Savannah Louie Addresses 'Survivor 50' Pregame Alliances

The former winner says she didn't have time to form bonds with other returning players before the season.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Savannah Louie, the winner of 'Survivor 49', was the first player voted out of 'Survivor 50'. In an interview with Page Six, Louie addressed claims of pregame alliances among the other contestants, saying she wasn't involved in any such arrangements since she didn't have time to connect with the other players before the season. Louie also shed light on the alliances that formed early in the game, including a trio of Christian Hubicki, Rick Devens and Emily Flippen, as well as an alliance between Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth.

Why it matters

Pregame alliances are a controversial topic in the 'Survivor' community, as they can give certain players an unfair advantage going into the game. Louie's perspective provides insight into how these alliances may have impacted the dynamics on 'Survivor 50'.

The details

Louie said she felt like an outsider on her tribe, with Jenna Lewis Dougherty and Joe Hunter also being on the outs. While Louie couldn't speak to any pregame alliances, she acknowledged that some players like Cirie and Ozzy had long-standing relationships that gave them a head start. Louie also noted the early alliances between Christian, Devens and Flippen, as well as Cirie and Ozzy, which she said 'ruled everything' in the game.

  • Louie won 'Survivor 49' two weeks before filming 'Survivor 50'.
  • Louie spent her break between seasons with her loved ones instead of reaching out to other players.

The players

Savannah Louie

The winner of 'Survivor 49' who was the first player voted out of 'Survivor 50'.

Jenna Lewis Dougherty

A contestant on 'Survivor 50' who Louie felt was also on the outs of the tribe.

Joe Hunter

A contestant on 'Survivor 50' who Louie felt was also on the outs of the tribe.

Cirie Fields

A 'Survivor' veteran who had a long-standing alliance with Ozzy Lusth on 'Survivor 50'.

Ozzy Lusth

A 'Survivor' veteran who had a long-standing alliance with Cirie Fields on 'Survivor 50'.

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What they’re saying

“As far as pregame goes, I wasn't on any of calls with these people, so I can't really speak to what they may or may not have done.”

— Savannah Louie (Page Six)

“You have some people who maybe they're not best friends, but they have mutual friends, a mutual friend who can say, 'Hey, I know person X, you can trust person Y. Let me be that bridge between you guys.'”

— Savannah Louie (Page Six)

“And I really wish I would have DM'd every single 'Survivor' player to ever exist and hook me up with some of those pregame alliances that may or may not have taken place on the island.”

— Savannah Louie (Page Six)

The takeaway

Savannah Louie's perspective on the pregame alliances and dynamics on 'Survivor 50' highlights the challenges faced by new or returning players who don't have established relationships with other contestants. Her experience underscores the importance of networking and building connections within the 'Survivor' community, even during breaks between seasons.