Sierra Wright is a contestant from Survivor 47.
Early on, Sierra paired up with Sam Phalen to form a tight duo which held a tight control over the Gata tribe. However, their bond was noticed by the rival Lavo and Tuku tribes and, after the merge, they were targeted to be split up at the final eleven. Deemed the more sociable member of the pair, Sierra was blindsided from the game on Night 15.
Profile
Retrieved from EW.com
Age: 27
Hometown: Wilmington, Del.
Current residence: Phoenixville, Pa.
Occupation: Nurse
Three words to describe you: Ambitious, intuitive, hoot
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? I was born for the game of Survivor! My social and physical abilities are about to thrive. Survivor was such a big part of my upbringing, spending MANY nights with my fam, placing bets on our winners. Aside from that, your girl loves a good challenge! When I first applied five years back, people laughed at me and said "you could never!" I said, "oh, you watch." Here we are! Plus, I'm getting sick of the monthly payments towards my $100,000 student debt. Could really use that mil!
What's one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Working in the service industry for [more than] 12 years, no doubt! It really armed me with the skills you need to effectively communicate. Things can always change, so learning to roll with them and adapt quickly are qualities I am bringing with me to the island. No matter how difficult of a customer, if you want to make money, you had to bounce back quick. That's my Survivor mentality. Smile and wave, baby! Smile and wave.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Steph LaGrossa. We love a Delco girl! She just a blast and dominated Palau, becoming such an inspiration to young girls all over the world. She's the perfect example of being able to achieve ANYTHING with resilience, perseverance, and toughness. We have a ton in common, but her love for sports and a good competition takes the cake! JT in Tocantins is how I see my game playing out the most, mixed with some Tony and Dee, of course.
What will you value in an alliance partner? I value laughter and a good time! We are freaking stranded on an island stripped of anything, we better be making the most of it! Show me you're genuine and trustworthy, and we'll dominate out here together.
Favorite hobbies: Pickleball, crabbing on the boat, and my newfound love for rock climbing. I'm also a big beer-pong girl — minus the beer, sub a seltzer. Heck, put water in them, I just love that damn game.
Pet peeves: Clapping when the plane lands, slow walkers, or saying "no offense" or "I'm kidding" when you're not kidding.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Completing an accelerated nursing degree in 17 months and receiving my nursing license. I was NEVER a science girly. School just didn't come easy to me. After many sleepless nights of studying, blood (literally), sweat, and tears, I did it! Phew.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I can say the alphabet backwards in five seconds, I can touch my tongue to my nose, and I was an Irish step dancer for 10 years.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? I can't just pick one, I have to say both my parents! They truly are two of the hardest working people I know. No matter what life throws at them, they take it, accept it, and always keep a positive mindset. When my dad was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, shortly after, my mom had a second heart attack as my dad was receiving home chemotherapy. Watching how the both of them tackled the devastation was nothing short of inspiring.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? If there is one thing I know about me, it's that I work my ass off at everything I do. There is no such thing as 100 percent in my book, always 150 percent or nothing! I plan to follow suit here. Also, I like to say I'm a pretty good time! My friends tell me my laugher is contagious. I just hope my tribe feels the same. I practiced the last year, so I expect those 4 a.m. gym wakeup calls to shine through in the challenges.[2]
Survivor
Placed on the Gata tribe at the start of the season, Sierra quickly established strong connections with her tribemates, forming a women's alliance called "The Breadwinners" with Anika Dhar and Rachel LaMont, while also making close partnership with Sam Phalen. However, her alliance with Sam drew suspicion from the rival tribes, who labeled them as a potential "showmance" despite both having romantic partners back home.
When Gata lost their second Immunity Challenge on Day 10, Sam formed a bond with outsider Andy Rueda and lobbied for Sierra to join him in voting out Anika. Hoping to gain Andy's trust, Sierra revealed the existence of the Breadwinners Alliance, but Andy immediately shared this information with Sam. Confronted by Sam, Sierra assured him that the Breadwinners was a fabricated alliance designed to keep Anika and Rachel complacent, and that her true loyalty was still with him. Although she briefly considered siding with the women, Sierra ultimately chose to stay loyal to Sam at Tribal Council, where Anika was blindsided in a 3-1 vote.
With the game entering its individual phase on Day 11, Sierra was quick to build relationships with members of the original Lavo tribe, aiming to unite Gata and Lavo against the remaining Tuku members. However, her plans unraveled after Andy, feeling betrayed when Sam suggested him as a backup target at the Day 12 Tribal Council, abandoned their alliance. Simultaneously, the original Lavo members aligned with Tuku, viewing Sierra and Sam's partnership as the game's biggest threat. This led to a split vote between Sierra and Sam at the Day 15 Tribal Council, resulting in a 4-4-1 tie. On the revote, the entire group turned against Sierra, making her the first member of the jury.
| Episode | Tribe Affiliation |
Challenge | Challenge Type | Sit-Out? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gata | Kang Sera Sera | Reward | No | Won |
| Under Pressure | Reward/Immunity | No | Lost | ||
| 2 | Rice Race | Reward/Immunity | No | 1st | |
| 3 | Seahorse With No Name | Reward/Immunity | No | 1st | |
| 4 | Stage Presence | Reward/Immunity | No | 1st | |
| 5 | Climb Mate Change | Reward1 | Lost | ||
| Drag Race | Immunity | No | Lost | ||
| 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 | Won | |
| 8 | Auction | ||||
| Wrist Assured | Immunity | Lost | |||
| Voted Out, Day 15 | |||||
| Notes: | |||||
| Episode | Sierra's Votes |
Voted Against Sierra |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon | - |
| 2 | Gata Tribe Immune | |
| 3 | Gata Tribe Immune | |
| 4 | Gata Tribe Immune | |
| 5 | Anika | - |
| 6 | Rome | - |
| 7 | Immune | |
| 8 | Gabe; Sam1 |
Andy, Gabe, Genevieve, Kyle; Andy, Caroline, Gabe, Genevieve, Kyle, Sol, Sue, Teeny1 |
| Voted Out, Day 15 | ||
| Voted for Sole Survivor |
TBA | |
^1 In "He's All That", the vote ended with a 4-4 tie between Sierra and Sam, forcing a revote. Sierra changed her vote to Sam on the revote, while Caroline, Sol, Sue, and Teeny changed their votes to Sierra, eliminating her from the game.
Post-Survivor
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Trivia
- Sierra is the first contestant to be involved in a tied vote but still be able to cast a vote during the revote.
- She is the first contestant to vote against the only other eligible person in a revote.
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