Shipwrecked

The Sharks

Kim Davidson, 22
Home: Salisbury
Job: Journalism Graduate
Star sign: Aries
Relationship status: Single
Luxury item: Flippers

AFTER SHIPWRECKED: Kim left Salisbury and is working for a London travel company in the editorial department.

Audition video

• Kim attended boarding school from the age of eight, and loved it
• Kim is no newcomer to travelling, with trips to Kenya, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand & Fiji already under her belt
• She is really practical and good with her hands; she even has her own power drill and toolkit!

Before Shipwrecked

What attracted you to spend five months on a desert island?

I wanted the opportunity to get away from home for a while, as well as meet loads of completely new and unexpected people. The tranquility and chance to relax was a big plus.

What were you doing before you arrived on the Island?

I had just left Bournemouth University as a journalism graduate and was job hunting whilst temping.

What did your friends and family think of you doing it?

My friends and family were so excited for me, all very supportive and slightly jealous!

What do you think you will achieve by doing it?

I feel like I have grown as a person - I didn't think I was one of those 'find myself' kind of people, but I've learnt a lot about relationships between friends and how you overcome obstacles as well as show your appreciation for one another.

What's your longest period away from home prior to Shipwrecked?

Travelling around the world for six months.

What did you think about having to spend so long away from home with complete strangers?

It didn't bother me, I was very excited. I've come from a background where my dad is in the army and I've been boarding since aged 8 so living away was never a problem.

What's your worst habit?

Judging people too quickly.

What's your best feature?

Finding common ground with anybody - being interested in at least one thing they have to offer, if not lots.