Guy Robidoux

Gerald Solta is a contestant from Survivor: Uruguay.

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Name (Age): Guy Robidoux (43)

Tribe Designation: Soriano

Current Residence: Baton Rouge, LA

Occupation: Executive Chef

Claim to Fame: I'm the executive chef at a five-star French restaurant. I am also the co-owner of a Cajun restaurant that will be opening up in Baton Rouge very soon!

Inspiration in Life: My Intro. to Culinary Arts teacher, Mr. Jean-Pierre Oullet. He really opened up my eyes and kick-started my passion for food, specifically French and Cajun cuisine. Julia Child is up there as well as her book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, was really valuable to me when I was still learning the ropes of the culinary industry.

Hobbies: Cooking, cycling, jogging, fishing, learning new things.

Pet Peeves: People that go to restaurants and leave food on their plates. I'm not talking about a stray slice of tomato or cucumber, just people that leave around half the plate uneaten! A lot of love, hard-work, and careful preparation went into making that plate of food for them! Not to mention the fact perfectly good food ends up getting thrown in the garbage! I know it's their money that's getting wasted. However, there's a lot of people in this world that would kill to have a freshly cooked meal once in a while, but can't afford it! Even people in our own country!!

3 Words to Describe You: Creative, passionate, caring.

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why: First, some Cajun spices to enhance our food. Second, shaving cream, a mirror and a razor so I can stay neatly groomed. Third, sun screen and lots of it! Third, a meat thermometer so I could have peace of mind in knowing that any meat I eat out there is cooked properly.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like:  I'll have to say Coach because he's a very passionate person that sets very high standards for himself.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: Without a doubt, I'm here for the money! That million dollar check would certainly help get my new restaurant off the ground.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I think people should appreciate the fact that I know how to cook, so that will give me a bit of an advantage when it comes to forming alliances because right off the bat, they'll want to keep me around! I also set very high standards for myself and refuse to settle for anything less.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: Much like Survivor, the culinary industry is extremely competitive because we all want the customer to come through the doors of our restaurants! Setting yourself up for success in the culinary world takes very careful strategic planning. Stupid people don't rise to the top of the culinary industry, they just don't! This game is very similar because getting to the end here also takes very careful strategic planning, and it's rare to see a stupid person win this game! Since I plan on applying those same skills I've learned in the culinary industry out here, I should have no problems getting myself to the end of this game.