CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Survivor fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the winner of the 49th season crowned. CBS Entertainment confirmed that President Donald Trump’s live address from the White House on Wednesday will interrupt the show’s finale on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The address, scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, will be broadcast by CBS News as a special report, anchored by Norah O’Donnell with Nancy Cordes reporting from the White House.
The three-hour Survivor finale, which begins at 8 p.m. ET, will pause for the address and resume immediately after for viewers on Local 12. The episode will air in its entirety, ensuring no part of the finale is skipped.
Contestants Sage Ahrens-Nichols, Sophi Balerdi, Savannah Louie, Kristina Mills, and Rizo Velovic are competing for the $1 million prize. The finale will reveal the winner and set the stage for the upcoming all-star 50th season, premiering Feb. 25.
