Matty Whitmore on "Survivor 17: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden"
Matty Whitmore knows first-hand what it's like to have a lot and what's it's like to lose it all. At the age of 18, Matty Whitmore inherited a trust fund from his grandparents, allowing him to live a comfortable life in paradise until partying it all away. Now at the age of 29, Matty Whitmore wants the opportunity to find out what he's capable of doing on his own and believes "Survivor" holds the answer.
Matty Whitmore currently works as a personal trainer on the westside of Los Angeles and enjoys teaching health and wellness. Matty Whitmore's idea of a perfect day includes a two-hour vigorous workout, training clients and a surf session, followed by an hour in the sauna and yoga. The remainder of his day is spent hanging out with his long-time girlfriend, Jamie, and his beloved dog, Dink. Matty Whitmore claims that if health was wealth; he'd be considered a billionaire.
Not only does Matty Whitmore have physical ability and strength, but he also possesses bravado and confidence. He brings knowledge of the outdoors and social skills to the game and can't wait to gain more self-awareness through this experience. Matty Whitmore prides himself on helping people not take themselves too seriously and hopes to use those skills to manipulate others into doing what's best for him.
Matty Whitmore currently lives with his girlfriend in Pacific Palisades, California.