Josh Wilder Bio, Wiki
Josh Wilder is an American TV Personality and surgical podiatrist making an appearance on the 44th season of the Survivor Series. This show premiered on the 1st of March 2023 on CBS. The contestants are competing for a $1 Million Prize.
Josh Wilder Age
Wilder is 34 years old as of 2022. He was born on April 1, 1988, in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States.
Josh Wilder Height
Wilder stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Josh Wilder Education
Wilder graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, from Washington & Jefferson College in 2010. In 2012, he joined the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine to obtain his DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) which he received in 2016.
Josh Wilder Career
Wilder is a charismatic, ambitious, and Adventurous contestant of Survivor 44 which began on 1st March 2023. Additionally, he serves as a Podiatrist at Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia. Previously, Dr. Wilder worked at Emory Healthcare as a Surgical/Clinical Foot and Ankle Fellow. Besides, Wilder was a Resident Physician at Allegheny Health for three years (Jul 2016-Jul 2019). He wants to be part of Survivor to prove to herself, and any other little gay Black boy or girl that you can do anything you put your mind to. In addition to that, he grew up with a medical condition, he was always told by numerous people and doctors that he couldn’t or wouldn’t be able to do things like other people.
He called bull crap and has completely astounded doctors with what he has achieved both professionally and personally. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. In addition to that, Josh is a physician and meets a variety of new people on a daily basis. This will help her social game as he must get that individual to trust his diagnosis, explanation, and treatment plan in 20 minutes during an office visit. Moreover, he thinks he would play most like Avi. He had a great social game and was a beast at challenges.
Josh Wilder Alliance Gay
Josh values honesty and trustworthiness in an alliance partner. He loves tending to his houseplants, traveling, and Obstacle course races during his free time. Aside from that, Wider hates Unnecessary rudeness, People who walk slowly in front of him, and Those who mispronounce “salmon.” Additionally, he is proud of graduating at the top of his class after undergoing a total gastrectomy during his first year of medical school. In addition to that one would not know he was born with a congenital deformity called Prune Belly Syndrome and a congenital deformity called Prune Belly Syndrome. This required him to have a kidney transplant at nine years old. He was on life-long immunosuppressant medication which inadvertently caused him to develop stomach cancer when he was 25.
Aside from that, Josh had to have a complete stomach removal because of this and relearn how to eat. Fortunately, he is doing great and he cancer-free. Moreover, Wilder’s biggest inspiration is his mom, who helped him find who he is in the world. Another inspiration is his deceased kidney donor, Kristen Reagle. She died at the age of 15 from a drunk driver and her grandma donated all of her organs. Additionally, he was a near-perfect match and received her kidney. Wilder lives every day for her and would not be where he is without her.
Furthermore, Josh thinks he would be the sole survivor because adversity and survival have been his life. He also knows how to communicate with many different people to establish trust and alliances to further his gameplay. Lastly, he is a very athletic individual who has only come from hard work and dedication to being healthy due to his illness. This means he can take any negative situation and flip it into a positive endeavor. This is required to outlast all the trials and tribulations of the game.
Josh Wilder Survivor 44
Wilder is among the contestants of Survivor 44, the 44th season of this series. The show is hosted by Jeff Probst and recorded on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. Here, he is competing for the $1 Million Prize. The contestants aged between 20 and 46 are separated into three tribes of six in duration for the 26-day game. In the show, he casts alongside;
- Bruce Perreault
- Maddy Pomilla
- Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho
- Matt Blankinship
- Brandon Cottom
- Kane Fritzler
- Carson Garrett
- Matthew Grinstead-Mayle
- Lauren Harpe
- Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt
Josh Wilder’s Net Worth
In Wilder’s career as a surgical podiatrist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Josh Wilder Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Josh Wilder’s Parents and Siblings
Wilder was born to his parents Michelle Marie Tarpley (mother) and his father whose identity is still under review. His mom, Michelle Marie Tarpley has always been there for him to support him as he went through difficult phases in his life.
Josh Wilder Gay/ Spouse
Wilder is openly gay and is married to Alex. He was proposed to by Alex in January 2023, and on January 28, 2023, he took to his Instagram page to share the news with his followers. Besides, the Podiatrist had proposed to Alex in August 2020, after which the two got married.
Josh Wilder Kids
Wilder manages to keep information regarding whether he has any children away from the public. However, an update regarding his children will be done once available.
Josh Wilder Medical Condition and Cancer
Wilder was born with a rare congenital deformity called Prune Belly Syndrome, or Eagle-Barrett Syndrome. The rare disorder gets its name due to the clinical appearance of the abdominal muscles which appear wrinkled and “Prune-like.” The abdominal muscles are weak, degenerated, or absent together. Due to his condition, Josh was required to have a kidney transplant at the age of nine years old. Josh is on “life-long immunosuppressant medication which inadvertently caused him to develop stomach cancer when he was 25.” He then “had to have a complete stomach removal because of cancer and relearn how to eat. Wilder is now cancer-free (Cancer survivor).
Josh Wilder Stomach
Wilder was diagnosed with stomach cancer at the age of 25 after years of immunosuppressant medication. Following the diagnosis, he had to have a complete stomach removal and relearn how to eat.
Josh Wilder Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 400 followers, and about 2k followers on his Instagram account.