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Name: ​Melvin Byrd

Age:​ 35

Current Residence:​ Boise, ID

Occupation:​ Late-Night Radio Host

​Personal Claim to Fame: ​I guess I'm famous among the truck drivers and taxi-cab drivers that are on the streets of Boise every weeknight. I mean, My voice is the one they're hearing on the radio after all!

Inspiration in Life:​ I have to go with Russell Peters, I guess. I love his sense of humour and his style of Observational Comedy. I don't technically host a comedy show, it's more like a late-night news talk show. But, he has influenced my show by way of how I add humour to them when I talk so I can keep my audience awake.

Hobbies:​ Telling jokes, watching comedy shows, watching horror movies, spending time with my family and friends, hiking, camping.

Pet Peeves:​ When people just show complete and utter disregard for other people. Like, for example, since I work late at night most days, I usually try to sleep until at least noon. But I absolutely hate it when people get mad at me for not answering the phone at like 7 or 8 in the morning or whatever, like I'm not allowed to get any sleep at all.

​3 Words to Describe You: Determined, Kind-hearted, Competitive

Survivor Contestant you are most like: Rob Cesternino for sure! He played an amazing game in Amazon ​with the way he was able to move forward while masterfully flipping back and forth between alliances. He also was an extremely entertaining player as well!

Reason for Competing:​ Honestly, I'm mostly here because I'm a huge fan of the show and I can't wait to start playing! Not only that, but who wouldn't​ want the opportunity to win a million bucks?

Why will your contestant win?:​ Well, first off, the elements, especially the lack of sleep will be no issue for Melvin whatsoever because he is used to not getting much sleep as a result of his schedule (given that he hosts a talk show late at night). As far as the actual game goes, Melvin wants to build solid relationships with people while taking control strategically, especially after the merge. He won't be afraid to flip on people or play the middle if he feels like he has to. Melvin just hopes that the jury won't be too mad at him if he makes it to the Final Tribal Council.

​Manga:​