Survivor 49's Sage Ahrens-Nichols on Being Labeled a ‘Flip-Flopper’ — and Why She Disagrees (Exclusive)

Sage Ahrens-Nichols had quite the journey on Survivor, but it wasn’t always understood by the people around her. Throughout her run on season 49, she found herself labeled a “flip-flopper” — a critique that followed her deep into the game and ultimately shaped how she was perceived at Final Tribal Council where she ended up receiving just one vote to win.

In her post-finale interview with Men's Journal, the Washington native, 30, exclusively reflects on the decisions that defined her game...