Ernie Hinojos
Challenges:2
Episodes:2
Locations:Botswana, Mexico
Ernie Hinojos is a 30-year U.S. Army veteran and former Little Rock and Bryant, Arkansas police officer who became a longtime fan of Naked and Afraid before joining the show himself. He appeared in 2025 paired with Amanda Wilson for a 14-day challenge in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on "Alone and Terrified".
Challenge Summary
2Naked and Afraid: 2
- Couch to CaveNaked and Afraid(2025)
Mexico - This Is Gonna Suck So BadNaked and Afraid(2026)
BotswanaPSR 6.0 โ 7.2Success
Items Brought
Items Given
Appearances
| Episode | Series | Air Date | Location | Days | PSR | Result | Brought | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couch to Cave | Naked and Afraid | 2025-03-09 | Mexico | โ | 4.9 | โ | ๐น bow | ๐ฅ fire starter, ๐ฒ pot |
| This Is Gonna Suck So Bad | Naked and Afraid | 2026-03-15 | Botswana | 21 | 6.0 โ 7.2 | Success | ๐ช machete | ๐ถ boat, ๐ฒ pot, ๐ฅ fire starter |
Curated by Brad Said ยท Last updated May 19, 2026.
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