The Ultimate Blindside: Who Was Voted Off Survivor 49 Last Night? (And The Advantage That Failed)

The latest episode of *Survivor 49* delivered one of the most chaotic and unexpected Tribal Councils of the season, culminating in a massive pre-finale blindside. As of today, December 13, 2025, the castaway who was sent home, just shy of the Final Five, is Steven Ramm, the 35-year-old rocket scientist from Colorado. His elimination was a shocking turn of events, especially because he played a powerful advantage that ultimately failed to save him from a devastating betrayal by his closest allies. This penultimate episode, titled "The Die is Cast," saw the remaining Final Six split into two clear factions, setting the stage for a tense showdown. Despite the high-stakes environment and the strategic maneuvering of the players, Steven Ramm’s exit is a cautionary tale about trusting too deeply in the endgame of *Survivor*. His departure leaves the remaining five players scrambling for position as they head into the highly anticipated season finale.

Steven Ramm: Survivor 49 Biography and Game Summary

Steven Ramm entered *Survivor 49* with a unique background and a seemingly brilliant mind for strategy, given his profession. His calm demeanor and ability to build strong relationships initially positioned him as a major threat in the game, though he aimed to lay low and connect with others on a personal level. Here is a quick look at the profile of the tenth player eliminated from the game:

• Name: Steven Ramm
• Age: 35
• Hometown/Current Residence: Littleton, Colorado / Denver Resident
• Occupation: Spacecraft System Architect and Program Manager (Rocket Scientist)
• Employer: Lockheed Martin
• Key Fact: He is also a part-time musician.
• Tribe: Lewatu (Post-Merge)
• Elimination: Tenth player eliminated, voted out in Episode 12.

Steven’s game was characterized by his strategic positioning between the two major factions that emerged in the merge. He was instrumental in several key votes, but his biggest move came just before his elimination when he attempted to leverage his advantage to secure his safety. Unfortunately for him, the very allies he thought he was working with were simultaneously plotting his demise.

The Chaotic Tribal Council: A Block-a-Vote Disaster

The Tribal Council in Episode 12, which secured Steven Ramm’s fate, will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most dramatic and confusing in *Survivor 49* history—a true "Advantage-Geddon." With only six players left—Steven Ramm, Sophi Balerdi, Savannah Louie, Rizo, Sage Ahrens-Nichols, and Kristina Mills—the pressure was immense, leading to a flurry of advantage plays. The tension started when Steven, sensing danger, decided to play his Block-a-Vote advantage. This advantage allows the holder to prevent another player from voting at Tribal Council. Steven chose to block the vote of his supposed ally, Sage Ahrens-Nichols. The move was intended to ensure a 3-2 vote against Sophi, a key member of the opposing "Tres Leches" alliance, which also includes Savannah and Rizo. However, the chaos didn't end there. Another advantage, the Knowledge is Power idol, was also played during the same Tribal Council. The combination of these advantages being played, and in some cases wasted, led to a highly confusing and unpredictable voting process that host Jeff Probst had to navigate carefully.

The Betrayal That Sealed Steven’s Fate

The reason Steven Ramm was ultimately voted out, despite his advantage play, boils down to a devastating betrayal. The vote count revealed that Steven received three votes, while Sophi Balerdi received only one. The alliance Steven thought he had with Kristina and Sage was a mirage. The Lewatu tribe members, including Kristina Mills, flipped on Steven, joining the opposing alliance to unanimously vote him out. In his exit interview, Steven named his biggest betrayer as the person who had given him the most assurance just hours before Tribal Council. The remaining players—Sage, Sophi, Savannah, Rizo, and Kristina—had successfully orchestrated a massive blindside, proving that in the end-game of *Survivor*, loyalty is a luxury few can afford. Steven's attempt to use the Block-a-Vote to control the vote count was expertly countered by a complete shift in allegiance, turning his advantage into a non-factor. The rocket scientist, who had aimed to play a subtle game, was ultimately undone by a move that was too loud, alerting his allies that he was willing to target one of their numbers, even if it was for his own perceived safety.

What This Means for the Survivor 49 Finale

Steven Ramm's elimination shatters the perceived 3-3 split in the Final Six, leaving a clear path for the remaining alliance to dominate the final stretch of *Survivor 49*. The Tres Leches alliance, consisting of Sophi, Savannah, and Rizo, is now in a dominant position, with Kristina Mills and Sage Ahrens-Nichols left to fight for their lives. The crucial takeaways from this episode are:

• Advantage Overload: The episode highlighted the dangers of the new era of *Survivor*, where multiple advantages can lead to unpredictability, but not always security. Steven's Block-a-Vote was effectively nullified by the betrayal.
• The Power of the Flip: Kristina and Sage’s decision to flip proved that having options and being willing to cut a close ally at the last minute is the most powerful move in the game.
• A Clear Path to the End: The remaining five players will now battle it out for the Final Three spots, with the Tres Leches alliance holding a significant numbers advantage, making it difficult for the remaining outsiders to survive the next vote.

With the finale looming, the remaining castaways must now navigate the last immunity challenges and the final Tribal Council. Steven Ramm’s exit serves as a powerful reminder that in *Survivor 49*, no one is safe, and the biggest threats are often the ones closest to you. The stage is set for an explosive conclusion to the season.

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