Survivor 49 is getting down to the wire, with only six contestants left in the game. With only one episode left until the season finale, it’s time to rank the final six players. While some of the remaining castaways have played excellent and well-rounded games, others have fallen short when it comes to making big moves. Regardless, every player in the final six has earned their spot by using different strategies to stay in the game.
We rank the final six contestants of Survivor 49
The final six of Survivor 49 features contestants from each of the three starting tribes. Sophi Balerdi is the lone representative of the original Kele tribe, which had a disastrous start to the game. Kristina Mills and Steven Ramm are the last two Hina members standing, after Sophie Segreti placed seventh. The original Uli tribe has the strongest presence in the final six, with Sage Ahrens-Nichols, Rizo Velovic, and Savannah Louie all reaching the last third of the game.
While any of the final six players could win Survivor 49, some have a better chance than others. Here are our official rankings of who we think could win the million-dollar prize, from least to most likely.
Kristina Mills
Out of the six remaining players, Kristina has had the fewest resume moves. She has been on both the right and wrong sides of votes, but has never been a target herself. While Kristina had the potential for a big move with her idol, she misplayed it on Steven when he received no votes. Kristina had played a good social game, but her strategic resume is lacking in comparison to her competitors.
Sage Ahrens-Nichols
Sage has played a decent game; however, she hasn’t been the mastermind behind any game-changing moves. While she and her number one ally Jawan Pitts helped to flip the two core alliance groups against each other, her game took a hit when he was sent home. Sage was insistent on blindsiding Sophie as revenge, but the move was instead led by Rizo. While Sage could’ve added a big move to her resume by voting out Savannah, she has been playing it safe. As a result, her strategic moves haven’t been as strong as some of the other players.
Sophi Balerdi
Sophi has played an impressive game after surviving the disastrous Kele tribe. She aligned herself with Savannah and Rizo after the first tribe swap and has been loyal to them since. However, as Sophi has noted, she is number three in the trio. Sophi has voted consistently with her alliance, but hasn’t made any big moves herself. During the next Tribal Council, however, Sophi could use her Knowledge is Power Advantage to make a big move. Sophi could steal an advantage from any player, which could potentially change the course of the game. If Sophi uses her advantage correctly, she could possibly have the biggest resume move of the season.
Steven Ramm
Steven has been one of the biggest threats this season, and he has a well-rounded resume to show for it. He has been brought up as a name to vote out several times, but has consistently avoided elimination. Steven has also won two immunity challenges and secured a block-a-vote advantage by successfully completing a difficult journey. If Steven makes it to the final three, he has a decent chance of winning. However, it all depends on who he ends up sitting next to.
Savannah Louie
Savannah is another huge threat this season, who has an excellent shot of winning the season. While she’s been perceived as a villain at times, she’s a well-rounded player. Like Steven, Savannah has managed to evade elimination on several occasions. She’s also established herself as a challenge threat after winning two immunity challenges. If Savannah gets to the final three, she could very well win the game.
Rizo Velovic
Out of the remaining six players, Rizo arguably has the best chance of winning the game. Rizo is one of the most likable players on the cast and has played a great social game. Strategically, however, Rizo outshines the rest of the cast by a long shot. For weeks, Rizo has had a public immunity idol, but has avoided elimination. This is almost unheard of in Survivor, as players typically want to flush idols immediately. The fact that Rizo has been able to hold onto his idol so long could be enough to help win the game. To add to his resume, Rizo has been the driving force behind several blindsides, which could also help him secure the win.
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