Leslie Nease's stepfather was a United States Marine, so she
traveled with her family all over the world. She attended and graduated from
Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan. Moving back to the United States,
Nease attended two years of college at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown,
West Virginia.
Nease currently works as a Christian host for a midmorning radio show. She
is on the air from 9 am until noon, and then spends the rest of her day
being mom to her four kids, Stephanie, Tommy, Kennedy and Peyton. She also
teaches fitness classes three nights a week (step, kickboxing, sculpt and
cycle) and has her own speaking ministry where she encourages others in
their faith. She has written a book about fitness & spirituality called
Body Builders. She has previously worked as a personal trainer and waitress.
Nease's hobbies include reading and studying scripture, writing poetry, yard
sales and camping with her family. Her favorite sport is volleyball. She
describes herself as energetic, passionate and overwhelming. Her favorite
topics are what she considers to be her "Four Fs": Faith, Family,
Friends and Fitness. She was Mrs. North Carolina in the Mrs. USA pageant in
Las Vegas in August 2001. In March 2003, she was the first New York finalist
in the Regis & Kelly co-host search when Kelly went on maternity leave.
In April 2006, she went on a mission trip to La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa
Cruz, Bolivia, where they spent most of their time outdoors in the Andes
Mountains visiting Compassion International-sponsored children in
underdeveloped areas.
Nease has auditioned for SURVIVOR every season for the past five years.
She always wanted to experience SURVIVOR for herself and decided she wasn't
giving up. She never let the rejection get her down, but instead allowed it
to fuel her passion for the adventure. Finally, after 11 audition tapes, her
dream is coming true.
Nease currently resides in Tega Cay, South Carolina with her husband of 18
years, Rod. They have one dog, Buddy. Her birth date is March 25, 1969.
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Colors: Seafoam green, burgundy
Scents: Clean laundry
Flowers: Daisies
Board Games: Balderdash, Scattergories
Video/Computer Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Volleyball, softball
Sports Teams: Carolina Panthers
Outdoor Activities: Camping, kayaking
TV Shows: SURVIVOR, The Office, Heroes, Friday Night Lights
Movies: Dumb and Dumber, Joan of Arc, GI Jane
Music: Contemporary Christian
Magazines: Fitness, Today's Christian Woman
Books/Authors: The Debt, The Bible
Cereal: Raisin Nut Bran
Fruit: Cantaloupe, pineapple
Chips/Snacks: Whole wheat pita and hummus
Cookies: Oreos
Candy Bars: Twix
Alcoholic Drinks: No favorite
Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Sweet tea, Starbucks coffee
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