Teeny Chirichillo may not have won Survivor 47, but they certainly made a memorable impact with their authentic and often hilarious behavior throughout the season. From teaching their tribemates Gen Z lingo to throwing a dramatic temper tantrum over spaghetti, Teeny was never afraid to show their true self. One of the most entertaining aspects of their journey was their apparent love for wine, which often led to some drunken antics during the show’s reward challenges.
Teeny, who hails from New Jersey, frequently got tipsy on red wine during their time at the Survivor sanctuary, and even spilled Genevieve Mushaluk’s biggest secret while under the influence. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly’s Dalton Ross, Teeny reflected on their drunken moments with amusement, joking about the “unaired drunk Teeny footage,” which they referred to as the “Teeny Tapes.” Teeny admitted that some moments didn’t make the final cut, especially after a reward with Sue Smey and Genevieve, but they had no regrets about their behavior.
Before the show, Teeny had planned to embrace the opportunity to drink on Survivor and fully enjoyed the experience, though they acknowledged they might have gone a bit overboard. Despite their mistakes, they found the entire experience funny and considered it a memorable part of their personal Survivor story.
Teeny’s journey was also marked by comedic setbacks in gameplay, earning them the title of “the Charlie Brown of the season” due to a series of unfortunate events. Their love for wine and carefree moments provided light-hearted relief during what was otherwise a rollercoaster season. While Teeny’s time on the show ended with an untimely exit after the final four fire-making challenge, their antics will undoubtedly be remembered by fans for years to come.
You can relive Teeny’s Survivor 47 experience, including all the drunken moments, by streaming the full season on Paramount Plus.