Brandon Hantz

Brandon Hantz
Television
RelativesRussell Hantz (uncle)
Criminal charges
Arson, racketeering

Brandon Hantz is an American television personality who competed on Survivor: South Pacific and Survivor: Caramoan, best-known for being the nephew of Russell Hantz and his volatile personality, which included throwing out his team's food during the latter season and being unanimously voted out by his tribe.

In 2025, Hantz was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of arson and racketeering related to allegations of him being a part of a biker gang in Houston.

References

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  6. ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly (2013-03-14). "'Survivor: Caramoan's' Brandon Hantz on His Explosive Exit: 'It Was Awesome'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
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  8. ↑ Fishbach, Stephen (2013-03-14). "Survivor: Caramoan - Brandon Hantz Breakdown Is Sad, Writes Stephen Fishbach". People. Archived from the original on 2025-02-21. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  9. ↑ Moore, Julia (2025-02-20). "'Survivor' Alum Brandon Hantz Indicted on Arson, Racketeering Charges as Part of Major Biker Gang Bust in Houston". People. Archived from the original on 2025-03-08. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  10. ↑ Saad, Nardine (2025-02-20). "'Survivor' alum Brandon Hantz charged in indictment against Bandidos motorcycle gang". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  11. ↑ Kaufman, Anna. "'Survivor' star Brandon Hantz arrested on racketeering, arson charges". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  12. ↑ Stenzel, Wendy (2025-02-19). "'Survivor' alum Brandon Hantz arrested on arson, racketeering charges as part of biker gang". EW. Archived from the original on 2025-04-06. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  13. ↑ Bloom, Mike (2025-02-19). "Two-Time 'Survivor' Player Arrested on Charges of Racketeering and Arson During Gang Takedown". Parade. Archived from the original on 2025-02-21. Retrieved 2026-08-01.