A unique strategy: goofed his way to the top. Pretended he’s dumb by playing he doesn’t know what’s going on. Didn’t play hard enough to win individual challenge early during post-merge. But worked hard to win 3 consecutive challenges when he need it the most. Also “I made friends with people” “I didn’t burn any bridges” and let the most strategic players run the game are pretty smart moves, strategy wise
He clearly was high as fuck. Man, this season was such a mess that the only way that could've ended properly was Fabio, of all people, winning. What's funny though is that he wasn't supposed to win by just one vote. They wanted to throw one or two votes at Chase so that Sash wouldn't be runner up because he sucked and he almost ended up winning. I actually would like to see Fabio play again. He was a colorful character.
I agree. Kind of mean to tease, at least for a winner reveal. Voting people out would be fine because you’re teasing a bad thing happening for the person, but rubbing it in their face how close they were to win is a little much.
Postseason interviews revealed that chase was never a contender to win I guess they just didn't want sash to get second place so for contestants on their own without consulting the other ones put a vote on Chase to make sure he came in second and if one more person would have done that chase would have won and it's not just a rumor either people even references sometimes in the comments when it comes to talking about this season
Fabio even outwitted the viewers. People actually think he is dumb when he had a strategy from the start to appear clueless and not as a threat. Did it through out the whole game then won when he needed to near the end in comps. Excellent winner.
Is he not really like that in real life I mean I understand acting dumber than you really are but like if the way he was on the show isn't his real personality then he's a really good actor
Downplaying your threat level by playing up a certain characteristic is definitely a viable way to play now. Between Fabio and Maryanne Oketch (who I do think played a better version of this strategy) we’ve seen it’s a great way to get the victory.
@@hkazu63 Not trying to be mean, but she won strictly due to modern woke society and casting perfectly for it. The jury in both past seasons and production basically chose the winner before the season started. Fabio actually earned it.
i have fabio as a low tier winner not becuase he's dumb, his strategy was indeed effective but he was very passive strategically until around the final 7 and i think chase was much more well rounded and in the know/in control throughout the game
just noticed that after all these years, was about to post about that myself. I did NOT see that this vid was uploaded on 420 however so thanks for that.
@@marlonrando9272 He's actually a great villain. Someone I like to root against. I think he is overshadowed because he came right after the seasons with Russell but I'd say he is as savy as Russell or Johnny Fairplay.
NaOnka said in a Talking with T-Bird that she soured on Chase after she learned things about him at Ponderosa. She felt that he had been playing her. My guess is that Brenda and/or Jane may have told her a few things.
In 25 Final Threes (Cook Islands (S13) to now, except Micronesia, Tocantins, and Cagayan), only 5 of which did all three finalists receive a vote to win. - China (S15, 4-2-1 vote) - Philippines (S25, 6-1-1 vote) - San Juan Del Sur (S29, 5-2-1 vote) - Worlds Apart (S30, 6-1-1 vote) - Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers (S35, 5-2-1 vote) So zero vote finalists are very common. The reason for that is typically to award a stronger/ likable players that were likely a lock to win to avoid being sniped at the Final Three before the Final Two because of losing the Final Immunity Challenge and having absolutely zero control in that spot (most notable examples prior to Cook Islands would be Rob Cesternino from the Amazon (S6), and Terry Deitz from Panama (S12)).
He deserved it. He had an amazing social game and swept the final immunity challenges. I was rooting for Holly because I liked her story arc the best. But out of the final 3, Fabio definitely was my favorite. Chase was dumb and the kind of dumb that thinks he's smart but is actually stupid. And Sash is just arrogant and an annoying liar. He even called Fabio his "best friend" lol 😆
Wow, the difference in crowd reactions between Chase and Fabio getting votes was really rude. Fabio got a bunch of cheers but Chase got barely anything. I mildly liked Fabio, and seeing him win was fine, but I wanted Chase to win the most.
@@lai17 I'm with you. Nicaragua is the most underrated season in Survivor history (it's in my top 15), and Fabio is one of my favorite winners. He's not the best winner gameplay-wise, but he's an all-time great character.
I was so happy when he won .... after Brenda was voted off I lost the interest and Nayonka was the worst contestant in 21 years .... I hated her so much ... I was rooting for Fabio he really had no clue most of the time but last 3 immunity challenges come on that has to count for something and he was so genuine .... it got him somewhere ....
It was his strategy to come across as dumb and not a threat to the others. He said it in the first few episodes. Then he came and dominated the last few episodes, which is when he needed to the most. It really ended up being a great strategy.
Unfortunately he got a DUI a few weeks after winning the show so bc of the survivor rules he isn’t allowed back :( That’s why he wasn’t on winners at war
Marty gets taken out, the strongest alliance in the game breaks/dismantles due to mutiny, and a whole revolution to dethrone Brenda is suddenly in play. Which opens the door for major strategic opportunities with Nae leading the attack and Brenda on defense. -Chase: “I don’t trust Benry” 🤦🏻♂️
I agree, I think what hurt the season is there wasn't really any interesting female characters like Parvati. I mean some people say Brenda but the female I actually found the most interesting was the lady that put the shoes in the water so it was one of the weaker female casts. I do think Fabio made a great hero and Sash a great villain.
I just remember someone mentioning on Inside Survivor something about it lol. I think on one of those "Casual Corners" from last season... I know Ozzy has a porno out there too hahaha
At first I didn’t think Fabio deserved the win when I started watching but the more I watched the season the more I understood why he won. Honestly I would be pissed if Chase or Sash won so I’m glad a good player won a TERRIBLE season.
Me alegro que ese chico haya ganado excelente.Que bueno que no figuro la tal brenda esa uy menos la Uonka esa dos tipas que no me gustaron nunca se creían muy superior a todo el mundo .Y pensar que ese nombre de Fabio se lo pusieron de broma😂y le dio suerte.
I don't think that's fair that people want to get her fired from her job this is a TV show some people play characters not saying she is and another thing is she was playing for a million dollars do you know what you would do if a million dollars was on the line because she knows what she would do............. I mean she would quit but like that's not the point
Of course you have three people from The Young tribe at the finals what did you expect you casted people like Jimmy t not Carolyn not Chrissy will actually Dan was a pretty good choice he was a challenge beast did you see the way that he 4D chess that challenge where you had to get the ball and the goal he threw the ball and then jumped that's like challenge hack 9.0 right there somebody get on that video
I really didn't care for Fabios gameplay. I feel like he barely did anything, was on the wrong side of the votes and then just happened to start winning at the end. Sorry probably is an unpopular opinion but there were other people that deserved to win this instead for this season.
Problably the worst season of Survivor, i dont know i havent watched Survivor Thailand but Fabio as a winner sucks thw only good thing that he did was in challenges thats all.
A unique strategy: goofed his way to the top. Pretended he’s dumb by playing he doesn’t know what’s going on. Didn’t play hard enough to win individual challenge early during post-merge. But worked hard to win 3 consecutive challenges when he need it the most.
Also “I made friends with people” “I didn’t burn any bridges” and let the most strategic players run the game are pretty smart moves, strategy wise
Agreed. Dumbing down would be my strategy as well
Simplifying his game to the point where it was actually a great social game
Im glad someone like Fabio won. Seems like an all around chill dude.
He was an underdog. I always root for the underdogs.
@@clamshell6863
When he won the immunities over and over again while they tried to get him out I was so fkn excited!
He clearly was high as fuck. Man, this season was such a mess that the only way that could've ended properly was Fabio, of all people, winning. What's funny though is that he wasn't supposed to win by just one vote. They wanted to throw one or two votes at Chase so that Sash wouldn't be runner up because he sucked and he almost ended up winning. I actually would like to see Fabio play again. He was a colorful character.
Yeah I hated this season but I loved Fabio winning entirely because of how random of a winner he was
lol I didn't mean to say that he was high on the show but he seemed to be either drunk or high during the reading of the winner's votes.
This makes no’s sense Nobody was voting Sash because his poor social game.
That was cruel to read 4 votes Chase 2 votes Fabio, then 3 in a row for Fabio
If by cruel you mean good television, yes.
@Chloe Hudson it’s not random jeff changes the votes to make them read more interesting
Chase was the worst soo
I agree. Kind of mean to tease, at least for a winner reveal. Voting people out would be fine because you’re teasing a bad thing happening for the person, but rubbing it in their face how close they were to win is a little much.
Postseason interviews revealed that chase was never a contender to win I guess they just didn't want sash to get second place so for contestants on their own without consulting the other ones put a vote on Chase to make sure he came in second and if one more person would have done that chase would have won and it's not just a rumor either people even references sometimes in the comments when it comes to talking about this season
So happy this himbo won. I can tell he is a kind soul.
Fabio even outwitted the viewers. People actually think he is dumb when he had a strategy from the start to appear clueless and not as a threat. Did it through out the whole game then won when he needed to near the end in comps. Excellent winner.
Is he not really like that in real life I mean I understand acting dumber than you really are but like if the way he was on the show isn't his real personality then he's a really good actor
Downplaying your threat level by playing up a certain characteristic is definitely a viable way to play now. Between Fabio and Maryanne Oketch (who I do think played a better version of this strategy) we’ve seen it’s a great way to get the victory.
@@hkazu63 Not trying to be mean, but she won strictly due to modern woke society and casting perfectly for it. The jury in both past seasons and production basically chose the winner before the season started. Fabio actually earned it.
i have fabio as a low tier winner not becuase he's dumb, his strategy was indeed effective but he was very passive strategically until around the final 7 and i think chase was much more well rounded and in the know/in control throughout the game
@@itzwakk335 Not dumb at all which he proved. Looks like he fooled you too.
Anyone else notice that on one of the votes for Fabio it says 420? Funny considering that's what day this video was uploaded lol.
lol
just noticed that after all these years, was about to post about that myself. I did NOT see that this vid was uploaded on 420 however so thanks for that.
It it said 42017 it would be more accurate
That's how 420 started.
Not sure and I’m too lazy to check but that might be NaOnka’s vote, she called him her “stoner bro” or something like that in her speech
2:44 sashes face when he realizes everyone hates him.
I wouldn't have minded him coming back
@@marlonrando9272 He's actually a great villain. Someone I like to root against. I think he is overshadowed because he came right after the seasons with Russell but I'd say he is as savy as Russell or Johnny Fairplay.
Very underrated player/winner. Would love to see him come back and play another season.
Love how unenthusiastic the audience was when Chase got a vote but lit up when Fabio did
Given how popular he was when his season aired I'm surprised he didn't return to winners at war.
Production really wants to pretend Nicaragua didn’t happen
The only person from this season to play in a future season was Brenda
Fair to say Fabio is the Jack Sparrow of Survivor, winning by making people think he's just dumb and funny
This dude is exactly like Geoff from total drama. Funny, laid back, kind of dumb, but lowkey a challenge beast who everyone likes
a strategy so rare you'll never see it again!
Underrated Winner, very entertaining character, would love to see him back.
Unfortunately he got a DUI a few weeks after winning so bc of the survivor rules he isn’t allowed back :( That’s why he wasn’t on winners at war
@@Samantha-nv8yx Us getting robbed of more of the best Survivor himbo ever because he got a DUI a few years ago is kinda dumb lowkey
I'm surprised that Naonka voted for Fabio to win. I assume she would have voted for Chase. She even gave him her idol before she quit.
NaOnka said in a Talking with T-Bird that she soured on Chase after she learned things about him at Ponderosa. She felt that he had been playing her. My guess is that Brenda and/or Jane may have told her a few things.
I’ve heard that Fabio and Nay were actually friends and the edit just portrayed them to be enemies.
I feel like she voted for him cause of him crying to her question she asked him at FTC
Anyone else hear a woman scream 'Love you Fabio!" at around 1:21?
Ye😂
That was me, I was in the audience lol, we were actually a group of ladies and mine come out loud😅
Underrated winner.
And the third guy got 0 votes 😂
In 25 Final Threes (Cook Islands (S13) to now, except Micronesia, Tocantins, and Cagayan), only 5 of which did all three finalists receive a vote to win.
- China (S15, 4-2-1 vote)
- Philippines (S25, 6-1-1 vote)
- San Juan Del Sur (S29, 5-2-1 vote)
- Worlds Apart (S30, 6-1-1 vote)
- Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers (S35, 5-2-1 vote)
So zero vote finalists are very common. The reason for that is typically to award a stronger/ likable players that were likely a lock to win to avoid being sniped at the Final Three before the Final Two because of losing the Final Immunity Challenge and having absolutely zero control in that spot (most notable examples prior to Cook Islands would be Rob Cesternino from the Amazon (S6), and Terry Deitz from Panama (S12)).
Sash!
Sash is probably in the top 10 of no vote finalists sooo not terrible?
He deserved it. He had an amazing social game and swept the final immunity challenges. I was rooting for Holly because I liked her story arc the best. But out of the final 3, Fabio definitely was my favorite. Chase was dumb and the kind of dumb that thinks he's smart but is actually stupid. And Sash is just arrogant and an annoying liar. He even called Fabio his "best friend" lol 😆
Wow, the difference in crowd reactions between Chase and Fabio getting votes was really rude. Fabio got a bunch of cheers but Chase got barely anything.
I mildly liked Fabio, and seeing him win was fine, but I wanted Chase to win the most.
?? chase was a dumbass and i can’t believe that he got any votes at all. i’m not saying fabio was the most strategic player but i hate chase lmfao
@Abby from wii sports Alina?
@Abby from wii sports well Alina wasn't his girlfriend, and it was Holly, Jane, Brenda, and Alina who voted for him.
@Abby from wii sports You make no sense.
@Abby from wii sports r/itswooooshwith4os
The best winner in one of the best seasons
Wouldn't say one of the best seasons but ya fabio was cool
You’re joking right?
@@ttaa6645 No
@@lai17 Oh uhh ok. I think it’s one of the worst seasons with probably the worst winner ever but ok we all have opinions
@@lai17 I'm with you. Nicaragua is the most underrated season in Survivor history (it's in my top 15), and Fabio is one of my favorite winners. He's not the best winner gameplay-wise, but he's an all-time great character.
This dude was high AF
Fabio definitely played an interesting game, and was my favorite in this season.
He didn’t have any game at all. Worst and most undeserving winner ever
@@ttaa6645 at least he was likable, unlike most of the other contestants in this season.
@@samisthebest6991 Eh idk I found him very annoying. Probably my least favorite that season, although I hated tons of people that season
@@ttaa6645 that’s understandable, we all have different opinions.
@@ttaa6645Adam is the worst winner ever just used the story of his mom having cancer as a sympathy vote 🗳
That winning music was Bomb
I was so happy when he won .... after Brenda was voted off I lost the interest and Nayonka was the worst contestant in 21 years .... I hated her so much ... I was rooting for Fabio he really had no clue most of the time but last 3 immunity challenges come on that has to count for something and he was so genuine .... it got him somewhere ....
It was his strategy to come across as dumb and not a threat to the others. He said it in the first few episodes. Then he came and dominated the last few episodes, which is when he needed to the most. It really ended up being a great strategy.
@@Robalexe no way he had any kind of strategy, he was genuinely clueless. Doesn’t change the fact I’m happy he won
@@marianm2680 He said himself numerous times that was his strategy... even during the game
@@marianm2680 No, he did
It tells you something that the only himbos to ever win survivor in history are Fabio and Ethan.
Fabio needs to return
I agree 100%
Unfortunately he got a DUI a few weeks after winning the show so bc of the survivor rules he isn’t allowed back :( That’s why he wasn’t on winners at war
He should have been on Winners at War instead of Nick or Ben.
@@bigbuffguy9589 I agree with Ben, but not with Nick. Nick was really good on DvG; in fact, all the davids post-merge were really good players
@@bigbuffguy9589 I disagree with Ben he deserved his win and Nick was decent I just didn't see the hype & bringing back Adam.
Marty gets taken out, the strongest alliance in the game breaks/dismantles due to mutiny, and a whole revolution to dethrone Brenda is suddenly in play. Which opens the door for major strategic opportunities with Nae leading the attack and Brenda on defense.
-Chase: “I don’t trust Benry” 🤦🏻♂️
2:59 his dance moves were amazing
I didn't think this season was as bad as people made it out to be. It's not one of my favorites, but I still enjoyed it.
I agree, I think what hurt the season is there wasn't really any interesting female characters like Parvati. I mean some people say Brenda but the female I actually found the most interesting was the lady that put the shoes in the water so it was one of the weaker female casts. I do think Fabio made a great hero and Sash a great villain.
The 2 people who quit should never have been on the jury, especially NaYonka she's a disgrace to the teaching industry
YAY FABIO WON!
I thought I saw somewhere he went on to a gay for pay porno is that true???
Survivor Fan IF THIS IS TRUE I WANT LINKS
Wtf XDDD
I just remember someone mentioning on Inside Survivor something about it lol. I think on one of those "Casual Corners" from last season... I know Ozzy has a porno out there too hahaha
Brian Heidk winner of Survivor Thailand has a porno
Wait what? I want links. It's for science purpose lol.
It’s going to be fun being young.
look its coach aka Benjamin at 0:23
That is Coach, and Ruperts in the background as well
*B E N J A M I N*
Was that Amber next to him
Yeah I noticed I was like “wut”
Yeah amber and danni boatright also
fabio's little bop at 0:00
GREAT job Fabio I am so proud of you
Greatest winner ever
2:59 The audio craked because of the audience😂
The only all male final three
Really?
Yep. There have been four male only final two seasons, but only 1 male only final three
That means out of 40 seasons, only 5 of which have out a outcome where a male was guaranteed to win
Morgan kingsley Well there have been all male final 2’s I think
@@chickenchicken9072 yes survivor tocantins
0:22 hey coach
Rupert is there too
@@ethangc081 Cirie was there too
Nicaragua the best in central america
People booing chase
Poor Chase
Why do i like this winner
SERIOUSLY HOW
Fabio deserved this win
I saw coach
When
0:23
"Adults call him Benjamin."
I personally wanted Chase to win but Fabio is a good dude and shouldn’t be ranked as a low tier winner.
Chase is a kiss ass who constantly betrayed the guys and looked like a idiot for letting brenda play him
Seriously the best
Go Fabio !!!
With Chase Rice being in it I cannot see why he didn’t win
At first I didn’t think Fabio deserved the win when I started watching but the more I watched the season the more I understood why he won. Honestly I would be pissed if Chase or Sash won so I’m glad a good player won a TERRIBLE season.
Cruelest final vote reading ever, made it look like Chase was gonna win, although i’m guessing they all knew the outcome anyway
FABIO
Who cast the 420 vote?😂
NaOnka
Quitter wimper Naonka
I loved Fabio as a winner but sash is honestly the best out of the 3.
Ye i was upset he didn't even get runner up i was expecting him to
Yeah Fabio!
Chase would have been a better winner in my opinion.
nope
Definitely not
I think Sash played the better game even though it was aggressive and dishonest. Chase was a moron and Judd was too nice. The jury was very bitter.
What does CBS do when no one is deserving of $1 million?😂
They try again next year hoping for the next great Boston Rob 😆😂🤭
Me alegro que ese chico haya ganado excelente.Que bueno que no figuro la tal brenda esa uy menos la Uonka esa dos tipas que no me gustaron nunca se creían muy superior a todo el mundo .Y pensar que ese nombre de Fabio se lo pusieron de broma😂y le dio suerte.
This season sucked, but it came with a great winner! Fabio would have easily got my vote.
I don't think that's fair that people want to get her fired from her job this is a TV show some people play characters not saying she is and another thing is she was playing for a million dollars do you know what you would do if a million dollars was on the line because she knows what she would do............. I mean she would quit but like that's not the point
is it me or is that girl peyton list?
So glad jerma985 won
Of course you have three people from The Young tribe at the finals what did you expect you casted people like Jimmy t not Carolyn not Chrissy will actually Dan was a pretty good choice he was a challenge beast did you see the way that he 4D chess that challenge where you had to get the ball and the goal he threw the ball and then jumped that's like challenge hack 9.0 right there somebody get on that video
Chase very nearly won this season due to pity votes. I will never not find that funny. Even Chase and Fabio are like, "this should not be happening"!
Chase didn’t deserve to win he did not know how to play the game
@@Josh_Kolboto be fair, Chase, alongside most of the people on the La Flor tribe, were recruits. Alina was the only applicant.
Lost all respect for brenda when she chose chase
I really didn't care for Fabios gameplay. I feel like he barely did anything, was on the wrong side of the votes and then just happened to start winning at the end. Sorry probably is an unpopular opinion but there were other people that deserved to win this instead for this season.
The only ones that come to mind that didn't deserve it were Naonka & Shannon they grated my last nerve of how cocky & arrogant they could be.
Problably the worst season of Survivor, i dont know i havent watched Survivor Thailand but Fabio as a winner sucks thw only good thing that he did was in challenges thats all.
Jairo Garcia one world is still worse than that train wreck
@Jairo Garcia Island of the Idols had one of the best pre merges just a terrible post merge (because of Dan)
I don't like Jud aka Fabio
Why? What did Fabio do to you?
Chase should have won
What did Chase do to deserve it? Just out of curiosity.
@@thebeardedwondercorbin8058 Now I think Sash
@@nadavamrami1702 ok what did Sash do to deserve the win?.
@@thebeardedwondercorbin8058 played a good game.
O hell no