Survivor: Kaôh Rōng – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty, the 32nd season of the CBS reality competition series, premiered on February 17, 2016. Filmed in Cambodia, the season revisited the popular Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty theme introduced in Survivor: Cagayan, dividing the 18 castaways into three tribes based on their dominant attributes: intelligence (Brains), physicality (Brawn), and charisma (Beauty).This season became notorious for its harsh conditions, with intense heat and grueling challenges leading to multiple medical evacuations. Contestants had to navigate not only the strategic and social complexities of the game but also the physical toll of survival in an unforgiving environment. Memorable players like Aubry Bracco, Cydney Gillon, Tai Trang, and Scot Pollard showcased unique strategies and approaches to the game, creating dramatic alliances and blindsides.Michele Fitzgerald, a bartender from the Beauty tribe, emerged as the Sole Survivor, defeating Aubry Bracco and Tai Trang in the final Tribal Council. Michele’s strong social game, under-the-radar strategy, and key challenge wins in the late stages of the game earned her the $1 million prize.Survivor: Kaôh Rōng is remembered for its grueling conditions, dramatic blindsides, and Michele’s subtle but effective gameplay, making it a standout season in the series.
