Alex Moore, a recently eliminated contestant from "Survivor 49," defended fellow castmate Savannah Louie against accusations of being a "mean girl." Moore stated that while Louie can sometimes "cross a line," he personally liked her and had a good relationship with her. He attributes her direct communication style to her background as an anchor and journalist, suggesting that some contestants and fans may not be accustomed to her "speaking truth to power." Moore acknowledged that Louie's behavior might be triggering for those who have experienced bullying, but he reiterated that he was never personally offended by her actions on the island.
He also expressed confusion and disappointment that other contestants voted him out instead of targeting Savannah Louie and Rizo Velovic's strategic alliance, which he saw as a missed opportunity to weaken formidable competitors. Furthermore, Moore explained the breakdown of his original alliance with Soph Balerdi, attributing it to her close ties with Louie and Velovic, which prevented him from effectively participating in their strategy without feeling like he was merely following their lead.
