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November 2003
Survival of the Fittest
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Survival of the Fittest
tiny After two weeks of fierce voting, we finally have an inaugural champion in Survival of the Fittest!
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Jaskiran Jon Karl Laura
JASKIRAN JON KARL LAURA
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Louise Martin Oliver Samantha
LOUISE MARTIN OLIVER SAMANTHA
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Samantha Harris is the last one standing in Survival of the Fittest - our online popularity contest.

She avoided getting knocked out in six rounds of fierce voting and then saw off the challenge of Jaskiran Aloona to take home the title - and a stack of CDs into the bargain!


Our reporter paid a visit to the University of Derby and picked out eight stylish-looking individuals. Each person posed for our cameras and told us all about themselves. We then presented the evidence to our readers and asked them to vote for the person who appealled most to them.

Over the past two weeks, six of the students were eliminated from the contest. At regular intervals (see below) we knocked out the person who had been getting the least amount of votes.


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Jaskiran Jon Karl Laura
JASKIRAN JON KARL LAURA
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Louise Martin Oliver Samantha
LOUISE MARTIN OLIVER SAMANTHA
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THE STORY SO FAR
First elimination
Wed Oct 29th, Midday
UNFORTUNATE OLIVER

Oliver Kimberlin can consider himself very unlucky to have been voted out - he didn't slip into last place until five minutes before the midday deadline. Until then, Laura had been trailing the rest. Life can be so cruel sometimes!
Oliver Kimberlin
Second elimination
Thur Oct 30th, Midday
UNDERHILL UNDER-SCORES

Karl Underhill may look like Michael Owen but he failed to score enough votes to make it through the second round. Bad luck matey.
Karl Underhill
Third elimination
Fri Oct 31st, Midday
LOSER LOUISE

Louise Callander got the least amount of votes in the third round, so she won't be joining Jon, Martin, Laura, Jaskiran and Sam in the second week. Bye Bye Lou!
Louise Callander
Fourth elimination
Mon Nov 3rd, Midday
MARTIN MOVES OUT

A poor weekend performance has spelt the end for film fanatic Martin. At least he can hold his head high with the knowledge he made it past the half-way point.
Martin
Fifth Elimination
Tue, Nov 4th, Midday
LAURA LEAVES US

Despite predicting she'd finish 'last', Laura put in a stirring performance to make it into the second week -despite coming close to exiting early on. Sadly her momentum ran out in Round Five so it's goodbye Laura!
Laura Thompson
Final eliminiation
Wed Nov 5th, Midday
NO JOKE FOR JON

An exciting flurry of voting in the final hour of Round Six moved Jon from first place to third. So bad luck to the Rolls-Royce hero, but a look at the comments below show he's picked up many fans along the way!
Jon Clarke
The winnner....
Fri, Nov 7th, Midday
CHAMPION SAM!

Samantha Harris wins the title after a close run battle with Jaskiran. She picked up 54.6% of the vote to become our first ever Survival of the Fittest champion. Congratulations!
Samantha Harris
Your comments on this story

Always new a girl wud win! Jons army of fans (family) became a bit too cocky and confident in the end!
Steve, Derby

well done sam but jaskiran had the natural beauty whereas u were all make-up. sorry.
lee, devon

i think sam was fit but shes not has fit as jaskiran..
carl,derby,

CONGRATULATIONS SAM! TOP CHICK. NUMBER 1!!!! X
PAUL

Maybe Martin should try smiling rather than looking as though there's been a death in the family
Howard - Ilkeston

I really hope Sam wins, she looks like a cool babe
Topo Canada

Let's show how we can help Sam win !!
Jon's Mate's, Derby

Fair Play to Sams supporters. You caight us knapping on Wednesday. With 5 mins to go we thought Jon was safe so we eased off and without the scores updating quick you tactically voted him out. Best of luck; Jon's Mate's
Havan Othergo, Derby

Hard luck JON for getting blown out in the penultimate round,I did my bit by voting for you every day, but in the end it was "GIRL POWER" that won the day Love,
Roberta Wynn , Stretton.

if you want my opinion.i think miss samantha is best of all.she look like a model.she had a ideal face of this field.
nasir tufail pakistan

Sam is our fave,ask her why we call her Nemo!
Craig+Jon Stoke

Sam has got alot going for her, she's the best of the bunch, and as for academic exellence she'd top the lot. Go Sam!!!
Lou+Craig Button Moon

I really hope Sam wins it.
Alan Hives

All woman final hey? Just as it should be boys !!
Gloria, Yorks

Me think this is fixed! Jon is a babe!!!!! How can the other 2 even be in the competition never mind the final!!!!!
Jane,Brazil

Couldn't be a nicer looking pair in the final.
Mike, Sheff

Jaskiran will make it a close thing you wait and see.
Sue Chew, Notts

YES, Go on SAM. You have my vote.
Teresa Green, Derby

Go SAM.... You've got this in the bag babe.
Phil, Glasgow

Shelly i think you are missing the point about the competition, this is about academic excellence not having blonde hair and nice eyes,well you are from chad so we'll let you off.
S. Poon,derby

You tell 'em Steve. Jon's the MAN...
Don, Derby

I think Jon is cool.
Russ, Torquay, Devon

hey, i came on 2 check the results from the lips thing n found this, glad 2 see people are still in competition, it puts so much fun into things :op. i reckon Sam shud win because she is a hell of a lot prettier than jon (sorry 2 all the fans and no offence jon)COME ON SAM! n keep smilin people 'a smile is contageous but so is a frown so keep on smilin' :o)
shelly, chaddesden

Janette Does it mean that if the man wins, you accept they are the boss ????
Willie, Glasgow

The girls' family and friends are voting suzzie, it's not our fault jon has contacts across the globe!
steve,derby

Lets see if a woman can win and show the boys out there who's boss......
Jannet Jetskee

Jons the man..he always will be and there will never be another man like him..raarrggghhhh from all the boys at FHM. Best of luck.
steve,FHM derby

Jon, Jon, Your our Man, if anyone can... errr.... you can ?!?
Mike Rutch, Derby

Vote for the girls!!!! Jons family & friends are the only ones voting!
Suzie, Derby

To "Kieth of Swizerland" ! ! ! Re your comment:- "so only the girls left eh!!!!a tad sexest thinks me!" So are you saying that JON'S is just "A BIG GIRL'S BLOUSE" ? ? ?
Bob,,Derby

If you think Jon is fab you should meet his cool Dad!
Scotish Admirer

go sam go!!!! you are the star go girl!
paul

I predict a boy girl final.
Hugh

I see Jon is in a bit of a girly sandwich being the only lad left.... lucky boy.
Ron, Derby

dude wheres my car
Karen, Derby

so only the girls left eh!!!!a tad sexest thinks me!
keith switzerland

i hope jon keeps it up,he looks so fab
chris eppy

Is there antone out there who doesn't know Jon and his Bro. What a pair of guys. I had to fly down from Scotland to spend the weekend with them. Thanks for a great time !!!!
Anne Marie, Scotland

you are a good lad but i think you smell
michael

samantha is pretty sweet. bog on
paul

Jon you darling, all of us are all rooting for you over here! Would love to see you dance again if you win one of the CD's. Be over soon
Debbie South Africa

Jon's mates must have bumped into you in the bar !! Go Laura Go
Mr Spock

heheheheheheheheheheh!jon.if you think he's sexy you should see his bro!check you out!
martine

Jon is gorgeous
Vesey, Derby

Louise is my favourite- she's so cool, and she likes Michael Jackson. Why is it cool to like John Travolta? It never used to be?!
Ali, Derby

Jon's a popular guy or what ?!? Go into the entertainment game mate... you have the perfect face for Radio. He he he he he...
Richard, Derby.

JUST TO SAY JON'S TOPP, ALL THE BEST FROM THE PTF...
MARK DERBY.

Jon, Great to see such a nice guy being recognised by all you mates.
Olie, Australia

I think jon Clarke has a great taste in his music and i like John Travolta too espescially in greece.COME ON JON!
Fabio from Derby

Jon is by far the fittest male here, even better looking than THE JOHN (Travolta)
Diane, Nottingham

Whose this Jon guy? Popular or wot! Could it be the John Travolta fans. Shake ya booty!
Kiri

Jaskiran had taken the lead from behind, then this happened. How often is the voting starting from scratch ????? (NOTE: The vote is re-started after each knock-out - Ed)
Sandy, Devon

YOU WERE UNLUCKY OLIVER BUT DONT WORRY, ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND STILL FANCY YOU!
maria santa-lopez

Guys Watch out for Jaskiran, she obviously like to come from behind !!
Sandy, Devon

I work for Toyota but my brother is mates with Jons brother... nuff said !!
Carl, Derby

I work at royces, so does jon....nuff said.
adi, mackworth

I think Jon is the part-time model, he makes lurve to the camera with those eyes! Bet he can swivel his hips like John Travolta!
Gail Derby

I'm sure its Jon that's the model, he looks pretty relaxed in front of the camera. Let me know where you strutt your funky stuff Jon!
Rhiana Derby

I know Jon. He is a great pal who would do anything to help any of his mates. A great bloke. And yeah, he can dance like John Travolter. Fever Baby Fever !!!!
Dave, Derby

Wot a fit bunch but my rose will have to be Jon, he looks a really cool dude.
Jenny,Nottingham

Heard about this cool comp - I'd vote for Jon anyday he looks really fit and wouldn't mind him putting me in a "fever". Hot or wot!
Linda,Nottingham

Jon looks a very nice guy who could give me a Night Fever anytime!!
Jane

Jon looks Super cool, swarve and sophisticated but like his hero John Travolter can dance the night. A real good mover!!
Elaine, Derby

jon and karl are both fit xxxxx
emma

I think Martin is the former model. He's got that brooding mean and moody look. If he's not a model then he should be!
Suzy, Darley Abbey

Samantha looks quite like Sam Jones out of the TV show Sex And The City! Didn't know we had stars like that in Derby.
Marcus, Ilkeston



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