New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is trying to appeal to a niche but mighty demographic: Survivor fans. During the October 15 episode of the reality competition, the Mamdani campaign ran a local ad on WCBS-TV in New York featuring cameos from a slew of former Survivor players, ranging from winners to first-outs alike.

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 St

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