Survivor's Jaime Dugan Missing With Son; Judge Orders Arrest

Us Weekly reports that former Survivor contestant Jaime Dugan and her 16-year-old son, Harper, are missing. The story is based on court documents obtained by the Daily Mail that show a South Carolina judge found Dugan in contempt and ordered her arrest.

The judge called Harper "missing and endangered" and called for Dugan's "immediate arrest."

Dugan told the Daily Mail via text that she is "absolutely not on the run." She said the FBI has not contacted her and that Harper has done wellness checks with four officers.

Her ex-husband, Erik Huffman, told the outlet he fears for Harper's safety. He described the stable routine he had set up for his son, with school, therapists, and church groups, and said he "hate[s] that he's been ripped away."

Dugan and Huffman met as contestants on Survivor: China in 2007. They married in 2009, had Harper in 2010, and split in 2024. Huffman is a physician assistant; Dugan grew an influencer following under names including "Charleston Blonde."

Attorney Jonathan Lewis, who represented Dugan during divorce proceedings, told the Daily Mail that his client is innocent until proven guilty and that he prays for Harper's safe return.

The case has drawn attention in Cayce, South Carolina. A Facebook page called Hope for Harper has been started. Family friend Michelle Cannon Smith wrote on Instagram that she has no doubts about Dugan's love for Harper but said the situation gets "messier and more complicated" the longer it goes.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 803-551-4200.