Survivor is ready to crown a champion. We will see the closing of one of television’s longest-running reality franchises. The Season 49 finale is taking place on Wednesday, with Kristina Mills (36), Rizo Velovic (25), Sage Ahrens-Nichols (30), Savannah Louie (31), and Sophi Balerdi (27) battling to win a whopping prize.
Survivor prize money details
The exact amount for Season 49 has not been revealed. Former contestant Corinne Kaplan, who participated in seasons 17 and 26, shed light on the show’s payout structure. He said –
“I think people are always surprised to learn that we do earn money,” she said. “The same pot of money exists no matter how many players there are.”
What does the Survivor winner actually receive?
Every season since the show’s launch has awarded the Sole Survivor a $1 million prize.
What about second and third place?
According to Today and confirmed by Kaplan, the runner-up earns $100,000, while the third-place finisher receives $85,000.