Tom Laidlaw

Tom Laidlaw is a castaway from Survivor: Island of the Idols.

Following the Tribe Switch, Tom found himself in the minority at the new Lairo tribe. After another challenge loss, Tom tried to get the others to target Karishma Patel for her poor challenge performances, but the majority deemed him the most connected with the other Lairo members, and decided on him instead.

Biography
Age: 60

Hometown: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Current residence: Greenwich, Connecticut

Occupation: Former NHL Player

Hobbies: Watching Survivor, anything fitness, and hanging with the people I love.

Pet peeves: People driving slow in the fast lane.

Three words to describe you: Disciplined, dedicated, and stubborn.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Raising my two sons to be strong, independent men.

Who or what is your inspiration in life? My grandfather. My grandmother was in a wheelchair most of her life. He took care of her until she died, and he died shortly after.

What's one thing we wouldn't know from seeing a photo of you? I don't like heights.

Which Survivor contestant are you most like? Ben the Marine, he did whatever he had to.

What's your primary motivation for being on Survivor? The challenge and desire to win.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? I know how to build an alliance and win challenges and then do whatever it takes to win.