Idol Hands

Idol Hands is a recurring Survivor challenge. Debuting in , it has since reappeared in .
==Rules==
Facing off one against one in a fenced off circle, a castaway from each tribe would hold a wooden idol on top of a platform that they would hold in one hand. They would use the other free hand to attempt to knock their opponent's idol off the platform. The castaway whose idol hit the ground last would score one point for their tribe.
==History==
===United States===
In , the challenge was used right after the absorption of Matsing. Malcolm scored the final point of the challenge , winning muffins, cookies, coffee, biscuits, and tea for Tandang.
In , the challenge appeared once again as a Reward Challenge. Trish, Tony, and Woo all scored points for Solana, winning their tribe the right to loot the Aparri camp.
===Australia===
===New Zealand===
===Quebec===
===South Africa===
In , the challenge was used as the first duel between former tribe captains Mark Fish and Corné Krige, who competed for the first Salvation Cup and the right to negate one vote against any player at the next Tribal Council. Mark won the challenge 3-0, becoming the first holder of the Salvation Cup.
==Winners==
<tabber>United States=
Episode	Challenge Type	Winners
 	Tribal Reward 	
 	Tribal Reward 	
|-|Australia=
Episode 	Challenge Type	Winners
Episode 5	Tribal Reward 	
Episode 6	Tribal Reward 	
|-|New Zealand=
Episode 	Challenge Type	Winners
Episode 3	Tribal Reward 	
|-|Quebec=
Episode 	Challenge Type	Winners
Episode 21	Tribal Reward 	
|-|South Africa=
Episode 	Challenge Type	Winners
Episode 10	Salvation Duel	
</tabber>
==Gallery==
<tabber>United States=
Artis-and-Dana-battle.jpg|Artis vs. Dana. ()
250509.jpg|Abi-Maria and Dawson face off in Philippines.
Idol_Hands_RC.png|RC takes on Denise in Philippines.
s28_press_images_ep5_0009.JPG|Tony at the challenge in .
spencer woo idol hands.jpg|Spencer vs. Woo (Cagayan).
|-|Australia=
AU4EP9.jpg|David and Shaun face off in .
AuAsEp5.jpg|John and David face off in .
aus07e05 phoebe idol hands.jpg|Phoebe at the challenge in All Stars.
aus07e05 nick idol hands.jpg|Nick competing in All Stars.
|-|New Zealand=
SNZ2Ep03.png|Adam and Dave face off in .
|-|Quebec=
qcs1e21 idol hands.jpg|Sylvain loses to Maryse in .
|-|South Africa=
ZAS5 Idol Hands.jpg|Corné and Mark fight for the Salvation Cup in .
</tabber>
==Trivia==
*This challenge appeared in two seasons that began with three tribes. However, at the time the challenge was used, only two tribes remained.
*This challenge was only used in seasons filmed in the Philippines. 
*Both tribes that won this challenge produced the runner(s)-up and 5th placers on their seasons.
*Shonee Bowtell competed in this challenge twice; she won once.
==References==
Category:Survivor (U.S.)
Category:Challenges
Category:Recurring Challenges
Category:Survivor: Philippines
Category:Philippines Challenges
Category:Survivor: Cagayan
Category:Cagayan Challenges
Category:Survivor Québec (2023)
Category:Survivor Québec (2023) Challenges
Category:Survivor South Africa: Champions
Category:Champions Challenges