JP Hilsabeck on Survivor: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers

John Hilsabeck

I got my game. You got your game. Let's see who wins. Survivor 35, E6

An idol accusation made JP strip to prove he had nothing. Twenty-seven days in, Lauren’s new four-player bloc made him its first target.

Played on

27 days played

Game record

Vote alignment75%of 8 ballots

64th percentile of 423 castaways

Immunity record0career immunity wins

No wins to rank

Occupation at casting Firefighter Hometown Los Angeles, California

Played with 17 castaways across 1 season See every connection ↓

John Hilsabeck lasted into the jury phase of Survivor 35: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers in the modern era, 27 days in, and went out as the 10th voted out. Hilsabeck's torch went out by a 5-3-1 vote. Before that, Hilsabeck cast 8 tribal council votes in Survivor 35, 6 with the majority.

Get to know John Hilsabeck

John Hilsabeck's own answers from the pre-game cast profile CBS published before the season aired.

Claim to fame
Being hired as a firefighter and having a good group of friends that I can count on.
Hobbies
Surfing, hiking, and outdoor activities.
Pet peeves
People that don't follow through.
Inspiration
My dad because he showed me that hard work and the right mindset can get you anywhere in life. Never quit and never give up.
Castaway they say they are most like
Jay because he was outgoing, fun, and was just down to earth.
Why they wanted to play
The experience, adventure, and the chance to win the million dollars.
Luxury item
My dog Thor because he's my best friend, a GoPro for the adventure photos, and a picture of my family and friends to keep me inspired because I wouldn't be where I am today without them.

Alliances fans have named

Survivor never names an alliance on screen. These names, and who counts as a member, are how the fan community records the game rather than an official record of it.

Birthplace, pre-game profile and alliance facts adapted from Survivor Fandom and Wikipedia, retrieved 2026-07-21. Licensed CC BY-SA.

Sources

Fan poll Players

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Seasons

Season Result Days Tribes Votes against Confessionals
Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Season 35, 2017 10th voted out Levu Soko Solewa 6 5

The vote that sent John Hilsabeck home

Five of the nine ballots named John Hilsabeck on day 27 of Survivor 35: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, a 5-3-1 vote.

Devon Pinto, Mike Zahalsky, Ashley Nolan, Lauren Rimmer and Joe Mena

John Hilsabeck voted for Mike Zahalsky.

Castaway network

John Hilsabeck’s connections

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tribemates
1
winner
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returning players

Connections worth exploring

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The other 15 castaways

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