Day Zero

 is twist on.

Concept
Prior to the game officially starting, the ten pairs of contestants will be left overnight at individual locations around the island leading them to believe that they will be working and competing together as a duo.

When Jeff Probst meets the castaways officially on Day One, the couples will be divided into their pre-determined tribes.

Trivia

 * With Day Zero, the game lasts 39 days and 12 hours making it the second longest season since.
 * Publicity photos depicted the returning players and their loved ones together, enforcing the idea that they would be competing as one.