Note: The following story contains spoilers from “Survivor” Season 47, Episode 14.

“Survivor” has revealed who outsmarted, outplayed and outlasted their competition to win Season 47 of the CBS reality show.

A single survivor remained after Wednesday night’s finale – Rachel LaMont was named the season’s winner by a vote of five to one, taking home the $1 million cash prize.

The other finalists were Sam Phalen, who received one vote, and Sue Smey, with Teeny Chirichillo placing fourth after narrowly losing to Fire Making earlier in the episode. The season began with the 18 castaways splitting into three tribes in the Mamanuca Islands, marking the 15th consecutive season filmed in Fiji.

Season 47 was a particular hit for longtime fans of the reality TV show, due to the cast’s strategic gameplay and nuanced character development, the return of the “Survivor” auction, fair compositions, and balanced editing (also the lack of weekly sob stories). a welcome change).

Plus, it may not be the last you see of some of these contestants, as host Jeff Probst previously revealed that the upcoming 50th season will feature returning fan favorites.

Until then, “Survivor” will return in the spring with the two-hour Season 48 premiere on Wednesday, February 26 at 8 p.m. EST. Starting next week on Wednesday, March 5, “Survivor” will air 90-minute episodes, followed by the return of “The Amazing Race” on CBS.

“Survivor” Season 47 is now streaming on Paramount+.

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