Rick Devens
Rick Devens | |
|---|---|
| Born | Patrick William Devens April 5, 1984 |
| Education | Virginia Tech |
| Occupations |
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| Television | |
| Spouse |
Becca Devens (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Patrick William Devens (born April 5, 1984) is an American reality television personality and former TV news anchor,[1] best known for competing on multiple seasons of Survivor and one season of Big Brother.
Education and career
[edit]Devens graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2006. He worked at WGXA morning news in Macon, Georgia since 2009.[2][3] As of 2026, he was working as Director of Communications at Middle Georgia State University.[4][5]
Reality television
[edit]Survivor
[edit]In 2019, Devens appeared for the first time on Survivor: Edge of Extinction, finishing in 4th place.[6] In 2026, he returned and placed 7th on Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans.[7]
Big Brother
[edit]Following his appearance on Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, Devens competed on season 28 of Big Brother.[8] He competed alongside his fellow Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans castaway and Survivor winner Dee Valladares.[9] On Day 87, Devens was crowned the winner of Big Brother 28 along with America's Favorite HouseGuest. Along with earning $10,000 during the final week of the game, he is the HouseGuest who won the most money from Big Brother with earning $810,000 total.[10]
Outside of reality television
[edit]Devens was set to make a brief appearance in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow film, but dropped out due to competing on Big Brother.[11]
Personal life
[edit]In 2010, Devens met his wife, Becca. The two married in 2012. The couple has two children, Jackson, born in 2014 and Juliet, born in 2017.[12]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2019 | WGXA Morning Show | Anchor/Producer | |
| 2019 | Survivor: Edge of Extinction | Contestant | 4th place |
| 2023 | Game Changer | Guest judge | Season 5, episode 10 |
| 2026 | Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans | Contestant | 7th place |
| Big Brother 28 | Winner |
References
[edit]- ↑ "'Survivor 50' star Rick Devens is a lunatic who wants to play with other lunatics". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2026-02-07. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Rick Devens". Rick Devens. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Devens, Rick (2019-05-02). "With his back against the wall, WGXA's Rick Devens shows resiliency on 'Survivor'". WGXA. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "'Survivor 50' official cast photos, bios, and tribe divisions revealed". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2026-01-28. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Devens Joins MGA As Director of Communications: Middle Georgia State University". www.mga.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (January 31, 2019). "Survivor host Jeff Probst explains Edge of Extinction twist". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (December 17, 2025). "Meet the cast of Survivor 50". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton. "Survivor star Rick Devens to compete on Big Brother season 28 (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (11 July 2026). "'Big Brother' producers go inside casting of 'Survivor' players Devens and Dee (exclusive)". EW.com. Archived from the original on 2026-07-12. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (11 July 2026). "Big Brother season 28 winner revealed". EW.com. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (2026-07-19). "James Gunn Says 'Big Brother 28's Rick Devens Was Set For 'Man Of Tomorrow' Cameo But "Had To Cancel" Due To CBS Competition". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
- ↑ "'Survivor': Who Is Rick Devens' Wife? Inside His Marriage to Becca Devens". TV Insider. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
External links
[edit]- Rick Devens at IMDb
