His calculated moves have earned him not just a “Survivor” win, but also a partner in fellow champion Amber Brkich; the two married a year after he placed second behind her on “All-Stars.” ...

Luckily for Rob, the season ended happily, as he wound up with a wife in Survivor 8 winner Amber Brkich. He didn’t win the $1 million prize, but did score a new best friend for life. Subscribe ...

He’s additionally competed on The Amazing Race twice with his wife, Amber Brkich, where they placed 2nd and 8th. “Revenge is a dish best served cold,” he said in a behind-the-scenes interview.

In fact, Mariano first connected with his wife, Amber Brkich, during Survivor: All-Stars in 2004. The pair, who had both competed in their individual seasons before, had quite an undeniable bond.

"It's about time she gets back out there." ...