Survivor
Savannah Louie crowned winner of Survivor 49
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In the season finale of Survivor 49, former reporter Savannah Louie outlasted her competitors to win the $1 million prize by a vote of 5-2-1. She defeated ally Rizo Velovic in a fire-making challenge at the Final 4 and tied the record for most individual immunity wins by a woman with four victories. The all-female Final 3 featured Louie alongside Sophi and Sage, marking the first such outcome since Survivor: San Juan del Sur.
Benjamin 'Coach' Wade and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, returning players for Survivor 50, shared their approaches to the game in pre-filming interviews in Fiji. Wade described his evolved 'Dragon Slayer 4.0' persona, emphasizing fluidity and humility, while Kendrick focused on building alliances and staying calm amid the new era's twists. Both expressed excitement for the milestone season premiering February 25, 2026.
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CBS's Survivor 50 has revealed its three starting tribes of returning players, blending old-school legends with new-era standouts. Host Jeff Probst, speaking from Fiji after the marooning, discussed the excitement of the milestone season and near-misses in casting. The anniversary edition premieres February 25 with fan-voted twists.