Survivor 42 winner Maryanne Oketch first came into the spotlight after she declared her love for fellow contestant Zach Wurtenberger on episode 2 of Survivor 42. Almost every fan of the show thought she would date Zach, who she said was “visually perfect” and “every type of white man I have a crush on.” After the season ended and Maryanne won the show with an overwhelming 7-1-0 vote, she revealed that she was in a relationship, but made it clear that the man wasn’t Zach. Recently, Maryanne started sharing pictures of her boyfriend, and now we know who he is. Read on to learn more about Survivor 42 winner Maryanne Oketch’s boyfriend Konner Howell, from how they met to Konner’s age, job, and more.
Meet Konner Howell, Survivor 42 Winner Maryanne Oketch’s Boyfriend
Konner Howell reportedly contacted Maryanne around the time Episode 2 premiered — during which Maryanne declared her infatuation with Zach. At the time, Konner didn’t reveal his identity, but said he was quite similar to Zach in terms of being a “skinny white guy.”
According to Maryanne, the pair started talking more and more from that point on and never stopped. She also said, “He was actually here for the wrap party. So he got to experience that with me.”
Maryanne Oketch revealed the identity of her boyfriend and posted her first photo of the two together.
Maryanne revealed the identity of her boyfriend, Konner Howell, via an Instagram post on June 1, 2022. She shared several photos of them together from some of their trips and wrote, “But my prize wasn’t even a million dollars. My prize was… I fell in love in this game,” quoting Billy Garcia. Maryanne’s crush on the show, Zach Wurtenberger, responded, “Suddenly my DMs opened.”
According to heavy.com, the two are currently living together in the Toronto metropolitan area.
How did Konner Howell and Maryanne Oketch meet?
On the same day Maryanne revealed her boyfriend’s identity, she also shared how the two met via a tweet. Sharing several photos of them together, she made it clear that they did not meet in person or on the set. She shared that she actually met Konner on Twitter because he saw a photo of her on a show they both loved.
According to Konner’s Twitter, he’s a huge Survivor fan. He’s been expressing his support for Maryanne since Day 1 of Survivor 42. “Maryanne is already iconic 😍 #Survivor #Survivor42 #marystanne,” Konner wrote on Twitter on March 10, 2022, before he approached her romantically.
A week later, when he felt Maryanne was about to be beheaded along with Marya Sherron, he wrote “I wish Maryanne didn’t have to go home tonight.” After Marya Sherron went home that night and Maryanne was safe, he replied to his own tweet with the words “GOD BLESS.”
In Episode 9, when Maryanne and Drea Wheeler spoke out against racism and implicit bias, he voiced his support for them, tweeting, “Maryanne and Drea really respected him tonight.”
Konner Howell’s Age
Maryanne’s boyfriend, Konner Howell, is believed to have been born in 1996 and as of June 2022, he would be around 25 or 26 years old.
Konner Howell Jobs
According to Konner Howell’s LinkedIn account, he joined Oxide Games as an Associate UI/UX Designer in October 2018. He was promoted to Junior UI/UX Designer in October 2019.
Prior to Oxide Games, Konner was a UX/UI Design Intern at Elavon, Inc. His first job was as a Resident Assistant at SCAD Residence Life and Housing. He worked there from August 2015 to June 2018 and “created promotions for large-scale campus events, organized community-building activities, and completed office-related tasks to ensure the smooth operation of campus housing.”
While we don’t know how much Konner makes at Oxide Games, the average salary for a Junior UI/UX Designer starts at $50k and goes up to $70k or sometimes even more.
Is Konner Howell on Instagram?
Yes, Konner Howell is on Instagram @heykonner where he has around 211 followers. Unfortunately, his IG account is private at the time of writing. You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter.
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Where is Konner Howell from?
Konner Howell was born in Billings, Montana. His parents are Randy Howell (father) and Nancy Howell (mother). Also, his maternal grandmother’s name is Charlotte Monthye.
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How tall is Konner Howell?
Konner Howell is 5 feet 11 inches tall.
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Where did Konner Howell receive his education?
Konner completed his high school education at Billings West High School. During his high school years, he participated in Youth Group, Piano, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Intramural Tennis Club, and French Club. His most rewarding class was his senior year when he took a graphic design class at the Career Center. There, Konner learned skills in graphic design, communications, advertising, and work ethics.
According to his LinkedIn account, Konner attended Savannah College of Art and Design in 2014 for his undergraduate studies. He graduated from there in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Design. While at Savannah College of Art and Design, he was a member of the SCAD League of Legends Club and a member of the uLoL team.