35 days ago, 16 castaways embarked on a new adventure--a new series of Survivor hosted by Hufus and Garrett--looking to become the very first winner of the series.
The game began with 2 speed boats arriving somewhere in Brazil.
Host: “Known for its beautiful people—that have several different origins—and for being vast, vibrant, and the largest country in South America, Brazil will be the home for these 16 castaways for the next 39 days. Twists and turns hide within the rich environment, ready to test these castaways’ willpower. Torches will be snuffed along the way, but in the end, one contestant will Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast everyone else to claim the prize of Sole Survivor, and the million dollar prize. 39 days, 16 people, 1 Survivor!”
The tribes were divided into two--Siriano, wearing green buffs, and Korubo, wearing yellow buffs. Once the tribes were set, both competed in the first Immunity Challenge of the season--Pass the torch. After being tied with Siriano for a little bit, Jake passed the torch to Raheem. Korubo found their momentum, and... “KORUBO WINS IMMUNITY!” Korubo was safe, and Siriano had to attend the first Tribal Council of the series.
Will, who held the torch and never passed it during the challenge, paid the price for his inactivity.
Host: “Will, the tribe has spoken. *Snuffs torch* Time for you to go.”
Losing the first immunity of the season had Siriano down in numbers, but they rallied in the following immunity. The second Immunity of the season was trivia about Brazil. Siriano jumped out to a commanding 4-0 lead, only needing five points to win. Korubo stormed back, tying it up at 4 points each. The challenge was down to the final question. Host: “On Brazil’s flag, you will see the phrase, “ORDEM E PROGRESSO.” What is that Portuguese for?”
Host: “The answer is Order and Progress... SIRIANO WINS IMMUNITY!”
After Immunity, Kelly became a target for previous conflicts and was seen as a threat later in the game.
Host: “Sixth vote...Second person voted out of H&G's Survivor: Brazil...Kelly. Kelly, that's 4, and tonight that's enough. Please, bring me your torch. Kelly, the tribe has spoken.”
Kelly left a parting shot for one of her former tribemates: “Ryan is a terrible ugly human being. Take him out.”
The third Immunity Challenge was dodgeball. Siriano scored a huge victory on a comeback that Korubo failed to manage in the previous challenge.
Host: “And with that, SIRIANO WINS IMMUNITY in a major comeback!”
Lake’s was targeted for also not being as active as others.
Host: “Third person voted out of Hufus and Garrett's Survivor: Brazil...Lake. Lake, that's 4, and tonight that's enough. Please, bring me your torch. Lake, the tribe has spoken. *Snuffs torch* Time for you to go.”
The fourth Immunity Challenge of the season was a paintball battle. Korubo destroyed Siriano, winning by a score of 9 to -7.
At tribal council, Ondra was targeted.
Host: “Fourth person voted out of H&G's Survivor: Brazil...Ondra. Ondra, that's 4. Tonight, that's enough. Please bring me your torch. Ondra, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch* Time for you to go.”
At the following Immunity, castaways were met with a surprise.
Host: “So... You guys have been sitting pretty comfortable so far. Time to switch things up.
DROP.
YOUR.
BUFFS!
We are not merged yet. But we're switching tribes!”
The swap was not much of a swap however. Gabriel and Vincent were the only two to actually swap. Gabriel moved to Korubo and Vincent moved to Siriano.
Host: “‘Time to switch things up.’ This aged not so well
Despite this, we're not gonna a have a regular round! Tomorrow we're gonna have a DOUBLE TRIBAL COUNCIL. Which means you guys are playing for individual immunity!”
Patrick: “WHATTTTT”
The players competed in a slide puzzle for individual immunity. Both tribes were going to their own Tribal Councils. Vincent won on Siriano’s side, and Jake won on Korubo’s side.
At Korubo’s tribal council, Gabriel became a victim of the tribe swap.
Host: “Fifth person voted out of H&G's Survivor: Brazil...Gabriel. Gabriel, that's 3. Tonight, that's enough. Please bring me your torch. Gabriel, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch* Time for you to go.”
At Siriano’s tribal council, the original Sirianos were forced to look at each other for the vote. Ultimately, it fell on Alex.
Host: “Alex, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch* Time for you to go.”
At the next Immunity Challenge, the players found out they made the merge.
Host: “Hello, everyone! Congrats on final 10! Before we start the immunity challenge...
EVERYBODY
DROP
YOUR BUFFS!
We are merged!”
The challenge was endurance, where the contestants had to check-in but could only do it once an hour.
Host: “VINCENT WINS INDIVIDUAL IMMUNITY!”
Blaine found himself with the rest of the tribe eying him as the target.
Host: “Seventh person voted out of H&G's Survivor: Brazil, and first member of the jury...Blaine. Blaine, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch*”
At Immunity, castaways competed in the Column Crumble challenge. Despite the challenge looking like it would come down to Vincent and Jake—both having already won at least one Immunity this season—Timothy pulled out the victory. Host: “TIMOTHY WINS IMMUNITY!”
Back at camp, the vote proved to be messier than the last vote. Ultimately, Raheem was ousted.
Host: “Eighth person voted out of H&G's Survivor: Brazil, and second member of the jury...Raheem. Raheem, that's 5. Tonight, that's enough. Please bring me your torch. Raheem, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch* Time for you to go.” Raheem: “It's been fun guys.”
The following Immunity was Majority Rules/Touchy Subjects. Players had to answer questions such as the biggest social, physical, and strategic threat; who is controlling the game; who is the biggest goat; and more. Vincent earned his third Immunity of the season. Host: “Vincent wins individual immunity and reward, and cannot be voted out in this tribal council. You have a 1 in 7 shot at winning this season.”
The tribal council was the messiest one of the season, with things up in the air until the final minutes before votes were due. But Ryan became the next victim.
Host: “Ninth person voted out of H&G's Survivor: Brazil, and third member of the jury...Ryan. Ryan, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch* Time for you to go.”
The next Immunity was “Time out”. Latisha earned her first Immunity of the season.
Liam, feeling like the target, played what he thought was his idol:
“I wasn’t gonna play it until I heard very similar things from multiple people so I’m not taking any chances
*hands Garrett an idol* Playing this on myself”
Host: “This IS a hidden immunity idol. Any votes cast against LIAM do not count.”
Host: “Liam. DOES NOT COUNT”
“Liam. DOES NOT COUNT”
Six votes were cast for Liam, none of the counted.
Host: “Seventh vote...Tenth person voted out of H&G's Survivor: Brazil, and fourth member of the jury...Timothy. Timothy, that's one. Tonight, that's enough. Please bring me your torch. Timothy, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch* Time for you to go.”
Timothy: “Ahh, good one Liam, see you guys <3”
The next Immunity Challenge was Forum Wars, where Vincent earned another victory. But it came at a cost.
Vincent: “me regretting i pissed whole floor at toilet but in reality i didn't have to hurry up”
Host: “VINCENT HAS ONCE AGAIN WON IMMUNITY! His fourth of the season. Hope your pants forgive you.”
At tribal council, the vote was split, but another idol popped up.
Liam: "Playing this on myself once again"
Host: “This is......A HIDDEN IMMUNITY IDOL! Any votes cast against LIAM will not count.
First vote... LIAM. - DOES NOT COUNT - Second vote...LIAM. - DOES NOT COUNT - Third vote... LIAM. - DOES NOT COUNT - 0 votes valid for anyone, 3 votes to go...
Fourth vote... JAKE. Fifth vote... Eleventh person voted out of H&G's Survivor: Brazil, and fifth member of the jury...JAKE. Jake, that's two, and unfortunately tonight that's enough. Please bring me your torch. Jake, the tribe has spoken. *snuffs torch* Time for you to go.”
Two idol plays and now we’re down to a compelling final five. One original Korubo remains with four original Sirianos. Hidden Immunity Idols, Immunity wins, backstabbing, strategic gameplay--this is still anyone’s game.
It all wraps up tonight, as we will see which players make it to the Final Tribal Council and fight for the Jury’s vote to win the title of the first Sole Survivor of H&G’s Survivor. Which of these final five will emerge victorious? Will it be Patrick? Liam? Vincent? Ethan? Latisha?
In f5, 2 idols were played. Voted out was me 2-1 between Latisha.
No votes were cast against me up to then. Is that good?
