Survivor Québec crowns Kathrine Huet as ultimate survivor
The jury of seven eliminated players awarded the $100,000 grand prize to the returning contestant over her ally Isabelle Gauvin in a tight 4-3 vote Sunday.
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Kathrine Huet, a 52-year-old real estate broker and returning player, won Survivor Québec's fourth season Sunday night, edging out fellow finalist Isabelle Gauvin in a close jury vote. The jury of seven eliminated contestants cast their ballots 4-3 in Huet's favour, despite visible frustration from some members about the competition's fairness.
Huet, a mother of five, presented what jurors called a more complete strategic game than Gauvin, who is a 46-year-old philanthropist and entrepreneur. The vote hinged on swing juror Stéphan Lessard, a 32-year-old carpenter-menuisier, who initially planned to vote for Gauvin but was persuaded by Huet's final pitch to change his ballot.
Huet claimed the $100,000 grand prize. The jury's visible rancour throughout the voting process reflected frustration that some physically stronger competitors, including Maria Gutierrez, Simon Gagnon-Brassard, Kate Vercheval, and Rémi Babeu, had been voted out earlier, leaving them sidelined while Huet — who struggled in physical challenges — reached the end.
Huet had competed in the previous season, where a rock injury forced her to quit on day 17, giving her a significant familiarity advantage over first-time players that some jurors felt was unfair. Despite the contentious jury dynamics, host Patrice Bélanger confirmed Huet as the sole survivor and presented her with the prize Sunday on Noovo.