"Survivor" host Jeff Probst accidentally revealed who won a final four fire challenge on live TV and then, moments later read the jury votes to crown the winner of season 50.
Aubry Bracco won the $2 million and a brand new car as the season 50 winner. The votes were counted in front of a live audience and the entire cast.
Before the big reveal was an unexpected one. Jonathon Young and Rizo Velovic were preparing for a fire challenge to determine which would go to the jury or the final three when the show went to the CBS studio for a live interview.
There, Probst spoke with Velovic about losing the challenge — before it took place on the previously recorded final episode. After realizing the error, Probst joked about it with the audience.
Then the final three of Bracco, Young and Joe Hunter then made their pitches to the jury and answered questions. Finally, the jury voted and the votes, by fan choice, were whisked away to be read back in the U.S.
Bracco got eight votes, Young placed second with three and Hunter placed third, receiving no votes.
The three-hour finale began with five players: Tiffany Ervin, Velovic, Hunter, Young and Bracco. There were two immunity challenges, a fire making challenge and two eliminations until it came down to the final three. In between finale scenes, host Jeff Probst spoke before a live audience broadcast from California and chatted with former season 50 players.
In the first immunity challenge, the castaways had to retrieve a machete to release a ram then collect three keys to solve back-to-back puzzles. Young won the challenge, which eventually led to Ervin's torch being snuffed.
In the second immunity challenge, fans voted to bring back the iconic ball-catching game. The castaways had to gradually release balls onto a large, circular metal track then catch them with one hand — five balls later, Bracco won the challenge, her first win of the season.
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Bracco was announced as the season 50 winner, and is planned to receive her $2 million check on a CBS Mornings live broadcast on May 21.
Before the finale ended, Probst rolled a clip of season 51 showing new faces and absolutely no rules, calling it the "open era." The new season will air in the fall 2026.
Here's a breakdown of the "Survivor" season 50 finale:
Who won 'Survivor' season 50?
Aubry Bracco became the sole survivor of season 50 winning the $2 million prize and a brand new Toyota car.
Who won the 'Fan Favorite' vote on 'Survivor' season 50?
Cirie Fields won the $100,000 fan favorite prize. The prize was donated by longtime fan andAustralian singer-songwriter Sia, who has personally donated money to her favorite players over the past 20 seasons of "Survivor."
How were Ervin and Velovic voted out in 'Survivor' season 50?
After Young won the first immunity challenge, Ervin knew she was a major target. Ervin attempted to persuade Hunter and Young to vote for Bracco instead, arguing she was more likely to earn votes from the jury, therefore she was a larger threat. Ervin received the majority votes at tribal council and became the 10th jury member.
After Bracco won the ball-catching immunity challenge she sent Velovic and Young to the to the fire-making challenge. The pair had to build a fire strong enough to burn through a rope tied above. Young won, making Velovic the 11th jury member. Velovic was sent home the same way in season 49.
Some 'Survivor' season 50 finale highlights
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Probst awarded Cirie Fields the spirit of "Survivor" award.
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Probst awarded Rick Devens the large coin he flipped as part of the billionaire YouTuber "MrBeast super beware advantage."
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Mike White made an appearance via a video call while filming season 4 of "White Lotus" in France. White revealed that Charlie Davis and Kamilla Karthigesu will make appearances in the new season.
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Ervin said she would come back to play "Survivor" if she was invited again.
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Velovic held onto his "Billie Eilish boomerang Idol" for nearly the entire season and finally played it in the finale.
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Ozzy Lusth was gifted a T-shirt that said, "Ozzy we love you, please play the idol."
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During the live broadcast, Probst accidentally spoiled Velovic as the loser from the fire-making challenge, though he played it off as another season 50 twist.
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The final three players, Hunter, Young and Bracco shared breakfast with their loved ones before facing the jury.
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Bracco was announced as the season 50 winner in front of a live audience which was a fan decision.
Sneak peek clip of 'Survivor' season 51 the 'open era'
How were players voted off throughout 'Survivor' season 50?
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Jenna Lewis-Dougherty was voted off in episode 1 (season 1, 8th place; season eight, third place).
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Kyle Fraser was medically evacuated in episode 1 due to a ruptured Achilles tendon (season 48, winner).
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Savannah Louie was voted off in episode 2 (season 49, winner).
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Q Burdette was voted off in episode 3 (season 46, sixth place).
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Mike White was voted off in episode 4 (season 37, second place).
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Angelina Keeley was voted off in episode 5 (season 37, third place).
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Charlie Davis was voted off in episode 5 (season 46, second place).
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Kamilla Karthigesu was voted off in episode 6 (season 48, fourth place).
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Colby Donaldson was voted off in episode 6 (season two, second place; season eight, 12th place; season 20, fifth place).
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Genevieve Mushaluk was voted off in episode 6 (season 47, fifth place).
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Dee Valladares was voted off in episode 7 (season 45, winner).
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Chrissy Hofbeck was voted off in episode 8 (season 35, second place).
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Benjamin "Coach" Wade was voted off in episode 8 (season 18, fifth place; season 20, 12th place; season 23, second place).
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Christian Hubicki was voted off in episode 9 (season 37, seventh place).
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Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick was voted off in episode 10 (season 10, seventh place; season 11, second place; season 20, 19th place).
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Ozzy Lusth was voted off in episode 11 (season 13, second place; season 16, ninth place; season 23, fourth place; season 34, 12th place).
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Emily Flippen was voted off in episode 11 (season 45, seventh place).
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Cirie Fields was voted off in episode 12 (season 12, fourth place; season 16, third place; season 20, 17th place; and season 34, sixth place).
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Rick Devens was voted off in episode 12 (season 38, fourth place).
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Tiffany Ervin was voted off in the finale (season 46, eighth place).
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Rizo Velovic was voted off in the finale (season 49, fourth place).
The final three:
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Joe Hunter placed third (season 47, fourth place).
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Jonathan Young placed second (season 42, fourth place).
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Aubry Bracco placed first (season 32, second place; season 34, fifth place; season 38, 16th place).
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
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