Jeff Probst talks about ‘Survivor’ popularity at 2025 Emmy Awards
Jeff Probst introduces his current favorite ‘Survivor’ contestants and looks back on his 25 years hosting the 2025 Emmy Awards.
Playing both sides on “Survivor” is great, in theory, until both sides start talking to each other.
This strategy led to the downfall of one castaway on the Wednesday, Nov. 19 episode of the reality competition series, where players vote against each other while surviving on the island.
Season 49’s Merge started out as a battle of Hina vs. Uri tribes, but the latest polls have proven the game to be much more fluid. After Michelle “MC” Chukwujek was voted out last week, several contestants were clearly shocked that Sophie Segreti (in yellow) remained in the game, and the reaction made her uncomfortable.
On the other hand (blue), Sophie Balerdi, Rizo Velovic and Savannah Louie continue to play from the bottom with several advantages such as extra votes, immunity idols and “knowledge is power”.
Here’s who went home on tonight’s episode.
Who was voted off on ‘Survivor’?
Alex Moore, 27, a political communications director in Washington, became the third juror after being blindsided by six negative votes.
His allies from Illinois, Stephen Lamb and Christina Mills, were also blindsided as they both voted for Sophie (in blue), while Alex cast his lone vote for target Lizzo. Rizzo led the charge against Alex after crediting him for effectively cooperating against the rival alliances.
This strategy has previously worked for players joining the merge from the Disaster Tribe.
At his retirement press conference, Alex said, “Honestly, I can’t say I’m surprised. I’m sitting here a little too loose-lipped.” “I know everyone at home calls me a softie, but I killed two chickens and brought home four fish for my tribe, so I’m a lot tougher than I think I am. And I know I’m a stronger person because of being here.”
With Alex’s exit, Sophie (in blue) becomes the only survivor of the infamous Kele tribe. The Kele lost three immunity challenges and had one player medically evacuated after being bitten by a snake.
How to watch ‘Survivor’ Season 49
Subscribers to the Paramount+ with Showtime plan can watch on CBS or live stream on Paramount+. Subscribers to Paramount+ plans can stream episodes the next day.
The first 48 seasons of the show are all available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.
Watch all seasons of Survivor on Paramount+
Who is the host of “Survivor”?
Jeff Probst has hosted every season of the show since 2000 and is also an executive producer.
Who will stay on ‘Survivor’ season 49?
Here are the final eight of ‘Survivor’ season 49.
- Jawan Pitts: 28 year old video editor from Salem, New Jersey
- Christina Mills: 36 year old MBA career coach from Houston
- Rizo Velovic: A 25-year-old technology salesman from Yonkers, New York.
- Sage Ahrens Nichols: 30 year old clinical social worker from Roxboro, North Carolina
- Savannah Louie: 31-year-old marketing strategist and former reporter from Walnut Creek, California.
- Sophie Bareldi: 27 year old entrepreneur from Miami
- Sophie’s secret: 31-year-old strategist from Darnestown, Maryland.
- Stephen Copper: 35-year-old rocket scientist from Littleton, Colorado
Where was “Survivor” filmed?
Survivor has been filmed in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands for the past 16 seasons. The show has previously been held in remote locations around the globe, from the Australian outback and China to the Philippines and Guatemala.
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