Aubry Bracco is officially the winner of “Survivor 50,” and the longtime fan favorite already knows how she plans to spend her historic $2 million prize.
Bracco won the milestone season during the May 20 finale after defeating Jonathan Young and Joe Hunter in a 5-3-0 final tribal council vote. The season featured the largest cash prize in “Survivor” history after Rick Devens successfully doubled the winnings during a special challenge tied to YouTuber MrBeast.
Shortly after her victory aired, Bracco revealed that her priorities remain surprisingly simple despite the massive payday.
“I have a 2-and-a-half-year-old,” Bracco told E! News after the finale. “And I want to make sure his future is all set.”
The 39-year-old also admitted she has one smaller splurge in mind.
“I really want a dry sauna, you know, an infrared sauna,” she added. “But I like to keep it kinda low key.”
Aubry Bracco Thanks Rick Devens for Doubling ‘Survivor 50’ Prize
Bracco also made it clear she appreciates the player who helped make the record-setting payout possible.
During the season, Devens participated in a challenge connected to MrBeast that doubled the winner’s prize from the traditional $1 million to $2 million.
Because of that move, Bracco joked that she owes him dinner.
“I’m getting a nice meal for Devens,” she told E! News.
The finale also included another surprise reward for Bracco when she won a Toyota Land Cruiser during the live broadcast.
“The car was like, ‘Here’s an ice cream sundae,’” Bracco joked. “‘Want a cherry and extra sprinkles on top?’”
Bracco first competed on “Survivor” season 32 and returned multiple times before finally capturing the title during the landmark 50th season.
After her victory, Bracco reflected on how her approach to the game changed over the years.
“I came back and I was more intuitive,” Bracco said. “I trusted myself, I moved differently and most importantly, I learned from all the incredible players and winners before me.”
‘Survivor 50’ Featured Major Celebrity Twists Throughout the Season
The milestone season included several unusual celebrity-inspired twists and advantages.
One of the season’s biggest moments involved a special challenge connected to Jimmy Fallon that ultimately led to Christian Hubicki’s elimination.
The season also featured the now-infamous Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol, though viewers never actually saw the advantage used during gameplay.
Host Jeff Probst previously explained how the twist came together during an interview with People.
“We sent her a couple of ideas, and she decided which one she liked,” Probst said of Eilish. “She said, ‘I like the Boomerang.’ Then, we kind of wrote out the clue, and she approved that as well.”
Meanwhile, Cirie Fields received the fan-favorite-style “Sia Prize,” a $100,000 bonus traditionally awarded to standout contestants.
Fields joined the jury alongside Dee Valladares, Chrissy Hofbeck, Benjamin “Coach” Wade, Christian Hubicki, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Emily Flippen, Ozzy Lusth and Devens.
Tiffany Nicole Ervin and Rizo Velovic were the final jurors added before the championship vote.
‘Survivor 50’ Continued the Show’s Massive Popularity
The 50th season brought back 24 returning contestants and increased the grand prize to its largest amount ever.
While Bracco ultimately walked away with the $2 million prize, other contestants also reportedly received compensation for participating.
Former contestant Jonny Fairplay previously claimed during an interview with TMZ that eliminated players still receive appearance payments depending on how long they remain in the game.
According to Fairplay, even the first eliminated contestant can reportedly earn more than $10,000, while jury members receive significantly larger payouts.
