Jordan was a restaurateur in Monroe, Louisiana when he was cast on “Survivor: Thailand” in 2002. He owned the Kettle and Jordan’s. On “Survivor,” he was a member of the Chuay Gahn tribe, though he was the last contestant chosen when the tribes were being established. Although he was not particularly popular among his fellow Chuay Gahns, Jordan persevered and came close to winning his season. In the final vote, he lost to Brian Heidik by one vote. In later years, Jordan worked as a salesman in the oil and gas industry.
Tributes to Clay Jordan
He was portrayed as a villain on Survivor Thailand but Clay Jordan was one of the greatest men I’ve ever known. He will be missed by everybody who knew & loved him. He probably already has a golf game going on in Heaven! The Survivor family lost a great one today. #LoveYouClaypic.twitter.com/XyQOkoC1vr
According to the daughter of Clay Jordan from #SurvivorThailand Clay passed away today. If this is true, than my heart goes out to the family of Clay. He was quite the character in Thailand and it’s always tough to lose a member of the Survivor family. pic.twitter.com/hrA2AOFEXj
— SurvivorQuotesX 🔥 (@SurvivorQuotesX) May 19, 2022
Though it was perhaps the show's most forgettable season, he was a bright spot. Hard to believe that was 20(!) years ago. Clay Jordan Dies: ‘Survivor’ Thailand Runner-Up Was 66 https://t.co/hIBP3BCIvG via @Deadline
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