Survivor 50 has been wild! The new twists have kept both players and viewers on edge. From the Blood Moon triple tribal to shifting alliances, these players have been tested. And recently, for the first time ever, a team of two was sent home at tribal.
Of course, the season is not without controversy. Allegations of pre-gaming ahead of filming have tainted the season. However, in a cast filled with pre-existing relationships, talking ahead of the game isn’t completely unexpected. Now, one of the players whose torch was recently snuffed is speaking out about alliances and pre-gaming.
Benjamin “Coach” Wade voted for himself in 2024
During Survivor Season 50 Episode 8, Benjamin “Coach” Wade and his teammate, Chrissy Hofbeck, were voted out and joined the jury. This season, Coach, also known as the Dragon Slayer, was in an alliance with Chrissy, Joe Hunter, Jonathan Young, and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick. This group, dubbed the “MAGA alliance” and the “Zoom Alliance,” was accused of strategizing in a phone call ahead of filming.
“I think it’s funny,” Coach told Page Six. “I mean, people are always gonna grasp at straws.” Then the Dragon Slayer shared who he voted for in the 2024 Presidential election. “I wrote in my name in the last election,” Coach stated. “I put Coach Ben Wade and checked the box for myself.” He added, “Do I think [Donald] Trump’s doing a great job with our country? Hell no.”
Then, the haiku enthusiast talked about pre-gaming in Season 50. “In a returning player season, is there going to be talk pregame? Well, of course there is,” he explained.
According to Coach, he tried to “minimize” his pre-game discussions. “You don’t want to screw yourself by going out there and not having talked to anybody,” Coach stated. “I don’t do [Survivor] events, so I’m not connected with people out there. So for me to feel a level of comfortability in talking to some people before the game, that’s great.”
Meanwhile, if you would like a nickname bestowed by the Dragon Slayer himself, you can purchase one for $200. However, Coach has limited this offer to 200 Survivor fans.
Survivor 50 airs on CBS every Wednesday at 8/7c.
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