Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans - Sia Fan Favorite Award and Season 50 Finale
The latest season of "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" has introduced a final fan vote for viewers to select their favorite player. The winner of this poll will be revealed during the live finale event in Los Angeles on May 20 and will receive a $100,000 prize from pop star and avid "Survivor" fan, Sia. This prize marks the return of the official Fan Favorite award, which had been absent since Season 26. Sia had previously taken it upon herself to reward her favorite players, contributing over $1,000,000 of her own money to "Survivor" contestants since 2016. After a hiatus, she has brought back the prize for the special 50th season, joining other celebrities like Billie Eilish, Zac Brown, Jimmy Fallon, and MrBeast in shaping Season 50 in various ways. Voting for the Sia Fan Favorite prize is currently open and will close at 12 p.m. PT on May 20, the day of the Season 50 finale.
"Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" features 24 returning castaways competing for a $2 million prize while navigating twists and game elements determined by fan votes. To learn more about the journey to Season 50, including insights from past and present players and producers, check out Variety's cover story on the topic. Host and showrunner Jeff Probst has also announced the Sia Fan Favorite award, adding an exciting element to the season's conclusion.