Sia ends nearly decade-long tradition of handing out 'survivor' cash bonuses to her favorite contestants

Sia will no longer hand out cash bonuses to her favorite 'Survivor' players, host of the CBS reality competition Jeff Probst announced Friday on Instagram.

“This is the end of one of the most unique eras in 'Survivor' history,” Probst posted on his Instagram Story. “After eight years, 14 seasons, 19 players and over $1,000,000 awarded, “Survivor” officially brings the Sia Prize to a triumphant end! »

The “Chandelier” singer began her random, ultra-generous donations eight years ago during the live reunion of “Survivor: Kaoh Rong.” She joined third-place finisher Tai Trang on stage and told him she was going to give him $50,000, plus another $50,000 to the charity of his choice.

“She was so impressed by Tai's commitment to protecting a chicken from consumption that she gave him $50,000 of her own money,” Probst recalled. Sia is vegan. “Tai was shocked, the audience was shocked, I was shocked! What happened? Sia was on stage in her wig handing out money to a 'Survivor' player! ? »

Since then, the Grammy-nominated singer has donated money to more than a dozen people or their charities, including $100,000 each to Season 40 contestant Rick Devens, Elaine Stott and Janet Carbin of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” Drea Wheeler from season 42. and Carolyn Wiger, Jesse Lopez from season 43 and Katurah Topps from season 45.

“Over the years, Sia has brought so much joy to so many players and it always came straight from her heart,” Probst added.

“So it is with immense gratitude and admiration for Sia that we end one of the most unique relationships a television show could ever have with a pop star of Sia's global power. I’m truly honored that “Survivor” has this one-of-a-kind association with Sia. She is part of the Survivor Hall Of Fame of Superfans! » he concluded.

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