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Survivor's $2M Flip: MrBeast's Gamble Pays Off
16 Jun
Summary
- A coin flip doubled the Survivor prize money to $2 million.
- YouTuber MrBeast funded the extra $1 million prize.
- Rick Devens successfully called the coin flip to win.
In a historic moment for its 50th season, "Survivor" featured a dramatic coin flip that doubled the winner's prize money to $2 million. The twist was a collaboration with YouTuber MrBeast, who agreed to fund the additional million dollars. This high-stakes gamble was presented to contestants at tribal council, adding unprecedented tension to the game.
Contestant Rick Devens volunteered seconds after the opportunity was revealed and successfully called the coin flip, securing the $2 million prize for winner Aubry Bracco. The coin itself was custom-made, featuring MrBeast's logo on one side and "Survivor" elements on the other. Production took extraordinary measures to ensure the pivotal moment was captured cinematically.
Host Jeff Probst admitted that he wasn't initially fond of do-or-die twists, but the "Survivor" team involved all contestants, making them "complicit" in the potential chaos. The coin flip proceeded without issue, with Devens' correct call creating an "indescribable moment" for the host and production crew.
