Alyssa Ballestero
Challenges:2
Episodes:9
Locations:Mexico, South Africa
Alyssa Ballestero is a social worker from New Hampshire who specializes in at-risk youth and teaches them survival skills. She first appeared on Naked and Afraid S4E3 "Mayan Sacrifice" in Mexico's Yucatan and went on to become a regular on Naked and Afraid XL, including the 40-day South Africa challenge.
Challenge Summary
2Naked and Afraid: 1Naked and Afraid XL: 1
- Mayan SacrificeNaked and Afraid(2015)
Mexico - Naked and Afraid XL(2016)8 episodes
South Africa
Items Brought
Items Given
Appearances
| Episode | Series | Air Date | Location | Days | PSR | Result | Brought | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayan Sacrifice | Naked and Afraid | 2015-05-03 | Mexico | โ | 7.1 | โ | ๐ช axe | โ |
| XL: Lions at the Gate | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-07-10 | South Africa | โ | 7.8 | โ | ๐ฅ bow drill kit | ๐ช blade, ๐ฒ pot |
| XL: Man on Fire | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-07-17 | South Africa | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| XL: Human Prey | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-07-24 | South Africa | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| XL: Too Many Chiefs | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-07-31 | South Africa | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| XL: Rock Bottom | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-08-07 | South Africa | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| XL: Deadly Consequences | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-08-14 | South Africa | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| XL: The Sickness | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-08-21 | South Africa | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| XL: The Last Roar | Naked and Afraid XL | 2016-08-28 | South Africa | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
Curated by Brad Said ยท Last updated May 19, 2026.
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