The host also weighs in on final Tribal Council and that dramatic fire contest.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, share your thoughts on your latestSurvivorwinner, Rachel LaMont.
She made the most of every opportunity, and when in trouble, always found a way out.
Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 47’.Credit:Robert Voets/CBS
And in addition to all of those player qualities, she was also a really fun human.
I enjoyed talking to her at challenges and Tribal Council.
What makes these new-era final Tribal Councils so fun is the jury.
Rachel LaMont and Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 47’.CBS
TodaysSurvivorplayer takes agency over their vote.
They are no longer persuaded by groupthink, which often happened in earlier seasons.
You cant play todays new-eraSurvivorthe waySurvivorwas played in the old era.
Sue Smey, Teeny Chirichillo, Rachel LaMont, Sam Phalen on ‘Survivor 47’.CBS
You have to be willing to constantly adapt and take risks.
I hope Sue inspires other 50+ women to apply.
She really showed that if you have the drive, you’re able to amaze yourself.
Teeny Chirichillo, Sue Smey, Rachel LaMont, Sam Phalen and Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 47’ finale.CBS
Sue competed against people nearly four decades younger than her.
Just take that in.
Its a massive accomplishment!
It speaks to what I just said about how you get to the final three.
TheSurvivor 47fire-making challenge was the most dramatic, nail-biting, could-go-either-way showdown weve ever had!
It was as dramatic in person as it was watching it back on television.
