It's been around eight months since Cumbria's Matthew Haywood was crowned as the winner of BBC's Survivor, taking home a £100k prize.
The former hospitality worker is now forging a career as a creator, and has amassed over 100,000 followers on Tik Tok, with his infectious personality proving popular.
Matthew shares videos from his travels across Europe, preaching positivity and open discussions of mental health, whilst also taking on eye-catching challenges that have included walking 100k in one day, and trying to find a bear in Romania.
The Seaton-born star cares little for materialistic possessions, and he looks set to continue living life to the fullest after his money-spinning TV debut.
Speaking to the News & Star, he said: "Over the last few months, I've been all over Europe. I've been to Romania, Slovakia, countries that people might not normally pick for a holiday. I've dived into the cultures of these countries, trying local foods and trying to be a local really. It's had a really good response online. I'm really passionate about travelling and having new experiences. I'm all for experiences over material possessions. It's all about the memories we create."
Having built an impressive online audience, Matthew is keen to spread important messages about mental health, especially in a time where social media is becoming 'more and more toxic'.
He said: "There is so much hate and negativity in the world at the minute. I really want to push my message out there. I want my page to be a place where people can switch off the negativity and feel positive. Creating has always been my passion, it really gives me a buzz to put a smile on people's faces. Social media can be such a toxic place but I've seen some real good in it."
After TV and radio appearances in the months since his Survivor win, Matthew is pursuing a career in the media.
He said: "I love TV and radio. Everything like that gives me a buzz, and that buzz is something that I'm just going to keep chasing. I don't want to settle for anything less."
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