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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 15 MIN

277: Survivor 50 Exit Interview: Dee Valladares Admits Telling Emily About Rizo's Idol Hurt Her Game

from The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp · host The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

Former Survivor winner Dee Valladares joins The Exclusive after her exit from Season 50 to break down where things really went wrong—from the “mix of everything” that unraveled her game to the one move she calls her biggest regret: revealing Rizo’s idol. Dee opens up about her emotional fallout with Rizo (including a moment that didn’t make air), why her feud with Jonathan felt “personal” after brewing since day one, and how camp paranoia—even over something as simple as a fashion show—turned players against her. She also explains why she knew she had an “expiration date,” why she had to win immunity to survive, and how pregaming may have impacted other players’ games. Plus, Dee reacts to Emily’s vote, shares what was missing from the edit, and makes it clear she’s not done with Survivor just yet.

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