Quick Info
| Profession | Pilot |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/06/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Kirkwood, New York |
Latest News about Sue Smey
06/2025
Sue Smey competed on Amazon Prime's Beast Games season 2, titled Strong vs. Smart, where she was placed on Team Smart. She earned the right to participate in a special crossover event with Jeff Probst to promote Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans while competing for a $1.8 million dollar private island, but was eliminated during the Cubes challenge in Episode 5.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Blue |
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| Hair Color | Light Blonde |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Duration of Relationship | 15 years |
Family
| Mother | Darlyne Mitchell |
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| Children | Daughter - Chelsea Nicole |
Career
| Debut | Sue Smey made her television debut in Survivor 47 on CBS in September 2024. She is a professional pilot and owns a flight school in Dutchess County, New York. Making a mark in a male-dominated aviation field, she faced initial challenges but ultimately established herself successfully. She has also built a career as a life coach, guiding individuals through self-discovery, healing, and personal empowerment. |
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| Notable Achievements | At age 59, Sue became the oldest woman in Survivor history to win an individual Immunity Challenge and the oldest contestant to reach the finale. In summer 2025, she competed on Amazon Prime's Beast Games season 2 (Strong vs. Smart), where she participated in a special crossover event with Jeff Probst promoting Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans. |
Favourites
| Favourite Recreational Activity | Skiing |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sue grew up in poverty, lacking basic necessities like drinking water and hot showers. | |
| 2. She shared memorable childhood summers on an island where her grandparents owned an outhouse. | |
| 3. At age 21, she left her family home, demonstrating her strong sense of independence. | |
| 4. During her time on Survivor 47, she was the oldest contestant and made history as the oldest woman to win an individual Immunity Challenge at 59. | |
| 5. Her fondness for Survivor began with its first episode, and she had a casting video prepared with her daughter's help but never submitted it. | |
| 6. Her fondness for Survivor began with its first episode in 2000, and she had a casting video prepared with her daughter's help but never submitted it until later. | |
| 7. She is a grandmother. | |
| 8. She has broken barriers both personally and professionally, proving that age is not a limitation to strength, determination, and resilience. |