Colby Donaldson

Colby Donaldson is a television personality, host, and actor who gained national recognition as a contestant on "Survivor: The Australian Outback," the second season of the CBS reality competition series. Donaldson became known for his strength and consistent performance in individual immunity challenges, winning five individual immunity challenges and setting a record that has only been tied since. At the final three, he held the last immunity necklace and chose to bring Tina Wesson to the Final Tribal Council, where Wesson won the jury vote 4–3. This decision is widely discussed as a significant strategic moment in reality television history.

Donaldson's influence extended beyond the show, with a notable increase in the popularity of the name Colby following his appearance. He competed in three additional seasons of "Survivor," including "Survivor: All-Stars" and "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains," and holds the series record for winning nine individual challenges—both reward and immunity—in a single season. Donaldson also returned for "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans."

After his time on "Survivor," Donaldson transitioned into acting, appearing in television series such as "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Reba," "8 Simple Rules," "Joey," and "Bones." He played a minor role as a secret service agent in the film "Red Eye" and narrated the IMAX film "Texas: The Big Picture."

Donaldson has hosted several reality competition shows, including "Top Shot," "Top Guns," "The Butcher," and "Alone" on the History network. "Top Shot" featured 16 sharpshooters competing in teams and individually with historic and contemporary weapons. He also hosted "The Butcher," a butchering skills competition, and "Alone," a survival-based reality show. Donaldson's expertise in outdoor skills, physical competition, and on-camera presence contributed to his success as a television host across multiple History Channel series.