Overview
- CBS News carried the live presidential address from the White House at 9 p.m. ET, anchored by Norah O’Donnell with reporting from Nancy Cordes.
- The three-hour broadcast, which began at 8 p.m., paused for roughly 22 minutes and resumed around 9:22 p.m. ET, extending the finish for Eastern and Central time zones.
- The finale aired in its entirety after the pause, covering the Final Five and Final Four competitions, a fire‑making tiebreaker, and the Final Tribal Council.
- Viewers could watch on CBS or stream live with Paramount+ Premium, with next‑day streaming available for Paramount+ Essential subscribers; local listings guided exact return times.
- A Season 50 teaser premiered during the aftershow, confirming returning players and a February 25 launch on CBS and Paramount+.