Survivor: Argentina

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***Survivor: Argentina*** is the fifth season of CJvivor. The season began on July 2nd, 2023 and ended with the finale and live reunion on July 31st, 2023.

The fifth season ended with Sully defeating Shannon at the Final Tribal Council by a jury vote of 6-1.

At the Final Tribal Council on Day 30, the jury delved into the strengths and weaknesses of the two finalists. Sully, known for his strategic acumen and never-say-die attitude, faced an uphill battle throughout the game. Despite finding himself on the bottom early on, he managed to forge critical alliances and make daring moves that ultimately propelled him to the end. His prowess in Individual Immunity Challenges further solidified his position, showcasing his physical abilities alongside his strategic finesse.

Shannon, on the other hand, enjoyed a relatively smooth journey in the game, as her amiable nature and social prowess shielded her from being targeted. Her ability to maintain strong bonds with her fellow castaways allowed her to steer clear of danger and effectively navigate the ever-changing alliances. However, she faced criticism from some jurors for not being as proactive in making strategic moves and relying heavily on her social charm to advance. Further, she performed poorly in Individual Immunity Challenges and had to depend on others to survive the endgame.

Throughout the Final Tribal Council, Sully showcased his strategic gameplay, explaining how he orchestrated several crucial vote-offs and adapted to unforeseen circumstances. Meanwhile, Shannon relied on her likability and interpersonal skills to garner support from the jury, acknowledging her limitations in challenges but emphasizing her role as a vital player.

In the end, Sully's strategic prowess, coupled with his impressive challenge performances, proved to be the deciding factor for the jury. His ability to rebound from a seemingly precarious position and take control of the game resonated with the jurors, who recognized the significance of his moves and gameplay throughout the season. Despite Shannon's commendable social game, it wasn't enough to overcome Sully's strategic dominance, which was awarded with six of the seven jury votes.

## Production

Applications for *Argentina* began June 5th, 2023. 31 people applied, 27 were chosen to complete a secondary interview, and 16 were selected for the final cast.

## Twists

**Hidden Immunity Idols:** Hidden Immunity Idols were hidden in the game this season. Each tribe had a Hidden Immunity Idol hidden somewhere at their camp. When played at Tribal Council, the individual who the idol is played on becomes safe, any votes cast against them do not count, and the person with the next highest number of votes is eliminated. The tribe that won the Immunity Challenge also received a clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol.

**Temporary Merge:** Following Connor's elimination on Day 8, the remaining 12 castaways were informed that they'd be taking part in the first-ever Temporary Merge twist. For one round only, the castaways would compete for Individual Immunity and attend Tribal Council as one group before being divided into two tribes once again, until the eventual Permanent Merge.

## Castaways

When the 16 castaways arrived in Argentina, they were divided into two tribes of eight: Floralis, wearing orange, and Recoleta, wearing yellow. Floralis is named after the Floralis Genérica, a floral sculpture in Buenos Aires, and Recoleta is named after the Recoleta Cemetery. On Day 8, the two tribes were informed that they would temporarily merge into a magenta tribe, which they named Messi, after Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi. They were then switched back into the two original tribes, and permanently re-merged into Messi on Day 15.

## Connor's Winner Predictions

Following the Tribal Council of every episode, Connor ranked the remaining castaways on how likely he thought they were to win the game. Connor filled out the Final Tribal Council column following the final two's opening statements to the jury. His predictions are recorded below.

## Trivia

* Connor visited the Floralis Genérica and Recoleta Cemetery, the two landmarks this season's tribes are named after, when he visited Argentina.
* *Argentina* is the fourth season filmed in South America.
* *Argentina* is the first season to have a castaway quit prior to the first Tribal Council and not be replaced.
* *Argentina* is the first season to have buffs to feature insignia that are not animals.