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Jeff Probst shares his current favorite “Survivor” contestants and reflects on 25 years of hosting at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
And now the real game begins.
Following six tribal eliminations and one snake-induced medical evacuation, the remaining castaways of “Survivor 49” went to war with each other.
In Wednesday’s episode of the reality competition series, the three tribes merged into one as the social strategic game entered its second phase and alliances were truly tested.
As expected, both the original Uli and Hina tribes went after each other while the two remaining Kele members, Alex Moore and Sophi Balerdi, were forced to choose sides. However, the vote was not as predictable after betrayals left one player blindsided off the island and several others next on the chopping block.
Earlier in the episode, host Jeff Probst informed all the players that producers were still looking to fill some slots for the upcoming milestone 50th season, lighting a fire in the cast to play the game as hard as they could.
Here’s who became the first member of the jury.
Who was voted out on ‘Survivor’?
Former “Marvel Studios” producer Nate Moore, 47, became the first member of the jury after he was blindsided at the first post-merge tribal council.
In a 6-4 vote, the Clovis, California, native was voted out by the original Hina tribe, plus his former tribemates Sage Ahrens-Nichols and Jawan Pitts, who betrayed their original alliance by not voting for Steven Ramm.
Meanwhile, the two original Kele members were not on the same page − Alex voted for Nate and Sophie voted for Steven.
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Who played a hidden immunity idol?
Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu played the hidden immunity idol she just found, but did not receive any votes. She felt inclined to play it after Savannah Louie caught her trying to open a chest where the idol was inside.
How to watch ‘Survivor’ Season 49
You can watch on CBS and stream live on Paramount+ for subscribers of the Paramount+ with Showtime plan. Episodes can be streamed the next day for subscribers of any Paramount+ plan.
The first 48 seasons of the show are all available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.
Who is the host of ‘Survivor’?
Jeff Probst has hosted every season of the show, which has been on the air since 2000. He also serves as an executive producer.
‘Survivor’ Season 49 cast
The cast of “Survivor” Season 49 includes the following:
- Kimberly “Annie” Davis: 49-year-old musician from Portland, Oregon
- Alex Moore: 27-year-old political communications director from Evanston, Illinois
- Jake Latimer: 36-year-old correctional officer from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Jason Treul: 32-year-old law clerk from Anaheim, California
- Jawan Pitts: 28-year-old video editor Salem, New Jersey
- Jeremiah Ing: 39-year-old global events manager from Windsor, Ontario
- Kristina Mills: 36-year-old MBA career coach from Houston
- Matt Williams: 52-year-old airport ramp agent from Farmington, Utah
- Michelle ‘MC’ Chukwujekwu: 29-year-old fitness trainer from Sachse, Texas
- Nate Moore: 47-year-old film producer from Clovis, California
- Nicole Mazullo: 26-year-old financial crime consultant from Long Island, New York
- Rizo Velovic: 25-year-old tech 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
- Shannon Fairweather: 28-year-old wellness specialist from Wakefield, Massachusetts
- Sophi Balerdi: 27-year-old entrepreneur from Miami
- Sophie Segreti: 31-year-old strategy associate from Darnestown, Maryland
- Steven Ramm: 35-year-old rocket scientist from Littleton, Colorado
Where is ‘Survivor’ filmed?
Survivor has been filmed on Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands for the past 16 seasons. The show previously took place in remote locations across Earth, from the Australian Outback and China to the Philippines and Guatemala.
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