Russell Sage: Naked and Afraid Star, Who is He?

Russell Sage Biography

Russell Sage, a native of Tyler, TX,  is a survivalist and reality TV personality known for appearing on the reality TV show “Naked and Afraid.” He currently resides in Richmond, VA.

Russell Sage Age and Birthday

The “Naked and Afraid” star, Russell, was born on October 28, 1982, making him 41 years old as of September 2024. He celebrates his birthday on the 28th of October each year.

Russell Sage Parents

Sage’s parents are Marie Mennen (mother) and Philip Sage (father). He has a close relationship with his parents. He occasionally posts their pictures on social media platforms.

Siblings

He has a brother named Phil Sage and four sisters: Kira Mennen, Michele Sage, Holly Mennen, and Jessica.

Russell Sage Height

The “Naked and Afraid” star, Sage stands at a height of 5 feet and 8 inches approximately.

Russell Sage Wife

Russell Sage, the star of “Naked and Afraid,” is married to Carly Sage. They have a son named Joshua.

Russell Sage Education

Sage attended Robert E. Lee High School and studied at NWCCC.

Russell Sage Job

Sage works at Clear Creek Gun Range and is a former Lead Loss Prevention Detective at Macy’s. According to his Facebook profile, he also works at Microsoft.

Naked and Afraid

Russell has participated in multiple seasons of “Naked and Afraid,” including “Naked and Afraid XL” and “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing.” He is known for his high primitive survival rating of 7.8.

Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing

In 2024, Russell Sage competed in “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” Season 2, where he aimed to be the last one standing in  South Africa’s Oribi Gorge.

Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing premiered on July 14, 2024, at 8 pm on Discovery Channel. The season features 12 of the toughest and most experienced all-stars from the “Naked and Afraid” franchise.

This season, the survivalists compete in South Africa’s punishing Oribi Gorge. The competition is fierce, with survivalists facing head-to-head challenges over 45 days. The ultimate goal is to be crowned the Last One Standing and win the grand prize of $100,000.

Episodes

Here are some of the key episodes from Season 2:

1. Episode 1: Knives Out on Day One (July 14, 2024)
   • A primitive blade challenge on day one sends a pair of competitors home. Sharing is not allowed, leading to intense competition.
2. Episode 2: Dung Deal (July 21, 2024)
   • Survivalists search elephant scat and test their bushcraft skills in a bird trap challenge. Gale-force winds force a competitor from the competition.
3. Episode 3: On the Chopping Block (July 28, 2024)
   • Competitors must bushcraft a primitive axe that can fall a tree. A deep gash on Dan’s hand threatens his challenge.
4. Episode 4: Emergency Evacuations (August 4, 2024)
   • Territorial baboons mount a nocturnal attack, forcing survivalists to abandon their boma. A punishing challenge triggers an urgent ambulance evacuation during an African heatwave.
5. Episode 5: Gary’s Mantrum at the Lake (August 11, 2024)
   • Bitter rivals must work together to grab a key survival item. Dani refuses to trade assets, leading to an explosive standoff.
6. Episode 6: Gutting It Close (August 18, 2024)
   • An elimination challenge tests survivalists’ bow-hunting and game-processing skills. Medics remove a competitor from the challenge.
7. Episode 7: Scorched and Torched (August 25, 2024)
   • Competitors face a night elimination for the first time. They must craft a primitive torch and use its light to build a figure-four trap.
8. Episode 8: Forced Out of Africa (September 1, 2024)
   • Gary’s food win is diminished when he falls ill after eating rotten meat. Fernando is in a power position after securing a critical tool. Aggressive elephants and a punishing storm threaten the camp. Medics remove a survivalist from the competition.

Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing Season 2 Cast

The other cast members in the 2nd season of Naked and Afraid: Last One standing are:

• Fernando Calderon
• Patrick French
• Lacey Jones
• Dani Beauchemin
• Lindsey Leitelt
• Darrin Reay
• Trish Bulinsky
• Ky Furneaux
• Gary Golding
• Dan Link
• Jeff Zausch
• Kate Wentworth

Russell Sage Net Worth

Russell Sage’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. He works at Microsoft and he is also at Clear Creek Gun Range. Moreover, Sage is a survivalist and reality TV personality. He appeared on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid and Last One Standing.

Facebook

The “Naked and Afraid” star, Russell Sage has a Facebook account. The information in this article has been sourced from his Facebook posts.

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