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As the much-anticipated Survivor 50 approaches, excitement is palpable among fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be one of the most memorable seasons in the history of this beloved reality television show. The latest twist in this milestone season is a novel “in the hands of the fans” game format, where viewers are given unprecedented influence over the gameplay.
In a groundbreaking move, host Jeff Probst revealed another layer of fan engagement that has set the community abuzz. For the first time ever, fans will have the opportunity to participate directly in the fate of contestants by discovering immunity idols hidden across the nation.
Probst elaborated on this innovative twist, emphasizing that this season allows fans to impact the game in ways previously unseen. Together with the show’s producers, he has strategically concealed these idols throughout various locations, challenging viewers to embark on a real-world quest to uncover them, thereby directly influencing the show’s outcome.
Survivor Fans Can Hunt For Idols
Jeff explained that, this season, fans would be able to impact the game like never before. That is, he and the show’s producers had hidden actual idols throughout the country, and now it was up to viewers to spot them:
To celebrate, we are inviting you to be part of the fun. This is your moment! For the first time ever, we are taking Survivor across America. We’ve hidden Immunity Idols—50 of them, one in every state—and your job is to solve the clues to find the idol for a shot at an unbelievable prize.
This means that there will be a total of 50 winners who can become involved with the new season of the show. Fans will have to solve clues in order to get hints about the idols’ locations, mimicking the actual gameplay.
Those who do manage to find one of the coveted idols could win a prize. Similar to the game, Jeff also encouraged fans to form a “tribe” and strategize together instead of alone.
The Scavenger Hunt Honors The Show’s Anniversary
This special twist was apparently designed to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary. Jeff also noted that he came up with the idea for the idol hunt as a way to show appreciation to loyal fans and make them feel included in the adventure:
For 25 years, fans have watched players take that journey. Now, with the “Survivor 50 Challenge,” we’re letting fans try it for themselves! This goes way beyond finding idols, it’s a chance to step into the game like never before. America has watched players outwit, outplay and outlast for decades. Now it’s your turn. The hunt is on. Time to dig deep!
Only time will tell who the lucky winners from each state will be.
- Release Date
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May 31, 2000
- Network
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CBS
