‘Survivor: Philippines:’ Denise Staley Wins $1 Million

Iowa sex therapist Denise Staley emerged as the winner of "Survivor: Philippines" on Dec. 16, 2012.

She beat out "Survivor" veteran Michael Skupin and former child star Lisa Whelchel to claim the $1 million prize in a two-hour finale.

Staley had the distinction of playing on all three tribes and attending—and surviving—every one of the season's tribal councils. She was voted the game's winner by a jury consisting of the last eight castaways voted out of the game.