Who Was Voted Off ‘Survivor’? All About Season 49’s First Blindside

A new season of Survivor is underway!

Season 49 of the hit CBS reality competition series introduced a new group of castaways when it premiered on Sept. 24. The 18 fresh players faced off in their first round of competitions before facing the tribal council and ultimately choosing the first player to send home.

Host Jeff Probst reminded the contestants that, in addition to the sole survivor winning the grand prize of $1 million, they will also be competing to score one of the two spots for next year’s all-star 50th season.

“Every season of Survivor is unique, and that is definitely the case for Survivor 49,” Probst told Entertainment Weekly in May 2025. “This is a very likable and quirky group of players that are going to encounter a Fijian summer so sweltering it feels like the jungle is breathing on you.”

As the season goes on, the tribes will dwindle down until there’s one sole survivor. After the premiere episode on Sept. 24, the first contestant was sent to the mainland.

Keep reading to find out who got eliminated this week on Survivor.

Who was eliminated from Survivor?

Nicole Mazullo

Nicole Mazullo was the first person who was sent home by her Kele tribe. She is a Long Island, N.Y., native who worked as a financial crime consultant in Philadelphia before heading to Fiji.

Before entering the competition, Mazullo told Parade that she describes herself as the “love child” of legendary Survivor alums Boston Rob Mariano and Shambo Waters.

“Survivor is all about having fun and playing a game like you’re a kid again,” she told the outlet. “I love that! I’ve watched this show with my three siblings, with my NYC roommates, and with my girlfriend in Philly. Where I’ve been, Survivor has followed!”

After her tribe secretly conspired to vote her out, Mazullo appeared speechless and shocked when leaving the competition without addressing her tribe members.

“All six of them thought they were in on it,” Probst told EW of the Kele tribe. “One of them were clearly not in on it. Nicole was blindsided. You could tell. She didn’t even say anything on her way out. Despite all the conversation we had about whether this first vote would be personal or not, it was clearly personal. How can it not be personal?”

Who is still in the competition?

Alex Moore

Alex Moore, a political communications director in Washington, D.C., joined Survivor as part of the Kele tribe.

Early on in the competition, he aligned himself with Jake Latimer, Sophi Balerdi and Jeremiah Ing. Alex has shared that he prides himself on learning what the gossip is, while also depending on his physical strength in the challenges.

Kimberly “Annie” Davis

Kimberly “Annie” Davis is a musician living in Austin, Texas, who joined Survivor as a non-super-fan. Annie became part of the Kele tribe but initially ostracized herself from the rest of the group and chose to go on solo missions rather than bond with the team.

Prior to joining the show, Annie competed in triathlons and mountain climbing while also founding her own company.

Jake Latimer

Jake, who works as a correctional officer in St. Albert, Canada, joined the show with the Kele tribe and quickly hit it off with Alex, Sophi and Jeremiah.

Jake immediately got personal on the show while confiding in his tribemates that his father’s eyesight was worsening and that he was also missing the due date of his first child to compete on the show.

However, Jake explained that since he comes off as a more physical, intimidating guy, he wanted to open up to show the softer side of himself.

Jason Treul

Jason Treul, a law clerk living in Santa Ana, Calif., was shocked when he found out just 10 hours before filming began that he had moved up from an alternate to the main cast.

Upon entering Survivor, he became part of the Hina tribe. Treul prides himself on his brain power and bringing mental strength to the team.

Jawan Pitts

Jawan Pitts is a video editor living in Los Angeles who is part of the Uli tribe in the early days of the show.

Jawan is no stranger to taking risks, as he previously left his hometown in New Jersey to pursue his dreams in L.A.

Jeremiah Ing

Jeremiah, a global events manager in Toronto, Ontario, quickly found himself in the Kele foursome alliance with Jake, Alex and Sophi.

Jeremiah has explained that he plans to be the underdog of the group and hopes to use that to his advantage.

Kristina Mills

Kristina Mills resides in Edmond, Okla., and is an MBA career coach and mother.

She has shown her personable side and mental strength as part of the Hina tribe and developed quick connections with Jason, Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu and Sophie Segreti.

Matt Williams

Matt Williams, an airport ramp agent in St. George, Utah, is the oldest contestant on season 49 of Survivor and had been a fan for years before entering the island.

As the oldest contestant, Matt initially seemed to struggle socially, but he has still been able to bond with his Hina tribe members due to his calm persona and physical strength.

Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu

MC, who works as a fitness trainer in San Diego, Calif., was the female alternate who scored a spot in season 49 just hours before it began.

As a trainer, MC excelled at the physical competitions as part of the Hina tribe. She also initially became close with Jason, Kristina and Sophie.

Nate Moore

Nate Moore, a film producer living in Hermosa Beach, Calif., had been a super fan of Survivor for years before he got his own chance to play with the Uli tribe.

Although he’s ultra familiar with the show, he’s kept his fandom under the radar and has been a steady and knowledgeable contestant.

Rizo Velovic

Rizo Velovic, who works in tech sales in Yonkers, N.Y., initially made waves when he announced to viewers that his personality was larger than life and that he goes by the nickname RizGod back home.

However, upon joining the Uli tribe, he downplayed his persona and quickly became a key team player.

Sage Ahrens-Nichols

Sage Ahrens-Nichols is a clinical social worker in Olympia, Wash., who has relied on both her physical and mental strength as a former member of the Army.

Sage has been more of an open book with her fellow Uli tribemates by sharing both the emotional and physical challenges she’s faced on the show.

Savannah Louie

Savannah Louie, a former reporter in Atlanta, came into Survivor ready to play!

In addition to contributing to physical challenges, Savannah has also formed close bonds with fellow Uli teammates Nate, Sage and Shannon Fairweather due to her direct yet sympathetic personality.

Shannon Fairweather

Shannon, who founded her own wellness business in Boston, quickly made it known that she’s the group’s go-to for anyone’s spiritual or wellness needs.

Before coming on the show, Shannon got a leg up on the competition by receiving some advice from an alum and family friend, Mariano. As a member of the Uli tribe, Shannon connected with Savannah.

Sophi Balerdi

Sophi, an entrepreneur in Miami, has been watching Survivor for years and came into the show running.

She created quick friendships with Kele tribemates Alex, Jake and Jeremiah, and has shown both her sympathetic and her cunning side.

Sophie Segreti

Sophie, a strategy associate in New York City, was determined to make the most of her Survivor experience after being cast as an alternate and not being able to compete on season 48.

Sophie joined the Hina tribe and bonded with Jason, Kristina and MC and hasn’t been afraid to share both her physical and emotional side.

Steven Ramm

Steven Ramm, who works as a rocket scientist in Denver, is one of the most energetic and outgoing players on the island.

From early on in the show, Steven was determined to befriend almost everyone — especially on his Hina tribe.