Leonard Reeves

 is a contestant from Survivor: Royals vs. Rebels.

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Name (Age): Leonard Reeves (26)

Tribe Designation: (Rebels)

Current Residence: Fort Worth, TX

Occupation: Actor

Claim to Fame: I recently landed a major role on an upcoming CBS drama show. I can’t say the show because of my contract, but I’m excited that all of my hard work and little pay working my way up has finally paid off. Also, it’s quite literally a claim to fame, because the role will be getting my name out there for future roles and success.

Inspiration in Life: Not a specific person, but everybody who has started with nothing and grown to be successful despite that. I haven’t had a very reliable home situation or really anybody to look up to as a role model or support system in my life, so I’ve held on to the idea of rags to riches to keep me going. I didn’t grow up poor my any means, but the idea of overcoming hardships inspires me to not give up despite so many people in my life telling me I should.

Hobbies: I like to go on long walks and take in the scenery, take my mind off of things, and have some time to myself. I also kill for a good hike or bike ride every once in a while, and going to the gym is another good way of blowing off steam. Pet Peeves: I can’t stand how ignorant and prejudiced some people are. When I came out to my family after I left for college, they stopped helping to pay for my tuition and they ceased all contact with me. 7 years later, and I still haven’t heard from them. I understand that people all have their own convictions, but it hurts to be treated like that and I wish people could understand each other better before judging books by their covers.

3 Words to Describe You: Skeptical, careful, and introverted

What Makes You a “Rebel”: I don’t really fit in anywhere. A lot of the people surrounding me growing up were deeply religious, and let’s just say they’re not a big fan of gay people, so I they don’t like me. I can’t even turn to the gay community, because there are a surprising amount of racist gay people - you’d be shocked. ‘Cause I don’t fit in, I do my own thing, which makes me a rebel for sure.

Who is More Suited for Survivor: Royals or Rebels: I think the Rebels stand a better chance. Doing your own thing instead of going with others is how you make yourself known in Survivor, and that’s essential for getting the jury votes. We’re also naturally skeptical people and wouldn’t want to jump into an alliance unless we were sure we’d be in a good spot in that alliance.

Reason for Being on Survivor: I do watch the show every once in a while, and it’s always been something that I wanted to try. As I said, I like going on hikes and taking in the scenery, and what place has better scenery than an abandoned island? I think this is the perfect game for me, and it gives me the chance to get to know new people.

Why You Will Be the Sole Survivor: I’m pretty physically strong and despite being introverted, my social skills are pretty solid, so I should be in good shape to do well in the game. I can strategize too if I want, but I’ll avoid doing that too much to come off as too smart. I think I’ll have the perfect balance of physical, social, and strategic, which will help me get to the end without being seen as a huge threat.