Isaiah Peterson

 is a contestant from Survivor: Mauritius.

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Name (Age): Isaiah Peterson (27)

Tribe Designation: Le Morne

Current Residence: Charlotte, NC

Occupation: Professional Soccer Player

Claim to Fame: Making it into the professional leagues was huge for me. I never thought I’d go pro in a million years, and I wanted to give up a lot, ‘specially when I got injured, but I never did, and here I am. It’s my dream job, and I’m livin’ that dream every day.

Inspiration in Life: My boyfriend, Parker. It was really hard for him to come out to his family a few years back, but he showed just how brave he is by doin’ it anyways, and lucky for him, his family was really accepting! They’re super religious, so he was scared they’d kick ‘im out, but they didn’t. I try to be just as brave as Parker in my life now.

Hobbies: Takin’ naps, playin’ soccer, watchin’ Netflix, and eating Parker’s home-cooked food. Like, those four things pretty much make up my entire life other than when SURVIVOR is on. (laughs) It’s not an interestin’ life beyond the soccer, but it’s happy, and that’s what matters.

Pet Peeves: I don’t like complainers or lazy people. I say you do the work in front of ya, and once you’re done, complain all you like, but for God’s sake, don’t slack off! I can’t tell ya how many times I’ve seen people whining about somethin’ they have to do before even starting. At least finish, then whine! That’s basic work ethic!

3 Words to Describe You: Down-to-earth, laidback, & positive

If you could bring 3 things on the island with you, what would they be and why?: A soccer ball so I can keep practicin’ while I’m on the island, my phone so I can call my family, friends, and boyfriend when I get homesick, and an umbrella in case it rains.

SURVIVOR contestant you are most like: I think I’m a lot like Jacob Chapman from Bermuda. He and I are both really social guys; he mostly got ahead by making bonds with people, and my plan is the same. What I’m best at in real life is gettin’ people on my side just by bein’ myself, and I’m gonna do that in the game, too.

Reason for being on SURVIVOR: Parker and I love to watch SURVIVOR together whenever we can. I’m busy a lot with my job, so it’s not all the time, but when we do get the chance to watch the show together, it’s a real special moment. He grew up watchin’ the show and has been obsessed with it from the start, but he medically can’t go on the show, which was a huge bummer for him. I wanted to cheer him up a little, so I applied. I mean, I also love a good adventure, so I’m down!

Why you will be the Sole Survivor: I’m well prepared for the adventure. I already have the social skills to get far, so before the game started, I studied on how to make fire and all that jazz. I think I’ll be an asset to the tribe, and they won’t wanna get rid of me because of that. I’m also not a super strategic kinda person, so I’m not gonna be as big a threat as some of the other people on the show, so I can skate by a bit if I get in a bad spot.