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New York, NY

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Waitress

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Courtney Yates grew up in Boston, the only sister with three brothers, two older, one younger, all much bigger. She attended Suffolk University, studying at both the main Boston/Beacon Hill campus and the University's West African campus, located in Dakar, Senegal. She paid her way through college working nights as a passenger service agent for a major airline at Boston's Logan International Airport, spent time as a receptionist at a high-end hair salon, and has even worked as a "historical interpreter" (a tour guide in costume) at historic homes in Salem, Massachusetts. She graduated in May, 2003, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Yates is currently a waitress in a popular restaurant in New York City's Union Square, where she enjoys the fast pace and the freedom her job affords her.

Yates' main hobbies include reading and learning new things. She loves history and enjoys keeping ongoing lists of things to look up whenever she comes across something new or interesting. Yates has a large and varied collection of friends with whom she loves going out, eating, drinking and, of course, gossiping, a long-practiced skill she hopes will serve her well on SURVIVOR: CHINA. Originally from Boston, her sport of choice is baseball, and despite now living just a few stops from Yankee Stadium, she remains a loyal member of Red Sox Nation.

Yates is best described as honest (sometimes interpreted as cruel), sarcastic (often interpreted as bitchy) and physically small. She is aware that people find her slight frame curious, and at times controversial, but she warns people against judging her on looks alone. She proclaims that her body weight (or lack thereof) is purely genetic, as both her parents are tall and thin as well. She claims to be tough as nails, both mentally and physically, and is ready for the challenge of SURVIVOR.

Yates currently resides in New York City with her rescued, semi-reformed alley cat, Catullus (named for the poet). Her birth date is March 26, 1981.

Cast Interviews

The Survivors (3:29)
Get to know a little about all the castaways of SURVIVOR: CHINA.

Meet Aaron (2:36)
Aaron describes his strategy as he prepares for the game to begin on SURVIVOR: CHINA.
Meet Amanda (2:53)
Before SURVIVOR: CHINA begins, Amanda discusses her unique background as a model, pageant performer and hiking guide.

Meet Ashley (2:33)
Will Ashley's career as a WWE wrestler hurt or help her chances on SURVIVOR: CHINA? Find out what she thinks.
Meet Chicken (2:52)
Find out what Chicken loves about being a farmer as he discusses his livelihood before SURVIVOR: CHINA gets started.

Meet Courtney (2:37)
Before the show begins, Courtney discusses her "anti-Survivor" contestant status as compared to the rest of the castaways.
Meet Dave (2:03)
Find out what Dave would do with the money if he won the million on SURVIVOR: CHINA.

Meet Denise (2:09)
Get the lowdown on Denise's haircut before she gets started on SURVIVOR: CHINA.
Meet Erik (2:24)
Will his looks help him get far on SURVIVOR: CHINA? Find out Erik's opinion now.

Meet Frosti (1:56)
Frosti may be the youngest castaway ever, but he's got big plans for SURVIVOR: CHINA.
Meet Jaime (2:24)
Jaime's got an "everyone's friend" strategy set before she begins the competition on SURVIVOR: CHINA.

Meet James (1:52)
James discusses his unusual background shortly before the game gets going on SURVIVOR: CHINA.
Meet Jean-Robert (2:24)
Will Jean-Robert's career as a poker player give him a strategic edge on SURVIVOR: CHINA?

Meet Leslie (2:29)
Leslie has wanted to be on SURVIVOR since season three. Discover how she made it happen.
Meet Peih-Gee (2:39)
Find out what led Peih-Gee on the path to becoming a castaway on SURVIVOR: CHINA.

Meet Sherea (1:55)
Sherea hopes that her social skills will take her to the end on SURVIVOR: CHINA.
Meet Todd (2:14)
He's studied the game since the beginning. Will Todd's plans for an alliance of five pan out on SURVIVOR: CHINA?

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