On Tough as Nails season 3, Mike is one of 12 contestants that have been carefully selected to symbolize the resilient spirit of the American worker. This season features a cast of strong competitors that work in a variety of career fields including firefighters, construction workers, and carpenters. Although Tough As Nails season 1 got off to a timid start in July 2020, the show has continued to garner more support over the years. The story of average workers utilizing the strength, endurance, and perseverance skills they've developed throughout their careers resonated with more viewers over time. During Tough As Nails season 2, the increased viewership resulted in the reality competition series getting renewed for two more seasons.
One of the many great things about Tough As Nails' season 3 renewal is that it allowed audiences to get to know new competitor Mike. In an Instagram post on the Tough As Nails account, host Phil Keoghan claimed that Mike "might be the strongest competitor that we have." According to CBS' website, Mike is 32 years old and from Brewerton, New York. Mike's passionate about his appearance on Tough As Nails as he's been trying to star in the competition since season 1. Mike explained he has been so motivated to make it onto the show because he wants to "show everybody that linemen are the toughest." For Tough As Nail fans who don't know what Mike's day-to-day entails, linemen are responsible for constructing and maintaining electric transmission through power lines. As Mike attested, "It's very stressful" and requires great precision and endurance.
Mike explained that he wants to win Tough as Nails season 3 for his family, as well as for his fellow linemen in New York state. Although Mike hasn't confessed too much about his personal life on the show, more information about the contestant's family and hobbies can be found on his social media accounts. On Instagram, Mike's follower count is 773 and counting. With over 750 posts, it's clear that Mike is passionate about his wife, kids, and ducks. According to Mike's posts, his wife Christine is a nurse practitioner who works with army veterans. A picture from Mike's Instagram also demonstrates that Christine just graduated from nursing school this past May. Mike and Christine have a 6-year-old son named Landon and an older daughter, Sicily. When he's not busy with his family or repairing power lines, Mike's Instagram exhibits that he dedicates plenty of time to hunting.
Mike's performance on the first episode of Tough As Nails season 3 alone proved that he's a competitor to watch. While his impressive run on the competition makes him a threat to his competitors, Mike's background as a father, husband, and lineman demonstrates the ambitious spirit that could carry him to the finish line. Fans can continue to learn more about Mike on Tough As Nails season 3.
Sources: Tough As Nails/Instagram, CBS, Mike Shaffer/Instagram
from ScreenRant - Feed https://ift.tt/3uTzxYY
