: At 51, Gabler became the second-oldest winner in the show's history. He won in a dominant 7-1-0 vote against Cassidy Clark and Owen Knight.
: In a series first, Gabler donated his entire $1 million prize to the Veterans in Need Foundation. Key Strategic Players Survivor Survivor 43
: An Iowa-born wrestler turned Hawaii-based salesman, Cody was the season's breakout personality. His infectious energy made his eventual blindside by Jesse even more shocking. Major Debates & Controversies : At 51, Gabler became the second-oldest winner
: The jury reportedly soured on Cassidy because she did not volunteer to go into the fire-making challenge to take out Jesse herself, a move the jury felt was necessary to "pad her resume". Essential Season 43 Stats Days Played 26 Days (New Era Standard) Winner Mike Gabler Runner-Up Cassidy Clark Fan Favorite Jesse Lopez (generally regarded by community) Theme No specific theme; focused on the "New Era" format Key Strategic Players : An Iowa-born wrestler turned