Random.org Survivor: David vs. Goliath

*Random.org Survivor: David vs. Goliath* was the thirty-sixth season in the *series*.

The season took place in Upolu, Samoa.

The twenty contestants, referred to as "castaways," were divided into two tribes of ten divided by their adversity or standing in life: ten "Davids" or underdogs versus ten "Goliaths" or overachievers. These tribes were named David and Goliath initially but were renamed Manono and Salani after the switch, a Samoan island and beach resort nearby. They represent the name of the camps and the separate teams with immunity and tribal council. On Day 12, there was a tribe expansion adding the Vavau tribe, named after a Samoan village. The merged tribe was named by the 13 castaways who made the merge. They named the tribe Tikiano, a Samoan word meaning "year of the God."

Gabby Pascuzzi narrowly beat out Francis Simmons and Julie Rosenberg in a 5-4-0 vote in the Final Tribal Council.

## Twists

* **Hidden Immunity Idols:** There is one hidden immunity idol hidden at random places in, near, or around camp. If found with a clue, the idol may be hidden in a spot in camp. After idols are successfully played or leave the game, new idols are hidden the same way.
	+ **David/Manono Idol:** Julie found the idol hidden on a stone wall provided at camp on Day 1. She played the David Idol on Waylen on Day 29, negating five votes against him and sending home Dane instead.
	+ **Goliath/Salani Idol:** Charlie found the idol on the morning of Day 4 hidden on a stone wall provided at camp since Day 1. He played the Goliath Idol on himself on Day 31, negating four votes against him and narrowly sending home Sharon instead (*note:* Charlie did not vote for Sharon).
	+ **Vavau Idol:** Rey found a clue in the given rice bag to the idol on Day 13. On Day 14, he found the idol buried in the sand under camp. Being outnumbered at tribal council, Rey played the Vavau idol and sent home Jamie Olson with one vote. Dane found the rehidden Vavau idol on Day 21, buried at an X-marked spot at the end of the beach. Dane never played the rehidden Vavau Idol because he was blindsided with it on Day 29.
	+ **Tikiano Idol:**Francis found the idol buried in a tree on Day 28 while gathering firewood. He played the Tikiano Idol on Day 33, negating four votes and blindsiding Waylen. Cheryl found the rehidden Tikiano Idol on the morning of Day 36, buried by the water well. Cheryl played the rehidden Tikiano Idol on Day 37, negating zero votes.
* **Safety Without Power:** The tribe expansion occurred on Day 12, with 16 remaining castaways. Tina drew a blank buff, so she headed to a special Exile round where she had the chance to take the "Safety Without Power" advantage, allowing her to leave any tribal council before the votes are cast and head back to camp. Playable until the Final Six. Tina played the advantage on Day 35 with seven remaining castaways, guaranteeing her a spot in the Final Six.

## Castaways

*The **Total Votes** is the number of votes a castaway has received during Tribal Councils where the castaway is eligible to be voted out of the game. It does not include the votes received during the final Tribal Council.*

**^1** Because Rey played a hidden immunity idol, a total of four votes did not count against him.
**^2** Kelli was evacuated due to a family emergency, so she was unable to join the jury.
**^3** Because Waylen played a hidden immunity idol, a total of five votes did not count against him.
**^4** Because Charlie played a hidden immunity idol, a total of four votes did not count against him.
**^5** Because the switch was from two to three tribes while there were 16 castaways remaining, Tina drew a blank buff and headed to Exile Island where she had the chance to pick an advantage. She rejoined the tribe that went to the first tribal council after they voted someone out.
**^6** Because Francis played a hidden immunity idol, a total of four votes did not count against him.

## The Game

**^1** Combined reward and immunity challenge.
**^2** Because Rey played the hidden immunity idol, four votes did not count against him.
**^3** Kelli was evacuated due to a family emergency, so she was unable to join the jury.
**^4** Because Julie played the hidden immunity idol on Waylen, five votes did not count against him.
**^5** Because Charlie played the hidden immunity idol, four votes did not count against him.
**^6** Because Francis played the hidden immunity idol, four votes did not count against him.

## Voting History

**^1** Because Rey played the hidden immunity idol, four votes did not count against him.
**^2** Kelli was evacuated due to a family emergency, so she was unable to join the jury.
**^3** Because Julie played the hidden immunity idol on Waylen, five votes did not count against him.
**^4** Because Charlie played the hidden immunity idol, four votes did not count against him.
**^5** Because Francis played the hidden immunity idol, four votes did not count against him.
**^6** Tina used the *Safety Without Power* advantage, allowing her to leave Tribal Council without voting and being safe from the vote.

## Returning Players

**Key:**
     Sole Survivor
     Runner-Up
     2nd Runner-Up