"The ad begins with Teeny Chirichillo, a finalist from season 47 who was most notable for consistently getting snowed by their ally Genevieve Mushalak, saying, "Andrew, New Yorkers want a mayor who will make groceries and child care affordable, not sell us out to their billionaire donors." Former Survivor players write Cuomo's name down on a ballot, including season-43 winner Yam Yam Arocho, season-45 fifth-placer Katurah Topps, and season-48 first-out Stephanie Berger, who is hopefully casting her first successful vote."
"Season 45 pre-merge elimination Brandon Donlon, renowned for his good spirits but ultimately condemned for his incapability during challenges, asks for "a mayor that will make buses fast and free." Survivor: Ghost Island pre-merger Jacob Derwin promises Cuomo, "We're voting you off the island." Then, the clip cuts to Survivor icon Natalie Anderson, who won San Juan Del Sur then placed second on Winners at War. She says Mamdani will "stand up to Trump, freeze the rent, and deliver universal child care," while season 44's Maddy Pomilla casts her Cuomo vote."
Zohran Mamdani targeted Survivor fans with a local WCBS-TV ad that aired during the October 15 episode of the reality competition. The commercial featured cameos from a wide range of former Survivor contestants, from winners to early exits. Contestants voiced concerns about affordability, with Teeny Chirichillo calling for affordable groceries and child care and others marking Cuomo on a ballot. Brandon Donlon called for free, faster buses, and Jacob Derwin declared, "We're voting you off the island." Natalie Anderson endorsed Mamdani's promises to stand up to Trump, freeze rents, and deliver universal child care. The ad closed with a tongue-in-cheek reminder of past Survivor votes.
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