Rupert Boneham is an American mentor for troubled teens, who became known to reality television audiences in 2003 as a contestant on Survivor: Pearl Islands where he placed 8th. He later appeared on the All Stars, Heroes vs. Villains, and Blood vs. Water seasons of Survivor,...
We need to stop locking people up for hurting themselves. Then we need to create the programs and opportunities that help keep first time offenders from getting stuck in the revolving door of the criminal "justice" system. If we help you learn how to go out and make a legal living the state will save lives and money. We can spend a little today or $50,000+ a year when someone becomes a career criminal.
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One of the ways that I was able to be a winner was that I was the winner of a giant fan vote. I never really won the game, I came close every time, except for this one, to getting to the end of the game. I'm the only guy out there who spent 100 days in three games. There are two females that got 100 days but being able to go out there and make the decision to give up the game for my wife, to see how tough she is and how good she is doing, oh my gosh, I love seeing that but it was tough.
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The one saving grace was, I had the ocean. I honestly loved going fishing. I wasn't the greatest of shots when I first started. But I could still bring a sack of fish home.
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There are a few people that have said I should shave the beard and ditch my tie-dye undershirts. Why would I change who I am just to get elected. After all, these fake polished politicians are the problem. If you want honesty and integrity in government...let's start by being ourselves first and not what we think people want us to be.
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Frequently works as a motivational speaker and makes appearances for various charities, particularly those dedicated to Anti-Bullying, Dyslexia and Children.
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Politically, Rupert identifies as a Libertarian.
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Since 1991, Rupert has headed a charity dedicated to teaching vocational skills to at-risk teens and young adults.
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He loves animals. Rupert has adopted an alligator called Wally, a snake, several fish and frogs and a dachshund called Dixie. He kept a pet snake called Balboa on Survivor (2000), Pearl Islands.
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With his appearance on "Survivor: Blood vs. Water", he has now competed in four seasons of Survivor, tying a record set by Rob Mariano.
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Daughter, Raya, born May 13, 1999.
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Was one of two castaways from "Survivor: Pearl Islands" asked to return and be a castaway on "Survivor: All Stars." After the other castaway (Jon Dalton) declined, he is the only member of "Survivor: Pearl Islands" to be on "Survivor: All Stars".
$3.8 Million
