Todd Herzog
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Born | Todd Michael Herzog[1] January 29, 1985 Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA |
Nationality | American |
Television | Survivor: China (winner) |
Todd Michael Herzog (born January 29, 1985) is a former American reality television personality who is best known for winning the 15th season of the American series Survivor, Survivor: China, in 2007.
Survivor
On
Herzog and Kimmel had found the
Herzog deviated from the plan to eliminate Law and got his alliance to vote out strategic threat, Jean-Robert Bellande. Law was targeted in the next vote, but her immunity win forced Herzog and his alliance to eliminate physical competitor Zernow. With seven survivors remaining, Kimmel was able to get Clement and his two immunity idols eliminated from the game. In the final six, the four Fei Long members vowed to stay together and voted out Huffman (since Law had immunity), and then eventually Law. With four remaining, Martin was eliminated and became the final juror.
At the final Tribal Council, Herzog was confronted for his actions by several members of the jury. While Kimmel was criticized for apologizing too much and not giving direct answers and Yates for riding on coattails, he was seen as the most deceiving and manipulative of the three. Bellande, in particular, interrogated Herzog on why he betrayed their alliance, to which Herzog admitted his fear of being eliminated by him. Although he had lied, the jury felt that he was the most honest about it and was playing the game since Day One, unlike Yates. In a 4–2–1 vote, he defeated allies Yates and Kimmel to win the million dollars and title of "Sole Survivor."
Subsequent to winning
Personal life
Herzog's hometown is Pleasant Grove, Utah, and he was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3][4] Before appearing on Survivor, he worked as a flight attendant for SkyWest Airlines.[5] Herzog is openly gay,[6] and dated Survivor: Tocantins contestant Spencer Duhm.[7] Herzog became engaged to Jess Hermansen in August 2019,[8] and the two married on November 11, 2020.[9][non-primary source needed]
Herzog had both American and Canadian citizenship when he was on Survivor, as his mother is a native of
In 2013, Herzog was suffering from alcoholism. His mother contacted the Dr. Phil show, and he appeared on the show intoxicated.[12] Other Survivor contestants, including close friends Courtney Yates and Sandra Diaz-Twine, offered encouragement and support to Herzog.[13] In 2017, Herzog told journalists with Stat News and The Boston Globe that he was not intoxicated when he arrived at the Dr. Phil studio but he was given a bottle of vodka and a Xanax pill before his TV appearance, which the production company denied.[14]
As of 2023, Todd is married to his husband, Jess Hermansen, and working as a personalized Funko Pop creator.[15][non-primary source needed]
References
- ^ "Todd Michael Herzog". Ancestry Institute. Ancestry. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
- ^ Riggs, Jonathan; Wood, Mike (December 1, 2007). "Todd Herzog - Million Dollar Man". Instinct Magazine. Archived from the original on December 12, 2007. Retrieved December 19, 2007.
- ^ "Todd: Biography". CBS.com. ViacomCBS.
- ^ Buss, Bryan (December 18, 2007). "Takes One to Beat One". Out Magazine. Pride Publishing Inc.
- ^ Forman, Ross (January 9, 2008). "Todd Herzog: 22, Gay—and a Millionaire". Windy City Times. Retrieved February 18, 2008.
- AfterElton. Retrieved December 19, 2007.
- ^ Michael Jensen (March 9, 2009). ""Survivor: China" winner Todd Herzog dating "Survivor: Tocantin"'s Spencer Duhm". AfterElton.com.
- ^ Helling, Steve (August 20, 2019). "Survivor: China Winner Todd Herzog Gets Engaged — with the Help of a Dolphin!". People. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Todd Herzog on Instagram: "Wedding times! #11112020 #thestrat #letsgetmarried #whenthedaymetthenight #blackandgold"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Survivor's Scarborough connection | The Star". The Toronto Star. December 19, 2007. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ "Justin.tv - RTVZone". Retrieved August 19, 2012.
- ^ Dr. Phil Show, Survivor Winner's Losing Battle, August 11, 2014
- ^ Todd Herzog, Survivor Winner, Battling Alcoholism People
- ^ Armstrong, David; Allen, Evan (December 28, 2017). "Dr. Phil says he rescues people from addiction. Others say his show puts guests' health at risk". Boston Globe.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/rockthezog
External links
- Todd Herzog biography for Survivor: China at CBS.com