Susan "Sue" Smey[1] is a contestant from Survivor 47.
The oldest castaway of the season, Sue had a solid start on the Tuku tribe when she formed a close bond with Gabe Ortis and Caroline Vidmar, while also developing a one-sided vendetta against Kyle Ostwald. Sue's Tuku Alliance entered the merge with a strong amount of power until all the former Tukus were taken out consecutively. This prompted Sue to align closely with Rachel LaMont, a decision that allowed her to sail smoothly to the Final Tribal Council. Despite her strong game of loyalty, Sue's run was seen by the jury as lacking compared to Rachel and Sam Phalen, and she received no votes to win.
Profile[]
Retrieved from EW.com
Age: 59
Hometown: Kirkwood, N.Y.
Current residence: Putnam Valley, N.Y.
Occupation: Flight school owner
Three words to describe you: Badass, fearless, adrenaline junkie
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? It has been a lifelong dream since the very first episode. I'm a competitor and want to see how I hold up under the most exciting adventure in my life. I want to be pushed to my limits. What a thrill. I WANT THE TITLE. I want to be a legend.
What's one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? I grew up spending my summers on an island with generations of family. We were poor, no drinking water, no hot showers, no heat. Had to schlep to the water well with jugs for water, jump in the river to bathe, start a fire for cold days. Grandparents only had an outhouse. This experience is far worse, but I have an idea of what to expect.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Tony. I feel like I will be a combo of Tony and Cirie.
What will you value in an alliance partner? We all know alliances are only temporary so I'm not expecting much from anyone. We are all going to lie to each other. As a teammate, I'm hoping to learn a new language, maybe to dance, maybe learn about someone's cultural or spiritual beliefs.
Favorite hobbies: Racket ball, tennis, snow skiing, ice skating, building stone fireplaces, making mantles or wood columns.
Pet peeves: "One-uppers," people who talk too much about stuff that no one cares about (can't read the room), energy drainers. People who are only negative and complain all the time.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Packing my bags, $20 to my name, and leaving a toxic, dysfunctional, abusive environment at 21 years old. That's when my life truly began.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I'm a sigma female. An introvert. I thrive to be a champion, but I don't want the pat on the back. I believe I am powerful, but I treat people with kindness and humility. I will always defend the underdog, even if I don't know them. I love to live life and all it has to offer. I love the bad as much as the good because that's where I grow as a person.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My uncle. I grew up in a very dysfunctional environment. He always took the time to help me see it wasn't my fault. He showed me pure, unconditional love.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? Because I'm a badass. I'm not afraid of anything or anyone. I will take the lead and follow my gut. I will take out the threats and work on manipulating the others to do what I suggest. They will see following me will help to get them far and all will respect how I played.[2]
Survivor[]
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| Episode | Tribe Affiliation |
Challenge | Challenge Type | Sit-Out? | Result |
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| 1 | Tuku | Kang Sera Sera | Reward | No | Lost |
| Camp Supply Challenge | Reward | Yes | Won | ||
| Under Pressure | Reward/Immunity | No | 2nd | ||
| 2 | Rice Race | Reward/Immunity | Yes | Lost | |
| 3 | Seahorse With No Name | Reward/Immunity | No | 2nd | |
| 4 | Stage Presence | Reward/Immunity | No | 2nd | |
| 5 | Climb Mate Change | Reward1 | Won | ||
| Drag Race | Immunity | No | 1st | ||
| Tribes Disbanded, Day 11 | |||||
| 6 | None | Feel the Earn | Reward2 | No | Won |
| Bow Diddley | Immunity | Lost | |||
| Tribes Merged, Night 12 | |||||
| 7 | Beka | Audio Slave | Reward/Immunity | Lost | |
| 8 | Survivor Auction | ||||
| Wrist Assured | Immunity | Won | |||
| 9 | Pairy Feral | Reward/Immunity3 | Lost | ||
| 10 | Slither Me | Reward | Lost | ||
| Rollerball | Immunity | Lost | |||
| 11 | A Bit Tipsy | Immunity | Lost | ||
| 12 | Matt Finish | Reward | Lost | ||
| Wizard's Staff | Immunity | Lost | |||
| 13 | Chasing Waterfalls | Reward/Immunity | Invited4 | ||
| Stacked Up | Immunity | Lost | |||
| 14 | Suzi Quatro | Immunity | Lost | ||
| Second Runner-Up, Day 26 | |||||
| Notes: ^1 The tribes temporarily disbanded and the players competed as two randomly-divided teams of seven.
^2 The castaways first competed as two teams for reward. Only the members of the winning team would have the right to compete for individual immunity. ^3 The castaways first competed as five teams for reward. Only the members of the two winning teams would have the right to compete for individual immunity. ^4 Genevieve shared her reward with Sue. | |||||
| Episode | Sue's Votes |
Voted Against Sue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuku Tribe Immune | |
| 2 | TK | Kyle, TK |
| 3 | Tuku Tribe Immune | |
| 4 | Tuku Tribe Immune | |
| 5 | Tuku Tribe Immune | |
| 6 | Andy | - |
| 7 | Tiyana | - |
| 8 | Sierra; Sierra1 |
Individual Immunity |
| 9 | Sol | Sol |
| 10 | Genevieve | - |
| 11 | Kyle | - |
| 12 | Sam | - |
| 13 | Andy | - |
| Genevieve | -2 | |
| Jury Votes for Sue |
- | |
| Second Runner-Up, Day 26 | ||
^1 In "He's All That", the vote ended with a 4-4 tie between Sam and Sierra, forcing a revote. Sue did not change her vote on the revote.
^2 In "Bob and Weave", Sue used a Hidden Immunity Idol, but did not negate any votes against her.
Post-Survivor[]
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Trivia[]
- Sue is the oldest contestant to compete on Survivor 47.
- Sue is the oldest finalist at the time of filming, turning 59 on Day 26 of Survivor 47.
- Sue is the first finalist to have her birthday fall on the day of Final Tribal Council.
- Sue is the oldest woman to win an individual Immunity Challenge, being 58 when she won the Immunity Necklace in "He's All That".
- Sue is the highest-placing member of Tuku.
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