Biography
Who is Rick Devens?
Early life and education
Rick Devens: Patrick William Devens was born in the United States on April 5, 1984. He grew up to pursue higher education and attended Virginia Tech. In 2006, he successfully graduated from the university with a degree in broadcast journalism.
News and communications career
Before and between his television appearances, Rick worked in news and media. Starting in 2009, he was employed at WGXA morning news located in Macon, Georgia. Later in his career, he took on the role of Director of Communications at Middle Georgia State University.
Survivor television career
Rick first appeared on television as a contestant on Survivor: Edge of Extinction in 2019. After being voted out early, he won a challenge on the Edge of Extinction to re-enter the game. He ultimately finished in fourth place after losing a fire-making challenge to Chris Underwood. Later, he returned for Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, where he placed seventh after handling various tribal councils and challenges.
Big Brother victory
Following his second stint on Survivor, Rick competed on the twenty-eighth season of Big Brother. He entered the house with other returning players and reached the final day. On Day 87, Rick was crowned the winner of Big Brother 28 and also earned the title of America's Favorite HouseGuest. Through additional challenges and prizes, he became the highest-earning houseguest in the history of the show.
Family and personal life
Away from television studios, Rick has a family in the United States. He met his wife, Becca, in 2010, and the couple married two years later in 2012. They share two children together, a son named Jackson born in 2014 and a daughter named Juliet born in 2017.
Birthday and age
Rick Devens was born on April 5, 1984, which makes Rick 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Rick shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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