Emily Flippen Reveals Why She Almost Hoped 'Survivor 50' Wouldn’t Call Her (Exclusive)

Emily Flippen had perhaps the biggest growth arc during her first Survivorrun on Season 45. She arrived as a socially abrasive outsider and left as a savvy, respected strategist, but the experience took a huge mental toll. In fact, at the time, she was adamant that she would never return to the game. But as the milestone 50th season approached, those "absolutes" became less clear.

The investment analyst, 30, arrived in Fiji for Survivor 50 with a mix of hesitation and a newfound sense of freedom.