For over a decade, Naked and Afraid has challenged people to survive in some of the harshest conditions on earth. The Discovery Channel reality series has aired nearly 200 episodes since it debuted in 2013.
Hundreds of survivalists have competed on Naked and Afraid, with some going on to appear multiple times and cement their status as N&a legends. Others may have only appeared once or twice, but their outrageous behavior still made a major impression. So what happens after their time on the show comes to an end? Here’s where some of the most memorable Naked and Afraid cast members are today.
Jeff Zausch Jeff Zausch of ‘Naked and Afraid’ | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
This is what he lives for. Jeff Zausch is a seven-time Naked and Afraid cast member known for his aggressive, no-holds-barred approach to survival. (He’s also appeared on Peacock’s Snake in the...
Hundreds of survivalists have competed on Naked and Afraid, with some going on to appear multiple times and cement their status as N&a legends. Others may have only appeared once or twice, but their outrageous behavior still made a major impression. So what happens after their time on the show comes to an end? Here’s where some of the most memorable Naked and Afraid cast members are today.
Jeff Zausch Jeff Zausch of ‘Naked and Afraid’ | Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
This is what he lives for. Jeff Zausch is a seven-time Naked and Afraid cast member known for his aggressive, no-holds-barred approach to survival. (He’s also appeared on Peacock’s Snake in the...
- 2/18/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The report from the Yavapai County Medical Examiner has confirmed the cause of death for Naked And Afraid contestant Melanie Rauscher, who died in July in Arizona. According to TMZ, she died of difluoroethane toxicity, and cans of dust cleaner were discovered next to her body while she was dog-sitting at a residence while the homeowners were on vacation. The report says the Naked and Afraid contestant “inhaled the toxic propellant, leaving her unresponsive” and drugs and alcohol were not involved. Rauscher appeared on the hit Discovery Channel reality show in 2013 and then again in 2015 in the spinoff series, Naked and Afraid Xl. The series puts people in the middle of nowhere and then takes away the clothes off their backs. Two survivalists are tasked with surviving 21 days. Her co-contestant in Africa, Jeremy McCaa posted a note about Rauscher recently to his Facebook Page, thanking Discovery “for having a special...
- 9/3/2022
- TV Insider
Melanie Rauscher, a survival enthusiast and recreation specialist who competed in two seasons of Naked and Afraid, was found dead last month at a house where she was dog-sitting in Arizona. Her mother later confirmed that Rauscher likely committed suicide due to the effects of Ptsd from her service in the U.S. Navy. Melanie Rauscher […]
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- 8/3/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
“Top Chef” contestant Howard “Howie” Kleinberg, famed Miami restaurateur has died of a heart attack at age 46.
The chef’s mother, Susan, confirmed his death to the Miami Herald.
“I am just finding out how many lives he touched,” his mother said. “He was married to his passion in life, which was his cooking.”
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Kleinberg died this past weekend. A funeral for friends and family was held Tuesday.
Bravo’s “Top Chef” paid tribute to Kleinberg on social media.
“The #TopChef family is saddened to learn about the unexpected passing of Howard Kleinberg from season three,” the post said. “Howie’s passion for cooking filled so many and our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.”
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According to the Herald, Kleinberg was a Florida native,...
The chef’s mother, Susan, confirmed his death to the Miami Herald.
“I am just finding out how many lives he touched,” his mother said. “He was married to his passion in life, which was his cooking.”
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Melanie Rauscher, Former ‘Naked and Afraid’ Contestant, Dies at 35
Kleinberg died this past weekend. A funeral for friends and family was held Tuesday.
Bravo’s “Top Chef” paid tribute to Kleinberg on social media.
“The #TopChef family is saddened to learn about the unexpected passing of Howard Kleinberg from season three,” the post said. “Howie’s passion for cooking filled so many and our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.”
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- 7/27/2022
- by Charna Flam
- The Wrap
Melanie Rauscher, who appeared on two seasons of the hit Discovery Channel reality show Naked and Afraid, has died. She was 35. As reported by TMZ, Rauscher was found dead on Sunday, July 17, in Prescott, Arizona, while she was dog-sitting at a residence while the homeowners were on vacation. The homeowners returned in the afternoon and found Rauscher deceased in the guest room bed, according to Corey Kasun, a rep for the Prescott Police Department. Police say there were no apparent signs of foul play or drug use, and Rauscher did not leave a suicide note. The dog she was looking after was fine. The Yavapai County Medical Examiner will determine Rauscher’s cause of death. Rauscher was a familiar face to the Naked and Afraid franchise, having first appeared on the show in 2013 and then again in 2015 in the spinoff series Naked and Afraid Xl. Born and raised in Philadelphia,...
- 7/25/2022
- TV Insider
Former “Naked and Afraid” contestant Melanie Rauscher was found dead July 17 in a residence in Prescott, Arizona. She was 35.
Rauscher was found dead while dog sitting for a family on vacation, according to Corey Kasun, a rep for the Prescott Police Department, who confirmed the news to TMZ. When the family returned on July 17, they found Rauscher dead in the guest bedroom.
Several cans of compressed air were reportedly found by Rauscher’s body. Police reported that there were no obvious signs of foul play, nor a suicide note or drug paraphernalia.
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The “Naked and Afraid” veteran appeared on two seasons of the Discovery Channel, including “Naked and Afraid” in 2013 and the series spinoff, “Naked and Afraid Xl,” in 2015.
The dog Rauscher was caring for was fine.
The Prescott...
Rauscher was found dead while dog sitting for a family on vacation, according to Corey Kasun, a rep for the Prescott Police Department, who confirmed the news to TMZ. When the family returned on July 17, they found Rauscher dead in the guest bedroom.
Several cans of compressed air were reportedly found by Rauscher’s body. Police reported that there were no obvious signs of foul play, nor a suicide note or drug paraphernalia.
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The “Naked and Afraid” veteran appeared on two seasons of the Discovery Channel, including “Naked and Afraid” in 2013 and the series spinoff, “Naked and Afraid Xl,” in 2015.
The dog Rauscher was caring for was fine.
The Prescott...
- 7/24/2022
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Melanie Rauscher, who starred on the Discovery Channel reality show Naked and Afraid, has died. She was 35. The former contestant had been dog-sitting at a home in Prescott, Az while the homeowners were away on vacation and when they returned on July 17, they found her deceased on a bed in a guest room, a rep for the Prescott Police Department told TMZ on July 23. The outlet reported that several cans of compressed air, often used to clean computers, were found near Rauscher's body, and that the dog was unharmed. Police said there were no obvious signs of foul play and that no suicide note or drug paraphernalia was found, TMZ reported. E! News has reached out to local...
- 7/24/2022
- E! Online
Melanie Rauscher, who appeared on two versions of Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid reality show, was found dead on July 17 in Prescott, Ariz., according to reports. She was 35.
Corey Kasun, a rep for the Prescott Police Department, confirmed to TMZ that the reality star was dog sitting in the city while the homeowners were out of town. Upon their return, they discovered Rauscher dead in their guest room.
Police reported no signs of foul play or drug use. Rauscher did not leave a suicide note and the dog she was minding was fine.
Rauscher was a contestant on Naked and Afraid in 2013 and its spinoff, Naked and Afraid Xl, in 2015.
Corey Kasun, a rep for the Prescott Police Department, confirmed to TMZ that the reality star was dog sitting in the city while the homeowners were out of town. Upon their return, they discovered Rauscher dead in their guest room.
Police reported no signs of foul play or drug use. Rauscher did not leave a suicide note and the dog she was minding was fine.
Rauscher was a contestant on Naked and Afraid in 2013 and its spinoff, Naked and Afraid Xl, in 2015.
- 7/24/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Former Naked and Afraid contestant Melanie Rauscher was found dead on July 17 in Prescott, Ariz., TMZ first reported. She was 35 years old.
According to the report, Rauscher was dog sitting at a residence in Prescott while its homeowners were away on vacation. Authorities at the Prescott Police Department said the homeowners returned to the house and found Rauscher dead on a guest room bed.
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