Survivor Winners Of All Season

It’s not an easy game but someone’s got to play it! Survivor first debuted in 2000, quickly becoming a fan-favorite and ratings juggernaut for CBS.

The reality series, which awards sole survivor $1 million each season after 39 days, has come a long way over the years. Host Jeff Probst, who has been at the helm of the show since its premiere, has been open to change as well as frequent changes in formatting, twists and new locations. Additionally, the show is not without its controversies.

Here is the list of all survivor seasons winner lists

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Survivor winner determined?

When only nine players are left, the contestants who are subsequently voted off begin to form the “jury” (eventually consisting of seven members), observing each tribal council and ultimately determining the winner (the “sole survivor”) by voting during the last show to eliminate one of the final two contestants.

Has anyone won Survivor without being voted for?

Eleven winners have won without ever having a single vote cast against them during their winning season: Tina Wesson, Ethan Zohn, Brian Heidik, Sandra Diaz-Twine (in Pearl Islands), Tom Westman, J.T. Thomas, John Cochran, Natalie Anderson, Nick Wilson, Tony Vlachos (in Winners at War), and Mike Gabler.

Who won fan favorite Survivor?

Yul Kwon was among the first universally loved winners. He competed in Survivor: Cook Islands and won in a tight vote.

Who invented Survivor?

Only a handful of people are credited with changing the face of television. The mercurial Brit Charlie Parsons, creator of “Survivor,” is one of them.

Who is the best Survivor female winner?

Sandra Diaz-Twine is the best Survivor winner by virtue of being the first player to win the game twice.