190: Survivor 49 Exit Interview: Sophi Balerdi

Survivor 49 runner-up Sophi Balerdi joins Sharon Tharp for an exit interview, breaking down her mindset heading into Final Tribal Council, why she was shocked to receive votes, and how close the endgame really was. Sophi also opens up about her subtle social strategy, working within the Savannah–Rizo trio, her fire-making decision, the fallout from the Knowledge Is Power twist, and why she believes her Final Tribal performance was stronger than viewers saw. Plus, Sophi reflects on the edit, the moves that didn’t make air, how Survivor 50 may have impacted storytelling, and why she’d jump at the chance to play again.