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Zeke Smith, a "Survivor" contestant who was outed as transgender on the show in 2017, recently reflected on his experience, stating that he would have been less accepted if he were a Black...
Zeke Smith is a former reality TV star who was outed as transgender on Survivor. He is also a comedy writer, a Netflix documentary contributor, and a speaker on LGBTQ issues and allyship.
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Millennials vs. Gen X
As a Millennial, Zeke started the game on the Vanua tribe. He led the tribe in building the shelter on Day 1. After Vanua lost their first Immunity Challenge on Day 7, Zeke targeted Figgy Figueroa. At Tribal Council, Zeke, Adam Klein, and Mari Takahashi voted against Figgy, but the rest of the tribe blindsided Mari. After returning from Tribal Council, Hannah Shapirotried to explain to Zeke why she voted against Mari, but Zeke was angry and told her to leave him alone. While Zeke was on the o...
Game Changers
Zeke started on Nuku. Nuku won the first two challenges. He along with Cirie Fields, Andrea Boehlke, Ozzy Lusth, and Sarah Lacina were switched to Tavua after the tribe switch occurred. They were joined by Mana member Troyzan Robertson. Tavua dominated the next three challenges. Zeke, Andrea, Sarah, and Ozzy were switched back to Nuku after the second tribe switch. They were joined by original Nuku Tai Trang and original Manas Jeff Varner and Sandra Diaz-Twine. Zeke wanted Sandra out, but he...
In May 2018, Zeke represented Survivor at the GLAADawards.Zeke was featured in the Netflix documentary film, Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen(2020), which explored transgender representation in Hollywood media.Zeke proposed to his boyfriend Nico Santos on April 2, 2022.On April 26, 2024, Zeke attended the wedding of Millennials vs. Gen X castmate Adam Klein.Zeke is the first transgender castaway to compete on Survivor. He would be followed by Jackson Fox.Zeke is the oldest man on the original Vanuatribe.Zeke received the most votes cast against him in Millennials vs. Gen X, with 14.Zeke lost 11 lbs. during his time on Millennials vs. Gen X.Apr 13, 2017 · Zeke Smith, a transgender man who competed on Survivor in 2016 and 2017, shares his story of overcoming depression and discrimination. He reveals how he was outed by another player and how he coped with the backlash.
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Apr 14, 2017 · Zeke Smith, a contestant on Survivor: Game Changers, shares how he responded to being outed as transgender by another player and how CBS handled the situation. He says he was granted unprecedented autonomy in telling his story and working with GLAAD.
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Jul 15, 2020 · Zeke Smith, who appeared on Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X and Survivor: Game Changers, reflects on his experience as a transgender man and how he was treated differently from other LGBTQ contestants. He also shares his views on diversity, inclusion, and unconscious bias on the show.
Mar 5, 2021 · Zeke Smith, who played Survivor twice, shares his experience of being outed as trans by another player and how it impacted his life and the world. He also reveals his proudest moment, biggest regret, and some behind-the-scenes stories from the show.
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