A couple of “Survivor” fan favorites recently shared personal updates, coincidentally on the same day, revealing their LGBTQ identities and receiving overwhelming support from fans.
Key Takeaway
Survivor winners Parvati Shallow and Erika Casupanan recently came out as members of the LGBTQ community, receiving immense support from fans and embracing their new beginnings.
Parvati Shallow’s Announcement
Parvati Shallow, known for her remarkable performance on Survivor: Micronesia and winner of the show in 2008, took to social media to share adorable pictures with comedian Mae Martin. In her post, she captioned, “We’re here. We’re queer. Happy new year,” along with rainbow emojis, marking the first public acknowledgment of their relationship. Parvati was previously married to fellow Survivor contestant John Fincher, with whom she shares a child.
Erika Casupanan’s Revelation
On the same day, Erika Casupanan, the victor of Survivor 41, made a lighthearted announcement through a humorous TikTok video. In the video, Erika humorously recounted an attempt to participate in a viral challenge but ended up realizing her LGBTQ identity after consuming a bottle of wine instead of eating grapes under a table in hopes of finding a boyfriend.
Both Parvati and Erika have been flooded with love and support from the Survivor community, and they appear to be genuinely happy with their newfound openness.
