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Business Insider
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
'Survivor' season 48 winner describes the 'awesome' feeling of getting rich instantly
When "Survivor" host Jeff Probst announced Kyle Fraser as the winner, it took some time for his new financial status to set in. The 31-year-old attorney won the $1 million prize for season 48, with his winning moment at the final tribal council airing on May 21. Although filming wrapped in July 2024, Fraser has only been allowed to brag since last week. "It's incredible. The money is in the bank account — it's so fun," Fraser told Business Insider. He's also now free to spend his earnings. Fraser told BI that the prize money didn't hit his account until after the finale aired. That's when the real excitement began after the "difficult" 10-month period of waiting and keeping it a secret. His checking account features a graph that tracks his wealth, Fraser explained. His graph went from the "gutter" due to law school debt to almost off the charts when the prize money hit his account. "I was with my wife when it happened, and we were both incredibly excited," Fraser said. As his then-fiancée, he was allowed to tell Maggie Turner he won when he got home from Fiji along with his parents and brother. He shared the moment he told Turner on social media Monday. "I told you I'd figure out a way to get rich somehow," he told his wife in the tearful video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyle Fraser (@kylefrasr) He's already used a chunk of his winnings to pay off some of his student loans with the highest interest rates. The rest of his financial plan includes helping his parents live a comfortable life and generating passive income. "It's really cool to be able to sort of see a bright future for my family and loved ones," he said. Fraser has a new outlook on life since leaving the show, and he's interested in finding new ways to make money outside his law career. He mentioned public speaking gigs, investing, and writing a book (but that's more for pleasure, he said). "I love my job, but 'Survivor' opened my eyes to the fact that I could do a bunch of different things. That would be such a cool life to live," Fraser said. CBS confirmed to BI that "Survivor" players receive psychological, medical, and nutritional help when they leave the show. The network also confirmed that Fraser didn't have access to the money until the finale aired. Fraser told BI that he hired his own financial and tax advisors to plan for the next few years. It's unclear if the $1 million prize was pre-taxed. He said he learned to block out the noise after his time on the show, with so many diehard fans praising, criticizing, or debating his season. However, the winner said he marketed himself "in a way that everyone would agree is very well-rounded." CBS announced Wednesday that Fraser will return to "Survivor" for its 50th season, along with "White Lotus" creator Mike White and other veterans of the show.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Survivor 50': Full Cast Lineup Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Premiering in the summer of 2000, "Survivor" is one of the longest running reality programs on television. Its 49th season is set to premiere this fall and CBS is already getting Season 50 ready with a cast pulled from all over the series, including "The White Lotus" creator Mike White. Read More: Harry Potter Reboot Officially Announces New Harry, Ron, and Hermione With "Survivor" Season 50 marking an anniversary season, its cast is made up of 24 people from 19 different seasons of the hit series. "Survivor" host Jeff Probst announced the new, historic cast on "CBS Mornings". Here's everything you need to know about Season 50 of "Survivor", including who will be starring in it and when you can expect it to air. Pictured (L-R): Kamilla Karthigesu, Shauhin Davari, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Chrissy Sarnowsky, Kyle Fraser, Star Toomey, Mitch Guerra, Mary Zheng and David Kinne. Pictured (L-R): Kamilla Karthigesu, Shauhin Davari, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Chrissy Sarnowsky, Kyle Fraser, Star Toomey, Mitch Guerra, Mary Zheng and David Kinne. Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Who is in the cast of Survivor 50? With "Survivor" Season 50 being an anniversary season, it's going to be full of competitors from previous entries in the game-changing reality series. According to CBS News, here's the complete list of the "Survivor 50" cast: Jenna Lewis-Dougherty: Seasons 1 and 8 Colby Donaldson: Seasons 2, 8, and 20 Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick: Seasons 10, 11, and 20 Cirie Fields: Seasons 12, 16, 20, and 34 Ozzy Lusth: Seasons 13, 16, 23, and 34 Benjamin "Coach" Wade: Seasons 18, 20, and 23 Aubry Bracco: Seasons 32, 34, and 38 Chrissy Hofbeck: Season 35 Christian Hubicki: Season 37 Angelina Keeley: Season 37 Mike White: Season 37 Rick Devens: Season 38 Jonathan Young: Season 42 Dee Valladares: Season 45 winner Emily Flippen: Season 45 Q Burdette: Season 46 Tiffany Ervin: Season 46 Charlie Davis: Season 46 Genevieve Mushaluk: Season 47 Kamilla Karthigesu: Season 48 Kyle Fraser: Season 48 winner Joseph Hunter: Season 48 Player #1 from Season 49 (premiering Fall 2025) Player #2 from Season 49 (premiering Fall 2025) When will Survivor 50 premiere? We don't have a precise date for the debut of "Survivor" Season 50. After all, we still don't have a exact debut date for Season 49. Regardless we do know that "Survivor" Season 50 is set to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ some time in the Spring of 2026. Could cast members return from season 49? Not only could cast members from Season 49 return but we know for a fact that two of the cast from "Survivor" Season 49 are indeed going to be competing in Season 50. Since Season 49 hasn't aired yet we don't know who those cast members are and they have only been identified as Player #1 and Player #2. More TV: What to Know About Robert Richardson and the 1982 Chicago Tylenol Murders Alix Earle Joins Dancing with the Stars: Everything Else to Know About S34
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who won 'Survivor'? How Texas finalist Mitch Guerra fared in Season 48 finale
The torches have been snuffed, the million-dollar check has been cashed, and 'Survivor' Season 48 has officially crowned its victor. But for Texans everywhere, the real story might just be the heartbreaking, yet utterly Texan, exit of Waco's own Mitch Guerra, a 34-year-old P.E. coach who brought a little bit of the Lone Star State's grit to the shores of Fiji. While Brooklyn attorney Kyle Fraser ultimately outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted the competition to claim the $1 million prize in a nail-biting 5-2-1 jury vote, our local hero, Mitch Guerra, ended his Fijian adventure as the seventh member of the jury. Host Jeff Probst, ever the master of dramatic understatement, promised "blood" in the finale, and he delivered. The final five – Mitch, Kyle, Kamilla Karthigesu, Joe Hunter, and Eva Erickson – went through more twists and turns than a Texas two-step. Kamilla, in a stunning comeback that would make any Friday Night Lights coach proud, went from dead last in a puzzle to snagging the first immunity. Eva, meanwhile, was packing an idol that made her as untouchable as a rodeo clown on a good day. But alas, the tides of 'Survivor' can turn quickly. Despite the alliances and whispered plans, our P.E. coach found himself on the chopping block. The combined forces of Kyle, Joe, and Eva, seemingly worried that Mitch would charm his way to the end, sent him packing to the jury bench. Mitch became the latest addition to the jury, where he joined a distinguished group of fellow castaways, including another fellow Texan, Star Toomey from Augusta. The final immunity challenge saw Kyle snagging the win and taking Joe with him to the final three, leaving Kamilla and Eva to battle it out in the dreaded fire-making showdown. Eva powered through, securing her spot in the final three. So, while the million dollars may be heading to Brooklyn, Texas can hold its head high, knowing that one of our own made it to the final stages of Season 48. Mitch Guerra might not have brought home the cash, but he certainly brought a little bit of Texas to Fiji. And who knows, maybe next season, we'll see a contestant whose only advantage is a perfectly smoked brisket. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Who won 'Survivor' Season 48? Did the finalist from Texas win?
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen
Survivor 48 has come to an end, with castaway Kyle Fraser being named the Sole Survivor after yet another memorable run of the greatest game of all time. As we look back on this latest season, we've asked Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen to help us break down all the big questions from what we just a sports journalist for FanSided, got close to being named Sole Survivor last fall but fell just short of that honor to Survivor 47 winner Rachel LaMont. However, his tenacity, social game and strategy plays more than cemented his place in the season's second spot and got him close to winning outright. Sam also one of the architects behind "Operation: Italy," one of the great strategy moves in the show's history. You may also remember his thrilling comeback in the fire-making competition to make the final three. Sam's Survivor expertise gives us great perspective on Survivor 48 from somebody who played and succeeded at the game, so let's run through some of his big takeaways. FTW: Kyle is our latest Survivor winner after a pretty terrific finale. What do you think set him apart by the time the jury's vote rolled around? Sam: Kyle was the only person in the game playing both sides from start to finish. As he said himself, he rode the middle. Not only was a part of the dominant alliance that chose who went home every week, he also had a side relationship with Kamilla [Karthigesu] and was able to manipulate information to get his way. A Survivor jury loves to be surprised. They want to hear something that wows them. Something they didn't know before sitting down at Final Tribal Council. Kyle being able to sit there and reveal the secrets he kept from everyone in the game not only impressed the jury, but made him look more credible than Joe [Hunter] and Eva [Erickson]. FTW: As one of the architects of all-time Survivor move 'Operation: Italy,' what was your favorite moment of strategy this season? Sam: Probably the plan from Kyle and Kamilla to blindside Shauhin. It reminded me of "Operation: Italy" a little bit. The best Survivor moves take detailed planning, acting and layers upon layers of details that further validate the scheme. People talk and fact-check information constantly, so you have to be thorough. Kyle referred to the move as a 'heist,' which is exactly how we described "Operation: Italy" in real time. FTW: Joe's game was the perfect example of how Survivor used to be played, before the era of cutthroat strategy took over for modern players. How do you size up his game and the way he approached his time in Fiji? Sam: Joe's social game was really, really impressive. It seemed like everyone on the island thought they were working with him and didn't want to cross him. He's a good person that was invested in building real relationships. That worked out for him and got him some longevity in the game. I think Joe ultimately struggled with jury management and sent a lot of scorned people to the jury. He probably could have been more cutthroat, too. Because he was playing such an honest game, it seemed like he assumed everyone else in his alliance would be, too. But Kyle and Kamilla had other plans and pulled one over on him one too many times to have the jury give him the victory. FTW: Is there a castaway for this season you feel deserves more credit for the game they played before their elimination? Sam: I think Shauhin [Davari] was a really savvy player that wasn't highlighted in the edit very much. A lot of people seemed to feel good about Shauhin. He's an eloquent speaker with a strategic mind that absolutely could have won the game had he not gone out at the final six. Because he worked so closely with Kyle and Joe, I think Shauhin's story takes a bit of a backseat to theirs throughout the season. Credit to Kyle for outplaying him at the end, but I think Shauhin was closer to winning the game than we see on T.V. FTW: When it comes to famous duos, where do Joe and Eva and Kyle and Kamilla stack up in the history of Survivor? Sam: Joe and Eva are certainly going to be one of the most memorable duos ever. Their relationship is always going to define Survivor 48. It's going to be the thing people remember when they reflect on this season five years from now. Kyle and Kamilla may go down as the greatest duo in Survivor history? Or at least on the top three? That sounds like hyperbole, but we've never seen a duo go 25 days without being discovered by the other players in the game. Everyone wants to do it, but nobody can. They're the new gold standard for what an alliance should look like. FTW: How do you feel about Survivor 48 as a whole? What do you think this season will be most remembered for? Sam: I think this will be remembered as Joe and Eva's season. The 'strength and loyalty' season. It's not beloved by the fans, and it definitely wasn't one of my favorites, but I think Kyle's dominant win gives it a pretty strong conclusion. Ultimately, seasons that are built on emotional connections are never going to translate as well through the TV screen as seasons that are built on strategic maneuvers. 48 didn't have much strategy, so it can be stagnant for a viewer tuning in for the shifting gameplay. It will play better on a binge rewatch than it did in real time. FTW: Fill us in on what you're up to after finishing as the runner-up for Survivor 47. Sam: I've been staying active in the Survivor/Reality TV community while going through some pretty significant life changes. I got married in March of this year, had a dream honeymoon and recently started a new job. I'm currently covering the Chicago White Sox, my hometown team, as a writer and Site Expert at I've been doing a lot of traveling around the U.S. and the world and hope to continue with more big adventures soon! This article originally appeared on For The Win: Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen
Survivor 48 has come to an end, with castaway Kyle Fraser being named the Sole Survivor after yet another memorable run of the greatest game of all time. As we look back on this latest season, we've asked Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen to help us break down all the big questions from what we just a sports journalist for FanSided, got close to being named Sole Survivor last fall but fell just short of that honor to Survivor 47 winner Rachel LaMont. However, his tenacity, social game and strategy plays more than cemented his place in the season's second spot and got him close to winning outright. Sam also one of the architects behind "Operation: Italy," one of the great strategy moves in the show's history. You may also remember his thrilling comeback in the fire-making competition to make the final three. Sam's Survivor expertise gives us great perspective on Survivor 48 from somebody who played and succeeded at the game, so let's run through some of his big takeaways. FTW: Kyle is our latest Survivor winner after a pretty terrific finale. What do you think set him apart by the time the jury's vote rolled around? Sam: Kyle was the only person in the game playing both sides from start to finish. As he said himself, he rode the middle. Not only was a part of the dominant alliance that chose who went home every week, he also had a side relationship with Kamilla [Karthigesu] and was able to manipulate information to get his way. A Survivor jury loves to be surprised. They want to hear something that wows them. Something they didn't know before sitting down at Final Tribal Council. Kyle being able to sit there and reveal the secrets he kept from everyone in the game not only impressed the jury, but made him look more credible than Joe [Hunter] and Eva [Erickson]. FTW: As one of the architects of all-time Survivor move 'Operation: Italy,' what was your favorite moment of strategy this season? Sam: Probably the plan from Kyle and Kamilla to blindside Shauhin. It reminded me of "Operation: Italy" a little bit. The best Survivor moves take detailed planning, acting and layers upon layers of details that further validate the scheme. People talk and fact-check information constantly, so you have to be thorough. Kyle referred to the move as a 'heist,' which is exactly how we described "Operation: Italy" in real time. FTW: Joe's game was the perfect example of how Survivor used to be played, before the era of cutthroat strategy took over for modern players. How do you size up his game and the way he approached his time in Fiji? Sam: Joe's social game was really, really impressive. It seemed like everyone on the island thought they were working with him and didn't want to cross him. He's a good person that was invested in building real relationships. That worked out for him and got him some longevity in the game. I think Joe ultimately struggled with jury management and sent a lot of scorned people to the jury. He probably could have been more cutthroat, too. Because he was playing such an honest game, it seemed like he assumed everyone else in his alliance would be, too. But Kyle and Kamilla had other plans and pulled one over on him one too many times to have the jury give him the victory. FTW: Is there a castaway for this season you feel deserves more credit for the game they played before their elimination? Sam: I think Shauhin [Davari] was a really savvy player that wasn't highlighted in the edit very much. A lot of people seemed to feel good about Shauhin. He's an eloquent speaker with a strategic mind that absolutely could have won the game had he not gone out at the final six. Because he worked so closely with Kyle and Joe, I think Shauhin's story takes a bit of a backseat to theirs throughout the season. Credit to Kyle for outplaying him at the end, but I think Shauhin was closer to winning the game than we see on T.V. FTW: When it comes to famous duos, where do Joe and Eva and Kyle and Kamilla stack up in the history of Survivor? Sam: Joe and Eva are certainly going to be one of the most memorable duos ever. Their relationship is always going to define Survivor 48. It's going to be the thing people remember when they reflect on this season five years from now. Kyle and Kamilla may go down as the greatest duo in Survivor history? Or at least on the top three? That sounds like hyperbole, but we've never seen a duo go 25 days without being discovered by the other players in the game. Everyone wants to do it, but nobody can. They're the new gold standard for what an alliance should look like. FTW: How do you feel about Survivor 48 as a whole? What do you think this season will be most remembered for? Sam: I think this will be remembered as Joe and Eva's season. The 'strength and loyalty' season. It's not beloved by the fans, and it definitely wasn't one of my favorites, but I think Kyle's dominant win gives it a pretty strong conclusion. Ultimately, seasons that are built on emotional connections are never going to translate as well through the TV screen as seasons that are built on strategic maneuvers. 48 didn't have much strategy, so it can be stagnant for a viewer tuning in for the shifting gameplay. It will play better on a binge rewatch than it did in real time. The greatest show on television. The greatest game on earth. Survivor, it was the honor of a lifetime. Coming up just short of the title of Sole Survivor is hard. But damn that was fun…and I look back with no regrets. So many more thoughts to come. #Survivor #Survivor47 — Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) December 20, 2024 FTW: Fill us in on what you're up to after finishing as the runner-up for Survivor 47. Sam: I've been staying active in the Survivor/Reality TV community while going through some pretty significant life changes. I got married in March of this year, had a dream honeymoon and recently started a new job. I'm currently covering the Chicago White Sox, my hometown team, as a writer and Site Expert at I've been doing a lot of traveling around the U.S. and the world and hope to continue with more big adventures soon! This article originally appeared on For The Win: Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen
