Did You Know These 6 'Survivor' Winners Have Ties to New England?

"Survivor" starts its 48th season on February 26, 2025, but will there be a New England winner?

According to the cast list on Entertainment Weekly, there are two potential contenders with ties to the area: Justin Pioppi (Massachusetts) and Eva Erickson (Rhode Island).

Can you believe that in 25 years and nearly 50 seasons of the show, there have only been six New England winners?

'Survivor' New England Winners

There have been countless twists and turns, blindsides, emotional moments, and glorious victories from the over 700 people who have played "Survivor."

Over the years, six New Englanders have managed to beat the steep odds and earn themselves the title of "sole survivor."

Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut have had ties with the winners in the following list.

Sadly, there hasn't been a New Hampshire or Vermont winner... yet!

Here Are the 6 New Englanders Who Have Won the TV Show 'Survivor'

There have been six winners from New England who have won "Survivor" with ties to Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Gallery Credit: Sean McKenna

About the New England Winners of 'Survivor'

Here are just a few fun facts about the New England winners:

Sandra Diaz-Twine is one of only two two-time winners of "Survivor."
As of 2025, Bob Crowley is still the oldest winner of "Survivor." He was 57 when he won.
"Boston Rob" Mariano is the first player to be on "Survivor" six times and play five times.
Jeremy Collins is the fourth person to win "Survivor" by a unanimous jury vote.
Ethan Zohn was the only player on "Survivor: Africa" to never receive an elimination vote.
Richard Hatch is the first winner of "Survivor."

Thankfully, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island have all been represented at least once by a person on the show, but how long will it be until the next New England winner of "Survivor"?

Did you know that some of these New England winners have gone on to play on the popular new show "The Traitors"? Those players would be Sandra Diaz-Twine, Jeremy Collins and "Boston Rob" Mariano.

Are you still watching "Survivor"? Do you have a favorite winner from the CBS show?

Which New England state do you want to see represented in the next season of the series?

Here Are All the Maine and New Hampshire "Survivor" Players

Since 2000, "Survivor" has put its competitors to the test in the ultimate reality game show. Take a look at the players from Maine and New Hampshire who have competed.

Gallery Credit: Sean McKenna

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