Survivor: Ghost Island: Meet Michael Yerger in 60 seconds

Dalton Ross
Updated

Michael Yerger is 18-years-old. Michael Yerger also does not look 18-years-old. That is clear just by seeing him. But I will tell you nothing else about Michael Yerger, except that he is one of 20 players that will be competing on Survivor: Ghost Island (which premieres Feb. 28 on CBS).

Name: Michael Yerger
Age: 18
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
Current Residence: Los Angeles
Occupation: Real Estate Agent

Personal Claim to Fame: Earning Eagle Scout, the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting Program of the Boy Scouts of America.

Inspiration in Life: The strong desire to use my inherent abilities to leave a positive impact on this earth when I am gone.

Hobbies: Health, fitness, luxury and exotic cars, outdoor activities (camping, hiking, swimming), traveling, concerts/festivals, and architecture/design.

Pet Peeves: Incompetent drivers, negativity, and rain/cold.

3 Words to Describe You: Energetic, slick, and resilient.

If You Could Have 3 Things on the Island What Would They Be and Why? Hot sauce, boomerang, Skittles.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Malcolm Freberg — I’d be inwardly strategic and aggressive but outwardly friendly and easy-going.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: To become the youngest sole survivor ever.

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