A brand new season of Survivor debuted Wednesday night and this time host Jeff Probst along with the gang head to Nicaragua for the new 21st season. This season is also back with 20 contestants.
Before the contestants are divided into tribes they must play in their first challenge, the hunt for the Medallion of Power.
First challenge: Medallion of Power
A new power is added to the new season and it goes by the name Medallion of Power. The Medallion can be used by the tribe that possesses it in order to have an advantage in the challenges. If the tribe that has it decides not to use it, they get to keep it.
Brenda finds it hanging from a tree. She gets the option of keeping it or trading it in for fishing gear and fire. She has to decide with her tribe. They decide to keep the fishing gear and give the MoP to Espada.
After completing the Medallion of Power challenge the contestants were immediately divided into two tribes based on their age.
Tribes: Old vs. New
The contestants are divided into two tribes; the Espada (Spanish for sword) tribe wears blue and features contestants 40 and older including:
- Jill Behm | ER doctor from Erie, Penn.
- Jane Bright, 56 | Dog trainer from Jackson Spring, N.C.
- Tyrone Davis, 42 | Fire captain from Inglewood, Calif.
- Wendy Jo DeSmidt-Kohlhoff, 48 | Retired Army officer from Fromberg, Mont.
- Holly Hoffman, 44 | Swim coach from Eureka, S.D.
- Jimmy Johnson, 67 | TV sports broadcaster from Islamorada, Fla.
- Dan Lembo, 63 | Real estate executive from Watermill, N.Y.
- Marty Piombo, 48 | Technology executive from Mill Valley, Calif.
- Yve Rojas, 41 | Homemaker from Kansas City, Kan.
- Jimmy Tarantino, 48 |Fisherman and government seafood inspector from Gloucester, Mass. and also winner of the first CBS/Sears Survivor online casting call
The La Flor (Spanish for the flower) tribe wears yellow and features contestants 30 and younger including:
- Judson “Jud” Birza, 21 | Student from Venice, Calif.
- Kelly Bruno, 26 | Medical student from Durham, N.C.
- Shannon Elkins, 30 | Pest control company owner from Lafayette, La.
- Ben “Benry” Henry, 24 | Club promoter from Los Angeles, Calif.
- Matthew “Sash” Lenahan, 30 | Luxury broker from New York, N.Y.
- Brenda Lowe, 27 | Paddleboard company owner from Miami, Fla.
- NaOnka Mixon, 27 | Physical education teacher from Los Angeles, Calif.
- Chase Rice, 24 | NASCAR jackman from Charlotte, N.C.
- Kelly Shinn, 20 | Nursing student from Mesa, Ariz.
- Alina Wilson, 23 | Art student from Downey, Calif.
Getting settled at their camps
The Espada tribe finds it hard to believe Super Bowl winning coach Jimmy Johnson is on Survivor. Holly and Wendy form an alliance. Jane takes charge getting a fire going using a pair of reading glasses. Jimmy overexerts himself and he starts throwing up. The next day he admits it was a difficult night and he barely got any sleep.
At the La Flor tribe Fabio aka Justin is seen as a clumsy, accident prone ”dumb blonde.” Shannon wants to get the guys on the tribe to ban together and beat the girls. Kelly B. reveals that her right leg is amputated and she wears a prosthetic leg. Brenda and Chase form a close bond but he’s already made an alliance with Shannon. He basically told Brenda he’s got a male alliance going on.
Hidden Immunity Idol
At La Flor Alina and Kelly B. read the clue for the hidden immunity idol. Alina admits she doesn’t want to be in alliance with Kelly B. as in the end she’ll get the sympathy vote.
Immunity Challenge
MoP: If Espada choose to use it they will already have a bucket of water. They decide to keep it and not use it in this challenge.
One person is at the top pouring water with 5 tribe members guide the water through gutters. Once the barrels are full with water at the bottom, the puzzle pieces with drop. La Flor’s puzzle pieces drop first and shortly after Espada’s drops as well.
La Flor wins the first immunity challenge, as they complete their puzzle first.
Tribal Council/The tribe has spoken
Since Espada lost the immunity challenge, they’ve got a meeting with Jeff at tribal council. Wendy admits no one has really connected with her or even asked her questions about her life.
With 6 votes Wendy is the first person voted out of Survivor.
Next week on Survivor
Someone fills Fabio’s shoes with sand and throws them into the water. Also: it seems like a pretty drama filled tribal council, can’t wait.
Survivor Nicaragua continues next Wednesday on CBS.
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