JT Thomas Jr

- Age at time of filming: 24
- Date of birth: June 23
- Hometown: Samson, Alabama
- Current residence: Mobile, AlabamaDothan Eagle: Reality Shows Make Local Connections (February 11, 2009)
- Occupation: Cattle rancher
- Education: Bachelors degree in business administration
- College: Troy University
- Marital status: Single
- Show status: Top 4
- Lost a tooth during the show
- Only the second person to win the show with unanimous votes
- Became close with competitor Stephen Fishbach during the show

James "J.T." Thomas, Jr. was the winner of Survivor Brazil, also known as Survivor: Tocantins The Brazilian Highlands. He won against his long-time alliance member Stephen Fishbach. J.T. received all seven available votes, from the jury members, to win with a unanimous vote. He also received the title of most popular player, and won an additional viewer awarded $100,000 prize.E! Online: Cowboy J.T. Wrangles Survivor... (May 17, 2009)
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Quotes
"It's definitely as hard as I thought it would be, I knew it would be hard, but I've never had to survive on my own in the wilderness."Dothan Eagle: Reality Shows Make Local Connections (February 11, 2009)
"I've always been interested in Survivor since I was like 15 or 16 when it started, I don't know, 17 maybe, um, I love the outdoors, I love a challenge, I love the competition and I love meeting new people so you know it's everything I really like being outdoors and a million dollars is always a big plus too."WTWTVNews4.com: Samson Cattle Rancher Among Castaways on CBS' Next Edition of Survivor (January 15, 2009)
"I actually thought about leaving when I got there, because seeing so many people, I was like why would they pick me out of all these people, but I'm already here, I've already filled out the application, let's just do it and get it over with."WTWTVNews4.com: Samson Cattle Rancher Among Castaways on CBS' Next Edition of Survivor (January 15, 2009)