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Trump’s 9 p.m. Address to Interrupt ‘Survivor 49’ Finale as CBS Says Episode Will Resume in Full

CBS names Norah O’Donnell to anchor the special report, assuring Eastern and Central viewers the paused episode will air in full.

Overview

  • The address airs live at 9 p.m. ET across major networks, with CBS listing a tentative return to Survivor at about 9:22 p.m. ET depending on the speech length.
  • CBS News’ special report is anchored by Norah O’Donnell with chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reporting from the White House.
  • The Survivor Season 49 finale begins at 8 p.m. ET/PT, runs three hours, and features finalists Sage Ahrens-Nichols, Sophi Balerdi, Savannah Louie, Kristina Mills and Rizo Velovic competing for $1 million.
  • CBS says the episode will pick up exactly where it left off for Eastern and Central time zones, with live and next-day streaming available on Paramount+ and schedules varying by market.
  • Other primetime programs are being adjusted for the speech, including a pause of Fox’s The Floor finale, and outlets report this is the first time a presidential address has interrupted Survivor.