Bernardsville Local Joins Cast Of 'Survivor'

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — A Bernardsville native is one of the new cast members of CBS' "Survivor" for its upcoming 35th season.

Chrissy Hofbeck, 46, grew up in Bernardsville and now lives in Lebanon Township with her husband and three children. She describes herself on the show's website as being "mushy, happy and efficient."

Hofbeck loves adventure travel, any kind of puzzle and cheering on her kids at their sports and activities. She hates when "someone doesn't hold a fork correctly and eats like a caveman."

Hofbeck has traveled through all seven continents and graduated from University of Penn as a math major and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

The three things she would take to the island would be a photo of her family since they'd get her through the super tough days, a blanket because she hates being cold and tweezers.

Hofbeck wanted to be on "Survivor" for the adventure.

"But it's an adventure with a goal, and I am a super competitive, Type A overachiever. I will win!" Hofbeck said. "I am smart, lovable and driven, and people like to help me, a combination that has led to great success. I get along with everyone, work hard, and always think 'I can do it!' "

The 35th season of "Survivor" debuts Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.

(Image via CBS)

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