Quick Info

ProfessionPilot
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth06/06/1965
Age60 years
BirthplaceKirkwood, 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

Profession(s)
  • Former Pilot
  • Flight School Owner
  • Television Personality
  • Life Coach

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Blonde

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Playing Racket Ball and Tennis
  • Snow Skiing
  • Ice Skating
  • Building Stone Fireplaces
  • Making Mantles and Wood Columns

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Duration of Relationship15 years

Family

MotherDarlyne Mitchell
ChildrenDaughter - Chelsea Nicole

Career

DebutSue 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.
Notable AchievementsAt 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 ActivitySkiing

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.
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