Another week of Survivor has gone, leaving us with more drama than a soap opera and strategic twists than a pretzel factory. Our unlucky eliminated contestant? Gabe Ortis, the radio show host with dreams of Survivor immortality, unceremoniously voted out faster than you can say "Mount Rushmore."
Survivor is a pioneering reality competition series that debuted in 2000, created by Charlie Parsons, and produced by Mark Burnett, Probst Productions, and MGM Television. Hosted by Jeff Probst, the show places contestants in a remote, rugged location where they must fend for themselves, form alliances, and navigate social dynamics while competing in intense physical and mental challenges.
What happened to the Tuku alliance in Survivor Season 47 Episode 10?
Gabe, who entered the competition with more confidence than a peacock at a beauty pageant, had been riding high. He'd found an idol, formed a secret trio, and seemed destined for greatness. But in this game, destiny is about as reliable as a chocolate teapot.
The non-Tuku players, tired of being perpetual underdogs, decided it was time to take out one of the biggest threats. And who better than Gabe, the self-proclaimed Survivor legend-in-the-making? In a move that can only be described as a strategic masterpiece, they orchestrated a blindside that left Gabe shocked.
What made this elimination particularly delicious was that even two of Gabe's fellow Tuku alliance members participated in voting him out.
What would these Survivors do for a bit of rice?
This episode wasn't just about voting someone out – it was also about everyone's favorite topic: food. In a twist that could only happen on Survivor, Jeff Probst introduced a rice negotiation that saw contestants trading their "Shots in the Dark" for some much-needed sustenance.
Who are the remaining contestants?
Gabe's elimination sends a clear message: no one is safe, and no alliance is unbreakable. The remaining contestants now face a game that's unpredictable and is armed with nothing but the hopes to outwit, outlast, and outplay the others.
The remaining 7 are:
Andy Rueda
Caroline Vidmar
Genevieve Mushaluk
Kyle Ostwald
Rachel LaMont
Sam Phalen
Sue Smey
Teeny Chirichillo
Survivor has achieved massive success, airing over 45 seasons in the U.S. alone and inspiring numerous international adaptations. Its mix of survival, strategy, and social maneuvering has earned it critical acclaim, multiple Emmy wins, and a loyal fanbase.
This season is bound to take forth the show’s legacy with its rather diverse and interesting cast, crazy alliances (and crazier betrayals), and drama like never seen before. Like, did anyone honestly expect the Tuku alliance to fall apart that fast?
Gabe Ortis was eliminated from Survivor Season 47 on Episode 10.