Payton Bickerstaff is a contestant who competed on season 3 of Fishtank.
Personal Life[]
She is from Tyler, Texas, United States. She is a model and a volleyball player. She used to work at Starbucks as a barista in 2021.
Fishtank Season 3[]
Payton joined the Fishtank on October 27, initially starting as a background character and largely remaining unnoticed. However, after standout performances in the drawing and imitation competitions, fans began rallying behind her with enthusiasm. Her growing fanbase, affectionately known as the "Paytriots" became a driving force of support.
On November 18, Payton went viral on X after a clip from the show captured a dramatic moment where she swung at Frank during one of his usual hassling campaigns. The clip sparked widespread attention, solidifying her status as a breakout star and a fan favorite after Burt.[1] However, many viewers also turned on her during act 3 following her comments regarding Brandon's ejection. She developed a close friendship with Binx as a member of the final four and final three, and the two of them embraced the moniker of "Coddletank" that TTS messages often levied at them.
On Day 36, Payton ate a chocolate bar that was given to her by Sam while on the RV trip before act 4. Little did she know, this was the elimination chocolate. Vance informed her of this, and she was eliminated. This "elimination" was conducted in similar fashion to the removal of the Famous Stars during act 3. Because the RV was headed to Las Vegas, where most activities are 21+, Payton was eliminated en route to avoid complications, as they were already passing through her home state of Texas and she could return to Tyler easily.