After 26 days existing on minimal food, competing in grueling challenges and dealing with paranoia and backstabbing alliances on an island in Fiji, the winner of “Survivor” Season 47 is finally here.
Rachel LaMont was crowned the sole survivor in Wednesday’s part two finale after receiving the most votes from the jury.
The episode began with four contestants remaining, who competed in the final immunity challenge. That winner selected the two players who would face off in a fire-making challenge in order to secure the coveted third spot in the final tribal council.
Teeny Chirichillo, a 23-year-old freelance writer from Manahawkin, New Jersey, lost in the fire-making against Sam Phalen, becoming the final juror in the life-changing vote. The jury then chose the finalists who they felt most embodied the game’s motto of “outwit, outplay and outlast,” thus earning the $1 million prize.
Here’s what to the know about the “Survivor” Season 47 winner.
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‘Survivor’ Season 47:Where to watch and stream part two of the finale
Who won ‘Survivor’ Season 47?
In a final jury vote, Rachel LaMont beat Sam Phalen and Sue Smey to earn the title of “sole survivor” and a check for $1 million.
During the final tribal council, Rachel persuaded the jury by bringing up her dominant game, both socially and in challenges. She mentioned her underdog status and large threat level, and her use of immunity wins, immunity idols and advantages to ensure she was never voted out.
Who is (name) from ‘Survivor’ Season 47?
Rachel LaMont is a 34-year-old graphic designer from Southfield, Michigan.
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Did Rachel ever win immunity?
Winning individual immunity four times during Season 47, Rachel joins a small group of women who have made that achievement on previous seasons of “Survivor”: Jenna Morasca, Kelly Wiglesworth, Chrissy Hofbeck and Kim Spradlin-Wolfe.
Where to watch ‘Survivor’ Season 47
You can watch new episodes of “Survivor” Season 47 live on CBS and Paramount+. The premiere episode was two hours long, and subsequent episodes ran for 90 minutes. The two finale episodes were both two hours long.
Episodes are available to stream on Paramount+, live and on demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs.
When is ‘Survivor’ Season 48?
Host Jeff Probst teased “Survivor” Season 48 toward the end of the reunion show. A release date was not immediately announced.
Who is the host of ‘Survivor?’
Jeff Probst has hosted all 47 seasons of the show, which has been on the air since 2000. He also serves as an executive producer.
Where is ‘Survivor’ filmed?
While “Survivor” previously took contestants to remote locations around the world, from the Pearl Islands to the Philippines and Guatemala, the show has been filmed in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji for the past 15 seasons.
Who won ‘Survivor’ Season 46?
In the season finale of “Survivor” Season 46, Kenzie Veurink, a 29-year-old hair salon owner from Michigan, won the title of “sole survivor” by a 5-3-0 vote over runner-up Charlie Davis and third-place finisher Ben Katzman.
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