Russell Hantz’s Top 100 Greatest Survivors Ever

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Finalist Tai Trang attends the CBS’ “Survivor: Game Changers – Mamanuca Islands” finale (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

58. Tai Trang (Kaoh Rong, Game Changers)

We first met Tai Trang in Kaoh Rong on a member of the beauty tribe that season. He was looking like an early boot, but the beauties avoided going to tribal council and Tai eventually found an idol anyway.

We most remember him that season for not giving Scot the other half of the Super Idol, which in turn, sent Scot packing. Tai finished third in Kaoh Rong and was brought back for Game Changers where he made it far once again, finishing fourth.

57. Eliza Orlins (Vanuatu, Micronesia)

I’m honestly surprised to see Eliza Orlins this low on the rankings because of the fact that she’s a part of one of the biggest and most memorable moments in Survivor history. This, of course, was the “It’s a f***ing stick!” moment in Micronesia.

In Eliza’s first appearance, which was in Vanuatu in 2005, she made waves by annoying most of her tribe. Even with that being the case, she was able to make it to the final four and was blindsided by eventual winner Chris Daugherty.

Eliza was a frequent target in Micronesia but got to the merge and of course, we all know what happens next. It was only a f***ing stick and could not save her. Eliza is also well-known for her reactions on the jury and she’s still a fan favorite amongst Survivor fans to this day.