Rupert Boneham

Rupert Boneham (born January 27, 1964) is an American television personality and mentor for troubled teens. He gained fame in 2003 as a contestant on the reality TV show Survivor: Pearl Islands. Boneham went on to appear in subsequent seasons of Survivor, including All Stars, Heroes vs. Villains, and Blood vs. Water. He captured the hearts of viewers and was voted the winner of Survivor: America's Tribal Council, earning a million-dollar prize through a nationwide popular vote. In addition to his TV appearances, Boneham ran as the Libertarian nominee for governor of Indiana in 2012. He and his wife Laura also competed on the 31st season of The Amazing Race.