India, Dec. 18 -- Survivor is once again set to crown a champion, closing the book on another grueling chapter of one of television's longest-running reality franchises. The Season 49 finale is taking place on Wednesday, with Kristina Mills (36), Rizo Velovic (25), Sage Ahrens-Nichols (30), Savannah Louie (31) and Sophi Balerdi (27) battling for a whopping prize.

While the exact amount for Season 49 has not been revealed, former contestant Corinne Kaplan, who appeared on seasons 17 and 26, shed light on the show's payout structure during a 2021 appearance on the Trading Secrets podcast.

"I think people are always surprised to learn that we do earn money," she said. "The same pot of money exists no matter how many players there are."

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