Hayden Flank is a contestant on Escape the Complex 1.
Hayden started off in Donkey Kong Krew before jumping ship with Kirk Harshaw to regulate the Tomahawk Trio. As part of a cohort dominating the early Penthouse missions, he was ejected after leaving himself vulnerable to the shortlist early.
Biography
Retrieved from RLV Network
Age: 37
Hometown: Bayonne, NJ
Occupation: Restorative aide
Three adjectives that describe you: Passionate, intimidating, analytical
What do you think will be the most difficult part about escaping the complex?: Not being able to see the love of my life Diana, my caring daughters Page and Jewel, my brother Carson, and our house puppy Duke Ellington. The longest I have been out of contact with family is eight hours on a 28-hour hospital night float.
Do you have a strategy to win the game?: I'm an excellent mystery detective. I used to work alongside NYPD homicide investigators and forensic analysts to piece together the most serious felonies (and pettiest misdemeanors). Strategy can only go so far without critical puzzle-solving skills.
What are you afraid of?: Giving in to the stigma of fear. I think of myself as the glue who holds everything together when, in the words of my wise girls, "the world is over! OVER!" Freaking out is what I plan on NOT doing, but I WILL expect it.
What do you plan to do if you win the grand prize?: Run for the governor of New Jersey. Just kidding. I want to house half of it for my daughters' college tuition and car fund. The other half will go toward a dream vacation with my wife to Japan since she has always wanted to explore Tokyo and Osaka.
Fun facts about yourself:
1) I am a distant relative of Benedict Cumberbatch.
2) Hopscotch is my favorite childhood activity.
3) I advise people to not drink carbonated sodas, but I am guilty of Jack and fizz every New Year's Eve.
Journey
Hayden is the only Escapist this season to never have voted with the majority. (RLV Network profile image).
Hayden started off meeting Brian Struck, Jerzey Hernandes, Seder Walon, and lastly Tommy Frazier before the lights turned off to begin the first flight. Hayden was involved in the first Committee mission where he was roped into an alliance with Brian, Kandace Moressey, Kirk Harshaw, Laurett White, Luke Baccarin, and Veronica Alstodt. He was edged out of the running for Committee after Brian, Luke, and Laurett claimed the three available spots in the final part of the mission where the latter two won.
Hayden connected closer with Jerzey in the Guest Room
Voting History
| Hayden's Voting History | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | Position | Hayden's Votes |
Voted Against Hayden |
| 1 | – | Indri | – |
| 2 | Penthouse | Taurus | – |
| 3 | Penthouse | Duggarti | – |
| 4 | Shortlisted | Ineligible | Duggarti, Indri, Kandace, Taurus |
| Ejected (4–3–0–0) | |||
Post-Escape
- Since the show, Hayden and his family have moved to Ohio where he now conducts clinical researches.