In an unexpected turn of events during the Survivor 50 finale, host Jeff Probst accidentally revealed a major spoiler live on air. The blunder occurred when Probst prematurely announced Rizo Velovic as the loser of the crucial fire-making challenge before the challenge had even aired.
The incident unfolded after contestant Aubry Bracco secured her spot in the Final Three by winning the final immunity challenge. This left Velovic and Jonathan to compete in the fire-making challenge. During a live segment, Probst invited Velovic on stage to discuss his fire-making skills. However, just as Probst was about to go to a commercial break, he unintentionally disclosed that Velovic would be the season’s final juror, indicating that he had lost the challenge and was eliminated from the competition.
The mistake was met with surprise from both the audience and other contestants, with audible gasps filling the live studio. Probst, upon realizing his error, attempted to make light of the situation by referring to it as a “Survivor twist.” He jokingly explained the sequence of events and assured viewers they would witness Velovic losing to Jonathan in the upcoming fire-making showdown.
Despite the blunder, no official statement has been released by CBS, the broadcaster of the show. Ultimately, Bracco emerged as the victor of Survivor Season 50, triumphing over Jonathon Young and Joe Hunter in an 8-3-0 jury vote to claim the $2 million US prize.