On Wednesday, May 20, the highly-anticipated three-hour live finale of “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” will hit CBS screens nationwide, during which one of the competition’s remaining five castaways – Aubry Bracco, Joe Hunter, Jonathan Young, Tiffany Nicole Ervin and Rizo Velovic – will be named the “Sole Survivor” of the milestone golden anniversary season, taking home a life-changing $2 million grand prize in the process.
Before the Final Five face off in the upcoming finale, we’re taking a closer look at each of the “Survivor 50” finalists, starting with five fast facts you need to know about Aubry Bracco.
Who is ‘Survivor 50’ Finalist Aubry Bracco?
GettyAubry Bracco made her “Survivor” debut on the cast of “Survivor: Kaoh Rong” in 2016, making it all the way to Final Tribal Council before a bitter jury awarded the “Sole Survivor” title to her competitor Michelle Fitzgerald.
Bracco later returned to the franchise for installments like “Survivor: Game Changers” and “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” before landing a spot on the super-sized Season 50 cast – but more on that later.
At the time of writing, here are Bracco’s basic stats:
- Age: 39 years old (November 14, 1985)
- Current Residence: Hampton Falls, New Hampshire
- Hometown: Hampton Falls, New Hampshire
Keep reading to learn more about Aubry’s family, relationship status, career and major achievements, both on and off the “Survivor” island.
What is Aubry Bracco’s Relationship Status?
While Aubry Bracco was single during her first three “Survivor” appearances, she started dating her current boyfriend, Tyler Morrow, shortly after filming “Edge of Extinction.”
Bracco hard-launched her relationship with the Lowell, Massachusetts native in August of 2020 on Instagram, writing: “In this story raincloud of a year, I’m lucky I’ve had fortunes brighter. Grateful to have nature, my plants and above all else, this man in my world each day. It’s been a haul – can’t wait to see where the road leads next. I love you, @outdoors_tj, and Happy Independence Day!”
Three years later, Bracco announced that she and Morrow were pregnant with their first child together, with their son – Odin James Morrow – officially joining the family in August of 2023.
“Welcome to the world OJM,” Aubry added in another Instagram post. “We are so in love. Coming in hot, a last minute Leo.”
“He’s going to be two in August,” Bracco added in a pre-season interview with Entertainment Weekly, speaking about her son. “His name is Odin, which means God of chaos and wisdom, which I love, but we call him Odie, kind of like Garfield’s sidekick. I can’t believe he’s almost already two. It’s really weird coming out here with a kid.”
What Does Aubry Bracco Do for Work?
Aubry Bracco started her professional career as a journalist in Salem, Massachusetts, working as the Founding Editor of an online publication called Patch.com before expanding her resume with a series of jobs as a social media and digital content creator and strategist working for brands like Visa, NFL, Cirque du Soleil and more.
In March of 2021, Bracco became the Director of Engagement Marketing at CEO Coaching International, the leading firm for coaching growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally.
These days, Aubry runs her own marketing consultancy firm in New Hampshire.
Did Aubry Bracco Go to College Before Playing ‘Survivor’?
Aubry Bracco attended Brown University, graduating from the Ivy League institution with a degree in Latin American Studies in 2008.
“I pursued my education with my own style,” Bracco said in an interview with CBS ahead of her debut “Survivor” appearance in 2016. “I convinced my advisors at Brown University to let me write a children’s book about a manatee instead of a 50-page thesis and went on to graduate with honors.”
What Are Aubry Bracco’s ‘Survivor’ Stats?
CBSAubry Bracco made her debut on “Survivor: Kaoh Rong” in 2016 as part of the “Brains” tribe on the “Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty”-themed season. Despite being seen as meek and neurotic in the early days of the game, Bracco quickly came into her own as a serious strategic threat, managing to secure a seat at Final Tribal Council despite losing two of her closest allies to devastating medical evacuations.
In the “Kaoh Rong” finale – sitting next to Michelle Fitzgerald and Tai Trang – Aubry ultimately failed to secure the “Sole Survivor” title following a 5-2-0 jury vote in favor of Fitzgerald.
CBSBracco returned to the franchise the following year to compete on “Survivor: Game Changers” alongside series legends like Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth, Sandra Diaz-Twine and more.
While she performed well on the installment, thanks to the help of her Tavua Alliance, Bracco ultimately finished the season in 5th place after she was unanimously voted out by the rest of the Final Five, including her former “Kaoh Rong” ally Tai Trang, Troyzan Robertson, Brad Culpepper, and the eventual winner of “Game Changers,” Sarah Lacina.
CBSIn 2019, Aubry returned for her third series appearance as one of four returning players on the cast of “Survivor: Edge Extinction,” which similarly included Joe Anglim (“World’s Apart), Kelley Wentworth (“Cambodia”) and David Wright (“Millennials vs. Gen X”).
To date, “Edge of Extinction” remains Bracco’s worst performance on “Survivor,” finishing the competition in 16th place.
CBSCan Aubry Bracco redeem herself by finally winning the title of “Sole Survivor” on Season 50? Find out when the live finale of “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” hits CBS screens nationwide on Wednesday, May 20 at 8:00pm ET.
