survivor Finale Interrupted by Trump’s Address
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Survivor,CBS’s long-running reality series,is airing its highly anticipated Season 49 finale tonight. however, President Donald Trump’s primetime address to the nation will interrupt the broadcast, affecting the episode and cutting into the show.
The 49th season premiered in September and introduced 18 castaways willing to endure food deprivation, harsh elements and intense challenges to become the Sole survivor and secure one of two available spots on the Survivor 50 cast in 2026. At the start of the season, the contestants were divided into three tribes: Civa, Vula and Lagi.
In May, Kyle Fraser, a 31-year-old attorney from Brooklyn, New York, was awarded the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize.
Will the Survivor Season 49 Finale Be Interrupted?
The Survivor Season 49 finale is three hours long and was initially slated to end around 11 p.m. ET, but that won’t be the case.
The broadcast will be interrupted by President Trump’s address to the nation, which is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 17, about one hour into the finale.Trump announced the address via a Truth Social post on Tuesday afternoon.
When Is The Survivor Finale Coming Back On CBS?
Survivor will return on CBS once Trump’s address to the nation concludes. Neither Trump nor the White House has provided details about how long the speech will last.
CBS confirmed that the Survivor Season 49 finale “will resume where it left off promptly following the president’s address for Eastern and Central Time Zone viewers on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.” Viewers in Mountain and Pacific Time Zones will experience a shorter interruption, as the address will begin later in their local time.
What Does This Mean for Viewers?
This interruption means fans eager to see who wins Survivor 49 will have to wait. The length of the delay depends on the duration of the President’s address. It’s recommended that viewers in the Eastern and Central Time zones prepare for a possibly notable pause in the broadcast. Those in Mountain and Pacific Time Zones will likely experience a shorter disruption.
FAQ
Q: Will the Survivor finale be shown in its entirety?
A: Yes, CBS has confirmed the finale will resume immediately after the President’s address and will be shown in its entirety for Eastern and Central Time Zone viewers. Mountain and Pacific Time Zone viewers will also see the complete finale, but with a shorter interruption.
Q: Where can I watch the Survivor finale after the interruption?
A: The finale will continue on the CBS Television Network and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Q: How long is the President’s address expected to be?
A: The length of the address is currently unknown. Neither President Trump nor the White House has provided an estimated duration.
Q: What if I’m recording the finale?
A: If you are recording, your DVR should automatically resume recording once the broadcast returns from the address.Check your DVR settings to ensure it’s properly configured.
Key Takeaways
- The Survivor Season 49 finale will be interrupted by President Trump’s address to the nation.
- The interruption begins at 9 p.m. ET on December 17th.
- The finale will resume immediately after the address for Eastern and Central Time Zone viewers.
- Viewers in Mountain and Pacific Time Zones will experience a shorter interruption.
- The finale will be available on CBS and Paramount+.
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