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Kristina Mills Explains Withholding Vote From Savannah Louie in Survivor 49 Finale Interview

She describes a social-awareness test at Final Tribal inspired by Kelly Wiglesworth.

Overview

  • In the finale, Mills asked Louie to name a family member or partner for each juror, and after Louie failed the test, Mills declined to vote for her.
  • Mills says she posed the question to evaluate social awareness, citing Kelly Wiglesworth’s Season 1 knowledge-based move as her model.
  • She cast her jury vote for Sophi Balerdi, pointing to their closeness and Balerdi’s willingness to own strategic decisions, including asserting control over Rizo Velovic’s idol.
  • The Post reports that other jurors still backed Louie in the final vote.
  • Mills says unaired incidents influenced her judgment and left her feeling validated, while describing Louie’s style as business-first and noting they are now friends.