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CBS/ December 20, 2010, 12:24 PM

"Survivor: Nicaragua" Winner Scores $1M Prize

Jud "Fabio" Birza, the 21-year-old winner of "Survivor: Nicaragua," picked up his $1 million grand prize on "The Early Show" Monday.

What's the youngest victor in 21 seasons of the show going to do with his winnings?

The Californian said, "Dude, I'm going to have a lot of fun. Arts and crafts day every day. I'm going to travel the world. I'm gonna hang out."

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Known for his cool, friendly demeanor "Survivor," Birza said he knew he was a favorite for the win.

Co-anchor Jeff Glor said, "Fabio, you kind of came in as the jokester -- some people said, the dumb blond, didn't necessarily strategize as much, the nice guy, the innocent guy. People wondered whether that would work in the end. Did you ever question whether it would?"

Birza answered, "Uh, no. I basically just talked myself into it. Every day, I basically said, 'It is working,' you know. 'It's happening, just keep it up, you are getting good response.' And it was fun."

Birza won five votes, trumping Chase Rice, a 24-year-old professional racecar jackman from North Carolina. Rice won $100,000 on the show. He said it was fun to give Birza a run for his money.

He said, "I think he was pretty sure he had it, ... so it was fun to see him sweat a bit."

For more with "The Survivor" winner and runner-up on "The Early Show," click on the video below.


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fun4u2002 says:
The new Early Show Team sucks!!! Really bad Choice!
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carolo43 says:
Not much money in the world today. I would bank it and live off the interest if I was this kids. His "friends" will drain him dry in a year if he doesn't use his noggin.
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twilly910 replies:
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Completely agree - 1 million doesn't go as far as it used to. Hopefully he'll be careful and not blow it all in a year or two. Maybe he'll let his parent's guide him a bit financially - he seems like a nice kid.
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gerrydecor says:
I totally agree.
I was flipping channels trying to decide which one to make my morning show.
What is going on? I moved so I wasn't watching for a few days & then I see the new team for the new year.
I am so disappointed as I have been a follower of Dave Price since his mornings on Fox.
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twilly910 replies:
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I already miss Dave : (
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Burdahouse says:
watched today show as Harry, maggie and dave gone! Will get to know them and enjoy my morning. Bye
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