The Survivor Season 44 premiere showed a lot of promise for the fourth installment of the reality competition series’ “new era,” but since then, fans have pointed out flaws in the show’s format. There are too many advantages and idols (and fake idols) at play in the game, and only women have been voted out. But hopefully, things will turn around soon, and by the time the finale arrives, we’ll be talking about how great Survivor Season 44 was.
Jeff Probst | Photo: Robert Voets/CBS CBS sets a date for the ‘Survivor’ Season 44 finale
On March 14, only two weeks following the Survivor Season 44 premiere, CBS released the date for the finale. The final episode will air on Wednesday, May 24, at 8 p.m. Et on CBS. The finale will also be available to stream on Paramount+ the following day.
So fans have two more months of blindsides, (hopefully) exciting challenge wins,...
Jeff Probst | Photo: Robert Voets/CBS CBS sets a date for the ‘Survivor’ Season 44 finale
On March 14, only two weeks following the Survivor Season 44 premiere, CBS released the date for the finale. The final episode will air on Wednesday, May 24, at 8 p.m. Et on CBS. The finale will also be available to stream on Paramount+ the following day.
So fans have two more months of blindsides, (hopefully) exciting challenge wins,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It was one of the most shocking results in “Survivor” history: Mike Gabler claimed the million dollars and title of Sole Survivor. After dominant players Jesse Lopez and Karla Cruz Godoy fell short, the heart valve specialist from Houston was able to best the likable and challenge dominant Cassidy Clark and Owen Knight with the jury. It has left “Survivor” viewers surprised and, in some cases, outraged. But he did tell us he was “hiding in plain sight.” So stop whining. I think he’s a worthy winner of the game I’ve loved for 43 seasons. And here are five reasons why Mike Gabler deserved to win.
1. He wowed the jury
In a game of increasing twists, advantages and idols, “Survivor” is a complicated game. But for 43 seasons the way to win has remained incredibly simple. You only need to do two things: get to the end and get the most jury votes.
1. He wowed the jury
In a game of increasing twists, advantages and idols, “Survivor” is a complicated game. But for 43 seasons the way to win has remained incredibly simple. You only need to do two things: get to the end and get the most jury votes.
- 12/17/2022
- by Matt Noble
- Gold Derby
The season finale “Survivor 43” aired on Wednesday night and concluded with host Jeff Probst crowning a new millionaire in Mike Gabler. The 52-year old from Meridan, Idaho defeated Cassidy Clark and Owen Knight after swaying the jury to believe that he was the most deserving of the title of sole survivor. So for the final time this season, we look back at the dumbest, most shocking and most exciting moments of this memorable finale.
See Mike Gabler makes history after winning ‘Survivor 43’: I’m going to donate ‘the entire million dollars’ to charity
Top 7 moments of Episode 13 (in chronological order):
1. New Digs, New Advantage: Did I feel bad that the remaining contestants were sent to a brand new beach to start over? Heck no! After the elimination of Cody Assenmacher, each and every one of them was extremely confident in their own way. Normally, I applaud this but some of them were overconfident,...
See Mike Gabler makes history after winning ‘Survivor 43’: I’m going to donate ‘the entire million dollars’ to charity
Top 7 moments of Episode 13 (in chronological order):
1. New Digs, New Advantage: Did I feel bad that the remaining contestants were sent to a brand new beach to start over? Heck no! After the elimination of Cody Assenmacher, each and every one of them was extremely confident in their own way. Normally, I applaud this but some of them were overconfident,...
- 12/16/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
The following contains spoilers for the Season 43 finale of Survivor.
Sometimes the right person just doesn’t win.
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At the top of Wednesday’s season finale of Survivor, Jesse Lopez looked golden. He still had an immunity idol to carry him to the Final 4. From there, he was just one immunity or fire-making challenge away from securing that 1 million bag.
But it didn’t happen.
After...
Sometimes the right person just doesn’t win.
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At the top of Wednesday’s season finale of Survivor, Jesse Lopez looked golden. He still had an immunity idol to carry him to the Final 4. From there, he was just one immunity or fire-making challenge away from securing that 1 million bag.
But it didn’t happen.
After...
- 12/15/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
On the December 14 season finale of “Survivor 43,” Mike Gabler won the 1 million grand prize by a 7-1-0 vote over Cassidy Clark and Owen Knight. The 52-year-old heart valve specialist from Meridian, Idaho played an under-the-radar game at the merge, particularly after Elisabeth “Elie” Scott called him out at tribal council as someone that should be targeted. Well, they didn’t listen to her, and now Gabler has become a millionaire — at least temporarily.
Gabler announced during the reunion show that he was going to “make history” on “Survivor” by donating his prize money to charity. “There are people that need that money more,” he explained to host Jeff Probst. “I’m going to donate the entire prize, the entire million dollars, in my father’s name Robert Gabler, who’s a Green Beret, to Veterans In Need.” The charity helps veterans who are dealing with psychiatric problems including Ptsd and curbs the suicide epidemic.
Gabler announced during the reunion show that he was going to “make history” on “Survivor” by donating his prize money to charity. “There are people that need that money more,” he explained to host Jeff Probst. “I’m going to donate the entire prize, the entire million dollars, in my father’s name Robert Gabler, who’s a Green Beret, to Veterans In Need.” The charity helps veterans who are dealing with psychiatric problems including Ptsd and curbs the suicide epidemic.
- 12/15/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
After 26 days of swollen ankles, last gasps and shocking betrayals, the winner of “Survivor 43” was crowned during the December 14 season finale on CBS. (Read our minute-by-minute live blog to see how it all went down.). The episode began with just the Top 5 finalists left in the running to win the 1 million prize: Cassidy Clark, Mike Gabler, Jesse Lopez, Karla Cruz Godoy and Owen Knight. But only one of them had what it took to outwit, outplay and outlast the others and join the “Survivor” winners list.
By the end of the second hour, Karla and Jesse had both been eliminated from the game, leaving the Top 3 castaways to face the jury. Host Jeff Probst then read the jury votes aloud in dramatic fashion. Gabler ended up winning the title of Sole Survivor with seven votes, while Cassidy came in second place with one vote and Owen placed third with zero votes.
By the end of the second hour, Karla and Jesse had both been eliminated from the game, leaving the Top 3 castaways to face the jury. Host Jeff Probst then read the jury votes aloud in dramatic fashion. Gabler ended up winning the title of Sole Survivor with seven votes, while Cassidy came in second place with one vote and Owen placed third with zero votes.
- 12/15/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Following last week’s shocking elimination of Cody Assenmacher from “Survivor 43,” just the Top 5 players remained in the running to win the 1 million grand prize. Of this group, only Jesse Lopez still possessed a hidden immunity idol, which theoretically secured him a place in the Final 4. The other four players — Cassidy Clark, Mike Gabler, Karla Cruz Godoy and Owen Knight — had to rely on immunity challenges and their social games to make it to the end. So which castaway did host Jeff Probst have the pleasure of anointing as the Sole Survivor of Season 43?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” finale recap/live blog of Episode 13, “Snap Some Necks and Cash Some Checks,” to find out who won on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most,...
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” finale recap/live blog of Episode 13, “Snap Some Necks and Cash Some Checks,” to find out who won on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most,...
- 12/15/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
All season long, Gold Derby readers have been making their predictions for who they think will take home the 1 million grand prize on “Survivor 43.” With just hours left to go before the season finale airs December 14 on CBS, the overwhelming favorite to win is Jesse Lopez. This 30-year-old survey methodologist from North Carolina was solely responsible for ousting his biggest threat, Cody Assenmacher, during the penultimate episode. Jesse also holds a secret immunity idol that should theoretically bring him to the Final 4, at which case he’d truly be vulnerable for the first time ever.
Here are Gold Derby’s current “Survivor 43” winner predictions for the Top 5:
1. Jesse Lopez — 23/50 odds
2. Karla Cruz Godoy — 8/1 odds
3. Cassidy Clark — 10/1 odds
4. Owen Knight — 12/1 odds
5. Mike Gabler — 28/1 odds
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The first four eliminations of “Survivor 43” were all women: Morriah Young (Baka), Justine Brennan (Vesi), Nneka Ejere...
Here are Gold Derby’s current “Survivor 43” winner predictions for the Top 5:
1. Jesse Lopez — 23/50 odds
2. Karla Cruz Godoy — 8/1 odds
3. Cassidy Clark — 10/1 odds
4. Owen Knight — 12/1 odds
5. Mike Gabler — 28/1 odds
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The first four eliminations of “Survivor 43” were all women: Morriah Young (Baka), Justine Brennan (Vesi), Nneka Ejere...
- 12/14/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
If you’re taking bets on which of the final five on “Survivor 43” is going to make it to the three chairs at the final tribal council, your safest bet is Owen Knight. And yet if you’re betting on who is the most likely to actually win, put him at the bottom of your list. Left out from the majority in many post-merge votes and without much agency to make decisions, Owen has been the string-along goat of the season. Still, we think he’s locked and loaded to make it to the end. Below, we take a look at why he we don’t think he’ll win in our “Survivor 43” finale spotlight.
As it stands in the final five, Owen is strongly aligned to Mike Gabler and loosely aligned to Jesse Lopez. Gabler is a safe bet for Owen to go to the end with, but after...
As it stands in the final five, Owen is strongly aligned to Mike Gabler and loosely aligned to Jesse Lopez. Gabler is a safe bet for Owen to go to the end with, but after...
- 12/13/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
With two immunity and one fire-making challenge left to play out in the “Survivor 43” finale, wins are going to be a huge factor in determining who takes home the million dollar prize. Having already proven herself as a threat in both physical and mental challenges and coming off the heels of an important immunity win at final six, Cassidy Clark is poised to mount a late-game challenge streak that could turn the heads of the jury. She is the best dark horse candidate to win. Below, we take a look at how she could pull it off in our “Survivor 43” finale spotlight.
Cassidy’s journey to the final five has been one of the quieter ones. Her early game was defined mostly by her antagonizing of tribe mate Ryan Medrano and the vengeance she sought against him for voting for her week five. When the merge hit, Cassidy fell into...
Cassidy’s journey to the final five has been one of the quieter ones. Her early game was defined mostly by her antagonizing of tribe mate Ryan Medrano and the vengeance she sought against him for voting for her week five. When the merge hit, Cassidy fell into...
- 12/13/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Up until a few weeks ago, Karla Cruz Godoy was one of the most powerful players in “Survivor 43,” but poor decisions and ill-conceived lies have left her at the back of the pack heading in to Wednesday’s finale. Tricked into playing her immunity idol a week too early and deceived by her now former allies, Karla goes into the final five without protection and seen as the least trustworthy player left. In order to make it to the final tribal council she’ll need to repair the damage. Below, we take a look at where she might find support in our “Survivor 43” finale spotlight.
Two weeks running Karla’s name has come up as the person that needs to be taken out, but she’s still in the game with only two tribal councils to go until the end. Much of her threat level was based on her close...
Two weeks running Karla’s name has come up as the person that needs to be taken out, but she’s still in the game with only two tribal councils to go until the end. Much of her threat level was based on her close...
- 12/13/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Call us crazy, but we actually see a path for Mike Gabler to win “Survivor 43.” From starting the season getting on everyone’s nerves to now flying under the radar by “hiding in plain sight,” Gabler has mounted one of the most unlikely runs to finale night in recent memory. But all along he’s been quietly planting the seeds to instigate other players to make the loud moves that have kept him safe. Below, we take a look at how telling this story could earn him the win in our “Survivor 43” finale spotlight.
Having fallen off the radar (intentionally!) since his original tribe nemesis Jeanine Zheng became the first member of the jury, Gabler has good odds of being one of the three players to argue their case at the final tribal council. Going into the final five, both Karla Cruz Godoy and Cassidy Clark were the names being...
Having fallen off the radar (intentionally!) since his original tribe nemesis Jeanine Zheng became the first member of the jury, Gabler has good odds of being one of the three players to argue their case at the final tribal council. Going into the final five, both Karla Cruz Godoy and Cassidy Clark were the names being...
- 12/12/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Let’s not beat around the bush — when Jesse Lopez pulled off the blindside of the season against his number one ally Cody Assenmacher in the penultimate episode of “Survivor 43,” he not only became the clear front-runner to win, but also a likable villain on par with masterminds Parvati Shallow and Sandra Diaz-Twine. Like them, can he also come out on top and win the million dollar prize despite backstabbing jurors? We think so. Below, we take a look at how he’s going to get there in our “Survivor 43” finale spotlight.
Jesse worked closely with Cody since the beginning of the game, systematically playing the fence between competing forces where together they had ties on both sides. At the start of the merge, they decided to equalize Noelle Lambert‘s growing power in the game by taking out her closest ally at the time, Dwight Moore — both Noelle and...
Jesse worked closely with Cody since the beginning of the game, systematically playing the fence between competing forces where together they had ties on both sides. At the start of the merge, they decided to equalize Noelle Lambert‘s growing power in the game by taking out her closest ally at the time, Dwight Moore — both Noelle and...
- 12/12/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Top 5 moments of ‘Survivor 43’ episode 12: Tasty rewards, hidden idols at play and another blindside
The 12th episode of “Survivor 43” aired on Wednesday night and concluded with host Jeff Probst snuffing out the torch of Cody Assenmacher. The 35-year old from Honolulu, Hawaii was sent packing and became the sixth member of the jury. Did the tribe make the right decision by voting Cody out? And what were the dumbest, most shocking and most exciting moments of the last episode?
See Cody Assenmacher (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘My heart is crushed, it is freaking crushed’
Top Moments of Episode 12:
1. Post Tribal Shenanigans: The name of Sami Layadi was still on the lips of the remaining contestants but Owen Knight was very much aware that a bigger move was needed to separate the power duo that is Karla Cruz Godoy and Cassidy Clark. An astute Karla, when confronted by Cassidy, turned on the emotions. Jesse Lopez seemed quite unbothered by all of this and told Cassidy the truth.
See Cody Assenmacher (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘My heart is crushed, it is freaking crushed’
Top Moments of Episode 12:
1. Post Tribal Shenanigans: The name of Sami Layadi was still on the lips of the remaining contestants but Owen Knight was very much aware that a bigger move was needed to separate the power duo that is Karla Cruz Godoy and Cassidy Clark. An astute Karla, when confronted by Cassidy, turned on the emotions. Jesse Lopez seemed quite unbothered by all of this and told Cassidy the truth.
- 12/8/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
On Wednesday’s 12th episode of “Survivor 43” we were treated to a glorious blindside that brought the strategy of storing hidden idols to a crashing halt. Not only was Cody Assenmacher‘s idol flushed out of the game, but it was used against him in a brilliant plan by his most trusted ally to take him out despite his own “95” certainty that he was safe. Read on for Cody’s “Survivor 43” exit interview from the end of the episode.
Orchestrated by Jesse Lopez, who Cody has been working very closely with for weeks as the powerful fence-straddlers between two sides of the game, the plan was to seize an opportunity to flush Cody’s idol, leaving him vulnerable to the vote, while also spooking Karla Cruz Godoy into using her own as well. And it worked like a charm. In fact, the plan was conceived because of Cody’s own...
Orchestrated by Jesse Lopez, who Cody has been working very closely with for weeks as the powerful fence-straddlers between two sides of the game, the plan was to seize an opportunity to flush Cody’s idol, leaving him vulnerable to the vote, while also spooking Karla Cruz Godoy into using her own as well. And it worked like a charm. In fact, the plan was conceived because of Cody’s own...
- 12/8/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Following last week’s elimination of Sami Layadi from “Survivor 43,” only the Top 6 players remained in the running to win the 1 million grand prize. Of this group, Jesse Lopez, Karla Cruz Godoy and Cody Assenmacher each possessed hidden immunity idols, while Owen Knight, Cassidy Clark and Mike Gabler had nary an advantage between them. So whose torch did Jeff Probst snuff out just one week before the season finale?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 12 recap/live blog of “Telenovela” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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- 12/8/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In CBS’s latest “Survivor 43” sneak peek video (watch above), the Final 6 return to camp after voting out Sami Layadi, who tried to save himself from certain elimination by using his Shot in the Dark. As they all reflect on their standing in the game, the clip shifts its focus to Owen Knight, who admits he wants to “drive a wedge” between the remaining two females in the game, Cassidy Clark and Karla Cruz Godoy. The 12th episode, titled “Telenovela,” airs Wednesday, December 7 on CBS.
“There’s only six of us left,” Owen states on the morning of Day 22 as the sun rises in the distance.
Mike Gabler remarks, “A dozen gone,” before adding, “Sami went out in a ball of fire.”
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As Owen narrates to the camera, “Tribal council was exciting. Sami decided to play his Shot in the...
“There’s only six of us left,” Owen states on the morning of Day 22 as the sun rises in the distance.
Mike Gabler remarks, “A dozen gone,” before adding, “Sami went out in a ball of fire.”
See ‘Survivor’ deaths: Full list of castaways we’ve lost
As Owen narrates to the camera, “Tribal council was exciting. Sami decided to play his Shot in the...
- 12/6/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With only two weeks and six players left in “Survivor 43,” it’s time we dole out our final power rankings of the season. Left in the game are Karla Cruz Godoy and Cassidy Clark from original Coco, Jesse Lopez and Cody Assenmacher from original Vesi, and Owen Knight and Mike Gabler from original Baka. One of these six will be named “sole Survivor” on the season finale airing Wednesday, December 14.
In an era of “Survivor” where Jeff Probst has added more advantages into the game than ever, it’s hard to not take the extra powers into account when analyzing a player’s potential to win. Last season, Maryanne Oketch argued in her final tribal council speech that she kept a hidden immunity idol secret from everyone and was so well positioned in the game that she never had to use it. She won. Three idols are still floating around in the game,...
In an era of “Survivor” where Jeff Probst has added more advantages into the game than ever, it’s hard to not take the extra powers into account when analyzing a player’s potential to win. Last season, Maryanne Oketch argued in her final tribal council speech that she kept a hidden immunity idol secret from everyone and was so well positioned in the game that she never had to use it. She won. Three idols are still floating around in the game,...
- 12/6/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
The 11h episode of “Survivor 43” aired on Wednesday night and concluded with host Jeff Probst snuffing out the torch of Sami Layadi. The nineteen-year old from Las Vegas, Nevada was sent packing and became the fifth member of the jury. Did the tribe make the right decision by voting Sami out? And what were the dumbest, most shocking and most exciting moments of the last episode?
See Sami Layadi (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘I started to lose control of my fate in the game’
Top Moments of Episode 11:
1. Post Tribal Angst: Is there anything better than watching the initial reactions when the remaining castaways return to camp? Just something so unintentionally hilarious in my opinion, but I am sure that as they watch it unfold on screen, they are less jovial. Gaia is the equivalent of the Island of Misfit Toys at this point — but with chaos. Sami Layadi...
See Sami Layadi (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘I started to lose control of my fate in the game’
Top Moments of Episode 11:
1. Post Tribal Angst: Is there anything better than watching the initial reactions when the remaining castaways return to camp? Just something so unintentionally hilarious in my opinion, but I am sure that as they watch it unfold on screen, they are less jovial. Gaia is the equivalent of the Island of Misfit Toys at this point — but with chaos. Sami Layadi...
- 12/1/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
If you’re a longtime “Survivor” fan who frequently finds yourself reminiscing about the older seasons, you’re not alone. Now even host Jeff Probst is getting nostalgic. During the November 30 episode of “Survivor 43,” the Top 7 castaways competed in a classic immunity challenge in which they each had to hold their breath under a steel grate in the ocean as the high tide rolled in. Midway through the competition, Probst lamented, “That water is rising. Immunity on the line. This is old school ‘Survivor,’ back when we inflicted a little more pain. Nice to revisit some of our old haunts.”
On cue, a portion of Russ Landau‘s classic theme song from “Survivor” Season 1 was heard in the background, a perfect callback for diehard viewers of CBS’s reality TV show. Re-watch the original opening titles sequence below.
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The new...
On cue, a portion of Russ Landau‘s classic theme song from “Survivor” Season 1 was heard in the background, a perfect callback for diehard viewers of CBS’s reality TV show. Re-watch the original opening titles sequence below.
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The new...
- 12/1/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Following last week’s elimination of Noelle Lambert from “Survivor 43,” only the Top 7 players remained in the running to win the 1 million grand prize. Of this group, three people still possessed immunity idols — Jesse Lopez, Karla Cruz Godoy and Cody Assenmacher — while the other four had nary an advantage to speak of — Owen Knight, Sami Layadi, Cassidy Clark and Mike Gabler. So whose torch did Jeff Probst snuff out at the conclusion of tribal council?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 11 recap/live blog of “Hiding in Plain Sight” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 11 recap/live blog of “Hiding in Plain Sight” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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- 12/1/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
This week’s “Survivor 43” sneak peek video begins with Owen Knight returning to camp after Noelle Lambert‘s blindside, and he’s not a happy camper. After throwing his bag down onto the sand, he states in a private confessional, “This is not fun. This is terrible.” Owen then cackles wildly as he appears to spiral downward, sighing, “It’s like getting comical at this point.” Watch the video above.
Noelle is just the latest person he’d been close to on the island that ended up going home, and he was once again kept out of the loop by the other tribe members. “I keep finding myself as the closest person to the person who’s getting blindsided,” Owen notes, “and it’s depressing realizing that I’ve just been outfoxed for like the nine billionth time.”
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He adds,...
Noelle is just the latest person he’d been close to on the island that ended up going home, and he was once again kept out of the loop by the other tribe members. “I keep finding myself as the closest person to the person who’s getting blindsided,” Owen notes, “and it’s depressing realizing that I’ve just been outfoxed for like the nine billionth time.”
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He adds,...
- 11/30/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Last week after the elimination of Noelle Lambert, Gold Derby ran a poll asking “Survivor 43” fans to name who among the Top 7 castaways they wanted to win the 1 million. The poll results are in and it’s good news for Jesse Lopez. This 30-year-old survey methodologist from North Carolina earned a leading 31 support from viewers, with his closest competition being Karla Cruz Godoy at 20 and Cody Assenmacher at 16. Do you agree or disagree with your fellow “Survivor” viewers?
Here are the complete poll results for who fans want to see as this season’s Sole Survivor:
31 — Jesse Lopez
20 — Karla Cruz Godoy
16 — Cody Assenmacher
10 — Owen Knight
10 — Sami Layadi
8 — Cassidy Clark
5 — Mike Gabler
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Jesse’s backstory is a first for CBS’s reality TV show, in that he was a troubled teen who got caught up with the wrong people and ended up in juvenile hall.
Here are the complete poll results for who fans want to see as this season’s Sole Survivor:
31 — Jesse Lopez
20 — Karla Cruz Godoy
16 — Cody Assenmacher
10 — Owen Knight
10 — Sami Layadi
8 — Cassidy Clark
5 — Mike Gabler
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Jesse’s backstory is a first for CBS’s reality TV show, in that he was a troubled teen who got caught up with the wrong people and ended up in juvenile hall.
- 11/29/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Wednesday’s 10th episode of “Survivor 43” featured one of the most epic displays of determination when Noelle Lambert overcame a huge deficit to win the reward challenge. After the valiant feat, Noelle’s comrades in the game took advantage of a window of opportunity to blindside her at the next tribal council, sending her to jury as the fourth member. Read on for her “Survivor 43” exit interview from the end of the episode.
After two unanimous votes last week, Noelle’s elimination was a return to form for a group of players that have been maneuvering through votes with only slim majorities. Noelle was voted out 5-2-1 with a meaningful tip of scales against her from original tribe mates Jesse Lopez and Cody Assenmacher. The result for Noelle was a blindside that she attributes to them having “smelled it coming.” She says, “I came into this game wanting to...
After two unanimous votes last week, Noelle’s elimination was a return to form for a group of players that have been maneuvering through votes with only slim majorities. Noelle was voted out 5-2-1 with a meaningful tip of scales against her from original tribe mates Jesse Lopez and Cody Assenmacher. The result for Noelle was a blindside that she attributes to them having “smelled it coming.” She says, “I came into this game wanting to...
- 11/24/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
And then there were seven. “Survivor 43” is getting closer and closer to crowning its winner in the season finale, which is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 on CBS. In the meantime, we want to hear from You on this all-important question: Who deserves to win “Survivor 43”? The Top 7 castaways have outwitted, outplayed and outlasted all of the others to make it this far, but which person are you rooting for to ultimately prevail? Vote in our poll below and then defend your choice down in the comments section.
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The Top 7 contestants are made up of two people from the old Vesi (Cody Assenmacher and Jesse Lopez), three from the old Baka and two from the old Coco (Cassidy Clark and Karla Cruz Godoy). Whoever wins the title will add a cool 1 million to their bank account and, perhaps more importantly, will...
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The Top 7 contestants are made up of two people from the old Vesi (Cody Assenmacher and Jesse Lopez), three from the old Baka and two from the old Coco (Cassidy Clark and Karla Cruz Godoy). Whoever wins the title will add a cool 1 million to their bank account and, perhaps more importantly, will...
- 11/24/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Following last week’s double elimination of James Jones and Ryan Medrano from “Survivor 43,” only eight players remained in the running to win the 1 million grand prize. The four who came together to oust James were Karla Cruz Godoy, Noelle Lambert, Owen Knight and Sami Layadi, and the four who wrote down Ryan’s name were Cassidy Clark, Cody Assenmacher, Mike Gabler and Jesse Lopez. By the end of the episode, who had their torch snuffed by Jeff Probst?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 10 recap/live blog of “Get That Money, Baby” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 10 recap/live blog of “Get That Money, Baby” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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- 11/24/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Following a tribal council double-header, “Survivor 43” enters the last stage of the game as the remaining eight players prepare the big moves they hope will take them to the final three. Left in the game are Karla Cruz Godoy and Cassidy Clark from original Coco, Jesse Lopez, Cody Assenmacher and Noelle Lambert from original Vesi, and Sami Layadi, Owen Knight and Mike Gabler from original Baka. Below, we list the second half of our “Survivor 43” Top 8 power rankings for the four people at the bottom of the tribe. (Click here to see our analysis of the four players who are best positioned to win the game.)
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5. Owen Knight
Owen has had a tough time squeezing his way into a majority vote, but he finally managed it in the one tribal council he wasn’t even able to vote. The elimination...
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5. Owen Knight
Owen has had a tough time squeezing his way into a majority vote, but he finally managed it in the one tribal council he wasn’t even able to vote. The elimination...
- 11/21/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Following a tribal council double-header, “Survivor 43” enters the last stage of the game as the remaining eight players prepare the big moves they hope will take them to the final three. Left in the game are Karla Cruz Godoy and Cassidy Clark from original Coco, Jesse Lopez, Cody Assenmacher and Noelle Lambert from original Vesi, and Sami Layadi, Owen Knight and Mike Gabler from original Baka. Below, we list the first half of our “Survivor 43” Top 8 power rankings for the four players who are best positioned to win the game. (Click here to see our analysis of the four people at the bottom of the tribe.)
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1. Karla Cruz Godoy
Last week Karla made the tough decision to cut ties with her strongest ally, James Jones, in an effort to protect her working relationship with Sami. It looked like Owen, Noelle...
See ‘Survivor’ most days played: Which 19 castaways hold the record?
1. Karla Cruz Godoy
Last week Karla made the tough decision to cut ties with her strongest ally, James Jones, in an effort to protect her working relationship with Sami. It looked like Owen, Noelle...
- 11/21/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
The fifth episode of “Survivor 43” was so jam-packed that there wasn’t enough time for CBS to show everything that happened on television. Luckily, the network has released two deleted scenes this week that viewers will undoubtedly enjoy. In one video (watch above), Dwight Moore discusses how his Vesi tribe is “on a roll” and he predicts a “winning streak” in challenges going forward. In another video (click here to watch in a second article), Cassidy Clark takes a moment to “stay calm” as she meditates on the Coco beach.
“This tribe ever since we voted out Nneka has been on a roll,” Dwight tells the camera. He’s referring to Nneka Ejere, the second of two Vesi tribe members voted out in a row after Justine Brennan. The four castaways who remain on the Vesi beach are Dwight, Cody Assenmacher, Noelle Lambert and Jesse Lopez.
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Dwight continues on,...
“This tribe ever since we voted out Nneka has been on a roll,” Dwight tells the camera. He’s referring to Nneka Ejere, the second of two Vesi tribe members voted out in a row after Justine Brennan. The four castaways who remain on the Vesi beach are Dwight, Cody Assenmacher, Noelle Lambert and Jesse Lopez.
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Dwight continues on,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The fifth episode of “Survivor 43” aired on Wednesday night and concluded with host Jeff Probst snuffing out the torch of Geo Bustamante. The 36-year old from Honolulu, Hawaii was the fifth castaway sent home after being voted out by the Coco tribe on Day 11. Did the tribe make the right decision by voting out Geo? And what were the dumbest, most shocking and most exciting moments of the last episode?
See Geo Bustamante (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘You can’t trust nobody around here.’
Below, read our “Survivor 43” Episode 4 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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See Geo Bustamante (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘You can’t trust nobody around here.’
Below, read our “Survivor 43” Episode 4 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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- 10/20/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
Confident in his position on the Coco tribe, Geo Bustamante was not expecting to be blindsided when his tribe returned to “Survivor” tribal council for the second week in a row. The 36-year-old from Hawaii became the fifth elimination of the season, ending a record-tying four female elimination streak and preventing Geo from making next week’s merge. Read his “Survivor 43” exit interview below.
After the Coco tribe united to vote out Lindsay Carmine last week, both Geo and his main ally Ryan Medrano were feeling well-positioned within their tribe. Neither of the guys knew that their cockiness had started to rub their tribe the wrong way many days prior and that the others were actually united against them. Cassidy Clark suspected Geo and Ryan would be targeting her this week based on the fact that Geo voted for her last week as the safety option in case of a surprise tie.
After the Coco tribe united to vote out Lindsay Carmine last week, both Geo and his main ally Ryan Medrano were feeling well-positioned within their tribe. Neither of the guys knew that their cockiness had started to rub their tribe the wrong way many days prior and that the others were actually united against them. Cassidy Clark suspected Geo and Ryan would be targeting her this week based on the fact that Geo voted for her last week as the safety option in case of a surprise tie.
- 10/20/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Following last week’s elimination of Lindsay Carmine from “Survivor 43,” only 14 players remained in the running to win the 1 million grand prize — five on Baka, five on Coco, four on Vesi. In Wednesday’s fifth episode, one more castaway had their torch snuffed by Jeff Probst at tribal council, but who was it?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 5 recap/live blog of “Stop With All the Niceness” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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Here are the current tribe breakdowns (click on each name to be brought to their individual profiles):
Baka Tribe (Yellow): Mike “Gabler” Gabler,...
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 5 recap/live blog of “Stop With All the Niceness” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
SEEEverything to know about ‘Survivor 43’
Here are the current tribe breakdowns (click on each name to be brought to their individual profiles):
Baka Tribe (Yellow): Mike “Gabler” Gabler,...
- 10/20/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In March, CBS renewed the Survivor series through season 44 (Spring 2023), so there's no need to worry about the series being cancelled right now. The show has gone through some changes over the years but remains one of the network's most-watched non-scripted series. How long will it continue? Stay tuned.
A competition series, the Survivor TV show is hosted (as always) by Jeff Probst. In this 43rd edition, 18 new players are relocated to the beautiful islands of Fiji. They must form a society and adapt to their physical and social surroundings, forcing players to choose between personal risk and reward, while navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day. The castaways are split into three tribes -- Vesti, Baka, and Coco. In the Vesi Tribe (Red), there's Cody Assenmacher, Jesse Lopez,...
A competition series, the Survivor TV show is hosted (as always) by Jeff Probst. In this 43rd edition, 18 new players are relocated to the beautiful islands of Fiji. They must form a society and adapt to their physical and social surroundings, forcing players to choose between personal risk and reward, while navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day. The castaways are split into three tribes -- Vesti, Baka, and Coco. In the Vesi Tribe (Red), there's Cody Assenmacher, Jesse Lopez,...
- 10/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Following the elimination of Nneka Ejere from “Survivor 43,” Vesi found themselves at the bottom of the numbers as they only had four tribe members remaining, compared to five for Baka and six for Coco. So which tribe won the fourth immunity challenge on Wednesday night, and which castaway ended up having their torch snuffed by Jeff Probst at tribal council?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 4 recap/live blog of “Show No Mercy” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
SEEEverything to know about ‘Survivor 43’
Here are the current tribe breakdowns (click on each name to be brought to their individual...
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 4 recap/live blog of “Show No Mercy” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
SEEEverything to know about ‘Survivor 43’
Here are the current tribe breakdowns (click on each name to be brought to their individual...
- 10/13/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The fourth episode of “Survivor 43,” which airs October 12, will begin with the remaining four members of the Vesi tribe returning to camp after voting out Nneka Ejere. In CBS’s “Survivor 43” sneak peek video (watch above), Cody Assenmacher, Nneka Ejere, Noelle Lambert, Jesse Lopez and Dwight Moore are trying to regroup after a tough seven days on the island, both physically and emotionally.
“Nneka and I had a very good alliance and I voted for her,” Cody tells the camera. “So coming back from tribal was like my girlfriend dumped me, and the pizza guy that I ordered pizza from didn’t show up, and my roommate drank all the beer in the fridge. It was just brutal.”
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While sitting around camp, Jesse chuckles, “Dude, we’re a hot mess.” And Dwight wonders aloud, “Oh, my God. Have we gone the longest without a fire as a tribe,...
“Nneka and I had a very good alliance and I voted for her,” Cody tells the camera. “So coming back from tribal was like my girlfriend dumped me, and the pizza guy that I ordered pizza from didn’t show up, and my roommate drank all the beer in the fridge. It was just brutal.”
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While sitting around camp, Jesse chuckles, “Dude, we’re a hot mess.” And Dwight wonders aloud, “Oh, my God. Have we gone the longest without a fire as a tribe,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The third episode of “Survivor 43” aired on Wednesday night and concluded with host Jeff Probst snuffing out the torch of Nneka Ejere. The 43-year old from Weatherford, Texas was the third castaway sent home after being voted out by the Vesi tribe on Day 7. Did the tribe make the right decision by voting out Nneka? And what were the dumbest, most shocking and most exciting moments of the last episode?
See Nneka Ejere (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘I’m surprised I don’t have any negative emotions’ about blindside
Below, read our “Survivor 43” Episode 3 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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See Nneka Ejere (‘Survivor 43’ exit interview): ‘I’m surprised I don’t have any negative emotions’ about blindside
Below, read our “Survivor 43” Episode 3 Top 5 moments. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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- 10/6/2022
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
Nneka Ejere‘s game of personal connection and loyalty came to an emotional end on Wednesday’s third episode of “Survivor 43.” Despite being blindsided in “a really cool” way by her alliance, the 43-year-old remains positive leaving the island, saying, “I’m surprised I don’t have any negative emotions.” Read her “Survivor 43” exit interview below.
On last week’s second episode, Nneka was on the right side of the vote when her Vesi tribe attended their first Tribal Council. She, Cody Assenmacher and Jesse Lopez joined in a three vote majority over Noelle Lambert and Dwight Moore to take out their ally Justine Brennan. When Vesi lost the immunity challenge again this week, Cody, Jesse and Nneka were seemingly in the power position to have an easy majority over Noelle and Dwight. Their sights were set on Noelle based on Jesse and Nneka having a more trustworthy connection to Dwight.
On last week’s second episode, Nneka was on the right side of the vote when her Vesi tribe attended their first Tribal Council. She, Cody Assenmacher and Jesse Lopez joined in a three vote majority over Noelle Lambert and Dwight Moore to take out their ally Justine Brennan. When Vesi lost the immunity challenge again this week, Cody, Jesse and Nneka were seemingly in the power position to have an easy majority over Noelle and Dwight. Their sights were set on Noelle based on Jesse and Nneka having a more trustworthy connection to Dwight.
- 10/6/2022
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Following the first two “Survivor 43” eliminations of Morriah Young from Baka and Justine Brennan from Vesi, Coco was at an obvious numbers advantage as they still had their original six tribe members. Heading into the third episode, winning was imperative for the blue team so they could keep their numbers intact. So which tribe won the third immunity challenge, and which castaway ended up having their torch snuffed by Jeff Probst?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 3 recap/live blog of “I’ll Sign The Divorce Papers” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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Here are...
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Survivor 43” Episode 3 recap/live blog of “I’ll Sign The Divorce Papers” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list and take home the 1 million grand prize.
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Here are...
- 10/6/2022
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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