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Monday, October 5, 2026

Former 'Survivor' Contestant Wanted by FBI for Son's Disappearance Speaks Out

Jaime Dugan, who competed on 'Survivor: China,' has broken her silence after vanishing with her 16-year-old son, Harper, whom her ex-husband says she has kept from him since August 30.

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Former 'Survivor' Contestant Wanted by FBI for Son's Disappearance Speaks Out

Jaime Dugan, a former contestant on the reality television show "Survivor: China," has spoken out following a nationwide search initiated by the FBI due to her disappearance with her 16-year-old son, Harper.

Dugan, 41, and Harper were last seen by law enforcement on August 30 during a planned custody exchange. Her ex-husband, Erik Huffman, also a "Survivor" alum, stated that his son's safety is his paramount concern. Huffman reported that Harper has not been seen or heard from by him or other family members since that date. He described Harper as having a stable routine and being "coming into his own" while living with him.

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Dugan insisted that she is protecting Harper but declined to reveal their current location. The FBI has an active investigation into the matter.

Huffman and Dugan met while competing on "Survivor: China" in 2007. They began dating shortly after the season concluded and married two years later. Their son, Harper, was born the following year. Dugan, pictured with her father and a younger Harper, was 41 at the time of the disappearance.

Erik Huffman told the Daily Mail on Sunday that his son's safety is his top priority

Huffman (pictured) and Dugan began dating shortly after the season ended and were married two years later

Huffman, pictured with his son Harper in this image, expressed that his primary focus is ensuring his son's well-being.

Dugan, 41, pictured with her father and a younger Harper

Harper had a stable routine and was 'coming into his own' living with his father, according to Huffman

Harper, has not been seen by his father or other family members since August 30

Dugan insisted to the Daily Mail that she is protecting Harper, but refused to disclose where they were

The reality-show sweethearts married in 2009 and welcomed Harper the following year

Dugan was last seen by Huffman and law enforcement on August 30 during a planned custody exchange

Dugan and Huffman competed together on 'Survivor' in 2007


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