Rafe Judkins was one of the sharpest all-around players of Guatemala's punishing season — a small, athletic strategist who paired a strong physical game with a constant read of the vote, and made the final three of a season famous for its brutal conditions.
His game ended on a moment of conscience. After Danni Boatwright won the final immunity, Rafe — who had a final-two pact with her — released her from it, telling her to do what was best for her game. She took the more beatable Stephenie LaGrossa instead, voting Rafe out in third the day before the Final Tribal Council. He cast the lone vote for Stephenie in Danni's 6-1 win, then traded the island for Hollywood, eventually becoming the showrunner of Amazon's The Wheel of Time.
