“Survivor” 50 on Wednesday night, April 1 is set for a massive episode where a 17-person merge awaits the castaways, as does an unforgettable and historic tribal council.
But during the monumental episode, a break from the programming also awaits “Survivor” fans. And that’s not an April Fool’s joke.
The “Survivor” 50 merge episode will be interrupted by President Donald Trump’s speech from the Oval Office. The full episode will air in its entirety but the show will cut away for the duration of Trump’s update on Iran.
Here’s what to know about what time Survivor airs, a preview to episode 6 and how Trump’s speech will affect “Survivor”:
What time is the Survivor finale on tonight?
“Survivor” 50 will begin at 7 p.m. Central time on Wednesday, April 1.
How long is Survivor tonight?
Tonight’s episode – the sixth in the landmark 50th season – will be two hours. That’s 30 minutes longer than the usual 90-minute episodes.
The season premiere on Feb. 25 was a three-hour episode.
Where to watch Survivor 50 tonight? TV channel, live stream.
“Survivor” airs on CBS and is available to stream live with a Paramount+ Premium plan or next day with any Paramount+ plan.
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What time is Trump speaking tonight?
Trump’s speech is scheduled for 8 p.m. Central time on Wednesday, April 1.
Will Trump’s speech interrupt Survivor tonight?
Yes, “Survivor” will be affected by Trump’s speech. For the East and Central time zones, “Survivor” will air the first hour uninterrupted but after the first hour – 9 p.m. Eastern and 8 p.m. Central – Trump’s speech will air live. The episode will resume where it left off after Trump’s speech. For those in Mountain time, the start of the episode at 7 p.m. will be delayed.
“Survivor fans” should be used to this. During the season 49 finale, Trump’s address also interrupted that episode.
How long will Trump’s speech be?
It’s expected to be about 20 minutes, per TV channel guides.
Where to watch Trump’s speech?
The major TV broadcasting networks will air Trump’s speech, including CBS.
That means TV shows that are at 8 p.m. will be affected by Trump’s speech.
What is Trump’s speech going to be about?
“President Trump will give an Address to the Nation to provide an important update on Iran,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
The address comes a day after Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he expects the war to be over “within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three.”
“I think within two or three weeks, we’ll leave. There’s no reason for us to do this.”
Who’s left on Survivor 50?
Seventeen people remain on “Survivor” 50 as the castaways enter the next phase of the game, presumably at the merge. If that happens, it would be a record number of people at the merge stage.
Survivor 50 boot order
Seven of the record 24-person cast have been eliminated from “Survivor” 50, with six people voted out and one medical evacuation. Angelina and Charlie were voted out during the first double boot of the season.
Here’s the elimination order:
Survivor 50 episode tonight
Episode 6 of “Survivor” 50 is titled “The Blood Moon.”
Per CBS: “A mysterious boat arrives delivering an exciting message ‘Drop your buffs!’ A mad dash ensues when castaways discover that an advantage is hidden deep in the jungle. This week’s mouthwatering challenge reward lifts spirits, but only briefly. A true Survivor first, the dreaded blood moon leads to historic tribal council.”
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What time does Survivor come on? Trump speech to interrupt episode
Reporting by Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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