Jonny Fairplay

Reality TV icon and villain, survivor hall-of-famer

The official website of Jonny Fairplay, one of Reality TV’s first & best villains, and host of the Reality After Show Podcast!

upcoming events:
Survivor 50 viewing parties

Join Dead Grandma Lie Jonny Fairplay & First Survivor Winner Richard Hatch for a LIVE Survivor Season 50 Viewing Parties!


Indianapolis, IN: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Newport News, VA: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Baltimore, MD: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Charlotte, NC: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Cincinnati, OH: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Jonny Fairplay in house of Villains

Get ready for a wickedly entertaining showdown on “House of Villains,” where ten notorious reality TV villains, including the infamous Jonny Fairplay from Survivor, compete for the title of “America’s Ultimate Supervillain” and a hefty $200,000 prize. Hosted by Joel McHale, each week presents a battle-royale challenge that tests their physical, mental, and emotional strength. With suspenseful eliminations and a clash of diabolical personalities, this show redefines villainy in a high-stakes competition.

House of Villains
Jonny Fairplay in House of Villains

Jonny’s got merch!

Purchase official merchandise and Reality After Show t-shirts!

Jonny Fairplay Dead Grandma Lie T-Shirt
Jonny Fairplay She Died Dude T-Shirt
Jonny Fairplay She Died Dude T-Shirt

Like vinyl records?

Visit Jonny’s eBay store and buy vinyl records, Survivor memorabilia, and more!

“I go by the moniker of Jonny Fairplay. I don’t play fair.”

-Jonny Fairplay

Who is Jonny Fairplay?

Jonny rose to fame on Survivor: Pearl Islands after pulling off a villainous hoax to win a reward challenge. Watch how the “dead grandma lie” became an iconic scene in Survivor’s 23+ year history!

“It was actually fun to work with Fairplay on the show because he’s a producer’s dream. When he shows up drunk or flips somebody off, he’s bringing you gold every time. I wish we had a Jonny Fairplay every season.”

-Jeff Probst