'Survivor': Charlie & Maria SPEAK OUT On Vote Shocker

"Survivor's" 46th season ended with winner Kenzie Petty taking the win over second-place finisher Charlie Davis and third-placer Ben Katzman in a 5-3-0 vote, with Charlie's longtime ally Maria Shrime Gonzalez giving her vote to Kenzie. Access Hollywood spoke to both Charlie and Maria about their respective journeys in the game and strategic choices, as well as the fallout of the much-talked-about vote. Charlie shared how the trust had broken down for him in the months since and what was the "final straw" in their friendship. Meanwhile, Maria shared her perspective on the breakdown of their relationship and shed light on her decision to vote for Kenzie. "Survivor" returns this fall on CBS.
0:00 - Charlie's Exit Reaction
1:29 - Maria's Vote & 'Broken Trust'
5:45 - Who He Would've Voted For
6:46 - Charlie v. Maria Tribal?
8:30 - Strategy Details
10:34 - Charlie's Taylor Swift Eras
12:12 - Identifying With 'TTPD'
13:17 - Second Chance?
14:00 - Maria's Exit Reaction
15:13 - Reward Decision
16:55 - Q Vote & Charlie's Move
18:25 - Liz Helping Kenzie
20:09 - Why She Voted Kenzie
22:07 - 'Ups & Downs' With Charlie
23:42 - Game Reflections
25:56 - Playing Again?
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[@Jacksonransom]

Translation: maria was bitter she lost, and decided if she couldnt win neither would her number 1. Maria was a snake.

[@melissawingfield8666]

100% agree. What was her reasoning for not voting for Charlie? I didn't have a chance to watch the whole after-show.

[@mjh8492]

@melissawingfield8666 during the long, boring, drawn out fire battle at the end, Kenzie had a fire in her eyes she identified with. Makes no sense at all she was bitter.

[@vinyllpreviews9462]

She decided to gun for Charlie same exact moment Charlie gunned for her. Not only that, Carlie told her the plan was to vote out Q. She idiotically believed she had the votes. She knew Q had an Idol, she could of just told Q to play your idol and we vote out Charlie. So, she basically botched that. Then, wasn't Charlie who ganged up to beat her in a challenge, it was Liz and Kenzie. So? Why she not mad at Kenzie.

[@Lori-xt2lf]

The worst kind.

[@Lori-xt2lf]

She’s still flip flopping to this day. Maybe she’s going for villain status in the next heroes v. villains.

[@SterlingFogg]

My dislike for Maria started when she made Q and Liz do Rock/Paper/Scissors. Then, being jealous that Charlie beat her. Poor sport Maria!

[@user-yp9wp4td4l]

It’s called being a sore loser

[@skbosdgame8435]

This lady not asking Charley the right question! Charlie is a wagon hopper Q had all the target on him and he wanted Q out even though they’re in alliance of six, Charlie heard Venus and Kensley wanted Maria out all bc she was close with Q a true SURVIVOR are the ones that survived with target on them! Selfish Charley didn’t want to go up against Maria at the end it’s a Coward move he would’ve still have a chance if for once he had survive being a target and still winning challenges YALL BITTER BC OF Q AND THE REST! CHARLIE TOLD TIFF THAT Q TOLD MARIA SHE HAVE AN IDOL FOR WHAT?!! THEY SHOULD’VE VOTED CHARLEY OUT FROM FOR THE THATS AN OPPORTUNIST SELFISH MOVE AND BIGGEST ALLIANCE DISTRUST MOVE .MARIA YOUR GREAT!

[@michaelh5689]

@@skbosdgame8435Maria on her 8,435th alt account be like 😀

[@kennethgenarts5928]

Agree. That was horrible.

[@whizzardblizzard5696]

Venus even said that the decision took a whole 10 mins under the hot sun

[@777RL]

Charlie, I respect your character. You showed so much class and continue to do so.

[@lianatheghost9357]

The fact that Maria sees it as "well I'm sure he feels bad but it wasn't just me, I'm one of 5 people who didnt vote for him....." speaks loud. How can she not take their bond into account? He did not have that bond with the other 4 people and she was the only one who had given him the expectation of loyalty. This gives me the ick.

[@Rp10101]

This exactly. I hate her arguments that's she was 1 of 5 votes .... like 🐝 the other 4 people didn't have the bond and work so closely together literally the entire game . Her arguments are so lame and feel so rehearsed

[@karenwilson3261]

Maria never talked about a husband only her three children....so could this be why she was divorced....she is not faithful to her vows of friendship....to her husband so of course she would not be faithful to Charlie.

[@KatieQi]

Exactly! Just shallow coverup excuses that everyone can see through immediately…. Why bother doing the interviews if you still cannot be honest with yourself and facing your own cowardliness of acting as a sore bitter loser….. it’s being a year since the game ended, yet she still grew no strength to own up her cowardliness and the burdens caused to Charlie and the fans…. still all-in defending her old misstep, Sad and pity. You can see the energy from the screen, she feels shamed and guilty; while Charlie still acts with his total integrity on the interview, consistent with how he did in the game, thus you can see his lightness of burden in his interviews when asked on these tough question!

[@Rp10101]

@KatieQi seeing Charlie's post game interviews are so sad. You can tell how he is so genuinely hurt and I love that he calls her out for changing her reasoning and saying she said she regretted voting for kenzie. The worst part is ben admitting he would of voted Charlie to win in the tie vote . Smh

[@Chronochrome]

It's a deflection. She knows what she did was fueled by pettiness because it doesn't make sense to reward Kenzie with the money after she was boosted by Liz (which was total BS). She was just upset that Charlie outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted her at her own game.

[@rongreen2976]

Maria says it was unfair that Liz helped Kenzie win the immunity challenge. So she doesn't respect Kenzie's game play, but she still voted for her to win based on how she's going to spend the million dollars. 🤔🤔

[@lindzee924]

@rongreen2976 That's a great point. Kenzie, unwillingly, cheated to win that and stop Maria from winning it, yet Maria rewarded her with the win, in the end.

[@skbosdgame8435]

Liz don’t even know what’s good for herself after Q and Maria work with as the alliance This lady not asking Charley the right question! Charlie is a wagon hopper Q had all the target on him and he wanted Q out even though they’re in alliance of six, Charlie heard Venus and Kensley wanted Maria out all bc she was close with Q a true SURVIVOR are the ones that survived with target on them! Selfish Charley didn’t want to go up against Maria at the end it’s a Coward move he would’ve still have a chance if for once he had survive being a target and still winning challenges YALL BITTER BC OF Q AND THE REST! CHARLIE TOLD TIFF THAT Q TOLD MARIA SHE HAVE AN IDOL FOR WHAT?!! THEY SHOULD’VE VOTED CHARLEY OUT FROM FOR THE THATS AN OPPORTUNIST SELFISH MOVE AND BIGGEST ALLIANCE DISTRUST MOVE .MARIA YOUR GREAT!

[@SuperRedbay]

That means in the final fire making the other 2 people sitting down can help one person and make it a 3 vs. 1 in the fire making challenge haha. yeah?

[@skbosdgame8435]

Q already took Kensley on a reward! Yet Chareley pick Kensley over is number one (Maria) who he lie to after agreeing to take her if he win one! WHAT SURVIVOR YOU WATCHED ! Charlie been bitter and hating with no target on him that’s a snake and coward and it make sense him just a regular survivor like Kenzie he done nothing big!

[@freshofbreathair1476]

True but it was unfair they were allowed to gang up on her

[@justaguytryingtolive9459]

People would respect Maria more, if she just said I was bitter and didn’t want Charlie to win.

[@ryanlohman4922]

No kidding! This is total BS.. So long Maria and hope you stay away from any future survivor casting.

[@Bella_mo]

Nah they still wouldn't respect her but at least she wouldn't be called a liar.

[@skbosdgame8435]

What 😂😂🤣 Charlie is a wagon hopper Q had all the target on him and he wanted Q out even though they’re in alliance of six, Charlie heard Venus and Kensley wanted Maria out all bc she was close with Q a true SURVIVOR are the ones that survived with target on them! Selfish Charley didn’t want to go up against Maria at the end it’s a Coward move he would’ve still have a chance if for once he had survive being a target and still winning challenges YALL BITTER BC OF Q AND THE REST! CHARLIE TOLD TIFF THAT Q TOLD MARIA SHE HAVE AN IDOL FOR WHAT?!! THEY SHOULD’VE VOTED CHARLEY OUT FROM FOR THE THATS AN OPPORTUNIST SELFISH MOVE AND BIGGEST ALLIANCE DISTRUST MOVE .MARIA YOUR GREAT!

[@JHydeJr.]

​@@skbosdgame8435haha what Survivor show did you watch? you're in a different world.

[@skbosdgame8435]

@@JHydeJr. yeah ha ha is all you can say! Q already took Kensley on a reward! Yet Chareley pick Kensley over is number one (Maria) who he lie to after agreeing to take her if he win one! WHAT SURVIVOR YOU WATCHED ! Charlie been bitter and hating with no target on him that’s a snake and coward!

[@coqui738]

I never liked Maria. I always felt there was something fake about her relationship with Charlie. I hope they don’t bring her back… never ever.

[@hamsterkiddo]

True. I didnt even felt bad for her when she was crying when venus called her bs. She fake asf

[@user-yp9wp4td4l]

I love Venus for being so clever and quick. She pointed out Maria picked Q for the feast when he already just ate because he was her ally. Maria acted like she was the loving mother figure there, but she was just a snake.

[@kaatherineyoung]

@@user-yp9wp4td4l Everyone blatantly called Venus a snake and was blinded not knowing there was a bigger snake in front of their eyes.

[@n.b1434]

I agree 💯!!! Just thinking about Maria's actions, reactions and behavior this entire game she seems really manipulative. Obviously Survivor is all about that. However she seems manipulative in a very off and scary way. A devious, narcissist, cunning sociopath way? Plus she stabbed Charlie in the back and then made up all these excuses. She's a snake and not sorry at all lol! Seems like she is constantly plotting and trying to fool anyone she can. She doesn't deserve Charlie's friendship! He's too good for her. I would never trust this lady for the life of me.

[@kaatherineyoung]

@@n.b1434 Agreed! I think its good to be devious in the game of Survivor, but that should be a game face. Sad to see that those are also her true colors behind the scenes.

[@BrotherEDEN]

Charlie is now a Lawyer. I bet he's got future clients that are already lining up to work with him. He'll earn a million in his life before he's 30 ... and I pray he'll never look back at Maria's betrayal and her vindictive spirit. She has to live with herself and from these days forward, her reputation is tainted for her own behavior choices.

[@amberjulia123]

👏 Yes! And Maria will likely lose clients because no one will trust her. I certainly wouldn’t hire her.

[@Loriisaqueen234]

​@@amberjulia123isnt she a stay at home mom?

[@amberjulia123]

@@Loriisaqueen234 she is a life coach and motivational speaker. Her website is super cringe - it’s like 30 minutes of reading her brag about herself.

[@nadinewilliams-ip1im]

Charlie played the best… happy for Kinsey. Disappointed in Maria

[@wolfe8421]

100% this

[@jeromelange7401]

It is KENZIE Not KINSEY...

[@daviddevane8397]

I agree. It's disappointing that Charlie wasn't given a fair shake at the final tribal in my opinion. His time for explaining big moves was cut down considerably and Tiff (who was Kenzie's ally) made it so he wouldn't be able to summarize all the big moves and strategy decisions that got him to the end. Nothing against Kenzie. I'm happy for her too, however, I believe Charlie 100% played the best out of the final 3.

[@ryankelly1826]

I have no words for Maria, I’m more tired of jury members basing their vote solely on who needs the money more, if you want to use that as a tie breaker fine but when you have people like Q saying that because she needed the money the most I gave it to her, then why play the game at all, just give it to the person who needed it the most. I mean I don’t think people want to watch an entire season see one person clearly play the best game and then they lose because they are pre law?? It’s an issue. Also one thing nobody is saying is if Maria gets to final 3 she probably wins, so thank god she didn’t get there because seeing who she was on the show I would’ve been more upset with that.

[@zeanibanks3950]

I agree! The only time this okay is if they need the money AND they played a great game!

[@Superbounce3]

I think if it were about who needed the money, Ben would’ve won as the musician living with his parents, not Kenzie the business owner. Kenzie gave the most honest answer, that she would spend the money on herself, and that’s what the jury respected.

[@SuperRedbay]

That means in the final fire making the other 2 people sitting down can help one person and make it a 3 vs. 1 in the fire making challenge haha. yeah?

[@wolfe8421]

100%. It's so disappointing for the 46th season! It's a slap in the face to the game. They've gone too far left on making it about personal stories.

[@kaatherineyoung]

@@amberjulia123 I think she was butt hurt that Charlie was gunning for her earlier than she thought. I think she felt a painful backstab and wanted to reciprocate that pain by not voting for him to win. I also think that she thinks Charlie was the ultimate reason for her demise by using his stronger relationships with Ben, Liz, and Kenzie to gang up on her and blamed him so she had some strong, negative emotions for him resulting in her being a vicious snake at the end.

[@gware9401]

Much respect for Charlie! No Respect for Maria!

[@debcorpe5589]

Maria stabbed Charlie in the back when she promised him he’d always have her vote at the end. Liar, liar and although she wanted her boys to be proud of the game she played and the majority was great, this last final act defined her in my opinion as this is what everyone will remember. Just bitter at Charlie getting her out and she made him pay in the end. Charlie wouldnt have done that to her. Just very sad decision on Maria’s part. I have ZERO respect for her now.

[@lindzee924]

Add to that, if Maria had voted Charlie and the votes were tied, Ben said he would have voted Charlie as the winner.

[@skbosdgame8435]

This lady not asking Charley the right question! Charlie is a snake a wagon hopper Q had all the target on him and he wanted Q out even though they’re in alliance of six, Charlie heard Venus and Kensley wanted Maria out all bc she was close with Q a true SURVIVOR are the ones that survived with target on them! Selfish Charley didn’t want to go up against Maria at the end it’s a Coward move he would’ve still have a chance if for once he had survive being a target and still winning challenges YALL BITTER BC OF Q AND THE REST! CHARLIE TOLD TIFF THAT Q TOLD MARIA SHE HAVE AN IDOL FOR WHAT?!! THEY SHOULD’VE VOTED CHARLEY OUT FROM FOR THE THATS AN OPPORTUNIST SELFISH MOVE AND BIGGEST ALLIANCE DISTRUST MOVE .MARIA YOUR GREAT!

[@ilcnaomi_]

@@skbosdgame8435relax buddy, you don’t need to go commenting on everyone’s opinion screaming about your opinion

[@skbosdgame8435]

Bitter!😂🤣Q already took Kensley on a reward! Yet Chareley pick Kensley over is number one (Maria) who he lie to after agreeing to take her if he win one! WHAT SURVIVOR YOU WATCHED ! Charlie been bitter and hating with no target on him that’s a snake and coward!

[@ilcnaomi_]

@@skbosdgame8435 omg stop screaming and please take a class on how to spell names properly

[@joniholland8555]

I have zero respect for Maria. She was about as genuine as a rock. Charlie has SO much more integrity.

[@melissawingfield8666]

We saw Maria's true colors, and I would never trust anything she says.

[@vinyllpreviews9462]

Maria is the gf that tells you to go out with your friends, have a good time, you ask like 3 or 4 times, you sure, yea go have a great time. Then when you get back she's pissed because you didn't read her mind.

[@melissawingfield8666]

@@vinyllpreviews9462 Exactly.

[@JuliaThomas-he2wn]

I wantedCharlie to win so bad

[@atufbrandbusiness3581]

imagine being me that read the spoilers and knowing that Charlie is a losing finalist and a woman is the winner since before episode 1 and then based on the edit trying to figure out how the fuck did he lose with him having such a good strategic and social game...sad stretch of episodes at the end , especially after TV Gold Q and Venus were not there anymore to distract me from the harsh reality.

[@KN-zo3td]

@@atufbrandbusiness3581 can't even imagine, probably expected him to mess something up massively towards the end which never happened

[@libraryfiles4470]

Maria said she was playing to be a good example for her children. She taught them that loyalty is worthless.

[@karenwilson3261]

But she already taught them that in her marriage which sounded like she was a single mom.

[@TexasAxeSlinger]

Maria is Jelly!!! This isn’t about what you do with the money!!!This is who won!!!! Not who has the worst life. I love Kenzy too. But Charlie got screwed. Maria is a BEETATHCH Just think of Maria was in the final and Charlie voted for someone else she would be so pissed

[@crochelle971]

Maria is a game player in real life and this was just an extension of that. Charlie mentioned having to distance himself from her after the show to protect his mental health because she was still gaming him.

[@susancuzelis5128]

I don’t think Maria was telling the truth why she didn’t vote for Charlie. I think she was mad when he said he was going to vote her off.

[@vinyllpreviews9462]

Charlie said it took them forever to get a fire started, so, he was dumbfounded when she said because Kenzie made fire. He said the jury was kind of laughing at times because it was so bad. Also, Liz got her string lit like 4 times before Kinzie, that's literally the hardest thing to do, but Liz is horrible.

[@shortstuff780]

Maria was a snake, bitter, selfish person. I stopped liking her after she refused to give Liz food, when she hasn't eaten anything.

[@palavergirl7450]

Just remember how she turned a food reward into GoT!! Then, the nerve to cry when she’s not picked by Charlie. You know she was fuming that Charlie Got her b4 she got him. Mariah is a Mom? Yikes. Better not piss her off. 😰

[@vikinggenie]

Maria was a major snake. She is just mad because she realized how Charlie started painting her as a threat and like he said, he picked up people whom she threw under the bus basically. Everyone said he followed her game, but he sort of used her as a shield to be a mastermind behind things. His strategy and game play was just as good as Kenzie's but in a different way. I am also pretty sure there was other challenges where someone helped someone else, maybe even from a different team. I thought there was a season just a few seasons ago when a team helped another team to get rid of someone else. These things have happened on Survivor.

[@karenwilson3261]

Russel Hantz - his whole tribe threw a challenge to get rid of him....LOL

[@ajos1533]

Insane that Maria just tried to turn the story that she realized she was “alone on an island” during the Q vote… Oh, you mean the vote where YOU WERE TRYING TO VOTE OUT CHARLIE?! The delusion, hypocrisy and manipulation is palpable. The funny thing is I actually believed she has partially pure motives in voting for Kenzie, and then I hear her try to paint the story as though Charlie went after her first and left her “all alone”…. So sad for him. I hope Charlie plays again and wins it all. He played a near perfect game in my opinion and I’m a harsh critic.

[@vinyllpreviews9462]

Charlie told her they were voting for Q. She absolutely blew it.

[@jbee9361]

Charlie told her about the Q vote, and he also made sure he was still lovely to her after she voted for him. Even if it was gameplay it was good gameplay. Can't believe she didn't vote for him at the end.

[@90sNihilist]

Quite honestly, she sounds narcissistic in your summation -- and it fits everything we saw on the show and in this interview. I'm glad Charlie realised he couldn't trust her outside the game either and has to distance himself from her for his own wellbeing.

[@nikolasmoore2252]

Some have said that by not voting for Charlie, Maria has discredited her own game. I'm inclined to concur.

[@jelliebean1354]

You don't need a snake for a friend

[@SweetHurt]

I hope Taylor Swift sees this and perhaps help Charlie out or invite him to her show.

[@Elizabeth-lj1vm]

Charlie lost because Maria was mad about the loved one letters. She was vindictive!

[@melissawingfield8666]

They agreed at one point though that if they won a challenge like that, that they would not pick each other.

[@Elizabeth-lj1vm]

@@melissawingfield8666 I realize that. All the more reason why I say Maria was vindictive because despite the fact that they agreed, I think she was still angry.

[@melissawingfield8666]

@@Elizabeth-lj1vm I 100% agree with you about Maria still being angry, and very vindictive. Saw her true colors.

[@ReliableMyke]

Charlie lost because 5 people voted for Kenzie. Maria wasn't the only vote.

[@kaatherineyoung]

I think she was butt hurt that Charlie was gunning for her earlier than she thought. I think she felt a painful backstab and wanted to reciprocate that pain by not voting for him to win.

[@palavergirl7450]

Charliieee 😢. You are a Class Act, Period ❤. Jeff Probst and CBS MUST give you a 2nd $Million as they did for Rupert. You and Kenzie are sooo deserving. Both wonderful players. Here is 🤗 from a Fan 🪭 of yours. Love ya kiddo.

[@lisabb5624]

Charlie I hope you get to play again you showed a lot of maturity and integrity in how you composed yourself on and off the show and that shows a lot about your character. I also hope you get a backstage pass to a T. Swift concert lol! Good luck always be a man of integrity as you become a lawyer fight for the little guy and those who need someone to fight and have a voice for them when they can't fight for themselves!! Good Luck on your future endeavors!

[@ladolcevita7777]

Ok let's get one thing straight. Yes, Maria is allowed to vote for whoever she wants, but clearly, her reasoning for it is out of jealousy for Charlie. If because Charlie wanted to vote her out, she clearly wanted to vote Charlie out before and it backfired on her so she was embarrassed about it. That's survivor. But to vote for someone because of fire in their eyes and what they will do with the money is entirely stupid. Jeff, please change the game, change the way people are voted. Find great survivor fans and give them the criteria for how to vote. Just saying...try something in the new era. You keep changing things, maybe change the scoring. I still don't think you should have changed "Come on in guys"!! Guys has also always been used in a generic way. Why change it now?

[@vinyllpreviews9462]

Charlie also told her who they were voting for that night. Her grandiose attitude prevented her from thinking he was right. She ignored him. She could of easily told Q to use his idol and vote out Charlie. She 100% blew it.

[@FDeeKay]

That is one point I would have to disagree with. As much as I don't like the reasoning behind Maria's vote, it makes Survivor such fascinating show to watch as each season would have juries with varying degrees of reasoning, game knowledge and respect, and as a player you would need to navigate through the web of personalities to convince enough person to vote for you to win

[@michaelh5689]

“Come on in” sounds nicer and is quicker. Things change with time; you either change too or continue to be upset about things you can’t change.

[@karenwilson3261]

I always loved hearing, "Come on in Guys." And I am GLAD that they brought back the theme song. So matter how many seasons. the theme song is what identifies the game.

[@truly3743]

Exactly!! “Come on in guys” should have never changed!! Just like we say “dude” to female and males! Come on… The snake Maria that’s how everyone will remember her!!

[@JuliaThomas-he2wn]

I wouldn't be her friend

[@simontrombone1]

I hope Taylor Swift writes a song called 'Come on in, CHARLIE'

[@richardm2762]

I am on team Charlie here.For Maria to throw away what they accomplished as a duo in the game and decide that because I saw a fire in Kenzie eyes while making fire is a lot of bs.

[@williamadams5384]

Maria changed her story on when she decided to vote for Kenzie 3 times in interviews. First time she decided not to vote for Charlie was when she was voted off, she said she wasn't voting on friendship (Charlie) who played the best game. 2nd time she said it was because of the fire making she decided to vote for Kenzie and then on US Weekly she said she was walking up the stair debating Kenzie Charlie Kenzie Charlie. So, if that story was true, she still hadn't made up her mind. I believe those are all lies because I believe when she was voted off her feeling and saying I'm not voting for the winner based on friendship were her true feelings and bitterness towards Charlie. I knew then she would not be voting for him to win, and I was correct.

[@russianmuffin98]

She thought loosing a friend was worth the vote

[@Cablecol]

losing*

[@russianmuffin98]

@@Cablecol 🤡

[@adrianasaldana8043]

People like Maria ruin the show. No point in watching the whole show if they only base the winner on what the money is for.. Besides, she must think we are all idiots.. its obvious that all her excuses are BS

[@LisaHalle-so6xx]

Funny that she felt she could win because she had a strong, virtually flawless game, yet she voted for someone who had one compelling event (fire) and she like her reasons for what she would do with the money, Had Maria went to jury vote, how would she feel if someone else won instead of her for those same reason. Ponder that Maria, and think about what you did to Charlie.

[@RaymondRegala-uc5fn]

Charlie deserved to win...It's about game play not your life story I'm sorry. Love Kenzie but Charlie deserved the win.

[@JuliaThomas-he2wn]

Maria sucks she didn't keep her word till the end

[@kaatherineyoung]

I think she was butt hurt that Charlie was gunning for her earlier than she thought. I think she felt a painful backstab and wanted to reciprocate that pain by not voting for him to win. I, also, think that she blames Charlie was the ultimate reason for her demise by using his stronger relationships with Ben, Liz, and Kenzie to gang up on her and blamed him so she had some strong, negative emotions for him resulting in her being a vicious snake at the end.

[@ReliableMyke]

Don't worry y'all Charlie will be back for season 50. That's not a prediction, that's a spoiler.

[@jbee9361]

Charlie is just so lovely. I love how he is honest about his feelings about Maria - can't stand when people say it's all fine etc... This wasn't fine, and though he Is respectful of her, I am glad he has decided at this moment to be honest about not continuing a friendship. Was shocked that even during FTC, she low-key put him down. Was also shocked that she didn't take Liz for food - that was worse than what Q did. She doesn't come across as a nice lady at all.

[@truly3743]

She’s a snake!

[@drkatrinapt]

Charlie played a better game. Maria was bitter.

[@kaatherineyoung]

I think she was butt hurt that Charlie was gunning for her earlier than she thought. I think she felt a painful backstab and wanted to reciprocate that pain by not voting for him to win. I, also, think that she blames Charlie was the ultimate reason for her demise by using his stronger relationships with Ben, Liz, and Kenzie to gang up on her and blamed him so she had some strong, negative emotions for him resulting in her being a vicious snake at the end.

[@truly3743]

She’s a bitter, bitter woman!! It’s all over her face (nose)

[@xmxh9596]

O yea the fire in Kenzie's eyes when she struggled to make fire. Charlie mentioned it took so long to make fire that he thought Jeff was going to pull out matches. That is what swayed you?

[@callasky]

Charlie and Kenzie are both really good player. I root for Kenzie, so I'm glad she won, but I also hope that Charlie can play again in the future so that he can have his second chance.

[@karenwilson3261]

Actually my vote was on the Underdog, Liz. She was like Kenzie In helping others play the game but I would have liked, Liz to Win because she was just as self sacrificing.

[@disneytherapy8028]

So she pretty much discarded 26 days of being with Charlie for the fire making challenge. I dont buy it but congrats to Kenzie. As you can see the animosity towards Maria has been pretty strong.

[@kathrynlenau4700]

Maria made her voting rationale all about herself. It was essentially “well I voted for Kenzie because she’s the most like ME”. She just highlighted Kenzie “being selfish” and “doing something for herself” for once and just circled it back to how that relates to her own life. Someone doesn’t have to live the same life story as you to be deserving of the money and title and I feel like that highlights of bit of self absorption in Maria. Also for her to say that she hopes a friendship can continue is kinda ridiculous. I feel like she isn’t grasping the depth of that betrayal and the impact of going back on a promise she made to him. She said that she was crying at watching herself get eliminated, how do you think she’d react if she were one vote away from winning and Charlie didn’t vote for her? I don’t think she’d take it so well based on how seriously she took the game.

[@dajo2824]

Exactly. This is what a narcissist does.

[@90sNihilist]

I'm glad someone else noticed and voiced the fact that Maria seemed to vote for Kenzie as a stand-in for herself and what that suggests about her as a person. She strikes me as a narcissist.

[@freshofbreathair1476]

Salon owners like Kenzie and Yam Yam laughing all the way to the bank how they can manipulate people 😎

[@edwingarcia7214]

Trust is the base of a friendship! It was offered but not honor it!

[@lucyhannah1227]

Maria was a villain, an amazing one at that. They kinda foreshadowed it. At the end of the day she earned her jury vote and she can vote however she likes, so I don't agree with people telling her how she 'should' have voted. That being said if she had voted Charlie and got a tie that would've been great TV and lowkey wish it happened

[@cathyellis767]

Charlie is a class act! ❤

[@James66662]

Charlie lost yeah But kezie also played a good game her tribe from the get go was always in trouble so to make it to end is great Its not so bad vs other seasons were players who won didnt deserve it all Kenzie deserves her win If maria playes again she be the first to go no one will trus her

[@dreamz2080]

Kenzie is the most undeserving winner.

[@pedroyoung851]

​@@dreamz2080do you know Michelle?

[@cosmiclightning4723]

I feel like it's not uncommon for a member in trouble from a struggling tribe to make it to the end. They're experienced and maybe written off a little. I unfortunately didn't think Kenzie made enough plays, especially later on to warrant the title of sole survivor. Charlie was doing way more. Making friends like Kenzie, playing the game hard, laying low, and competing in challenges. Kenzie just made friends and laid low without making moves.

[@shellbacksclub]

"kenzie had fire in her eyes!"!?? Cuz she literally was looking at fire!

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

Maria is such a snaky and bizarre individual because she tries to pretend to be dignified but she also showed some MAJOR red flags in behavior and actions that would be indicative of a person that isn’t honest. I feel for Charlie. He should’ve won. And not even “he should’ve won only between the three.” No, even over Maria. And then listening to Maria’s explanation and justification… such a disappointment

[@kennethgenarts5928]

Charlie's mistake was he stuck in Maria's shadow for too long. If he kept Venus earlier or brought her final 3, he could have won.

[@californiadreaming567]

Maria we saw your face and it was a disconnect with the fire excuse

[@johnpastor1199]

If Maria ever plays again, it would be a wasted selection. She will be a very early boot. She has shown in spaids that she has no loyalty to her allies. I can't see her finding ANYBODY that would work with her. She shouldn't be asked back just to be voted out immediately.

[@RA-hx9uc]

It would only be a good casting decision if they're is another heros vs villains. She's a liar. She was never voting Charlie. She practiced these lies. Maria sucks.

[@truly3743]

Yes! Shes a horrible person!! Do not ask her back!! Witch

[@smileygirl622]

Charlie is not just an incredible player but a seemingly great person! I am amazed at his honest heart and I loved how he only let himself be shocked about the vote for a split second before clapping for, hugging and celebrating Kenz. I haven't heard him say anything even close to how he deserved to win or how Kenz didnt, clearly he is only bothered by the betrayal of Maria (as he should be!) and is still nothing but class. Ms. Swift would be proud!

[@KN-zo3td]

Charlie is such a class act, this was such a raw and real explanation.

[@selflove9841]

Maria was so salty. I’m glad she didn’t win. Charlie should have won and had her vote. Charlie played an amazing game and if Maria was up there Charlie would have voted for her.

[@JayShockblast]

There is absolutely nothing Maria can say that will make me believe she voted Kenzie out of anything but bitterness for Charlie and her not winning. If the shoe was on the other foot, I don't think there is even a 1% change Charlie wouldn't vote for her. I don't think what they are going to do with the money should matter in picking a winner. They played a game. That's what should have mattered. This 100% came down to her telling herself if she can't win, Charlie can't either. And it sucks, because up until that point, I really respected her game and I don't blame her being a little bitter. She probably deserved to win, but that's not Charlie's fault. No loyalty.

[@TheLethalDiva]

Kenzie cheated in the challenge, which should have never been allowed in the first place. Remember when they tried to do that Ozzy, back in the Ozzy vs Coach redemption island season? Jeff put a stop to that immediately, but now its ok? So I was shocked when Maria voted for Kenzie of all people, very disappointing to see cheating rewarded like that.

[@Faith_007]

Maria did not vote for Charlie as she was pissed that her plan to vote out Charlie failed and instead Charlie was able to vote out Q and Marie, MARIA WAS A SORE LOSER PERIOD. Thee was always something in her eyes that it is like a dagger. Charlie was classy and should have won, Charlie is graceful!

[@karenwilson3261]

In one respect.....Charlie DID win. As an attorney he is world wide known and as Brother EDEN says above, Charlie will have people lining up to have him as a lawyer. And now because Charlie handed his loss in a gracious way, He is a WINNER and winning hearts around the world. People know a Real Winner when they hear what they have to say, "It is easy to win" as Andy Griffith says. "But a real winner is in knowing how to lose." So Charlie won the hearts of everyone near and far. Far and Wide because he is a humble person. And the look of Pride in Jeff Probst eyes for Charlie hearing what Charlie said could win Charlie another spot on Survivor.

[@EdwardVarner]

Maria was my favorite, but if that’s how she treats “family” I can only imagine how she treats others.

[@truly3743]

Her poor kids and husband if she still has one?!

[@12Metatron]

Charlie you're so amazing. Im sorry you didn't win but I hope you have a successful life all the same

[@vincentmaestas3396]

Good for Charlie for spilling the beans on personal conversations hit back when it hurts .

[@sugarpie9492]

I thought Maria was fake after only a couple of episodes. And being 66 I have had a lot of practice figuring out weird coworkers personalities over the years. 😊 And she seemed possibly the two-faced type of girl, because she seemed smug, and too nice sometimes. Again. Fake. So it doesn't surprise me that she was bitter over getting voted off, and so she didn't vote for Charlie. Even though she told him she would. That's how two-faced people are. Yes, that's just part of the game, but it REALLY hurt Charlie's feelings. And he handled it so well at the time, even though most of us could see that he was shell-shocked. The fact that she voted for Kenzie came completely out of left field to Charlie. She said he had her vote! But now she's waffling, and changing her story, and like he said he already has plenty of friends. Now I have to watch some Maria exit interviews to see if I am right. 😛 I haven't seen any yet. I was fine with either Charlie or Kenzie winning. Charlie played the best strategic game out of the final 3 IMO. But around the merge I really started to admire Kenzie for her sunny smile through their total drought at Yanu, and her laid back approach to the game, and that she was getting to get to know the contestants. And she also had her wakeup call when she was left out of the vote, and she didn't get all pissed off. She just went to work in a better place because she realized she needed to be paying more attention. Anyway, Charlie was a delight to watch on Survivor 46. The All American boy. A Swifty. Fun loving. Genuine. Smart. And I like that he's being honest and vulnerable here. He doesn't need to save face. His integrity, loyalty and kindness have already been seen by millions. He doesn't have to scramble right now like Maria is probably doing, so he's just telling his truth. 💙

[@truly3743]

Well said!!

[@tarapiglet]

Charlie would have voted for Maria, I think. Kenzie played a great social game, but Charlie is really a great player - I mean I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see him play again. And he still won some money, they get money for making it that far. I would rather see Charlie over Q --- Q is charismatic but Charlie is calculated and intelligent. Kenzie just made those female connections and there was empathy for her situation. But Charlie up there, final 3, with other players would have won, absolutely. But also my words to Charlie would be this, Charlie you are so handsome, so intelligent, such a seasoned Survivor player - so cheer up and don't let Maria's vote affect your life negatively. Tevin was also on the fence, and none of the final vote hinged on Maria, don't give her that much power. I loved watching you play, you were my #1 from day one. My number one!!!!! If I ever played Survivor and they ask me who my favorite player is, it's you.

[@christinefraser5566]

I never liked Maria at all. At the end of the game, Charlie was who I thought would and should win, but I wish Hunter had stayed longer. Such a good guy.

[@lorelei97394]

Maria is the definition of a complete narcissist. Her entire interview is ME ME ME Im so full of me. She thought it unfair for Liz to help Kinzie yet wasnt it unfair to deprive an obviously starving person the opportunity to eat? I dont blame Liz at all. In fact I applauded that move. Maria comes off as a self centered, petty, spoiled ,vindictive woman. And the only reason she deprived charlie of her vote was to selfishly "get even" because he concluded her play.

[@nbedwards8956]

The interview was about Maria so how you conclude she is a narcissist based on her being interviewed about herself is just ludicrous. LoL!

[@90sNihilist]

@lorelei97394 I agree with you. The constant self-aggrandising, hypocrisy, constant attempts at projecting the most flattering and sympathetic image, taking no responsibility for what happened to her friendship with Charlie after the game and placing responsibility for its future entirely on him, the way she practically made it sound like she's a single mother... And it might be that she's being partially honest about why she voted for Kenzie: Maria could project herself on to her.

[@jacksonhart5961]

What medical accreditation do you have to diagnose this person you’ve never met as a narcissist?

[@sarahmcguigan7374]

Maria showed her true colours when she didn't pick liz for the reward, Charlie was the real winner of the season

[@dajo2824]

Best interview of Charly. For me Charly won it , but in this era it helps to have a I need the money story. (Kenzy is awesome. Not a victim. Love her) Kenzy took a very very long time to make fire so it wasn’t that. For all of Maria’s talk of her sons, she voted for the woman who wanted to start a family . Her words. Charly wants to start a family also. so it came down to her being mad over the letters from home and if she can’t win, he can’t win. Maria is a therapist but with all the lying, she can’t fool anyone. Charly’s answer right after all this happened shows his incredible maturity. What a man.

[@dajo2824]

Hearing Maria’s interview. Though she is a therapist her narcissism shows. Doesn’t know how to own mistakes.

[@joniholland8555]

He expresses himself so well.

[@veganwaffle]

So Maria made her choice to vote for Kenzie because of reasons not at all about the game

[@DK3n70]

Im loving Charlie! He should be a Taylor Swift correspondent!

[@MrJJHiggs]

Only mistake Charlie made was having Maria as a friend. So called friend I should say.

[@jayjasperjp]

All of Maria’s answers sound rehearsed

[@na0pppa8881]

She was bitter but he could have been braver in the way got her out. Instead of not playing the good friend all along, which might have made her pissed first and then respect him. He was dancing around it so long and then made it seem like others voted her out, no wonder after being in pandorosa she felt like everything he was selling her was off. At the end of the day that's the game, what the people you out survived think of you and feel about you. I mean she's clearly lying in these interviews but the fact she was pissed speaks about Charlie's game.

[@amberjulia123]

Maria clearly has no heart - because if she did, she would understand that voting “with her heart” would = voting for her Survivor Bestie. That’s how that works. It doesn’t mean voting for someone you had no personal connection with during the game because they are more poor than your bestie or because they are the same gender as you. That’s called voting based on a MENTAL LOGIC of perceived “financial fairness” and a “personal gender bias” that has *zero* to do with the heart. But again, she wouldn’t know that because she doesn’t have one. It must hurt like hell for Charlie to hear over and over again in Maria’s interviews that her vote for Kenzie was “from the heart unlike her vote for Charlie would have been” - like, WTF? That just means that she never actually FELT anything personal or deep or genuine for Charlie. Maybe because she’s incapable. Run Charlie, RUN!

[@nikolasmoore2252]

Exactly. This wasn't a head over heart vote. If Maria had gone with her head (in terms of who played the best game) or heart (in terms of her best friend in the game) it's Charlie either way.

[@californiadreaming567]

Charlie - you will make a great Harvard lawyer because you had to think on your feet which you have to do in court. The day she bonded with W she was planning on getting you out. So why was she anger that you were going to get her out. She wasn’t expecting the backlash. She thought she could lie but her face told the truth.

[@swannoir]

I thought Maria was a strong woman and a strong player and I liked her for most of the season. Then came the Reward Challenge she won and how she handled that, and the conflicted reasoning she gave about it. She couldn't explain (wouldn't admit to) her FTC vote either and, after it, I began searching to try to see if she and Charlie were still friends. Remember, he was going to be "Uncle Charlie" and all of that. I don't think that's going to happen and, if not, what a tremendous loss to her, her family, and to her boys. Had she voted differently and Charlie had won, I can imagine what a fabulous "uncle" he would have been and how everyone would have benefitted from that relationship. But Maria was the "If I can't have it neither can you" type. And yes, Charlie did plot against her. But she was plotting against him at the same time! And I think we'd all be shocked if he wouldn't have voted for her in the end, had the positions been reversed. This is the first time I've watched Survivor in some years and my first "new era" show, I guess. But if this is the way it is now, if core alliances of two turn on each other at the end, I prefer old Survivor. None of this, for me, takes away from Kenzie's win, btw. I absolutely loved her and am happy for her win, her marriage and the coming baby boy they can securely welcome into the world this Fall. Best of luck and much happiness to them!

[@kaatherineyoung]

I don't think Maria was thinking "if I can't have it neither can you". I don't think her intention was to vote for Kenzie right after she was voted off. I think she was butt hurt that Charlie was gunning for her earlier than she thought when she learned about it in Ponderosa. I think she felt a painful backstab and wanted to reciprocate that pain by not voting for him to win. I, also, think at Ponderosa she had time to reflect and she blamed Charlie for ultimate her demise by using his stronger relationships with Ben, Liz, and Kenzie to gang up on her and she had some strong, negative emotions for him resulting in her being a vicious snake at the end.

[@beverlybrown4398]

Watch 44 and 45. Very loyal. This cast was a hot mess and lots of fun, but not the best strategy. 44 and 45 had some great strategic players

[@johnshepard1427]

The interviewer did a fantastic job

[@veganwaffle]

I hate the immediate after show, probably the worst decision in the new era

[@mayjohnnie689]

She did because Charlie stayed and she didn’t.Bad sport

[@MikeLaF24]

She should just admit shes bitter af

[@GreyEyesGoddess]

The delulu, defensive hyperinflation of her game is almost comical

[@maggie198333]

Charlie has so much grace and is so well-spoken.

[@bwaredaphog]

so Liz helped Kenzie which Maria said was clearly unfair and she was pissed about, but then she still votes for Kenzie bc of fire? Not buying it.

[@Jake-cv6jq]

I understand its hard to be honest and just admit that you were too bitter to vote for the person who deserved to win.

[@moose1556]

It comes down to character, Charlie has a trainload and Maria has zilch. I don’t think the jurors, the final 3 and even Jeff had a lot of respect for Maria after she was voted off. Her expressions while on the jury, final tribal and the after show were painful and you could see the distance between everyone and her. Kenzie was a good pick and played a great game. I think Charlie could be a good “fill in” for Jeff sometime.

[@DOP3K1LLAH]

Bitter snake

[@Snowboarder16]

Exactly

[@2724wright]

I just heard Charlie say that if he survived to the end and Maria did too by winning out on competitions that he would think his social game would win out over her physical game. Huh? Then the hell did survivor become of game of social and strategy over physical competitive positioning. A blend is nice but hell winning immunities means something in this game.

[@christinemccloskey7429]

"Great people" do not lie, deceive and stab you in te back. She commented continuously that she wanted to be a role model for her boys, but sadly, she showed them how to be a jealous and bitter sore loser.

[@3T0EDSL0TH]

IMO Charlie has played one of the best games of survivor. The fact he kept his threat level so low to not receive a single vote until Maria and Q tried to blind side him shows how well he played. It's too bad about Maria and Q's decision. Think both of their reasons make them look really stupid.

[@trevorthetherapist4200]

21:23 Wow. Maybe tell Charlie that I will work with you and you have my vote except if Kenzie wants to have a baby 😂🎉 (Charlie, your desire to have a wife and a baby will have to wait) 😮

[@n.b1434]

Charlie is awesome! Maria is a snake. In every single way possible. Devious and manipulative. She hasn't fooled anyone. Kenzie is such an amazing and beautiful person! People should learn from her. But I readily agree with the masses, Charlie deserved to win! He was robbed. He was the best player. Such a great guy who I hope listens to everyone and never talks to Maria, the narcissist again. She will never deserve his friendship. And she really should be ashamed of herself!

[@KiaraLemmone]

What happened to fiercely loyal Maria. You told Charlie he had your vote if he made it to final 3. You answer is BS. You are just bitter and jealous that Charlie got you before you got him.

[@SuperRedbay]

If you can now help people in "individual challenges" that means in the final fire making the other 2 people sitting down can help one person and make it a 3 vs. 1 in the fire making challenge haha. yeah?

[@dajo2824]

Agreed. That was odd that a player could physically go get the board for Kenzy. And count them for her.

[@cpnstbn1266]

Jeff is like a sports referee, an official, and he’s got to keep up with the game. Just like on sports, referees make mistakes. I bet after this season, helping others won’t be allowed

[@BillyGollnerMusic]

This drama is just so iconic and juicy.

[@wolfe8421]

How she can not vote for the player who was intertwined with her own game the whole time - yet she clearly thinks she's the bees knees of players - just urg. This jury was way too left of center making it about personal stories. 1 2nd the comments saying I'm happy for Kenzie (owning her game good for her) personally I would have voted Charlie (fantastic game play in each corner of the trifector) and very disappointed in Maria - for all the reasons people are already voicing.

[@DSP_2.0]

Survivor 46 was a tribute to the emotional players, and we got the stupid ending that tends to happen with emotional players. This was a forgettable season except for the challenges and that Charlie got robbed.

[@natalia6788]

So, Kenzie was the one benefited from Liz's help during the challenge which made Maria furious (and rightly so) and she's bitter towards Charlie?? It makes no sense.