Survivor (U.S.) Season 48 Epiosode 13# Finale
The finale of Survivor Season 48, titled “Only One of Yous Can Win,” concluded with Kyle Fraser being crowned Sole Survivor in a 5–2–1 jury vote over Eva Erickson and Joe Hunter .
Final Five and Early Challenges:
The episode began with the final five contestants: Kyle, Eva, Joe, Kamilla Karthigesu, and Mitch Guerra. A reward challenge involving a puzzle lock granted Eva a slight advantage in the subsequent immunity challenge . Despite this, Kamilla secured her second individual immunity win, ensuring her spot in the final four and choosing Eva to join her at the sanctuary for a reward .
At the ensuing Tribal Council, Mitch was unanimously voted out, becoming the 13th juror .
Final Immunity and Fire-Making Challenge:
Kyle triumphed in the final immunity challenge, guaranteeing his place in the final three. He honored his promise to Joe by granting him immunity, leaving Eva and Kamilla to compete in the fire-making challenge .
Despite experiencing an emotional breakdown during practice, Eva insisted on participating in the challenge. With Joe’s support, she managed to compose herself and ultimately defeated Kamilla, securing the final spot in the top three .
Final Tribal Council and Jury Vote:
At the final Tribal Council, each finalist presented their case to the jury:
Kyle highlighted his strategic gameplay, revealing a secret alliance with Kamilla and detailing how they orchestrated key blindsides, including the elimination of Shauhin Davari through a fabricated idol .
Eva spoke candidly about her personal journey, discussing her experiences as an autistic player and the emotional growth she underwent during the game .
Joe emphasized his resilience, sharing his story of returning to the game as a 45-year-old fireman recovering from surgery .
The jury awarded Kyle the title of Sole Survivor with a 5–2–1 vote, recognizing his dominant strategic play and social maneuvering .Final Vote Breakdown:
Kyle Fraser: 5 votes
Eva Erickson: 2 votes
Joe Hunter: 1 vote
Thanks for reading the recaps of Survivor Season 48 . I’ll be back in July with Big Brother (U.S).
