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'''Michael Skupin''' (once '''Michael Landry''', born [[January 29]], [[1962]] near [[Detroit, Michigan|Detroit]], [[Michigan]]) is a professional speaker, author and coach. He is a co-founder of Rhinosoft Interactive, a maker of [[Christianity|Christian]]-based computer software. He is currently best-known as a contestant in ''[[Survivor: The Australian Outback]]'' and ''[[Survivor: Philippines]]'', and the first contestant in the American show's history to require a [[medical evacuation]] from the show due to an emergency. |
'''Michael Skupin''' (once '''Michael Landry''', born [[January 29]], [[1962]] near [[Detroit, Michigan|Detroit]], [[Michigan]]) is a professional speaker, author and coach. He is a co-founder of Rhinosoft Interactive, a maker of [[Christianity|Christian]]-based computer software. He is currently best-known as a contestant in ''[[Survivor: The Australian Outback]]'' and ''[[Survivor: Philippines]]'', and the first contestant in the American show's history to require a [[medical evacuation]] from the show due to an emergency. |
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==Early life== |
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Michael, who is known as "Mike" or "Scoop" among his friends, is married, and has several children. His father died of [[cancer]] (at age 28) when he was four years old. His mother married baseball coach [[Clarence Landry]] when he was about 10 years old, and for a few years he took the last name as well. However, his name was never legally changed, and he reverted to Skupin during high school. |
Michael, who is known as "Mike" or "Scoop" among his friends, is married, and has several children. His father died of [[cancer]] (at age 28) when he was four years old. His mother married baseball coach [[Clarence Landry]] when he was about 10 years old, and for a few years he took the last name as well. However, his name was never legally changed, and he reverted to Skupin during high school. He created the [[Charitable organization|charity]] Victory Over Addiction in 2001 to help combat [[drug addiction]] among [[children]]. Before Survivor, he gave away 18 million [[CD-ROM]]s of the bible as a [[General Mills]] giveaway.<ref>[http://www.michaelskupin.com/life.html MikeSkupin.com - Mike's Crash<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Mike has served as vice president of sales for Premier Business. |
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He created the [[Charitable organization|charity]] [[Victory Over Addiction]] in [[2001]] to help combat [[drug addiction]] among [[children]]. |
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Before Survivor, he gave away 18 million [[CD-ROM]]s of the bible as a [[General Mills]] giveaway.<ref>[http://www.michaelskupin.com/life.html MikeSkupin.com - Mike's Crash<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Mike has served as vice president of sales for Premier Business. |
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== Survivor == |
== Survivor == |
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===Australian Outback=== |
===Australian Outback=== |
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Michael appeared on ''[[Survivor: The Australian Outback]]'' in |
Michael appeared on ''[[Survivor: The Australian Outback]]'' in 2001, where he was a member of the Kucha tribe. One of the incidents he is known for is a well-publicized hunt he undertook where he killed a small wild [[pig|boar]], then painted his face with the boar's blood. That event was overshadowed, however, by his medical-related departure on Day 17. He was stoking a fire at the Kucha camp after a Reward Challenge victory, when he inhaled smoke and passed out, falling forward into the fire pit. As a result, he suffered [[Burn (injury)|second and third degree burns]] on his face, hands and chest which necessitated his evacuation and removal from the game. The moment was ranked 23rd on [[TV Guide]] and [[TV Land]]'s List of the "100 Most Unexpected TV Moments".<ref>[http://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/cast/160251/ Michael - [[CBS.com]]] Retrieved December 2012</ref> |
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[[Tina Wesson]] later went on to say that had this not happened, she would have lost the season. Michael never received a single vote against himself. |
[[Tina Wesson]] later went on to say that had this not happened, she would have lost the season. Michael never received a single vote against himself. |
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=== Philippines === |
=== Philippines === |
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In 2012, he participated on ''[[Survivor: Philippines]]'' and tied with ''[[The Facts of Life]]'' star [[Lisa Whelchel]] for second place, losing to Denise Stapley by a vote of 6-1-1. |
In 2012, he participated on ''[[Survivor: Philippines]]'' and tied with ''[[The Facts of Life]]'' star [[Lisa Whelchel]] for second place, losing to Denise Stapley by a vote of 6-1-1. At the final tribal council, [[Jonathan Penner]] voted for Denise to win after claiming that Michael and Lisa were “ridden in like [[ox|oxen]]” by the eventual winner.<ref>[http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/exclusive-michael-skupin-talks-about-survivor-philippines-(part-2)-14214.php Exclusive: Michael Skupin talks about 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 2)] Retrieved December 2012</ref> Michael Skupin stated that he made it to the final five without the "[[bullseye (target)|bull's-eye]] of the returning player" because he "got rid of the people that wanted the returning players gone" such as celebrity [[Major League Baseball]] contestant [[Jeff Kent]].<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/survivor-philippines-malcolm-skupin-lisa-401006 'Survivor: Philippines' Finalists Discuss Strategy, Hidden Immunity Idols and Jury Votes] Retrieved December 2012</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 12:15, 31 December 2012
Michael Skupin (once Michael Landry, born January 29, 1962 near Detroit, Michigan) is a professional speaker, author and coach. He is a co-founder of Rhinosoft Interactive, a maker of Christian-based computer software. He is currently best-known as a contestant in Survivor: The Australian Outback and Survivor: Philippines, and the first contestant in the American show's history to require a medical evacuation from the show due to an emergency.
Early life
Michael, who is known as "Mike" or "Scoop" among his friends, is married, and has several children. His father died of cancer (at age 28) when he was four years old. His mother married baseball coach Clarence Landry when he was about 10 years old, and for a few years he took the last name as well. However, his name was never legally changed, and he reverted to Skupin during high school. He created the charity Victory Over Addiction in 2001 to help combat drug addiction among children. Before Survivor, he gave away 18 million CD-ROMs of the bible as a General Mills giveaway.[1] Mike has served as vice president of sales for Premier Business.
Survivor
Australian Outback
Michael appeared on Survivor: The Australian Outback in 2001, where he was a member of the Kucha tribe. One of the incidents he is known for is a well-publicized hunt he undertook where he killed a small wild boar, then painted his face with the boar's blood. That event was overshadowed, however, by his medical-related departure on Day 17. He was stoking a fire at the Kucha camp after a Reward Challenge victory, when he inhaled smoke and passed out, falling forward into the fire pit. As a result, he suffered second and third degree burns on his face, hands and chest which necessitated his evacuation and removal from the game. The moment was ranked 23rd on TV Guide and TV Land's List of the "100 Most Unexpected TV Moments".[2] Tina Wesson later went on to say that had this not happened, she would have lost the season. Michael never received a single vote against himself.
Philippines
In 2012, he participated on Survivor: Philippines and tied with The Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel for second place, losing to Denise Stapley by a vote of 6-1-1. At the final tribal council, Jonathan Penner voted for Denise to win after claiming that Michael and Lisa were “ridden in like oxen” by the eventual winner.[3] Michael Skupin stated that he made it to the final five without the "bull's-eye of the returning player" because he "got rid of the people that wanted the returning players gone" such as celebrity Major League Baseball contestant Jeff Kent.[4]
References
- ^ MikeSkupin.com - Mike's Crash
- ^ Michael - CBS.com Retrieved December 2012
- ^ Exclusive: Michael Skupin talks about 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 2) Retrieved December 2012
- ^ 'Survivor: Philippines' Finalists Discuss Strategy, Hidden Immunity Idols and Jury Votes Retrieved December 2012
External links
- Rhinosoft Interactive Official Website
- Michael Skupin's CBS bio