Colby Donaldson, a contestant from

Over 600 people have competed on Survivor since the first season aired in 2000. Some have been more memorable than others, and there’s no doubt that one of the CBS reality show’s first stars was Colby Donaldson. But even though Colby helped Survivor reel in plenty of viewers with his good looks and Southern charm, the contestant also cost the show $100,000.

Colby Donaldson, a contestant from 'Survivor' on CBS, wears a light blue t-shirt and leans against a rock wall.
Colby Donaldson | Photo by Monty Brinton/CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images

Colby Donaldson is a fan-favorite ‘Survivor’ contestant

Survivor fans first met Colby Donaldson as a contestant on Survivor: The Australian Outback, the show’s second season. It premiered on Jan. 28, 2001, following the Super Bowl, and fans were immediately drawn to Colby. He was his tribe’s leader and a good ole Southern boy (even his luxury item was the Texas flag).

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