Survivor Season 9

Chris looked like an easy first boot after struggling in the opening immunity challenge, but an alliance of older men saved him. The season began with men competing against women, as Lopevi and Yasur developed competing alliances largely divided by age. Following a tribe swap, Twila and Julie promised to support the men, while Ami consolidated power among the women. At the merge, however, Twila and Julie abandoned that agreement, helping eliminate Rory and the remaining men until Chris stood alone. His fortunes changed when the women targeted Eliza, allowing Scout and Twila to recruit Chris and Eliza to blindside Leann. Ami and Julie followed, completely reversing the game's power structure. Chris then won consecutive immunity challenges, eliminating Eliza and Scout to face Twila in the finale. Both finalists faced criticism for broken promises, particularly Twila's oath involving her son. Ultimately, Chris completed his remarkable comeback, winning 5-2 and claiming the million-dollar prize.