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CBS’ reality competition series Survivor changed the world of TV forever and is considered one of the best reality shows of all times. The 47th season (which is streaming with a Paramount+ subscription) just ended, and while some fans are wondering how much money Survivor create participantsothers debate some modern game mechanics. Example: Survivor 47 cast member has a polarizing take on the final fire challenge that I completely agree with.
Fans are divided Survivor 47‘s challenge to make firein which Teeny was eliminated despite a roaring fire. While building fire used to be reserved for a draw, it has become a mandatory part of the New Age that takes place after the Final Immunity Challenge. Season 47 winner Rachel LaMont shared her feelings with TV insiderand I totally agree with her hot opinion. In her words:
I don’t like fire because I think at this stage of Survivor we would probably end up in a two-two (split vote) anyway half the time (in the final four) and go to the fire (as a tiebreaker) . So I don’t understand why we can’t just vote normally
Points have been made. The game of Survivor is ultimately about voting people out, so it’s strange that this is ignored in the last four Tribal Councils. Instead, the winner of Immunity gets to choose one player to compete in the Final Tribal, while the other two compete in the fire-making challenge. And the new fire-building format has never been something I’ve really enjoyed.
Rachel won the Sole title Survivor in one almost unanimous vote by the jury. But I have to wonder if things would have been shaken up differently if the final four had been able to vote normally. Later in the same comments, LaMont shared more about her fire-making take. In her words:
I’m getting the idea to maybe give the favorite, like Jesse (Lopez, a fan favorite to win in Survivor 43 who lost the fire challenge) a chance if everyone will vote them out overwhelmingly. Or if I had lost that immunity, they would have voted me out overwhelmingly. And to be able to redeem myself in fire would be cool. But I think the game is about voting people out, and that’s a very crucial vote at the end of the game.
She’s not wrong. This coming from someone who won in the end Survivor due to current New Era rules. And as such, she has a unique POV, and perhaps a greater reason to champion the fire-making challenge. But she would still prefer to vote in the final four, and I agree. I’m a hardcore fan who has had a hard time adjusting to the New Era, including the shorter game and the emphasis on building fires and shooting in the dark.
Survivor is always changing and adapting, so we’ll see if Rachel’s wish ever comes true. Fans are eager to see returning players Survivor 50so maybe that’s when the rules get changed again. Only time will tell, but smart money says the fans have a strong reaction either way.
Survivor 48 premieres February 26. For now, check the List of 2025 TV premieres to plan your next binge watch.