Nicholas "Sifu" Alsup is a contestant from Survivor 45.
Though well-liked by his fellow castaways, Sifu's eccentricities and decision to hunt for a Hidden Immunity Idol early on made him an outcast on the Reba tribe, a position that was worsened after he attempted to identify the origin of his stray vote at the Day 9 Tribal Council. After the merge, Sifu's lack of connections saw him isolated strategically, and he was sent home at the Split Tribal Council as a safe vote against Bruce Perreault's idol.
Profile[]
Retrieved from EW.com
Age: 30
Hometown: O'Fallon, IL
Current Residence: O'Fallon, IL
Occupation: Gym Owner
3 Words to Describe You: Outgoing, loving, empowering.
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? I want to test myself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I also want to have a massive impact on the world with all the programs and outreach I do, whether it's for kids I work with, for autism or my mentorship program helping underprivileged kids.
What's one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Being a martial artist my whole life. [I] started Yang-style tai chi when I was six. It's taught me so much about mental toughness.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Tony V. I like the ferocity he played with and his reason — to help his family grow and be sustainable. Him and I are equally as crazy!!
What will you value in an alliance partner? Honesty, focus, and determination.
Favorite Hobbies: Playing guitar, practicing Tai-chi, cooking (I'm a grill master), and going on dates with my fiancé (we do some cool stuff).
Pet Peeves: Liars and mean people.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Becoming a world champion in Push Hands. Undefeated and recognized worldwide.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I love Dragonball Z!
Who in your life is your biggest inspiration and why? My father. He was brave enough to fight for our country in the Vietnam war. He taught me Tai Chi.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? Because I will be undeniably myself. I will be unwavering in my pursuit. I am willing to suffer, I am willing to do whatever it takes. I am the Sole Survivor.[2]
Survivor[]
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| Episode | Tribe Affiliation |
Challenge | Challenge Type | Sit-Out? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reba | Barge Simpson | Reward | No | Won |
| Mud Crutch | Immunity | No | 2nd | ||
| 2 | Smash & Grab | Reward/Immunity | Yes | 1st | |
| 3 | Running Down a Dream | Reward | No | 2nd | |
| Draggin' the Dragon | Immunity | No | 1st | ||
| 4 | Turn the Cage | Immunity | No | Lost | |
| 5 | Knock One Back | Reward/Immunity | No | 1st | |
| Tribes Disbanded, Day 12 | |||||
| 6 | None | Super Ramp | Reward/Immunity | No | Won |
| Tribes Merged, Night 13 | |||||
| 7 | Dakuwaqa | Get a Grip | Reward/Immunity | Lost | |
| Voted Out, Day 14 | |||||
| Episode | Sifu's Votes |
Voted Against Sifu |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reba Tribe Immune | |
| 2 | Reba Tribe Immune | |
| 3 | Reba Tribe Immune | |
| 4 | Sean | Dee |
| 5 | Reba Tribe Immune | |
| 6 | J. Maya1 |
Individual Immunity |
| 7 | Bruce | Bruce, Drew, Emily, Kellie, Kendra |
| Voted Out, Day 14 | ||
^1 In "I'm Not Batman, I'm the Canadian", Kaleb successfully played his Shot in the Dark, negating Sifu's vote against him. Because Kaleb negated all the votes cast at Tribal Council, a vote restart was held between all the non-immune players. Sifu changed his vote to J. Maya on the restart.
Post-Survivor[]
- In 2023, Sifu co-performed with his former Reba tribemate J. Maya at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.[3]
- On April 6, 2024, Sifu's girlfriend, Courtnie Johnson, gave birth to their son, Kai August Alsup.[4]
Trivia[]
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