Survivor NZ: Thailand Episode 1

Survivor NZ: Thailand Episode 1
Episode Information
Version	New Zealand
Season	Thailand
Episode Number	1/15 (021)
Episode Chronology
Previous	Episode 20 (previous season)
Next	Episode 2
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This is the first episode of Survivor New Zealand: Thailand.

Story

Day 1

The castaways arrive in Thailand. It is revealed via confessional that Matt Hancock and Dave Lipanovic are old friends from school. Neither of them plan on telling the rest of the cast.

Jose wins the first Reward Challenge, and she picks Matt to join her. It's revealed that their reward is to be in charge of selecting their respective tribes via Schoolyard Pick, with Jose picking for the blue tribe (Chani) and Matt picking for the yellow tribe (Khangkhaw). Dave is selected for Chani, and Matt confesses that he's relieved that they're on separate tribes and is looking forward to having a potential future ally should both of them make the merge.

Day 3

Chani arrive at the first Tribal Council, and light up their torches. Host Matt discusses the mood in camp, and the tribe claim to be on a united front despite the lack of amenities. Matt asks if any alliances have been formed already, to which Liam claims there hasn't. Matt outright says he doesn't believe them, and that it's looking like a potential blindside. Karla denies this and claims that the whole tribe has been honest and honourable. A blindside does indeed take place, and Jose is voted out 6-3. Before Chani return to camp, Matt tells them that if they were already struggling with their strongest female, they're going to struggle even more now.

Challenges

• Reward (Day 1)
• Reward (Day 2)
• Immunity

Challenge: Race to Shore
Reward:The winner chooses one other castaway to pick their own tribes.

Winner: Jose Maasdam (shared with Matt Hancock)

Challenge: By Any Means Necessary
Reward:Fire in the form of flint.

Winner: Khangkhaw

Challenge: Stairway to Heaven

Winner: Khangkhaw

Tribal Council

Tribal Council 1: Chani
Voted Against	Voter
Jose (6 votes)	Dave, Eve, Franky, JT, Karla, Renee
Karla (3 votes)	Arun, Jose, Liam
VOTED OUT: Jose Maasdam

Voting Confessionals

Full uncut voting confessionals were available as bonus material on TVNZ's website.

	Liam	“	(voting against Karla) Much love.	”

	Karla	“	(voting against Jose) Sorry baby, I love you. This is for self-preservation.	”

	JT	“	(voting against Jose) Trust the process.	”

	Renee	“	(voting against Jose) Sorry.	”

	Arun	“	(voting against Karla) I had to choose someone.	”

	Dave	“	(voting against Jose) This was not my choice.	”

	Eve	“	(voting against Jose) You're a funny, bubbly, confident girl, and I can't wait to hang out back home.	”

	Jose	“	(voting against Karla) This game hasn't done you justice, and I really, really mean that.	”

	Franky	“	(voting against Jose) I'm sorry, I love you, but you're just too much of a threat.	”

Final Words

	Jose	“	Definitely didn't see that coming, and that's fair play to the team, they did well there. I meant what I said and I said what I meant, I respect everyone and I respect everyone's game. This is just a clear sign that I'm not cut out for a cutthroat game like this, and I take that as a credit to myself as much as I take their gameplay as a credit to them. I'm just stoked I came here and I made the impression I did while I was here.	”

Still in the Running

Jose 18th	Adam Khangkhaw	Arun Chani	Brad Khangkhaw	Dave Chani	Dylan Khangkhaw	Eve Chani	Franky Chani	JT Chani
Josh Khangkhaw	Karla Chani	Kaysha Khangkhaw	Liam Chani	Lisa Khangkhaw	Matt Khangkhaw	Renee Chani	Tara Khangkhaw	Tess Khangkhaw