Rick Devens
Rick Devens | |
|---|---|
| Born | Patrick William Devens April 5, 1984 |
| Education | Virginia Tech |
| Occupations |
|
| Television | |
| Spouse |
Becca Devens (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Patrick William "Rick" Devens (born April 5, 1984) is an American reality television personality and former TV news anchor.[1] He competed on two 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]
Television appearances
[edit]Survivor: Edge of Extinction
[edit]Devens finished in fourth place in his debut season Survivor: Edge of Extinction (2019). Rick Devens became the fourth player voted out but was sent to the titular Edge of Extinction, where he could return to the game via a challenge.[6] Devens won the challenge to get back into the game, as there was only one spot available at that time before the merge, ultimately winning four immunity challenges and finding four hidden immunity idols to remain in the game.[7] At the final four, Devens lost the immunity challenge and was eliminated by the eventual winner Chris Underwood in a fire making competition.[citation needed]
Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans
[edit]Devens was selected as an alternate for season 50, and he ended up making the cast.[7][8] Devens was placed on the Cila tribe pre-merge which went to multiple pre-merge tribal councils. Devens and Christian Hubicki made a ploy at tribal council to place a fake hidden immunity idol on the set to confuse other players. Another tribe-mate, Joe Hunter feuded with Devens throughout the season. Devens volunteered to do a coin flip with celebrity guest MrBeast. He won the coin flip which rewarded him safety, an immunity idol, and added an extra million dollars into the prize pot. Rick ended up with a lack of allies and was hence, voted out at the final seven.[9][10]
Big Brother 28
[edit]Following his appearance on Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, Devens competed on the twenty-eighth season of Big Brother[11] alongside his fellow Survivor 50 castaway and Survivor winner Dee Valladares.[12] On Day 87, Devens was crowned the winner of Big Brother 28 and was voted America's Favorite HouseGuest. He also earned $10,000 during the final week of the game, making him the HouseGuest who won the most money from Big Brother with $810,000 total.[13][14]
Other appearances
[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.[15]
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.[16]
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". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 7, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Rick Devens". Rick Devens. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ Devens, Rick (May 2, 2019). "With his back against the wall, WGXA's Rick Devens shows resiliency on 'Survivor'". WGXA. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ "'Survivor 50' official cast photos, bios, and tribe divisions revealed". EW.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Devens Joins MGA As Director of Communications: Middle Georgia State University". www.mga.edu. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (January 31, 2019). "Survivor host Jeff Probst explains Edge of Extinction twist". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Choung, Casey (February 19, 2026). "'Survivor' veteran Rick Devens of Macon returns for Season 50". The Macon Melody. Retrieved October 5, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (December 17, 2025). "Meet the cast of Survivor 50". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Bloom, Mike (May 14, 2026). "Rick Devens Reveals What Shocked Him Most About His 'Survivor 50' Feud With Joe — And Where They Stand Now (Exclusive)". Parade. Retrieved October 5, 2026.
- ↑ Benutty, John (May 14, 2026). "'Survivor 50' Episode 12 recap: An 'inconceivable' double elimination shakes up the Final 7". Gold Derby. Retrieved October 5, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton. "Survivor star Rick Devens to compete on Big Brother season 28 (exclusive)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (July 11, 2026). "'Big Brother' producers go inside casting of 'Survivor' players Devens and Dee (exclusive)". EW.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ Ross, Dalton (October 1, 2026). "Big Brother season 28 winner revealed". EW.com. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Big Brother Winner Rick Devens Reveals the First Thing He's Buying with His $810,000 Prize (Exclusive)". People.com. October 2, 2026. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (July 19, 2026). "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 July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "'Survivor': Who Is Rick Devens' Wife? Inside His Marriage to Becca Devens". TV Insider. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Rick Devens at IMDb
