I couldn't understand why the underdogs never tried to split up Cody and Jesse. They were too focused on other pairs like Karla and Cassidy I guess. Or maybe Jesse was not viewed as a player who could win it all by the others. He hasn't won any challenges or found any idols.

I thought they announced the winner at the end of the second hour or beginning of the third. I didn't stay up to see the previews of next season last time so I'm not sure what they do in the third hour now that they don't have a live audience.

There's been a lot of time creep into the third hour. at least 15 minutes, I think. The rest of the time, they bring in champagne and pizza and talk with the jury. No big studio audiences any more.

Now, it all depends on who wins immunity. Jesse has one idol that can only be used in first TC tonight.

I do remember the champagne!

I think Gabler will be one of the final three.

I didnt realize it is the finale. one thing i liked about the finale befora a live audience was how different everyone looked, all cleaned up and dressed nicely.

Not sure who Im rooting for. i cant warm up to Cassidy. Ill say Owen, but i am often surprised.

I think they’ll keep Gabler as well, thinking he’ll loose…but I think there’s a possibility he’ll win, imo. I don’t think they show enough of the social interactions. Jesse has played a pretty good game, I think. He could win as well because of that…🤔

I have no real favorites but I do like Owen and Cassidy.

Oh wow!

Wow is right! Epic.

I'm happy!

That was unexpected.

Wow! I will comment more tomorrow in case people haven't watched yet.

i am def. surprised!! do u think the producers knew about Gabler's plan?

He mentioned his intentions several times during the show, so i guess the producers knew. I always felt he was a darkhorse. Nice to see someone older win, although i found him irritating at times.

Here's the recap. "What just happened?"

https://ew.com/tv/recaps/survivor-43-finale-recap-episode-13/

I was surprised Owen didn’t get any votes.

I wanted a woman to win and Cass was fierce and won three immunities. I liked Owen too but Gabler was a dark horse and was apparently liked more than I thought. But he seems kind and the money will be used for good .

I guess they want it to be unpredictable, so don’t really show too much of the social interactions…? I was surprised when Owen said he was “ sitting at the table with my dear friend Cassidy”… I had no idea Cassidy was his dear friend.

I also wanted a woman to win...and Cass was a GREAT competitior. So....I'm disappointed. Then Gabler said he'd donate the money to VA help....now THAT was a GREAT moment! It was a really good season.

Awesome ending! That is a TRUE American!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 May he be blessed!