AceShowbiz - The live broadcast of the Survivor 50 finale on Wednesday night faced an unexpected hiccup that spoiled a crucial moment for viewers. The season’s finale, which combined pre-recorded segments from Fiji with a live event in Los Angeles, accidentally revealed a major game twist prematurely.

During the final moments of the episode's second hour, a mix-up in the order of footage aired early disclosed which contestant lost a critical firemaking challenge and thus became the last juror of the season. The reveal happened before the pre-taped challenge footage was shown, breaking the suspense that had been carefully built up.

Host Jeff Probst and player Rizo "RizGod" Velovic were involved in a live segment where Probst announced Rizo as the final juror, unintentionally spoiling the outcome. Attending audience members reportedly gasped audibly upon realizing the mistake.

TVLine’s Survivor expert Nick Caruso, who was present at the live event in California, confirmed the reaction from the crowd. Shortly after the error, Probst addressed the slip-up during a commercial break, attempting to downplay the mishap by calling it a "Survivor twist."

The incident sparked immediate online discussion, with fans sharing clips of the moment and debating whether the reveal impacted the viewing experience. TVLine has contacted CBS for an official statement regarding the broadcast mistake.

Fans are encouraged to share their thoughts: Did you catch the spoiler live? Were you surprised before Probst acknowledged the error? Stay tuned for a full recap of the finale once the episode concludes.

This article is based on reporting originally published by TVLine.