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Jake O'Kane reflects on his journey in Survivor 45, discussing his disqualification from the final challenge, his strategic moves, and his emotional experience. Despite not winning, Jake's underdog story resonated with viewers, and he found satisfaction in winning the fire-making challenge. He acknowledges the highs and lows of the game and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to experience all aspects of Survivor.
Austin Li Coon, the runner-up of Survivor 45, reflects on his experience and discusses his chances at the final Tribal Council. He reveals that Dee's revelation about lying to him about the Julie Alley immunity idol play was a "sucker punch" but explains his reasoning behind telling her about it. Austin also discusses the potential outcomes if certain events had played out differently and keeps his current relationship status with Dee private. He expresses his willingness to play again if given the opportunity.
Jeff Probst, host of Survivor, discusses the finale of Survivor 45, calling it the "biggest unforced error of the game." He praises winner Dee Valladares for her strategic gameplay and highlights her ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game. Probst also discusses the impact of Dee's last-minute revelation to her showmance partner Austin, which made him appear unaware to the jury. He reflects on the missed opportunities by Katurah and Jake, and praises Jake for his resilience throughout the season. Probst concludes by commending the cast and production team for delivering an entertaining season.
The finale of Survivor 45 was satisfying, with Dee Valladares emerging as the winner. She made strategic moves, including flipping the vote and keeping crucial information from her ally, Austin. Jake O'Kane had a rollercoaster journey in the finale, experiencing epic highs and devastating lows. Katurah's last-minute vote change inadvertently handed Dee the win. The jury played it too nice during the final Tribal Council, but Emily stood out for challenging the finalists. Overall, it was a fascinating finale with memorable moments.
Dee Valladares emerges as the winner of Survivor 45 after strategically maneuvering through the final five Tribal Council. Despite facing potential elimination, Dee's last-minute change of heart and control over crucial information secured her victory. She received five votes from the jury, beating Austin Li Coon and claiming the million-dollar prize.
The final five contestants of Survivor 45, Austin Li Coon, Dee Valladares, Jake O’Kane, Julie Alley, and Katurah Topps, discuss their proudest moves, favorite non-game interactions, lowest moments, and reveal the biggest threat to win among the jury members heading into the finale. Austin and Dee highlight their successful blindsides, Jake shares his excitement over finding an idol, Julie celebrates winning a puzzle challenge, and Katurah reflects on her strategic decisions. They also discuss memorable interactions and challenging moments during the first 23 days of the game.
CBS has released a sneak peek of the first 70 seconds of the "Survivor 45" finale, showing the Final 5 castaways arriving at their new beach. Austin Li Coon expresses his shock and disappointment after his ally Drew Basile was voted out. Austin discusses the blindside with Dee Valladares, revealing that she did not inform him about the vote. The three-hour finale will air on December 20 on CBS.
The jury members of Survivor 45, including Kaleb Gebrewold, Kellie Nalbandian, Kendra McQuarrie, Bruce Perreault, Emily Flippen, and Drew Basile, share their experiences at Ponderosa, the post-vote-out location, in an exclusive interview. They discuss their favorite moments, the person they wish had been with them, who played the best game, and who they would choose to live with permanently at Ponderosa. Kellie Nalbandian is praised for her strategic gameplay, while Kaleb Gebrewold and Drew Basile are recognized for their social and strategic skills, respectively.
In episode 12 of Survivor 45, Julie saved herself with an idol, leading to Emily's elimination. Dee acted surprised to maintain trust with Austin and Drew, while Katurah searched for a new idol. Julie and Drew pretended to reconcile, but Julie trusted Dee more. Austin won a reward challenge and chose Dee and Katurah to join him. Jake found an idol and planned to blindside Drew. However, Julie and Dee formed an alliance to vote out Drew instead. At Tribal Council, Austin played his idol, but Drew was blindsided and eliminated.
In the latest episode of Survivor 45, a big blindside occurred as the tightest pair in the game was broken up. Drew, who had been in control of the votes, was blindsided and voted out after failing to eliminate Julie. Austin played an advantage amulet on himself instead of Drew. The remaining players in the game are Austin, Dee, Jake, Julie, and Katurah.
In episode 9 of Survivor 45, Austin made two major errors by giving Julie his idol and telling Dee that Julie was the target. However, telling Dee led to a dramatic Tribal Council and the anticipation of terrible acting as Julie had to pretend to be angry at Dee. Katurah shared her powerful backstory, and the immunity challenge involved untangling ropes. Drew won immunity, and Julie's revenge vote against Austin failed. Emily, who had shown personal growth throughout the season, was voted out.
In the latest episode of Survivor 45, financial analyst Emily Flippen emerged as the strategic mastermind, successfully orchestrating the elimination of Bruce by convincing him not to play his immunity idol. Emily also won a physical challenge, showcasing her dominance in the game. The episode featured a gender divide, with the women enjoying a wine-filled girls' night out while the men engaged in stereotypical activities. The episode also included a new challenge involving a slippery ramp over water. Bruce's elimination leaves the dominant Reba alliance intact, but Katurah's obsession with getting him out has provided entertaining television.
Sean Edwards, a contestant on Survivor 45, opens up about his decision to quit the game and the intense feeling of regret he now experiences. He explains that his initial motivation for going on the show was to reclaim lost time, but as the game progressed, he realized that Survivor couldn't fulfill that expectation. Edwards clarifies that his decision to leave was personal and not solely about being with his husband. He also expresses gratitude for the experience and regrets not having a more flexible mindset during the game.