Can you hand another player an idol while the votes are being read on Survivor?
We went to the host for the definitive word.
WARNING: This article includes spoilers for the Nov. 2 episode ofSurvivor 43.

Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 43’.Robert Voets/CBS
But could he have?
We went to host and executive producer Jeff Probst for answers.
“That’s correct,” says Probst.

Dwight Moore on ‘Survivor 43’.Robert Voets/CBS
You must turn all unplayed idols or advantages over to us.
Again, we went to the host for the final word.
Could Dwight have handed the idol back before that final vote was read?
“No,” says Probst.
“Once the reading of the votes begins, that’s it.
That’s your window.
After that, you are basically handcuffed from doing anything other than hoping it’s not you.”
So there you have it.
All that said, it was still a nice try by Jeanine.