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'Samoa' winner Natalie receives $1 million check on 'The Early Show,' Russell still unhappy (Video)

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Natalie White receives her $1 million check on CBS'
'The Early Show' (Photo: CBS)
 

On CBS' "The Early Show," Natalie White received her $1 million check for winning the 19th edition of "Survivor"--much to the chagrin of runner-up Russell Hantz.

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Last night, Natalie bested fellow castaways Russell and Mick on the finale of "Survivor: Samoa," receiving the necessary five jury votes from her peers and the title of "Sole Survivor."

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On Tuesday's "The Early Show," Natalie sat down next to Russell and stated that her becoming a millionaire still doesn't seem real.  After Natalie received her check, Russell maintained his view that the woman to his right didn't deserve to win the game. 

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On this season of "Survivor," Russell was a fan favorite.  Calling himself one of the best players in "Survivor" history on the reunion show, Russell found three hidden immunity idols without any clues while simultaneously scheming his way into the Top 3.  Russell believes that Natalie simply rode his coattails the entire game and was rewarded with a $1 million check.

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In the end, Natalie emerged victorious.  She said she plans to take her boyfriend on a vacation and save the remaining prize money.

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Watch both Natalie and Russell discuss their time on "Survivor: Samoa" and who really earned the $1 million prize on Tuesday's "The Early Show."

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