USA vs Australia

🌀 Story Continues: The Scramble

🎙️ Jeff (voiceover):
"Twenty-four returning legends. Two tribes. Two countries. One epic opening challenge. And it all starts... right now."

📣 BANG! The horn blares.

🎙️ Jonathan (live):
"And they are off! Chaos already!"

🏃 Castaways bolt across the deck, dodging barrels, crates, and each other. Supplies fly into makeshift baskets and nets. Rice, beans, machetes, and fishing gear are claimed by both tribes in a frenzy of shouts and splashing.

🎙️ Jeff:
"Both tribes choosing to load up before thinking about the challenge. Could be smart… could cost them."

🇺🇸 USA finishes loading first—Charlie and Jesse toss in the last crate and push the raft into the sea. 🇦🇺 Australia follows just seconds behind.

🔥 The Sprint for Fire

🎙️ Jeff:
"Now we shift to the race for fire—first tribe to grab the torch gets a massive early advantage."

🎙️ Jonathan:
"And there goes Malcolm for the USA—straight into the water!"

🌊 From the Australian raft, Feras and Jordie dive in right behind him.

🎙️ Jeff:
"A three-way race across open water! This could get physical fast!"

🎥 Underwater shot:
Malcolm slices through the water, arms churning like pistons. Jordie keeps pace, but Feras starts to fade.

🏁 Malcolm surges ahead, fingers grazing the platform’s edge. He slaps his palm onto the base, lifts the torch high—
and with one slick motion, slides a bundled object from under the platform into his waistband before plunging back into the sea.

🗣️ Malcolm (confessional):
"Fire for my tribe, and something a little extra for me. Don’t tell production I said this, but this might be the best start I’ve ever had."

🏝️ Arrival on the Beach

🚩 USA’s raft smashes into the sand, tribe members leaping off with cheers. Australia crashes in behind, breathing hard, determination in their eyes.

🎙️ Jeff (to the tribes):
"USA tribe—you chose the mental path. Australia—you’re going physical. First tribe to raise their flag wins reward and the deluxe camp!"

🎙️ Jonathan:
"Let’s see which path pays off."

🧠 USA Tribe – Mental Path

🧩 A massive 36-piece puzzle sits before them. Carson, Christian, and Cirie snap into action.

🎙️ Jonathan:
"Carson’s already calling the shots. Christian’s practically levitating with excitement."

🗣️ Christian (confessional):
"These pieces are just dying to be solved. They’re screaming solutions at me."

🧩 Cirie locks in edge pieces like she’s done this a hundred times. Carson builds out a corner. The puzzle clicks together in under a minute.

🧠 Carson scans the finished design—a grid of symbols.
🗣️ Carson:
"We have to decode this to find the clue to raise the flag."

⏱️ The trio begins deciphering. Fingers fly. Eyes dart.
🗣️ Carson (seconds later):
"Got it! 'Burn the rope to raise the flag.' Let’s move!"

💪 Australia Tribe – Physical Path

🏋️ Hayley grabs the crowbar and smashes open a crate. Jesse dives into the sand, unearthing a shovel. He tosses it to George, who starts digging like a man possessed.

🎙️ Jonathan:
"Australia’s in beast mode now!"

🎙️ Jeff:
"But USA is already starting fire. Can Australia catch up?"

🪓 Jordie hacks through a log. Liz rips through a slatted cage with a saw. Inside: hammer and nails.
🔨 Jesse pounds five nails, tile after tile shattering in bursts of wood and dust.

🔥 Final Stage – Fire Making

🎙️ Jeff:
"Both tribes now at the fire-making station!"

🔥 Gabby and Malcolm for USA. Hayley and Jordie for Australia.

🎙️ Jonathan:
"Fire catches for both! Who can raise the flame higher?"

🔥 Malcolm’s spark ignites instantly—Gabby feeds it dry bark. Flame licks upward, dangerously close to the twine.

🔥 Australia’s flame grows too—Hayley adds kindling while Jordie shields it with his hands.

🎙️ Jeff (tense):
"This is neck and neck..."

🧵 SNAP!
The USA’s twine breaks. Their flag rockets upward.

🎙️ Jeff:
"USA wins reward!"

🙌 USA tribe erupts. Emily tackles Malcolm, Carson and Christian fist bump, Cirie throws her arms in the air, laughing.

🎙️ Jonathan (to Australia):
"Strong effort. You pushed hard. But it wasn’t enough today."

🌅 Closing Montage

🎥 Wide shot – two tribes on the boat, panting, dripping wet, adrenaline high.

🎙️ Jeff (voiceover):
"USA will head to their deluxe camp with food, fire, and momentum. You’ve earned a pre-built shelter, fire pit, and a huge head start. But as Survivor fans know… winning early doesn’t always mean winning the game."

🎙️ Jonathan (voiceover):
"For Australia, the fire may not have come easy—but neither did their victories back home. You still take everything you grabbed—make the most of it. The game is just beginning, and you’re headed into the jungle the hard way."

🎥 The tribes separate. USA cheers, slapping backs and raising the torch in celebration as their raft pushes off. The Australian tribe is more subdued, a few nods of determination.

🎥 Camera pans: USA’s raft drifting toward a lush beach with a pre-built shelter and smoke rising from a fire pit.

🎵 Music softens.
🎬 [CUT TO: USA raft approaching their camp — calm beach, sunset glow.]

🇺🇸 U.S. Tribe – Day 1: A Calm Before the Storm

The tribe hits the beach with a thunder of footsteps and a cloud of sand. Bags drop, waves crash, and a chorus of laughs and greetings fills the air.

Narrator (voiceover):
At the U.S. camp, everyone quickly settled into the rhythm of Survivor. Tasks were claimed without conflict, and spirits were high.

We see shots of Charlie and Emily grabbing fronds, Carson and Gabby gathering coconuts, while Jesse and Christian take inventory of supplies.

Malcolm (confidently):
“I’ll start working on the shelter. No sense wasting daylight.”

The tribe nods in agreement as he heads to the edge of the tree line with a machete slung over his shoulder.

🤝 Secrets in the Sand

Later, with the sun dipping and most of the tribe off gathering supplies, Malcolm crouches beside a log, glancing around. He spots Jesse alone, adjusting the fire pit.

He approaches quietly.

Malcolm (low voice):
“Hey… I think I might’ve found something at the marooning. Could be an idol. I haven’t opened it yet, but I wanted you in the loop.”

Jesse’s eyes narrow with interest. The two exchange a subtle nod—an unspoken bond forming in the shadows of the first day.

Narrator:
Unbeknownst to them, another alliance was already taking shape.

🐾 The Underdogs Emerge

Cut to the edge of camp, where six castaways—Kelley, Lauren, Victoria, Charlie, Emily, and Christian—sit in a huddle, voices low but energized.

They bump fists, exchange smiles, and laugh quietly.

Narrator (voiceover):
They called themselves “The Underdogs,” a fitting name for six players who had all once clawed their way from the bottom.

Charlie (confessional):
“We’re called the Underdogs because all six of us know what it’s like to be overlooked. I low-key want Cirie as an affiliate… but she could be the mastermind of this whole game. Right now, the six of us are sitting pretty good.”

🎯 Target Acquired

Cut to Emily, sitting alone near the fire, speaking to camera.

Emily (confessional):
“After watching how Jesse played in 43, I don’t wish—and I don’t want—to work with him. The temptation to float his name is real. But in my first season, floating Kaleb’s and Sabiyah’s names just made me a target. Thanks to Hannah quitting, I made it to 7th place. I’m playing smarter this time.”

🧾 The Bundle Revealed

As dusk settles in, Malcolm and Jesse crouch behind a tree. Malcolm carefully pulls out the bundled object from his bag and begins to unwrap it. Both men lean in.

The parchment reads:

“Congratulations! You have received the vote siphon advantage. Hand this over to the host at your next tribal council that you attend for more information.”

They exchange wide eyes.

Jesse (quietly):
“That could change everything.”

🧠 Strategic Expansion

Cut to the water well. Charlie and Emily walk side-by-side, whispering as they dip their canteens.

Charlie:
“Em, do you think it’s a great idea to include Cirie as an affiliate?”

Emily:
“I think having the majority is important. We have six votes here. Once we include Cirie, that’ll be seven. But… she might’ve already formed an old-school alliance with Rob and Malcolm.”

Charlie:
“Now that you mention the old-school alliance… yeah, I think we need a new-school counterweight. What do you think about pulling in Carson and Jesse?”

Emily:
“Yep. That’s a great idea.”

🔍 Eye on the Idol

Cut to another section of camp. Wentworth, Victoria, and Lauren are sorting bamboo, but their eyes keep darting toward the jungle.

Wentworth:
“I’m gonna go look for wood. Don’t want Malcolm and Jesse thinking we’re searching for an idol.”

She flashes a knowing smile before slipping into the trees.

Victoria (confessional):
“I want to find the damn idol.”

Lauren (confessional):
“I found an idol on day two of my Survivor career. Let’s break my own record and find one on day one.”

🧠🍳 Brainy Brunch, Anyone?

Cut to the fire pit. Gabby and Carson crouch near the flames, talking in hushed tones.

Carson:
“Gab, both of us are smart players. Let’s align with Christian and Rob. What do you think? They’re smart as well.”

Gabby:
“I like the idea.”

Gabby (confessional, bleeped):
“I F***ING DO NOT TRUST CHRISTIAN!! I WANT TO BLINDSIDE HIM!! But… it’s important for me to keep my options open.”

Just then, Christian and Rob approach, smiling.

Rob:
“Hey, are you two interested in forming an alliance called ‘Brainy Brunch’? All four of us are known for our strategic prowess.”

Gabby (smiling):
“Definitely!”

🎭 Web of Secrets

Quick montage: Emily whispering with Christian. Jesse talking to Carson. Cirie chatting with Rob. The fire crackles, torches flicker, and the web grows denser.

Narrator (voiceover):
With alliances forming fast and early trust tested by secrets and suspicions, the U.S. tribe was already shaping into a maze of connections. But on Survivor… early plans rarely go unchallenged.

Cut to black.

🇦🇺 AUS Tribe – Day 1: Bonds, Bottles & Blindsides

The camera pans across the lush, sun-soaked beach as the Australian tribe leaps off their boat and scrambles onto the sand, laughter and nervous energy filling the air.

Narrator (VO):
After a chaotic marooning, the Australian tribe arrives at their beach. Spirits are high, but trust is already on the line.

Jesse (to the group):
"Alright, we gotta get something started. I’ll help with the shelter."

Jordie:
"Yeah, I’m in too. Let’s make this place livable."

The two head off, grabbing palm fronds and chatting, setting a tone of friendly leadership.

Confessional – Harry:
“Jesse and Jordie are making a good impression. But I’ve played this game before. Good impressions fade fast. Let’s see where the cracks are.”

💧 At the Water Well... Something Hidden Beneath

Cut to Nina, Valeria, and Monika trudging through the jungle with empty canteens.

Valeria:
“Let’s make sure we bring back enough for everyone. First impressions, right?”

They reach the well. As Monika lifts the wooden lid—
Clink. A bottle rolls to the edge of the basin.

Nina (wide-eyed):
“Whoa… is this what I think it is?”

They exchange looks, stunned.

Narrator (VO):
In a game where information is power, three women have just stumbled into something big.

Confessional – Nina:
“I legitimately want to work with Valeria.”

Confessional – Valeria:
“Based on past seasons…”

Cut to the two side-by-side, whispering.

Nina and Valeria (in unison):
“Monika is a flip-flopper.”

Later, Nina secretly pockets the bottle. Away from camp, she and Valeria crouch low in the trees and crack the bottle open.

Nina (reading):
“Congratulations, you have found the CLUE to the location of the hidden immunity idol…”

Valeria (finishing):
“…At the final stage of your first tribal immunity challenge, an idol is hidden within the puzzle pieces. Amidst the chaos, are you able to retrieve it? Good luck.”

They grin. The game is on.

🤫 Secret Allies, Public Enemies

Narrator (VO):
To keep their bond a secret, Nina and Valeria devise a plan—publicly distance themselves, privately work in lockstep.

🧢 “Dirty Harry” Scopes the Field

Cut to Harry walking the beach alone, eyes darting between groups.

Harry (confessional):
“I’m trying to get a vibe check. I want to work with the Shiz. They seem cool.”

Cut to Shonee sunbathing with Liz.

Shonee (confessional):
“Ngl, I feel like Harry wants to work with me, but he’s too scared to ask. Maybe I’ll extend the olive branch and see what happens.”

Shonee and Liz walk over to Harry.

Shonee (grinning):
“Woohooo, it’s Dirty Harry!!”

Harry:
“Yep mate. Wanna work together?”

Shonee:
“Sure!”

Shonee (confessional):
“I worked with Harry before, and it worked pretty well. I think it'd be fine to add him into the Shiz alliance. I just need to make sure Liz is on board.”

🧠 Strategic Snowball

Later, the trio sits in the sand, talking options.

Liz:
“I’m gonna go talk to Nina and Jordie. With Jordie on our side, we can get Jesse. Then, let’s pull in Nina. What do you think guys?”

Shonee:
“That’s a great idea! We can have easily 6 votes.”

Just then, Nina approaches.

Nina:
“Are you guys open to working together?”

Harry (smiling):
“Sure. We were actually going to find you and ask you.”

Shonee (confessional):
“I have 6 votes here. I can pull George and Hayley in to make it 8 and vote Valeria out. There’s too many flirtatious people here.”

🌴 Chaos in the Jungle… Calm Before the Storm

As the sun dips lower, alliances quietly form. Secret bonds clash with public facades. And a bottle at the bottom of a well may shift the balance when the tribe hits the challenge mat.

Narrator (VO):
The idol is hidden. The players are maneuvering. But in Survivor, one misstep… and the whole plan crumbles.

🪵 AUS Tribe – Day 1: Idol Hunting & Shaky Deals

The jungle buzzes with the hum of insects as the camera follows George ducking through low-hanging vines and brushing aside leaves. Sweat beads down his temple as he pushes deeper into the thicket.

Narrator (VO):
Day one—and George is already on the hunt. But not for firewood or fronds… he’s looking for power.

He yanks open the base of a tree trunk, only to find nothing.

George (confessional):
“Where the hell is the parchment?? I can’t seem to find it. The king needs his necklace to look good.”

He chuckles dryly, adjusting his buff as he glances around, frustrated.

🤝 The King Finds a Subject

Just then, Feras appears from behind the trees.

Feras:
“I am a big fan of you, George! May I please work with you to be in an alliance?”

George raises an eyebrow, then grins.

George:
“Sure! I’m going to talk to Hayley and see where her head is up to.”

🪓 A Truce Beneath the Smoke

Cut to Hayley by the shelter, dragging long pieces of driftwood toward the fire pit. George strolls up casually.

George:
“Hayley, how are you doing?”

Hayley (still working):
“Good, why?”

George:
“So I was thinking, let’s have a final 2 deal here. What do you think? I know I blindsided you in Heroes vs. Villains, and after your departure, my game started going downhill.”

Hayley (with a half-smile):
“Yeah. I could tell when I was on the jury.”

George:
“So I promise you—I won’t do the same thing.”

Hayley (confessional):
“Georgey, Georgey, Georgey… I am very hesitant to align with you. But hey, I have to keep my door open to see who comes knocking. I’ll consider it.”

Hayley (aloud):
“Sure.”

🐊 Enter: The Crocs

As George walks off into the jungle, Hayley wipes her hands and begins heading back to camp. Near the fire pit, David and Feras approach her in low tones.

David:
“Hayley, I kinda want to check in with you. Are you interested in working with Feras and I? Since you had a connection with George on Brains vs. Brawn and Heroes vs. Villains, and I played with George on AU vs. World, I’m considering bringing George in as an extra vote. Let’s name our alliance of 4 ‘The Crocs.’ What do you think?”

Hayley (nods):
“I’m in.”

Hayley (confessional):
“I am confident that David and Feras will form an alliance with me that is a worthy one. George… can’t trust him, eh.”

Hayley (aloud):
“Sure. We can pull George in. However, we all know George is this unprecedented ticking time bomb, which we don’t know when he’ll explode. I suggest voting him out before merge.”

Feras (confessional):
“I don’t want George out. Hayley may have just shot herself in the foot by saying that.”

🔥 Old Flames Rekindled

Back at camp, Nina and Valeria return from the woods, their arms loaded with firewood. Jesse and Jordie sit cross-legged, weaving palm fronds for the roof.

Valeria heads back for more, and Nina seizes the moment.

Nina (approaching the twins):
“Since the three of us were in Blood vs. Water, are you guys interested in an alliance?”

Jesse:
“I don’t mind. I’d like to work with anyone at this point. You have Kings, Gods, Queens—and even Underdogs here. Jordie is the joker, and I’m just the accomplice. Bro, what do you think?”

Jordie (grinning):
“I’m in!”

Jordie (confessional):
“Nina is someone who I trusted back in Blood vs. Water. In Heroes vs. Villains, we were in different alliances. So she needed to do whatever it takes to keep herself safe. She is a rational and strategic player. Plus—I’ll always look out for my brother.”

🐍 Snakes in the Grass

The camera pulls back, revealing a camp full of casual conversations, but behind every smile lies a scheme. George searches. Hayley plans. Feras listens. Nina whispers. And the tribe drifts closer and closer to its first challenge—with an idol buried in chaos and trust hanging by a thread.

Narrator (VO):
In this game, alliances are easy. Trust? That’s the real hidden immunity.

🇺🇸 USA Tribe – Day 1

The scene opens with Wentworth, Lauren, Cirie, and Rob at camp.

Kelley (confessional):
“I didn’t tell anyone this, but during the marooning I spilled a whole bag of rice. I thought, ‘Great, that’s going to set us back.’ But then I saw something buried in the rice that said ‘advantage.’ I quickly grabbed it and stuffed it in my bra before anyone noticed.”

Kelley stands up.

Kelley:
“Hey guys, pass me your bottles—I’ll go fill them. Lauren, wanna come with me?”

Lauren:
“Sure.”

Cirie and Rob hand over their bottles. Kelley and Lauren head off toward the well.

Kelley (confessional):
“I’m in a six-person alliance with Lauren, Victoria, Christian, Carson, and Emily—but truth be told, Lauren is my number one. She’s the only person I trust with this.”

Cut to Kelley and Lauren at the water well.

Kelley:
“So I found something during the marooning. It says ‘advantage.’ I haven’t opened it yet—I wanted to do it with you.”

Lauren:
“I appreciate that. Let’s see what it is.”

Kelley pulls out the advantage and opens it.

Kelley (reading):
“Congratulations, you’ve found the Super Advantage Menu. You can exchange this for one of six powers:

1. A Hidden Immunity Idol
   
   

2. Ask any player: ‘Do you have an idol or advantage?’ If yes, it becomes yours.
   
   

3. An Extra Vote
   
   

4. Advantage in an Immunity Challenge
   
   

5. Steal a Reward after a challenge
   
   

6. Safety Without Power at Tribal Council
   
   

You can only use it before the Final 12.”

Lauren:
“Wow. That’s a lot for one advantage.”

Kelley:
“Yeah. I’m saving this for when I really need it. Let’s head back before they wonder where we are.”

Kelley and Lauren walk back toward camp.

Lauren (confessional):
“I’m glad Kelley shared that with me. She’s my number one, no doubt. I’d love to see us run this game all the way to the end.”

🇦🇺 AUS Tribe – Night 1: Whispers in the Dark

Wide shot: the moon hangs low over the dense Samoan canopy. A light breeze rustles the palm fronds as the camera slowly pans across the dimly lit beach. Soft snoring, crackling embers, and gentle waves fill the soundscape.

[On-screen: “AUS Tribe – Night 1 – 3:00 AM Samoa Time”]

Everyone lies asleep in the sand, wrapped in makeshift covers of leaves and buffs—except three figures quietly stirring.

VALERIA and NINA rise in near silence, exchanging a nod. They tiptoe over to MONIKA and lightly tap her shoulder. She blinks awake, startled but alert.

They guide her away from camp, barely visible through the darkness.

Nina (whispering):
“Monika, I have a secret to tell you. The only reason we are pulling you for a chat…”

But just as Nina leans in, rustling is heard. Flashlight eyes glint in the dark. It’s Harry, Liz, and Shonee, now standing just behind them. Shonee grins.

Shonee (whispering, playfully):
“I’m thinking… what if the six of us work together to dominate this tribe?”

A moment of stunned silence. The moonlight casts elongated shadows across all six.

🗣️ Confessional – Monika

MONIKA sits by the well, still wrapped in her buff, her voice low and eyes tired.

Monika:
“I don’t trust Shonee. She blindsided me back in Champions vs. Contenders. However, it is in my best interest to hook onto any alliance possible. Only Nina and Valeria talked to me the entire day. I know for sure they have an advantage… but I’m not sure what it is. I was hoping to get some insight tonight. Now? I guess I have to wait till tomorrow morning.”

Back at the beach, MONIKA glances between the five players surrounding her. She forces a small smile.

Monika (whispering):
“If you insist… sure. I’ll do it.”

There’s a nod of acceptance, but unease hangs in the air like fog.

🧠 Confessional – Liz

LIZ stares directly into the lens, her tone cool and calculated.

Liz:
“FYI, Valeria is just an extra vote for our alliance. Sooner or later, she needs to be out. She’s just too charming to stay around.”

🐺 Confessional – Valeria

VALERIA is perched on a log, moonlight illuminating one side of her face.

Valeria:
“I have no idea what I did. During the whole conversation, I felt like Shonee and Liz were staring into my soul. Like they were about to devour me alive.”
She smirks.
“I’m sorry… but the Russian Wolf is much more tougher than you think.”

The scene ends with the six players returning to their spots in the shelter, tension lingering in the air as the fire flickers out and the night grows still once again.

Narrator (voiceover):
On the surface, a pact was made. But under the moonlight, trust is a currency no one is rich in.

Fade to black.

🇦🇺 AUS Tribe – Day 2: The Water Walk

The sun rises over the island. MONIKA, NINA, and VALERIA make their way through the jungle, water bottles in hand, heading toward the well.

Monika (curious):
“So… last night, you pulled me for a chat. What was it about?”

Nina (glancing around):
“About that… remember the message in a bottle?”

Monika:
“Yeah…”

Valeria (lowering her voice):
“It’s a clue to an idol. It’s hidden at the puzzle station in the immunity challenge.”

Monika stops walking, eyes wide but calm.

🗣️ Confessional – Monika

Monika:
“This solidifies my trust with Nina and Valeria. They didn’t have to tell me that—but they did. I genuinely want to work with them. This is good.”

Camera pans to the challenge platform being set up in the distance.

Narrator (voiceover):
The clue is real. The question is… who will act on it first?

🇺🇸 USA TRIBE – DAY 2

The morning sun stretches across the Samoan coast. MALCOLM kneels silently near tree mail, brushing away loose sand. With a final glance around, he slips a wrapped parchment into his pocket and walks back toward camp like nothing happened.

Minutes later, the tribe is gathered for breakfast. GABBY stares at the sand near the flagpole, narrowing her eyes.

🎥 Confessional – Gabby

Gabby (whispering, tense):
“I noticed the little X I found last night is gone. Which means somebody here has an advantage. And that really worries me.”

Later that day, CHRISTIAN walks along the beach, deep in thought. GABBY catches up and sits beside him.

Gabby:
“Hey, so I’ll be honest. I was cautious when Carson offered me an alliance with you, me, and Rob—considering what happened last time.”

Christian:
“Gabby, that was seven years ago. As far as I’m concerned, it’s water under the bridge.”

Gabby:
“Okay. Then I need to tell you something. Last night, I woke up and noticed an X in the sand near tree mail. I dug, found something buried, but assumed it was a fake idol—so I reburied it. But this morning, the X was gone. Meaning someone took it.”

Christian (thoughtful):
“You think Rob or Carson have it?”

Gabby:
“I don’t think so. Carson would’ve told me. Haven’t had a chance to talk to Rob yet. What about you? Did you find anything?”

Christian:
“Nothing yet. Honest truth.”

🎥 Confessional – Gabby

Gabby:
“Christian being upfront with me eases my doubts. I’m willing to trust him now. So… I told him about the idol clue.”

Gabby (whispering):
“I also found a cracked coconut. Inside was a clue. It says the idol is hidden at the puzzle station of the immunity challenge.”

Christian:
“Should we loop in Carson and Rob?”

Gabby:
“Yeah. The four of us are solid. Having an idol would lock things down.”

They nod and head back to camp.

🎥 Confessional – Christian

Christian:
“After what happened on our season, I didn’t know where I stood with Gabby. But now? Sharing that clue… it’s a sign. I’ve got a real alliance to work with.”

At the water well, GABBY and CHRISTIAN meet with CARSON and ROB.

Gabby:
“Last night, I saw an X near tree mail—looked just like Carolyn’s markings from 44. I dug, found something, thought it was fake, so I reburied it. But this morning… the X was gone. Then, I noticed a cracked coconut—inside was a clue. The idol’s hidden at the final puzzle stage of today’s immunity challenge.”

Carson (energized):
“Okay, then who’s doing the puzzle? I’ll volunteer.”

Rob:
“I’ll try.”

Gabby:
“I’ll do it too.”

Carson:
“So it’s me, Gabby, and Rob on puzzles. Christian, if Jeff says we need four, you’ll jump in?”

Christian (nodding):
“Absolutely.”

🇺🇸 USA TRIBE – DAY 2 (continued)

The sun hangs high as ROB approaches CIRIE, who is sitting quietly by the water’s edge, watching the waves roll in.

Rob:
“Cirie, do you feel like the odd one out here?”

Cirie (with a half-smile):
“Definitely. So many new school and new era players here. I think it’s time I align with someone who came from the same era as me—the old school.”

Rob (nodding):
“I agree.”

🎥 Confessional – Cirie

Cirie (frustrated):
“It’s weird. No one’s really talking to me. And if I’m not part of at least 80% of the conversations… that probably means I am the conversation.”

🌴 Cut to: Jungle – Underdogs Alliance Meeting

CHARLIE, LAUREN, VICTORIA, and WENTWORTH are gathered beneath the canopy, their voices low but determined.

Charlie:
“I feel like it’s important for us to have the majority. I want to bring Cirie in.”

🎥 Confessional – Lauren

Lauren (smirking):
“This game is heading in the direction I want. Things are falling into place. But I still need my idol. I want to break my personal record—34 days holding an idol. And this time? I plan to beat it.”

🎥 Confessional – Victoria

Victoria (skeptical):
“I get why we want the numbers… but Cirie? She’s played so many times. At some point, maybe it’s time she retires.”

Wentworth:
“That’s a great idea. Cirie makes seven. That’s enough to dominate this tribe.”

They all nod in agreement, the underdogs now one step closer to controlling the game.

🟡 AUS TRIBE – PRE-CHALLENGE PREP

The tribe hustles on the beach, tightening buffs and stretching before heading out. NINA ties her hair back, eyes laser-focused.

🎥 Confessional – Nina

Nina (determined):
“This immunity challenge is everything. As someone who’s strong at puzzles, I don’t just want to win for the tribe—I want that idol. It’ll keep me and my alliance safe. Most importantly… Valeria. I can feel it—Shonee and Liz are already eyeing her. I need to protect her.”

🔵 USA TRIBE – PRE-CHALLENGE PREP

The U.S. tribe moves in unison—packing gear, tightening shoes, adjusting buffs. GABBY pulls her hair into a messy bun and looks out over the ocean, thoughtful.

🎥 Confessional – Gabby

Gabby (measured):
“The first immunity challenge is always pivotal. Do I want to go to tribal? Yes—because it’ll reveal where the lines are drawn. But also no, because I don’t want my name on that parchment. What matters most right now is finding that damn idol. If I can get it… I’m not just safe—I’m dangerous.”

🟦 USA Tribe Alliance Summary

🔹 1. Malcolm & Jesse – “Secret Duo”

• Nature: Tight pair; Malcolm shared that he may have found an idol (vote siphon) at the marooning challenge.
  
  

• Secret: They’re the only two who know about the bundled object and its contents (vote siphon advantage).
  
  

• Risk: Unaware of the larger alliance structures forming around them.
  
  

🔹 2. The Underdogs (6)

• Members: Kelley Wentworth, Lauren O’Connell, Victoria Baamonde, Charlie Davis, Emily Flippen, Christian Hubicki
  
  

• Name: The Underdogs
  
  

• Origin: Formed by the EoE trio (Wentworth, Lauren, Victoria) who pulled in three strong new-era players (Charlie, Emily, Christian).
  
  

• Motto (Charlie): “We’re called the underdogs because we’re known for our underdog story.”
  
  

• Expansion Talk: Emily and Charlie consider adding Cirie as an affiliate.
  
  

• Strategy: Control the vote with 6, possibly expand to 7 with Cirie.
  
  

• Conflict: Emily distrusts Jesse and doesn’t want to work with him.
  
  

🔹 3. Brainy Brunch (4)

• Members: Rob Cesternino, Christian Hubicki, Carson Garrett, Gabby Pascuzzi
  
  

• Initiated by: Rob
  
  

• Theme: Strategic power players with high Survivor IQ.
  
  

• Hidden Conflict: Gabby secretly does not trust Christian and wants to blindside him but is pretending to go along for now.
  
  

🔹 4. New Era Alliance – In Progress

• Proposed Members: Charlie, Emily, Carson, Jesse
  
  

• Motivation: Charlie and Emily discuss the need to counteract an “old school” coalition with their own “new era” majority.
  
  

• Status: Conceptual, not solidified yet.
  
  

🔹 5. Old School Pairs and Webs

• Cirie & Rob: Known duo; possible remnants of old-school bonds.
  
  

• Cirie, Jesse, Wentworth, Lauren, Malcolm – (Alliance of 5):
  
  

  • A mid-sized alliance that spans both eras.
    
    

  • Cirie might be the swing; others worry she could flip.
    
    

🔹 6. Additional Sub-Alliances

• Carson, Charlie, Emily, Jesse – (Alliance of 4)
  
  

• Carson, Christian, Gabby, Rob – (Alliance of 4)
  
  

• Wentworth, Lauren, Victoria – (EoE Trio)
  
  

• Cirie & Rob – (Duo)

🇦🇺 AUS Tribe Alliance Summary

🧩 Core Alliances & Groups

1. The Secret Six (Night 1 Alliance)

Formed in the middle of the night at 3 AM.

• Members: Shonee, Liz, Harry, Nina, Valeria, Monika
  
  

• Formed when: Shonee overheard Nina, Valeria, and Monika talking secretly and suggested a six-person alliance.
  
  

• Dynamics:
  
  

  • Shonee & Liz are dominant and skeptical of Valeria.
    
    

  • Valeria feels targeted, especially by Shonee and Liz.
    
    

  • Monika doesn’t fully trust Shonee (due to past blindsides) but is willing to latch onto any alliance.
    
    

  • Nina & Valeria have a secret advantage and a strong bond.
    
    

  • Harry seems to be included as a reliable number.
    
    

2. Nina, Valeria, and Monika – The Idol Trio

• Bonded over: The clue to the hidden immunity idol (found in a bottle).
  
  

• Status: Nina and Valeria revealed to Monika that the clue points to the puzzle station in the immunity challenge.
  
  

• Trust Level: Strong. Monika says this "solidifies" her trust in them.
  
  

3. Potential Fractures

• Liz (Confessional): Already plans to cut Valeria sooner rather than later, calling her "just an extra vote" and “too charming.”
  
  

• Valeria (Confessional): Feels judged and underestimated, but remains defiant—refers to herself as “the Russian Wolf.”
  
  

🧠 Strategic Positions

• Nina – Central to both the “Secret Six” and the “Idol Trio.” Holds crucial information.
  
  

• Valeria – Loyal to Nina, vulnerable to blindsides, underestimated by others.
  
  

• Monika – Playing the middle, quietly gaining power by being part of multiple groups.
  
  

• Shonee & Liz – Power players trying to control the tribe but already sowing mistrust.
  
  

• Harry – Under-the-radar, included in alliances but not a major mover yet.

Day 3 - Reward/Immunity Challenge 

(The scene opens with a sweeping overhead shot of the Fijian beach and jungle, pan over to a clearing where we see 2 large lanes, each lane has a complex looking rope course in front of a mat, a climbing rope with a bell at the top, a climbing net that leads up to a raised platform with a raised balance beam connecting it to another platform and a net below the beam, on the other platform is a small bar tied to a small, thin wooden platform with 4 meticulously tied knots. Across from this platform is another platform connected by a rope bridge, on this platform is a crows nest with a lever at the top and coming off the platform is a slide that is half complete. At the end of each lane is a massive slide puzzle consisting of 8 large blocks of different sizes. Cut to a close up shot of the USA and AUS tribes entering the clearing and standing on their respective mats, Jeff and Jonathan are standing next to 2 wooden pillars with something covered on each)

JLP: Alright, before we get started. I would like to check in with some of you. George, how was your first night in Samoa?

George: We all got along really well and it seems like we are ready for today’s challenge. 

Jeff: Alright, it seems like Aussies are doing good. I would like to check in with my fellow Americans. Rob, do you think it is different right now? You have a podcast ever since your last appearance which was about 20 years ago. 

Rob: This definitely feels different. I have talked to most of the players here on my podcast. However, the podcast allows me to analyse a player’s moves. Playing the game doesn’t allow you to see the full picture you see on screen. So, I would say it is quite hard especially when you are one of the old school players. 

Jeff: Alright, you guys ready to get into your first immunity challenge?

(The contestants cheer)

Jeff: Alright for today’s challenge you’ll make your way through an obstacle, one person will then climb up a rope and ring a bell.

Jonathan: You'll then climb up a cargo net and one person will cross a 3 tier balance beam. 

Jeff: Once across you’ll untie knots to release a bar, that bar will make it much easier for the rest of the tribe to cross the beam.

Jonathan: You'll then cross a rope bridge and one person will climb the crows nest, pull a lever and release a slide.

Jeff: Once you’re down, 6 players will then solve a giant slide puzzle. The first tribe to finish wins immunity, safe from the vote. Losers, tribal council where someone will be the first person voted out of Survivor USA vs AUS. This is the immunity idol.

(Jeff reveals the immunity idol, the contestants cheer)

Jonathan: In addition you’re playing for reward. Wanna know what you’re playing for?

(Contestants respond with variations of “yeah” and “yes”, Jonathan reveals the reward; a tarp)

Jonathan: A giant Tarp, definitely going to improve your shelter. 

Jeff: Alright, we’ll give you guys a moment to strategise. Let’s do it!

(Quick pan out, cut to the contestants on the mats ready to go)

Jeff: Alright, for immunity and reward.

Jonathan: Survivors ready…

Jeff and Jonathan: GO!!!

Polls:

What Tribe Wins the Immunity Challenge? https://strawpoll.com/3RnYX9LQxye 

Who on the USA Tribe finds the Hidden Immunity Idol? https://strawpoll.com/kogjR2BEPg6 

Who on the AUS tribe finds the hidden immunity idol? https://strawpoll.com/wby5Q3N4KyA