Many know Mike White as the brilliant genius behind The White Lotus. But you might be surprised to learn that he was also a standout player in Survivor. Yes, the reality show that is famous for its intense puzzles and the grand $1 million prize.

Throughout the years, the CBS hit has seen many participants making their way to the island, but only a few left the kind of mark Mike White did. Interestingly, he not only took part in the show, but he nearly won the whole thing.

Mike White in a still from Survivor | Credits: CBS

But just when it seemed like he might take the Sole Survivor crown, a rather emotionally charged story sealed his fate on the show, and he lost the title.

A sad story that derailed Mike White’s Sole Survivor plans

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