The host also explains why ‘there is no comparison’ between the old reunion and new after-show.
Eighteen players are now down to just five.
That was merely the opening salvo in an endgame process designed to push the contestants to their limits.
‘Survivor’ host Jeff Probst.Robert Voets/CBS
It looked tense there at Tribal for a minute.
What were the vibes both during and after that went down?
JEFF PROBST:Jesse’s blindside of Cody is aSurvivorHall of Fame move and moment.
Owen Knight, Karla Cruz Godoy, Mike Gabler, Cassidy Clark, and Jesse Lopez of ‘Survivor 43’.Robert Voets/CBS (5)
That’s the game.
The blindside was a shocking moment.
First, you see Cody’s confusion as to why Jesse is playing the idol.
I still remember very clearly when Jesse reached out to shake Cody’s hand.
Watching it back, I am reminded how quickly it actually all happened because it felt like time s-l-o-w-e-dwaaaaaaaaaaydown.
I didn’t feel tension as much as I felt shock and sadness.
It’s a powerful example of whySurvivoris so fun to watch and so incredibly difficult to play.
As far as big moves go, that’s the move of the season.
Jesse’s read of the situation was spot on.
This new format punishes players until the very end.
As you saw last week, they must now start over at a new beach with no shelter.
In many ways, the final five is a brand new game.
Five players is the last time you could vote someone out.
The winner of the final immunity challenge has both power and pressure.
It always shines a light on their ability to read the jury.
Who should they take with them and who should they have a go at eliminate in the firemaking showdown?
Anything you could share about the on-location after-show this time around?
I love doing the after-show in the jungle immediately following the announcement of the winner.
It’s so raw and so much more authentic.
I know some fans miss the pomp and circumstance of bringing the players back months after the show ended.
But in terms of the conversations, there is no comparison.
The jungle is where it’s at!
Now that we have a couple of the after-shows under our belt, we’re getting better.
TheSurvivor 43after-show is very emotional and entertaining!
