The Summit 2023 fans weren’t impressed with the nail-biting finale, with some even dubbing it a “waste of time”.
During the June 4 episode, Brooke Kilowsky, Isaac Compton and Lulu Hawton defeated The Summit and made it to the peak of the mountain.
However, there was a twist.
The eliminated contestants had the power to distribute the $490k cash prize however they see fit between the three winners.
Fans didn’t love the show’s format, with many agreeing that the cash should’ve been shared evenly between the three players.
Fell asleep during final episode. I can’t stand the trial by the others concept. I’d rather one gets to the summit or split the prize equally. #TheSummit
— Andy (@scruffystjohn) June 4, 2023
The more I think about it #TheSummit is insane. So in survivor the winner backstabs many ppl n doesn’t hv his peers decide how much he gets . It’s the game . It’s strategic. If I were Lulu I’d b furious . She worked just as hard to get up there. Seek legal action Lulu
— Femme (@Zkuy8888) June 4, 2023
Finally Watching the Finalé, not sure I want to finish. I really don’t think it’s at all fair for the eliminated get to choose who gets what… fuck that shit!!! #TheSummit
— Brenton James (@Brenton_James_G) June 4, 2023
The Summit fans are mad that Brooke won more money than Lulu
The eliminated players agreed that Brooke “deserved her place on the mountain” and decided to give her a whopping $150k out of the prize fund.
However, her bestie Lulu wasn’t as lucky. Because the boxer played an instrumental role in kicking her cast mates off the mountain, karma came to get her, and they decided that she deserved just $90k of the prize money. Which tbh still isn’t a bad paycheck in this economic climate.
Now, $90k would still make us cry with joy. However, fans weren’t too pleased that “backstabbing Brooke” won more cash than Lulu.
I don’t believe Brooke deserved any more than lulu #TheSummit
— Jen Johnson (@jenjohnson6) June 4, 2023
Happy for #Isaac but I feel the difference between Lulu and Brooke was too big #TheSummit
— jwdw (@jwdew) June 4, 2023
#TheSummit I don’t understand why lazy Isaac n backstabbing Brooke got more than lulu
— Femme (@Zkuy8888) June 4, 2023
Sorry Brooke, you owe Jacqui NOTHING. #TheSummit
— Brenton James (@Brenton_James_G) June 4, 2023
Karma’s a bitch and so is Brooke! #thesummit
— Rabid Raccoon Girl (@GirlRabid) June 4, 2023
Fans celebrate Isaac’s big win
The eliminated trekkers agreed that fan-favourite Isaac was “authentic the whole way through”, awarding him the remaining $250k of the prize money.
People were over the moon for Isaac, stating that he was “the most deserving” and we couldn’t agree more!
So thrilled for Isaac. What a beautiful soul he is. #TheSummit
— Lydia Rhiannon 🐈⬛ (@LydiaAmesha) June 4, 2023
SO HAPPY ISAAC WON MOST OF THE $$$ SO DESERVING #TheSummit
— Blair (@LB68367465) June 4, 2023
I’ve never seen any one who deserved a win more than Isaac. #TheSummit
— Nikole 💫 (@nikole_cameronX) June 4, 2023
So happy for Issac I’ve been rooting for him since Episode 1 he seems like a lovely guy #thesummit
— Cara (@CLGreality9) June 4, 2023
Yeah, My favorite player on The Summit got the most cash 💸💰 ❤️ #TheSummit
— Tamajama 💎 (@TamieW) June 4, 2023
Bloody well done to #IsaacCompton
— 𝕂𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕒 𝕄𝕔𝕂𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕒𝕙 (@KaniaMcKalliah) June 4, 2023
Wowwwww!!!#TheSummit @9Now
However, others thought it was unfair that Isaac won more than his female co-stars, stating that the “gender pay gap exists even in reality TV.”
Wow gender pay gap exists even in reality tv. C’mon. #TheSummit
— Colin Beattie (@colpeoplespot) June 4, 2023
As much as I like Isaac I don’t believe he deserves more than the girls #thesummit
— TheFeminineAnarchist (@evalunagaia) June 4, 2023
Gender pay gap #TheSummit
— Hanu (@hanisha11) June 4, 2023
Reckon Lulu and Brooke should have gotten the same tho #TheSummit
— JessBee ❤️💙🤍 (@jessbee1999) June 4, 2023
The Summit fans aren’t holding out for Season Two
After the controversial finale episode, viewers took to Twitter to share their brutal views on The Summit, with many stating that they’re not interested in a second season. Yikes.
Ok I’m done sorry 9 sorry #thesummit I ain’t doing this again season 2 is a no for me
— Sally (@SallyGearing) June 4, 2023
#TheSummit
— Julie Anderson 🌊🟧 (@JulieAnderson01) June 4, 2023
What a terrible ending! To have those voted off decide who gets how much is BS! Lulu was forced to make those decisions & she & Brooke deserved an equal share. I like Isaac but he quit twice. The prize needed to be much more, that’s a pittance for what they endured.
Thanks for wasting my time. No season 2 from me. #TheSummit
— Matthew (@matthewfrydek) June 4, 2023
First and last time. The show sucked. There was no strategy. The strongest players didn’t get rewarded and it was a complete lucky dip how the cash was split. Glad Issac ended up with the major prize for being loyal. #TheSummit 👎
— Golden Paddy (@Golden_Paddy_) June 4, 2023
However, one fan called the adventure series “one of the best…in over a decade”, so there’s still hope…
#TheSummit one of the best reality TV challenge type series in over a decade! Scenery was beautiful! Challenges were awesome! The twists or unpredictable, fresh, new and kept me guessing! What a wonderful way to see #NewZealand #MustWatch
— MichelefromdaBronx (@UgotBronx) June 4, 2023
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