Final Tribal | Survivor 49

About this episode

The finale of Survivor 49 features interviews with two finalists and discussions on key moments and strategies from the season.

It's the finale of Survivor 49! The On Fire crew is joined by two of the final five for their first interviews since the explosive final vote. But first, Jeff, Jeremy, and Jay break down the biggest moments from the Final Five to the Final Tribal Council, including a deep dive into what makes a finale challenge must-have. Jeremy offers the mindset players need to win the make-or-break Final Four Challenge, and the guys debate whether any player is ever truly off the table, even with an idol in their pocket. Then, the team sits down for the first interviews with two of the Final Five, Rizo and Savannah, who are both returning for Survivor 50 ! Rizo pulls back the curtain on his R-I-Z-G-O-D theatrics and how that led to managing his idol for nine tribal councils . Savannah discusses why she chose to embrace the "villain" title and the mindset that led her to tie the immunity record. And both players reveal what it was like to leave 49 and turn around to play again just a few weeks later. Plus, Jeff shares his real-time casting notes on each member of the final 5. And, he reveals the details of the massive, nationwide Survivor 50 Challenge , where you can find one of 50 authentic…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff Probst, Jeremy, Jay

Guests: Rizo, Savannah

Topics covered

• Survivor finale
• Final Tribal Council
• interviews
• game strategy
• immunity challenge
• casting notes

Keywords

• Survivor 49
• Final Tribal
• Rizo
• Savannah
• immunity challenge
• final five
• game strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Survivor, CBS

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