Survivor 50 is in the books, and Aubry Bracco was crowned Sole Survivor, winning an astonishing prize of $2 million and a nice sports utility vehicle.
Season 50 was Aubry's fourth appearance in the game, and she's had as much consistent success as just about any other multiple-season player. She first played in season 32, Survivor: Kaoh Rong—Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty. She was a member of the "Brain" tribe. She performed well strategically throughout that season before finishing second to Michele Fitzgerald in a 5-2 vote. Jury members chose Michele's strong social game over Aubry's strategic one.
Her game that season earned her another chance on season 34, Survivor: Game Changers. Again, Aubry performed well, this time against a cast of all-stars. Ultimately, she finished fifth in a tough and entertaining season. Her third appearance was on season 38, Survivor: Edge of Extinction. She was one of four returning players. She didn't fare as well that season, making it to day 13, and was the fifth voted out.
Aubry Bracco's win solidifies her among the best to ever play Survivor
If you accept the fact that the top four players of all-time (in no particular order) are Boston Rob Mariano, Parvati Shallow, Tony Vlacho, and Sandra Diaz-Twine, then it might be a close fight between Cirie Fields and Aubry for fifth.
Aubry now has the advantage of having the win that has always eluded Cirie. These two Survivor legends played against each other twice, and Aubry outlasted Cire both times, though not by much. In Game Changers, they were voted out back-to-back at sixth (Cirie) and fifth (Aubry). Cirie was famously voted out without receiving a vote against her because all remaining players ended up with immunity. Cirie also finished sixth on season 50.
In days played, including days in exile or on Extinction Island, but not counting Australian Survivor, Cirie has played the fourth most days with 144, and Aubry is fifth with 137 days. They trail only Boston Rob, Parvati, and Ozzy Lusth.
Aubry has finished in the top five three times, with first, second, and fifth place finishes. She has been on the jury the two times she didn't make the final three. Cirie has finished in the top six four times with a third, fourth, and two sixth-place finishes. She was a jurist four times (her first season only had a final two).
They are very close. Based on the win and better finishes head-to-head, the nod probably should go to Aubry, but let's give it to Cirie, with Aubry an extremely close 6th.
Others for whom a case could be made for as all-time great Survivor players, in no particular order:
- Ozzy Lusth: Fan favorite with plenty of days playing but no wins, four top ten finishes, and twice in the top four. His best finish was second, and he was on the jury the other four times.
- Sarah Lacina: Played three times, one win, one fourth-place finish, and on the jury the other time.
- Jeremy Collins: Played three times, won once, and had two other top 10 finishes.
- Amanda Kimmel: Played three times, finishes of second, third, and ninth.
- Colby Donaldson: Played four times, two top-four finishes, and got second once. He failed to make the jury the other two times.
- Stephanie LaGrossa Kendrick: Played four times, finished second once, and was on the jury twice.
- Michele Fitzgerald : Played twice, won once, and finished third in Winners at War. She is underrated.
While several of these players have had terrific Survivor careers, Aubry's resume and strong strategic skills outweigh them all. When you consider all angles, Aubry's win, her three top-five finishes, and her days played should solidify her place at six. She is now a Survivor legend too.
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