga
S8 tina t
 Tom
Chapera
S8 tom t
Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains Castaways
 Amanda
Heroes
S20 amanda t
 Candice
Heroes
S20 candice t
 Cirie
Heroes
S20 cirie t
 Coach
Villains
S20 coach t
 Colby
Heroes
S20 colby t
 Courtney
Villains
S20 courtney t
 Danielle
Villains
S20 danielle t
 J.T.
Heroes
S20 jt t
 James
Heroes
S20 james t
 Jerri
Villains
S20 jerri t
 Parvati
Villains
S20 parvati t
 Randy
Villains
S20 randy t
 Rob
Villains
S20 rob t
 Rupert
Heroes
S20 rupert t
 Russell
Villains
S20 russell t
 Sandra
Villains
S20 sandra t
 Stephenie
Heroes
S20 stephenie t
 Sugar
Heroes
S20 sugar t
 Tom
Heroes
S20 tom t
 Tyson
Villains
S20 tyson 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