Coby Archa was a 32-year-old Hairdresser from Athens, Texas when he competed on
Survivor: Palau. An openly gay contestant who worked as a stylist, Coby was an outsider to the main Koror alliance despite being on the dominant tribe. He formed a friendship with Janu Tornell and was known for his sharp observations and willingness to speak his mind, often providing candid commentary about his tribemates' strategies. Coby was the first member of Koror voted out after the non-merge on Day 24, becoming the first jury member. He later adopted a daughter whom he named Janu after his
Survivor friend, and cast the only jury vote for Katie Gallagher against Tom Westman in the final.
