Ruben Arkley

 is a contestant from Survivor: Upolu.

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Name (Age): Ruben Arkley (18)

Tribe Designation: TBD

Current Residence: Roanoke, Virginia

Occupation: Student

Claim to Fame: Being the biggest superfan of Survivor in the history of ever. I can tell you anything about Survivor, from castaways' home towns, birth dates, how many votes they got, anything.

Inspiration in Life: My mom, for putting up with a crazy, Survivor-obsessed son like me! She listened whenever I raved about the episodes and even though she didn't care, she just smiled and nodded like she knew exactly what was going on. That's top parenting right there.

Hobbies: Anything Survivor related. Tweeting about Survivor, watching Survivor, listening to Survivor podcasts... I could go on. When I'm not watching Survivor, I'm playing basketball with my friends.

Pet Peeves: People who tell me to get a life when I talk to them about Survivor, bullies; people who lick their fingers. Like, honestly, that seems like the smallest thing, but the sound it makes is really annoying, and if someone keeps doing it, then I have to move.

3 Words to Describe You: Talkative, funny, happy.

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why: A basketball to practice my skills, a diary so I can write down all my fangirling without verbalising it so it doesn't annoy everyone, and some salt, because you never know when you might need salt, especially when there's leeches around. SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Stephen Fishbach. Like me, he's a superfan, and he played the game I want to play. Like, I'm not afraid to blindside my biggest competition. Only difference is I plan to get Jury votes... oh god I hope he doesn't read that!

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: Duh... It's Survivor!

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: Because I've been so prepared for this moment it isn't funny. I've practiced so many times in my head what I'm going to do out there. That and I'm strong physically and mentally, so I'll be able to hold my own in challenges. Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I know the game inside and out. I know what it takes to win and what it takes to lose. I am a student of the game and I will graduate with flying colours.