Its the kind of sentiment a player would proudly declare in their first confessional.

“But I know who I am.

FIJI - DECEMBER 18: “The Last Stand” The stakes could not be higher at a crucial, muddy immunity challenge. Castaways must spark a win or flame out at a fire-making showdown to earn their way to the final three. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 47 finale, followed by the After Show hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Dec. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured: Teeny Chirichillo.

‘Survivor’ star Teeny Chirichillo has come out as trans.Credit:Robert Voets/CBS via Getty

Cedrek McFadden on ‘Survivor 48’

‘Survivor 47’ contestant Teeny Chirichillo comes out as trans man.Robert Voets/CBS

Sai Hughley on ‘Survivor 48’

FIJI - DECEMBER 18: “The Last Stand” The stakes could not be higher at a crucial, muddy immunity challenge. Castaways must spark a win or flame out at a fire-making showdown to earn their way to the final three. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 47 finale, followed by the After Show hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Dec. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured: Teeny Chirichillo.

‘Survivor 47’ contestant Teeny Chirichillo comes out as trans man.Robert Voets/CBS