Cassy Leighton

Cassandra "Cassy" Leighton is a contestant from Survivor: Mozambique.

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Name (Age): Cassy Leighton (23)

Tribe Designation: Sena

Current Residence: Gun Barrel City, TX

Occupation: Diesel Mechanic

Claim to Fame: Just always doing things my own way, I guess. I mean, in high school I was taking auto-body and woodworking classes despite being told those classes “were for boys”. Most of the time, I was the only girl in those classes, but I didn’t care. Even when I became a diesel mechanic I was the only woman at the shop for a while until a new girl recently got hired. Not only did I train the new girl, but every day we show people that even though we don’t have dicks, we’re still just as skilled under the hood of a truck as any man!

Inspiration in Life: I don’t mean to sound arrogant or anything, but I’ve got to go with myself here. I’ve always been a very independent person that has never been afraid to go against the grain despite pressure from literally everyone around me to do otherwise.

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, camping, fixing cars and trucks, paintball, all kinds of sports, spending time with my boyfriend, Mark.

Pet Peeves: Laziness is the biggest one for sure. I’ve just always been very independent and used to doing things for myself, so it really bugs me when people don’t seem to give a crap and expect things done for them. Sexism is the other thing that really infuriates me. I’m not one of those crazy radical feminists that think men should start having periods or anything, but it pisses me off to no end when people say I shouldn’t be a mechanic because I’m a girl, or when a guy feels the need to lift heavy objects or whatever because I’m “not as strong”. Like seriously, take your chauvinistic agenda somewhere else, I got this! Oh, and by the way, make your own damn sandwich!

3 Words to Describe You: Independent, Strong, Determined

If you could have 3 things on the island, what would they be and why?: A baseball & bat to help me unwind; a camera to document my adventure; and black coffee because I need that stuff most mornings just to function!

SURVIVOR contestant you are most like: Definitely Kim Spradlin! She really showed everyone who’s boss in One World and ran the game in addition to being a force to be reckoned with in challenges!

Reason for being on SURVIVOR: The money is the number one reason I’m competing, for sure! But I also crave the thrill of competing in the tough environment this game promises.

Why do you think you will “survive” SURVIVOR?: In a way I feel like I was made for this game. I love the outdoors and I’ve been hunting, camping, and fishing for a long time, so I know I’m capable of holding my own out in the elements. I’m also very strong-willed, independent, and competitive, so I know I have what it takes to make it to the end. It’s just a matter of going out and doing it.

Why do you think you will be the Sole SURVIVOR?: When it comes down to it, I think I’m a very sociable and down-to-earth person. I’m very strong-willed and independent, but I also know how to just relax and have fun. I’m well aware that this is a social game, so even though I’m not here to make friends, I know that making friends is something I have to do to get myself into alliances. At the end of the day, I don’t care if you’re a cute guy or an old hag, I will write your name down if it means getting myself closer to the million bucks.