“Survivor: China” Lunch Lady Denise Martin Donates $50,000 to Charity
It pays to tell the truth, kids. “Survivor: China” lunch lady/janitor Denise Martin learned that the hard way and now she’s donating $50,000 to charity.
Denise Martin said during the live “Survivor: China” finale that she was demoted at her job as a result of being on the hit reality series. And then Mark Burnett awarded her $50,000 for her sorrows. More details plus a video clip after the jump.
The superintendent for the school Denise Martin works at called her on the lie and set the record straight – the two even appeared on The Early Show yesterday.
But what about the $50,000? Denise Martin is donating the money to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Denise Martin said in a statement:
“I do not feel comfortable about accepting the $50,000. I would instead ask that it be donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Please accept my apology. I would also like to thank all the people who have supported me through this experience.”
The following video clip gives the rundown of Denise Martin’s lie gone awry:
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On December 20th 2007, John wrote:
Your article claims that Denise said she was demoted yet she never used that word. I guess your article is misleading.