Matty Whitmore

Matty Whitmore was a contestant on Survivor Gabon, the 17th season of Survivor. He was voted off in fourth place on the evening of the finale, December 14, 2008.

Interests

Matty Whitmore told CBS that his idea of a perfect day includes a vigorous workout, surfing and training his clients. He also said that he enjoys sauna sessions and yoga. He considers himself confident, good at helping others and physically strong.CBS: Matty Whitmore Biography

Quotes

"I'm below the poverty line. My family doesn't give me money or give me handouts; doesn't happen...I was given an education trust from my grandfather; I went through that by the time I was 23. I'm about 30 now, so that's been 7 years of being destitute, on my own. All me."reality blurred: Matty Whitmore: "I'm an Honest A------," "A Fool,"... (September 8, 2008)

"It's super frightening, but it's ('Survivor') the most challenging and rewarding thing I have ever gone through. When you're there, your mind is constantly engaged. It was the adventure of a lifetime, a definite blessing. You definitely learn to appreciate the simpler things in life."Palisadian Post: Palisadian Competes on Survivor (September 25, 2008)

Survivor Gabon

Survivor Gabon is the 17th season of the show. Gabon is located on the continent of Africa on the equator, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The host, Jeff Probst, claimed that Gabon is more remote than any of the locations in the previous 16 seasons.Entertainment Weekly: Jeff Probst Talks About Next 'Survivor' Location (May 12, 2008)