Manipulation is the act of controlling someone or something, often in a skillful manner. On Survivor, many castaways have utilized manipulative tactics to get to the end. For some, like Boston Rob, this tactic results in a victory. For others, being manipulative may result in being voted out or possibly a bitter jury that can cost them their game.
Looking back at players to never win the game, several stand out for their ability to manipulate their fellow tribemates. It doesn't matter if these castaways have played once or multiple times, they all excel at deceiving others and controlling the game. Here are the 10 best manipulators to never win Survivor.
10 Ciera Eastin
To win Survivor, players have to make big moves. No player has ever embodied the big mover era more than Ciera. A member of the three timers club, Ciera has never made it to the end but has certainly left her mark on the game. Best be known for voting out her mother on Survivor: Blood vs. Water, Ciera has an extensive resume of big-time moves.
Ciera's greatest strength is turning disadvantages into opportunities to change the game. On Survivor: Cambodia, Ciera was responsible for flipping the vote on Woo to take away Savage's biggest ally. She also helped move the pieces to vote out Kelly Wigglesworth. On Blood vs. Water, Ciera convinced her fellow tribemates to go to rocks to further herself in the game. Ciera can shift the game in ways few others can.
9 Ken Hoang
Ken entered Survivor: Gabon as an underdog, but quickly earned the attention of his fellow castaways for his gameplay. Ken faced six tribal councils before the merge, frequently being targeted as the weak link in challenges. Attending tribal so much helped Ken form a strong alliance with Crystal and Matty that allowed Ken to take control of the game after the merge.
Ken was responsible for many of the season's blindsides, including voting out front runners Marcus, Corrine, and Charlie. While Bob's likability would have been difficult to beat, Ken played a strong manipulative game that deserved to make it to the end. Even if he never returns to play, Ken will be remembered for his manipulative play.
8 Spencer Bledsoe
Spencer was constantly playing from behind during Survivor: Cagayan and was never really able to get a strong footing strategically despite finishing fourth. During Survivor: Cambodia, Spencer's strategy went to a whole new level. On a season filled with voting blocks, Spencer often found himself as the swing vote that dictated who went home.
Throughout Survivor: Cambodia, Spencer had a hand in voting out Woo, Kelly Wigglesworth, Stephen, and Joe. All of these votes changed the trajectory of the game. Spencer was able to make it to the end, but the jury gave him no votes due to the duplicitous nature of his game. Though Spencer didn't win, he constantly put himself in a position to manipulate the vote to further his game.
7 Domenick Abbate
Domenick played a good enough game to win Survivor: Ghost Island had season winner Wendell not been at the end with him. The dynamic duo Domenick and Wendell dominated the season with their strategic gameplay. The two of them controlled every vote and dictated the pace of the game.
Domenick played aggressively, choosing to vote allies out before they could target him. Domenick seemed to always have a finger on the pulse of the tribe. His only mistake was not giving up final immunity to make fire against Wendell. Ironically, this was the only time during the game Domenick played it safe, and it ended up costing him.
6 Amanda Kimmel
Amanda is one of five contestants who made it to the end twice, playing over one hundred total days. During her three seasons, Amanda employed a cutthroat strategy that allowed her to routinely control the vote. Had it not been for her poor performance at both final tribal councils, she could quite possibly be a two-time winner.
On Survivor: China, Amanda was part of the majority alliance responsible for every major blindside. This included voting James out with two idols in his pocket, a move orchestrated by Amanda. As part of the Black Widow alliance on Survivor: Micronesia, Amanda was instrumental in convincing Erik to give up immunity at the final four.
5 Stephen Fishback
Stephen was the strategic mastermind on Survivor: Tocantins. Despite being down in numbers at the merge, Stephen was part of the Jalapoa three that successfully blindsided Tyson and Brendan, despite having the secret Exile Island alliance with him. At the final four, Stephen pushed to vote out confidant Taj in favor of keeping disliked Erin.
Had Stephen managed to win the final immunity, he very well may have voted out J.T., which would have given him the win. Stephen didn't fair as well on Survivor: Cambodia, where he was labeled a major strategic threat. It is a real possibility we never see Stephen play again.
4 Jonny Fairplay
It would be impossible to have a list of the greatest Survivor manipulators without including the original villain, Jonny Fairplay. Fairplay loved to lie to his fellow castaways, and was extremely persuasive. On Survivor: Pearl Islands, he led the charge to vote out Rupert and flipped the vote on Tijuana, both game-changing votes at the time.
Out of all the lies, Fairplay will forever be known for lying about his grandmother dying during the loved ones visit. Feeling bad for him, his fellow castaways allowed him to win the challenge. Sixteen years later, this moment is still referenced on the show.
3 Russell Hantz
Like Amanda, Russell made it to the final tribal council in back to back seasons, losing in both appearances. From burning socks to finding idols, Russell was constantly scheming to further his own game. In both Survivor: Samoa and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, Russell was in the minority alliance, yet managed to make it to the end as he played idols correctly and bullied his fellow castaways to taking him to the end.
Russell's biggest flaw is his jury management, believing the jury will respect his game no matter how he treats them. Considering how poorly his last two appearances on Survivor have gone, he may never have another shot at winning again.
2 Rob Cesternino
Appearing on both Survivor: The Amazon and Survivor: All-Stars, Rob is one of the most beloved castaways of all time. During Survivor: The Amazon, Rob was known for making and breaking deals. On day 30, Rob turned on Jenna and Heidi to vote out ally Alex only to work with Jenna and Heidi at the next vote to take out Christy.
Rob was adept at picking up those on the bottom to make the moves he needed to. Had he won the final immunity challenge, he probably would have gone on to win the game. During Survivor: All-Stars, Rob's reputation caught up to him as he was voted out before the merge. Rob has garnered a considerable following in the years since Survivor podcasting about reality television, including a Survivor recap with fellow ex-castaway Stephen Fishback.
1 Cirie Fields
Cirie is often cited as the greatest non-winner in the history of the show. Cirie's journey from couch potato to third-place finisher made her a fan favorite. Over four seasons of Survivor, Cirie also demonstrated strong strategic play that made her a dangerous player.
Cirie has played a major role in several dominating alliances, including the Black Widows. During Survivor: Micronesia. Cirie was the architect of the plan to convince Eric to give up individual immunity. It is Cirie's can convince her fellow castaways to vote out who she wants to go which makes her so dangerous. Cirie's only weakness is her inability to win a final immunity challenge to get her to the end.
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