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Survivor 50 confessional counts through Episode 7

Every Thursday following the #Survivor episode I post confessional counts! I created the ‘Edit’ metric (shown in the last column) to compare how many confessionals each player received vs. how many they would have received if confessionals were distributed evenly in each episode. Players in episode 7 should have 22.4 confessionals if they were distributed evenly. Any percentage above 0% means a player was over-edited and anything below 0% means they were under-edited.

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Survivor 50 Confessional Time Tracker (Episode 6)

Our historic triple elimination this week leads us to say goodbye to two players with very similar confessional runs and a third who had a drastically different experience. On the one end, Colby and Kamilla were both firmly in the bottom half of the confessional time leaderboard as of last week. While each of them had one episode where they got a spike in confessional time (Colby in the premiere and Kamilla last week), they both otherwise were fairly quiet during their time on the show, causing them to exit the game with almost identical confessional time totals. On the other end, we also lose one of the biggest confessionalists of the pre-merge in Genevieve, who was the only player this season other than Christian to receive over a minute of time in at least four pre-merge episodes. She gets another one of those episodes on her way out the game this week, resulting in her being the biggest confessionalist among the entire pre-jury.

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Survivor 50 Confessional Time Tracker (Episode 5)

After three episodes in a row of the eliminated player being in the top half of the confessional time leaderboard as of their previous episode, the season finally starts to cull some of the players in the bottom half. Neither Angelina nor Charlie were really able to get a footing in confessional time in this very crowded pre-merge. While the Charlie vs. Rizo storyline that emerged in the last few episodes boosted Charlie’s confessional time ever so slightly, he never had a breakout episode. Meanwhile, despite going to three tribal councils in a row, Angelina just couldn’t shake her nearly invisible first two episodes of the season and ended up as one of the quieter players on her swapped tribe.

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Who Will Win ‘Survivor 50’? Our Predictions So Far

Ideally, a Survivor season is incredibly hard to predict. Whether it’s a litany of advantages, dynamic players, or chaotic personalities, some of the best seasons of the iconic CBS series have been full of shocks and surprises each and every week. And we can expect no less from Season 50, considering not only the superstar-packed returning player cast, as well as how much of the structure of the game has been left “in the hands of the fans.”

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Season 50 confessional counts through Episode 3

Every Thursday following the #Survivor episode I post confessional counts! Today’s took a while longer since I was at the RHAP Live Show in LA. I created the ‘Edit’ metric (shown in the last column) to compare how many confessionals each player received vs. how many they would have received if confessionals were distributed evenly in each episode. Players in episode 3 should have 10.1 confessionals if they were distributed evenly. Any percentage above 0% means a player was over-edited and anything below 0% means they were under-edited.

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Who Got Voted Off ‘Survivor 50’ Last Night? A Game-Changing Tribe Swap!

It seems like the Survivor 50 cast has settled into their groove. Namely, majority alliances have been formed, setting up easy votes for each of the three tribes. So, of course, it’s time to shake things up. The fans voted for there to be a tribe swap, and the remaining 21 players found that out incredibly early on. After the buffs were dropped and the dust settled, some players took the opportunity to make long-awaited connections, while others questioned the relationships they had up to this point.

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Savannah Louie Says Rick and Joe’s ‘Survivor 50’ Fight Was Even More Intense Than What Viewers Saw (Exclusive)

Halfway through Survivor 49, Savannah Louie received an advantage that set her on the path towards an eventual win. A crucial Immunity Challenge victory (the first of a record-tying four) gave her a secret Extra Vote, as well as the ability to drop in on the people who were voting. It was enough to scare them away from targeting her number one, Rizo Velovic, and it helped pave the way for the two of them to do the impossible and make it to the end. Who would have thought, less than a month later, that not only would Savannah make a return appearance on Survivor 50, but arguably another secret advantage would prove to be the nail in her coffin rather than her saving grace.

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Who Got Voted Off ‘Survivor 50’ in Week 2? A High-Stakes Idol-Hiding Heist!

Last week’s premiere of Survivor 50 was the most-watched episode of the CBS reality series in four years — and for good reason! To say the milestone season started off with a bang would be an understatement. The cast of 24 all-stars hit the beach ready to play, with some long-term rivalries squashed, while others reignited. The first vote of the season blindsided one of the show’s original players, but we all got walloped at the end of the three-hour episode with a devastating medevac.

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Kyle Fraser Reveals He Argued with Jeff Probst After Devastating ‘Survivor 50’ Injury: ‘I’ll Sign a Waiver!’ (Exclusive)

Kyle Fraser stood on the bottom of a near-vertical wall on Day 3 of Survivor 50. But his position in terms of topography was far from a reflection of his position in the game. On paper, Kyle was coming into his second season with all eyes on him. At the time, the entire cast had seen him take home a million dollars just a couple of weeks prior. Not only that, but two of his closest allies, Kamilla Karthigesu and Joe Hunter, were also returning alongside him. It had all the makings of an open-and-shut-case for the lawyer to get taken out quickly, especially as the only winner on his tribe.

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Jeff Probst Breaks Down the ‘Survivor 50’ Premiere — From Kyle’s Scary Injury to a Negotiation You Didn’t See (Exclusive)

Survivor 50 established from the jump that it is not playing around. Within minutes of the 24 players arriving in the game, they were told that they would be given no rice, and they had to compete to earn their basic supplies. That competition turned into the surprising return of Exile Island, which had Q Burdette and Ozzy Lusth forced to spend the entire first day of the season away from their tribe. The first Immunity Challenge spotlighted individual accountability, as six-time player Cirie Fields wilted with every doomed throw of the monkey’s fist. But the person most hampered by the afternoon was Kyle Fraser, who ended up rupturing his Achilles tendon trying to get up a wall.

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I Was There for the ‘Survivor 50’ Premiere in Fiji — Here’s What Cameras Didn’t Show

At long last, Survivor 50 is up and running. After years of anticipation (and, for some players, decades), the historic cast of 24 hit the sand running. Over the course of three hours, we watched hard-fought challenges, old rivalries squashed and reignited, new advantages, a blindside to kick off the season, and a game-ending injury. And still, there was so much more left on the cutting room floor.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Shannon Fairweather Reveals the Advice Boston Rob Gave Her Before Playing (Exclusive)

One thing is clear when talking with Shannon Fairweather: She’s here for the vibes. That’s the literal core of the entrepreneur’s business, “HerVibe,” a spiritual community for women. But it also speaks to the frequency that the 27-year-old has in every step she takes. Shannon’s unique sense of faith has her connected to higher presences, hoping her sense of self-actualization and go-getter attitude can create Heaven on Earth in Fiji.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Savannah Louie Predicts She’ll Be on a ‘Disaster Tribe’ (Exclusive)

After years of reporting on headlines, Savannah Louie comes to Survivor looking to make some herself. The newfound marketing specialist spent years as a news anchor, which gave her great listening skills, an ability to talk to anyone and a penchant for leveraging information. The 31-year-old was sucked into the game at a young age by some of the biggest villains in the show’s history, hoping to bring her own level of cunning to the beach.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Sage Ahrens-Nichols Brings a Military Background and a Love of Emotions (Exclusive)

Cards up, this is not the first session I’m having with clinical social worker Sage Ahrens-Nichols. Having originally applied for Big Brother, you can expect quite the unexpected resume from the 30-year-old, having enlisted in the Army right out of high school and currently working in mental health counseling. And, while not making it to the battlefield for Season 47, she was reenlisted for Troop 49.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Rizo Velovic Reveals How He’ll Bring His ‘RizGod’ Persona to Life

While one of the younger members of Survivor 49‘s cast, Rizo Velovic had to learn to grow up from an early age. With his immigrant parents working multiple jobs, the 25-year-old was left to do taxes, house hunt and take care of his younger brother. But while he babysat his sibling, Survivor babysat him. The tech salesman found an immediate love for the show, and he showcases his encyclopedic knowledge, having spent the preseason comparing his entire competition to previous players.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Film Producer Nate Moore Reveals What Made Him Step in Front of the Camera (Exclusive)

It’s safe to say Survivor is the most unique set Nate Moore has been on. That’s saying a lot, considering the film producer worked in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for over a decade, helping craft some of the greatest comic book movies of all time. But it’s a 25-year love of the game that has him stepping out in front of the camera, as his origin story has him saying, “I can do this all 26 days.” The 47-year-old is hoping his sense of humor can be a superpower, calling himself “pathologically sarcastic.”

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Sophi Balerdi Is Playing for Her Late Superfan Grandmother (Exclusive)

Surrounded by the jungle of Fiji as we speak, Sophi Balderi’s mind is on the family tree. The 27-year-old discovered the show through her grandmother, who learned to speak English through the musings of Jeff Probst. And, five years after her passing, she stands ready to compete, feeling her loved one’s spirit alongside her. The business owner has admittedly not done much accounting in preparation, opting to rely on her adaptability that got her three different stores. But Sophi does plan on being “emotionally unattached” in the game, as well as a shoulder to cry on, so she can earn the cash flow towards some new acquisitions.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Nicole Mazullo Refuses to Vote for Anyone to Win With an ‘Honest Game’ (Exclusive)

Nicole Mazullo describes herself as the “love child” of Boston Rob Mariano and Shambo Waters. Unlike Shambo’s iconic haircut, she’s all about party in the front and business in the back, hoping her sense of humor will mask her cutthroat nature. Learning with hearing loss growing up, Nicole became an expert in body language that she plans to carry over to the beach, a skill she hopes she can use to fuel some fiery fights at Tribal Council. Having turned 26 on the day we speak, the financial crime consultant is happy to call out fraud as she sees it, including people who claim they’re playing an “honest game.”

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Jeremiah Ing Told His Loved Ones He’s Climbing Mount Everest Instead of Playing (Exclusive)

When Jeremiah Ing’s mom sees him on Survivor, she’ll be surprised to say the least. That’s because the global events manager had told her – along with nearly everyone in his life – that he was climbing Mount Everest instead. The 39-year-old feels he’s been summiting a proverbial peak his entire life, consistently underestimated and only relying on himself. Jeremiah has a habit of verbalizing his thoughts, but he’s coming in with a foolproof plan: When in doubt, talk to the trees.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Correctional Officer Jake Latimer is Missing the Birth of His Child to Play (Exclusive)

To say Jake Latimer’s time on Survivor will be rooted in family would be an understatement. Part of the reason why the 35-year-old is playing right now is because of his father’s glaucoma, wanting his dad to see him on TV before his eyesight goes altogether. But that does jut up against some major timing for him, as he’s missing the due date of his first child to come play the game. So Jake has to make sure the trip is worth skipping the major milestone, as the correctional officer hopes his physical prowess and natural nurturing skills won’t put him in solitary confinement.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Kimberly ‘Annie’ Davis Leads a Double Life as CEO and Rock Star

There is nothing that can dull Kimberly “Annie” Davis’s shine. Literally, she’s decked out with glitter across her eyes as she sits down with me to talk. But throughout our conversation, it’s clear the 49-year-old has never let the world keep her down, as a life of trials and tribulations has led to her becoming the founder and CEO of her own company, as well as an award-winning rock star. And so, when Annie got the call to come play Survivor 49 only a month before the game began, she did what she’s always done: Hit the ground running. The triathlete and mountain climber is ready to summit Survivor, quite literally flipping off any opportunity to play it safe. And, through it all, the leader of “Trashy Annie” hopes to find some treasure awaiting her after 26 days.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Alex Moore Brings History-Making Work in Congress to the Beach (Exclusive)

When I meet Alex Moore out in the jungles of Fiji, his feet and legs are caked in mud. But it’s far from his first time wading in a swamp, as he spends his days immersed in DC politics on Capitol Hill. The 26-year-old is used to being underestimated, considering he started his political career as one of the youngest communication directors in the history of Congress. And he has a few laws that he’s operating under out on the island: Use gossip to your advantage, don’t tell anyone what you find, and don’t get suckered by a cute girl.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Rocket Scientist Steven Ramm Wants to Play Like a Supermassive Black Hole (Exclusive)

Steven Ramm is used to exploring the expanses of the universe in his day-to-day. But the rocket scientist has made his own giant leap to Fiji to find his own edges. The 35-year-old believes his well-rounded experiences as a NASA engineer and musician give him an astronomical chance of taking home the prize. Growing up with an undiagnosed hearing condition gave him superhuman observational skills, which he hopes to use to “rocket” in this game. While Steven’s work sometimes causes him to naturally overthink, he’s hoping his social skills can draw people into his orbit where, like a supermassive black hole, he crushes their games into the void.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Sophie Segreti Reveals How Her Alternate Experience Influenced Her Game (Exclusive)

The last time I spoke with Sophie Segreti in Fiji, she was simultaneously devastated and furious. Admitting she wears her heart on her sleeve, the 31-year-old had made her feelings known about her disappointment at being an alternate for Survivor 48. Less than a year later, she’s in much brighter spirits, as she’s bringing plenty of lessons from her first island trip into her second. Self-admittedly “handy as hell,” Sophie brings a toolbox filled with an athletic background, strategic experience in corporate America, and an ability to bring people together. And the YouTube strategy associate hopes that’s a winning combination to make her one to watch.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Michelle ‘MC’ Chukwujekwu Calls Herself a ‘Recovering People Pleaser’ (Exclusive)

For Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu, Survivor was a case of “better late than never.” More than six months ago, the 29-year-old sat down for her first episode, a watch party recommendation. But the fitness trainer and salesperson fell instantly in love with the physical challenges, as well as the complex psychology. And so MC decided going to the island was her MO. But will this self-proclaimed “recovering people pleaser” find herself relapsing in the worst possible way?

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Airport Ramp Agent Matt Williams Calls Himself a ‘Trojan Horse’ (Exclusive)

Matt Williams has led a life of putting his money where his mouth is. Ten years ago, feeling unfulfilled with his finance career, he left the white-collar world behind, becoming a ramp agent at the airport. And, after criticizing players from the comfort of his couch, he was challenged by his friends to try to pilot his own game and apply. The oldest person in the cast at 52, Matt is hoping his outdoor background and laid-back “just happy to be here” vibes will make him an underestimated “Trojan Horse.” But, being loyal to a fault, the dreadlocked man hopes he won’t dread booting his friends. If he can overcome that, he can go from throwing around bags for a living to securing the bag on Day 26.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Kristina Mills Says the Game is a ‘Recharge’ from Recent Family Events (Exclusive)

The last thing anyone would call a monthlong game of starvation and exhaustion a “recharge.” But that’s exactly why Kristina Mills found the island calling to her. The 35-year-old has spent the past several years dealing with postpartum depression, as well as the death of her mother from addiction. And so the MBA career coach applied for the job of castaway, hoping her skills as a self-proclaimed “social nerd.” Kristina admits she can get caught off-guard, wearing deception on her face. But, with the calming ocean at her back, she’s hoping to make waves in the game.

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Meet the ‘Survivor 49’ Cast! Jason Treul Says the ‘Age of the Survivor Resume’ Is Over (Exclusive)

When I talk with Jason Treul, he believes he’s not on the cast of Survivor 49. The Pokémon fan has no idea that, the next day, the show would be telling him, “I choose you.” The Super Smash Bros. player was drawn into the show by alumni Ken Hoang before he decided to pick up the controller for himself. And, while he’s happy to lead with vulnerability and talk up his smaller stature, the 32-year-old has made some big moves in his life, going from pouring acid into vats to working at Google to starting the path to becoming a lawyer. And he’s hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow former alternate Rachel LaMont, mastering “Fast and Furious Survivor” as he pulls up to the starting line mere hours before the race.

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